Ode to Basses performed by Great Bass Choir & Stojan Kuret, the short film
Channel: Institute for Bass Sciences
Date: 2022-03-30

First performance on July 18th, 2021 in Slovenian Philharmony at Europa Cantat 2021.
Download Ode to Basses music sheet: https://bass.institute/oda

Fun facts, fake facts & other facts

1. Bassorum Institutum Scientiae - Institute for Bass Sciences recognizes as basses “all life forms who seek their intonation to the right of the bass clef”.
https://bass.institute/

2. The title of Basador of Bass Sciences is awarded by the Bassorum Institutum Scientiae - Institute of Bass Sciences to outstanding individuals who, with their professional research work, key findings, and/or breakthrough projects, have moved the boundaries of bass sciences to unimaginable depths.
Read more: https://bass.institute/?page_id=424&lang=en

3. The discovery and explanation of Bass Phenomenon is the breakthrough achievement of Bassorum Institutum Scientiae whose most important goal is the celebration of Bass’ Days March 30 and July 18 
More: https://bass.institute/?page_id=437&lang=en
 
4. The lyrics of Ode to Basses were written in March 2020 in Slovene by the Slovenian poet Borut Gombač who later received the title Bassador of Bass Sciences.

5. Ode to Basses was translated to English and Latin in June 2020 by Josh Rocchio, who later received the title Bassador of Bass Sciences.

6. The translation of Ode to Basses to other languages is warmly welcomed and encouraged!

7. The 4 verses from the whole Ode were chosen for the music because the composer had to adhere to the strict bass standards imposed by Bassorum Institutum Scientiae (short, memorable lyrics, long notes, simple steps, no small thirds, and sudden jumps, long rests), which ensure successful performance and acceptance by the public

8. The ode was set to music by the renowned Slovenian composer Andrej Makor. He worked night and day under severe pressure from the Institute's strict criteria, and time pressure to complete it by Bass Day, March 30, 2021. Before the final version, some 10 versions of the Ode were created with the collaboration of maestro Stojan Kuret.

9. Maestro Stojan Kuret is a world-renowned conductor who, on March 30, 1994, with the statement: “... basses are the first, and after them, nobody by far…” recognized the place that basses historically belong to. On this day, the basses of the world celebrate First Bass Day.

10. Due to COVID-19, the closing event of Europa Cantat 2021 was canceled and a special event was created for the performance of the Grand Bass Choir which took place on July 18th, 2021 in Slovenian Filharmony.

11. The motto of the Grand Bass Choir is: "One song, one rehearsal, one performance, no auditions, lots of beer!". It is a new, bass-friendly choral method that gains a lot of attention among the experts and approval from basses.

12. The only rehearsal of the Grand Bass Choir was two hours before the (only) performance

13. The day the Grand Bass Choir performed the Ode to the Basses, July 18 was declared as another bass holiday, Great Bass Day, in addition to March 30th, First Bass Day. Rejoice!
https://bass.institute/?page_id=673&lang=en

14. The Ode to Basses has been released under a license that allows free use for non-commercial purposes, which includes occasional rounds of drinks for thirsty singers by satisfied listeners. 
Download the music sheets here  https://bass.institute/oda

15. The prank at the beginning was meant for the conductor to compensate and calm the energy he invested in the position of the basses on stage. His reaction was one of the most rewarding moments of the performance. 

16. The choir performed under the name of 1/3 of the Great Bass Choir as the organizers could not guarantee that the stage will withstand the weight of 8 tonnes of Great Bass Choir.

42. There were 42 basses on stage. More than 70 basses enlisted to Great Bass Choir in total.