Clown Music
Clown music can be anything that suits a clown's personality or the skit she is performing. Often a clown performs without music but, especially when he is using pantomime, music adds to the performance.
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There is one song that is traditionally associated with the circus and, especially, circus clowns. That song is entitled “Entry of the Gladiators,” a military march composed by Czech composer Julius Fucik in 1897. It is also known by the title “Thunder and Blazes” from an arrangement by Canadian composer Louis-Phillipe Laurendeau in 1910.
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Don't recognize the song title?
Here's a preview of the sheet music:
Or you can listen to the music:
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A very talented clown, Julian the Juggler,
was asked to write a "Clown Anthem" and, after much thought,
he put words to the melody of "Entry of the Gladiators"
and the song
"Big Red Noses"
was born! |
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Big Red Noses
(A Clown Song)
Words (c) Julian the Juggler, 2007
Music by Julius Fucik, 1897
1:
We are Clowns with big red noses,
Hats and wigs and snappy clothes-es,
Oversize, enormous shoes;
We’re always happy – to meet you.
2:
We make you laugh – so much you cry.
Sometimes – you won’t believe your eyes!
Big Top tricks and silly shows,
We tell you jokes you may not know.
3:
You might hear us coming before you can see
The Clowns in the distance all singing off key.
We don’t walk in straight lines, ser-ious-ly.
And each Clown is diff’-rent, thank-ful-ly!
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We are Clowns, we make you smile.
We often come from miles and miles.
Around and about and up and down
- The one way system in your town.
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We are Clowns with big red noses,
Hats and wigs and snappy clothes-es,
Oversize, enormous shoes;
We’re always happy – to meet you.
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At all celebrations, for any event.
Indoors, outdoors (or inside a tent!)
For magic and mayhem with gallons of fun,
Two Clowns are four times as funny as one!
Listen to Big Red Noses here:
If you liked this clown music, you can read more about the words
and watch a video of this very special
fun song.
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