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      • " Baba O'Riley " is a song by the English rock band The Who, written by guitarist and principal songwriter Pete Townshend.
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    As a standard of the contemporary choral repertoire, Baba Yetu is also one of the only pieces of video game music to transcend its genre into mainstream popularity. It's been performed everywhere from community choirs to Carnegie Hall .

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      Composer Christopher Tin's "Baba Yetu," originally written...

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Christopher_TinChristopher Tin - Wikipedia

    Christopher Chiyan Tin (born May 21, 1976) is an American composer of art music, often composed for film, television, and video game soundtracks. His work is primarily orchestral and choral, often with a world music influence.

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  6. entertainment.time.com › baba-o-reilly-the-who'Baba O’Riley' | 100 Greatest Popular Songs: TIME List of ...

    Oct 21, 2011 · He named the resulting tune “Baba O’Riley” in deference to his idols. Toward the end of the five-minute track, guest musician Dave Arbus (of the band East of Eden) breaks in with a violin...

  7. h-o-m-e.org › maher-baba-and-terry-rileyThe Philosophical and Musical Inspirations Behind “Baba O’Riley”

    The song was written by the band’s guitarist Pete Townshend, who was inspired by his two main influences at the time: the Indian spiritual master Meher Baba and the minimalist composer Terry Riley.

  8. www.udiscovermusic.com › stories › the-who-baba-o‘Baba O’Riley’: The Story Behind The Who’s Classic Song

    Sep 20, 2023 · Simon Harper. Cover: Courtesy of Universal Music. In 1969, The Who released an album that would irrevocably change their fortunes. Their rock opera, Tommy, was a huge success in their native...

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  9. christophertin.com › projects › civilizationivCivilization IV - Christopher Tin

    Oct 25, 2005 · Composer Christopher Tin's "Baba Yetu," originally written for the video game Civilization IV, has been nominated for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s). It's the first time music written for a game has been nominated for anything at the Grammys.

  10. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-baba-oThe Meaning Behind The Song: Baba O’Riley by The Who

    Apr 24, 2024 · According to interviews with Townshend, “Baba O’Riley” is named for two of the songwriter’s primary musical influences: spiritualist Meher Baba and minimalist composer Terry Riley. Meher Baba is a somewhat unusual figure for a rock song to take inspiration from.