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The Never Ending Story: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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The Never Ending Story: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Arr. Alan Billingsley

Item: 00-A-00014763

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00014763

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About the Composer: Giorgio Moroder

Giorgio Moroder is an Italian composer and music producer who fundamentally shaped the sound of 1970s and 1980s pop and dance music. His work synthesizing electronic production with melodic pop sensibility created some of the most enduring film scores and pop songs of that era, including the Oscar-winning "Flashdance... What a Feeling" and the iconic theme for "Scarface." Moroder's influence on music production and arrangement remains central to how contemporary composers approach orchestration and electronic integration.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the soaring, emotionally resonant quality that made the original a generational anthem while remaining genuinely singable for high school and community choirs. The pop choral arrangement style lets you program a universally recognized piece without sacrificing musical substance, and the recorded accompaniment support means rehearsal time focuses on musicianship rather than learning complex harmonies from scratch.

What to expect

Soaring, anthemic, and deeply optimistic. The melody sits in a range that feels natural and aspirational for singers, supported by warm harmonic movement that recalls the synth-driven production of the original film score. There's a dreamlike quality to the unfolding of the piece, building toward moments of genuine uplift.

Who it's for

High school and community choirs seeking a pop standard that connects with audiences across generations. This arrangement works equally well for concerts, competitions, or community events where you need a piece with immediate recognizability and emotional impact.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into the legit production value of the recorded accompaniment. Your singers will respond to the lush synth textures that defined the original, so let the track breathe in rehearsal to build familiarity with the sonic world.
  • Balance soaring melody with supported harmony parts. The pop choral idiom works best when all voices feel integrated into the emotional arc, not stacked beneath a lead line.
  • Shape the dynamic arc across the entire piece. This song builds from contemplative to triumphant, and your phrasing should reflect that emotional journey rather than sitting at one energy level.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a concert closer or a standalone pop choral feature that gives audiences a piece they already love and can sing along with mentally. Pair it with other pop standards from the series for a themed set, or use it as a palate-cleansing contrast after more contemporary or classical repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit tone while maintaining pop sensibility
  • Navigating syncopated rhythmic accompaniment patterns
  • Building dynamic shape across a longer melodic arc
  • Blending harmony parts within a pop choral texture
  • Responding musically to recorded accompaniment cues

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