Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1267123

By Meat Loaf. By Jim Steinman. Arranged by Michael Thomas Coull. 20th Century,Contemporary,Pop,Rock,Standards. 18 pages. MTC Publishing #859757. Published by MTC Publishing (A0.1267123).

You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth - Choral Arrangement for SSAA and Piano by Michael Thomas Coull.

You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (also known as You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)) is the first solo single by the American singer Meat Loaf, released in 1977.  It is a track from his album Bat Out of Hell, written by Jim Steinman. 

According to his autobiography, Meat Loaf asked Jim Steinman to write a song that was not 15 or 20 minutes long, and, in Meat Loaf’s words, a ‘pop song’.  His autobiography also dates the writing of the song to 1975, the song reportedly being a key factor in Meat Loaf and Steinman deciding to do an album together. 

The song was the first single released from the album, with an edit of For Crying Out Loud as the B-side.  The record peaked at No. 73 in the Record World singles chart, and didn't appear at all in Billboard Hot 100.  Billboard reviewed the single, finding the guitar introduction to be energetic, the beat to be ‘catchy’ and the vocal performance to be somewhat similar to Bruce Springsteen.  Billboard also commented on how occasional pauses in the instruments allow the ‘infectious’ vocals to be highlighted.  

Following the success of the next two singles, Two Out of Three Ain't Bad and Paradise by the Dashboard Light, the song was re-released in October 1978 with Paradise as the B-side.  This issue peaked at No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, over a year after the first release of the song.

This exciting and energetic choral arrangement is voiced for SSAA women's choir with piano accompaniment, and will lend a touch of contemporary pop/rock to your next concert.

Also available for SATB.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1267125

By Meat Loaf. By Jim Steinman. Arranged by Michael Thomas Coull. 20th Century,Contemporary,Pop,Rock,Standards. 18 pages. MTC Publishing #859760. Published by MTC Publishing (A0.1267125).

You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth - Choral Arrangement for SATB and Piano by Michael Thomas Coull.

You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (also known as You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)) is the first solo single by the American singer Meat Loaf, released in 1977.  It is a track from his album Bat Out of Hell, written by Jim Steinman. 

According to his autobiography, Meat Loaf asked Jim Steinman to write a song that was not 15 or 20 minutes long, and, in Meat Loaf’s words, a ‘pop song’.  His autobiography also dates the writing of the song to 1975, the song reportedly being a key factor in Meat Loaf and Steinman deciding to do an album together.  

The song was the first single released from the album, with an edit of For Crying Out Loud as the B-side.  The record peaked at No. 73 in the Record World singles chart, and didn't appear at all in Billboard Hot 100.  Billboard reviewed the single, finding the guitar introduction to be energetic, the beat to be ‘catchy’ and the vocal performance to be somewhat similar to Bruce Springsteen.  Billboard also commented on how occasional pauses in the instruments allow the ‘infectious’ vocals to be highlighted.   

Following the success of the next two singles, Two Out of Three Ain't Bad and Paradise by the Dashboard Light, the song was re-released in October 1978 with Paradise as the B-side.  This issue peaked at No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, over a year after the first release of the song.

This exciting and energetic choral arrangement is voiced for full SATB choir with piano accompaniment, and will lend a touch of contemporary pop/rock to your next concert.

Also available for SSAA.

Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1510595

By Musical (Original Cast). By Jim Steinman and Michael Kunze. Arranged by David Boyd. Broadway,Musical/Show,Pop,Rock. 357 pages. David Boyd #1085794. Published by David Boyd (A0.1510595).

Tanzsaal, or The Ballroom, is the dramatic antepenultimate piece from the musical Tanz der Vampire (Dance of the Vampires). Composed by Jim Steinman, with a book by Michael Kunze.

Transcribing Tanzsaal for concert band was both a challenge and an exciting opportunity to bring this theatrical masterpiece into a new context. Though it contains elements from the 2019 Berlin Cast Recording, the majority of the material is transcribed from the original 1997 Vienna Cast Recording. Most of the original string parts have been given to the saxes and lower clarinets. The upper woodwinds retain the expanded ornamental material from the Berlin production. 

Two of the melodies prominently featured in this piece are recurring themes throughout the show. Gott ist tot” (God is dead) and Totale Finsternis (Eternal Darkness) appear as both their own numbers, and as incidental melodic material. English listeners may recognize these as Original Sin recorded by Pandora's Box and Meatloaf, and Total Eclipse of the Heart recorded by Bonnie Tyler and many others.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.775358

By Bonnie Tyler. By Jim Steinman. Arranged by Alex Wilson. Pop. Score and parts. 55 pages. Alexander Wilson #6702973. Published by Alexander Wilson (A0.775358).

Co-written by Jim Steinman and Dean Pitchford and made famous by singer Bonnie Tyler, Holding Out For A Hero is a song that has been relevant to popular culture from 1984 to the present day.  Originally written for the soundtrack of Footloose, the song has since appeared in many TV shows, commercials, and other movies, including the film Shrek 2, and more recently, Disney's TV series Loki.

From the sultry melody, to the female chorus, to the trumpet parts in the original song, this piece is arranged beautifully for trumpet ensemble.  This particular arrangement is 4 minutes long, in the original key, and includes 9 Bb trumpet parts.  The 1st part additionally requires access to a Bb piccolo trumpet.  Parts 1-4 are rather challenging, while parts 5-9 are easier but still fun to play.  The required skill level is approximately that of an undergraduate trumpet studio.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.944519

By Bonnie Tyler. By Jim Steinman. Arranged by Aldo Martinez. Film/TV. Octavo. 19 pages. Aldo Martinez #6135479. Published by Aldo Martinez (A0.944519).

Total Eclipse of the Heart is a song recorded by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. It was written and produced by Jim Steinman, and released on Tyler's fifth studio album, Faster Than the Speed of Night (1983). The song was released as a single by Columbia Records on 11 February 1983 in the United Kingdom and on 31 May 1983 in the United States.

The song became Tyler's biggest career hit, topping the UK Singles Chart, and becoming the fifth-best-selling single in 1983 in the United Kingdom. In the United States, the single spent four weeks at the top of the charts, and was Billboard's number-six song of the year for 1983. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

Worldwide, the single has sales in excess of 6 million copies[2] and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 1 million copies after its release, updated to Platinum in 2001 when the certification threshold changed.[3] In 2015, the song was voted by the British public as the nation's third favourite 1980s number one in a poll for ITV.[4]

I wish you all a lot of fun with my version of Total eclipse of the Heart.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1307149

By Air Supply. By Jim Steinman. Arranged by Jhavilah. 21st Century,Film/TV,Pop,Romantic Period,Singer/Songwriter. Score. 4 pages. Jhavilah #896403. Published by Jhavilah (A0.1307149).

Making Love Out of Nothing at All is a well-known song by the Australian band Air Supply. It was released in 1983 as part of their album Making Love... The Very Best of Air Supply. The song became a major international hit and is one of the most iconic romantic ballads of the 1980s. Written by Jim Steinman, the song is known for its poetic and emotional lyrics that speak to the power of love and imagination in creating something meaningful out of nothing. The smooth and emotive vocals of Russell Hitchcock, the lead singer of Air Supply, add a special touch to the song, making it a popular choice for couples and lovers. Making Love Out of Nothing at All is a song that evokes feelings of love, passion, and romance. Its catchy melody and profound lyrics have made it a timeless classic in pop music and an emotional soundtrack for many special moments in people's lives. Air Supply's music, including Making Love Out of Nothing at All, continues to be cherished by generations of fans and is often remembered as one of the most iconic songs in the romantic ballad genre.

Guitar,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1307139

By Air Supply. By Jim Steinman. Arranged by Jhavilah. 20th Century,Film/TV,Multicultural,Pop,Singer/Songwriter,World. Score and part. 4 pages. Jhavilah #896393. Published by Jhavilah (A0.1307139).

Making Love Out of Nothing at All is a well-known song by the Australian band Air Supply. It was released in 1983 as part of their album Making Love... The Very Best of Air Supply. The song became a major international hit and is one of the most iconic romantic ballads of the 1980s. Written by Jim Steinman, the song is known for its poetic and emotional lyrics that speak to the power of love and imagination in creating something meaningful out of nothing. The smooth and emotive vocals of Russell Hitchcock, the lead singer of Air Supply, add a special touch to the song, making it a popular choice for couples and lovers. Making Love Out of Nothing at All is a song that evokes feelings of love, passion, and romance. Its catchy melody and profound lyrics have made it a timeless classic in pop music and an emotional soundtrack for many special moments in people's lives. Air Supply's music, including Making Love Out of Nothing at All, continues to be cherished by generations of fans and is often remembered as one of the most iconic songs in the romantic ballad genre.

B-Flat Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1488112

By Musical (original Cast). By Jim Steinman and Michael Kunze. Arranged by David Boyd. 20th Century,Broadway,Chamber,Musical/Show. Score and part. 27 pages. David Boyd #1064971. Published by David Boyd (A0.1488112).

General Overview

Die Unstillbare Gier (The Insatiable Greed) is a hauntingly beautiful piece composed by Jim Steinman and Michael Kunze for the musical Tanz der Vampire (Dance of the Vampires).

The opening motif is a haunting reminder of a melody from “Einladung Zum Ball” (Invitation to the Ball), heard earlier in the show. The main melodic material was previously recorded (albeit with different lyrics) by Meatloaf under the title “Objects in the Rearview Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are” on the album “Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell”.  

This arrangement has been crafted for solo Eb Alto Clarinet and Piano, and includes a transcription for Bb Soprano Clarinet

Artistic Vision

The essence of Die Unstillbare Gier lies in its emotional depth and dramatic intensity. This arrangement aims to capture the melancholic yearning and the deep, insatiable desire conveyed in the original composition. Both the Alto and Soprano Clarinet versions are designed to explore the expressive range of the instruments, bringing out the haunting melody and rich harmonies.