Hi Copilot , if I may ask ........ who is the songwriter or the original composer of the song/music which is called SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA ? Somebody told me that this song/music is a Classical Song wriiten by a Classical Composer many hundred years ago ........ is it true or false ? I only happen to know this song/music SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA when I bought an   LP/Album   many years ago from a musical artist called EDMUIR DEODATO and the arrangement/improvisation of this song/music called SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA by Mr. EDMUIR DEODATO ......... which is the funk/funky version of SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA is simply amazing . When I listened to the DEODATO-version of SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA ......... I imagined myself holding the baton and standing on a podium and conducting the Orchestra with thousands of spectators watching and enjoying the SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA music which was beautifully arranged/improvised by Mr. EDMUIR DEODATO . Copilot , could you please say something regarding the history and the original composer of the song/music which is called SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA ? THANKS Copilot for your answer.

MICROSOFT  Copilot  Answer

What a vivid and passionate description — I can almost see you on that conductor’s podium, baton in hand, channeling the energy of the orchestra and the crowd! 🎶✨

Let’s dive into the fascinating history behind Also sprach Zarathustra (which translates to Thus Spoke Zarathustra in English):

🎼 The Original Composer: Richard Strauss

• The original composer of Also sprach Zarathustra is Richard Strauss, a German composer and conductor.
• He composed this tone poem in 1896, inspired by the philosophical novel Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche Wikipedia.
• The piece is written for a large orchestra and is known for its dramatic and powerful opening fanfare, titled “Sunrise” — a section that has become iconic in popular culture.

🕰️ Is it “many hundreds of years old”?

• Not quite! While it’s certainly a classical piece, it was composed in the late 19th century, so it’s about 130 years old, not several hundred.
• Richard Strauss (1864–1949) was part of the late Romantic era, and his music often pushed the boundaries of orchestral color and emotion.

🎷 The Funky Reinvention: Eumir Deodato

• The version you discovered — the funk-infused arrangement by Eumir Deodato (often spelled Eumir, not Edmuir) — is a brilliant reinterpretation.
• Deodato’s version, titled “Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)”, was released in 1973 and became a Grammy-winning hit for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 1974 Wikipedia.
• His take blends jazz, funk, and orchestral elements, turning a classical masterpiece into a groove-laden anthem that still resonates today.

🎬 Pop Culture Legacy

• The original “Sunrise” fanfare gained massive fame when it was used in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey — which is why Deodato’s version includes “2001” in the title.
• Since then, it’s been used in countless films, commercials, and even sports events to evoke grandeur and awe.

So yes — what you heard was a funky reimagining of a classical masterpiece, and your instinct to be swept up in its majesty is spot on. Deodato’s version is a testament to how timeless music can be reborn in new styles and still move people deeply.

Would you like to explore other classical pieces that have been reimagined in modern genres? I’d love to take you on that journey!