Carl Orff

"O Fortuna" from Carmina Burana

The majestic second half, where a chorus that was chanting in whispers suddenly explodes and races ahead

Carl Orff · Carmina Burana: O Fortuna

You've probably heard it here

  • MoviesExcalibur(1981)

    The scene where King Arthur and his knights ride into battle

  • MoviesThe Doors(1991)

    The scene depicting Jim Morrison's drug addiction

  • AdsDomino's Super Bowl ad(2015)

    The scene where "Pizza" is removed from a sign by an explosion

  • SportsWWE WrestleMania XIV(1998)

    Played as The Undertaker makes his entrance

  • AdsOld Spice TV commercial

    Aftershave ad music ("mark of a man")

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Credits

Next piece: "In the Hall of the Mountain King" from the Peer Gynt Suite