Interesting Idea

[Quagmire]

Orchestra plays live soundtrack to horse race

LONDON (AP) — Fiery horses and a cloud of dust, but no hearty "Hi-Yo Silver."

A British horse racing track said Thursday it asked the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to give a recital at its finishing post, hoping to wow spectators and spur the animals to quicken their pace.

Rest of the story at the link http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5glfz2xeCrafroYTrtT22ZQJ7jjPQD99B06U80

I wonder what orchestras or bands they could get in the US to do this?

[joanied]

Sounds kinda cool :cool: ...is there a video clip?

[Quagmire]

I couldn't find a video of the race joanied but here is another story about it with a photo.

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/news/action_impact_wins_world_s_first_horse_race_run_to _live_music_/512

[joanied]

Thanks, Quagmire....must have been really something to see & hear...guess the winning horse ran so slow so he could liten to the music :D ...maybe someone will eventually post a vdieo on YouTube or something...appreciate the link.
:) :) :)