The only way I can make that sequence match the melody of Pachelbel’s Canon is to make one of those toots last two notes. I don’t know; your mileage may vary.
Mel Brooks referenced the French “fartist” in Blazing Saddles" more than once, and Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” was “desecrated” by being the main theme in the movie, “Ordinary People” , and a Christmas tune by Mannheim Steamroller called the “Christmas Canon”, which is quite beautiful, by the way.
And through it all, Pachelbel’s “Canon” survives as a wonderful piece of music, and Blazing Saddles" remains an absolutely delightful bit of “sophomoric” humor.
GreasyOldTam almost 3 years ago
The funniest OTH in a long time.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Hey, if they can pull off the Pach-man’s canon, tape record that for me. I don’t think I need to be there for the live show.
juicebruce almost 3 years ago
Do you smell gas ?
Plumbob Wilson almost 3 years ago
R.J. Le Pétomane
Masterskrain almost 3 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgh68Swuak0
MS72 almost 3 years ago
Boy Scout camp
RonnieAThompson Premium Member almost 3 years ago
They are just clearing the air on that subject.
Serial Pedant almost 3 years ago
Those don’t sound like anything Pachelbel emitted.
Ellis97 almost 3 years ago
Don’t worry, Verne. We have enough characters as it is, anyways. Sometimes, less is more.
rugeirn almost 3 years ago
The only way I can make that sequence match the melody of Pachelbel’s Canon is to make one of those toots last two notes. I don’t know; your mileage may vary.
BRBurns1960 almost 3 years ago
It’s a pretty song!
PoodleGroomer almost 3 years ago
I thought it was the Ode to Joy.
KEA almost 3 years ago
same question asked by Pepe LePew
BeniHanna6 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
That’s probably because cartoonists usually make them judgmental or just not funny. Would ruin the strip.
wellis1947 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Mel Brooks referenced the French “fartist” in Blazing Saddles" more than once, and Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” was “desecrated” by being the main theme in the movie, “Ordinary People” , and a Christmas tune by Mannheim Steamroller called the “Christmas Canon”, which is quite beautiful, by the way.
And through it all, Pachelbel’s “Canon” survives as a wonderful piece of music, and Blazing Saddles" remains an absolutely delightful bit of “sophomoric” humor.
DNCoyote almost 3 years ago
Love seeing George participate in their activities:)
jth4510 almost 3 years ago
Inspired by “Mr. Me-thane”! One of Howard Stern’s “wack pack” years ago…
TIMH almost 3 years ago
Shouldn’t that be Taco Bell’s cannon?
andrew.scharnhorst almost 3 years ago
I could have sworn it was in the key of “F”, not “D” …