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Arabesques (Debussy)
The Two Arabesques (Deux arabesques), L. 66, is a pair of arabesques composed by Claude Debussy. They are two of Debussy's earliest works, composed between the years 1888 and 1891, when he was still in his twenties.
Although quite an early work, the arabesques contain hints of Debussy's developing musical style. The suite is one of the very early impressionistic pieces of music, following the French visual art form. Debussy seems to wander through modes and keys, and achieves evocative scenes through music.
In popular culture
Arabesque No. 1 was the theme music to PBS's show Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer. The version used is an electronic rendition by Isao Tomita, from the album Snowflakes are Dancing.
Arabesque No. 1 is interpolated on R&B/Soul singer Alicia Keys track "Like the Sea", from her 4th studio album "The Element of Freedom".
It is also used in the 2009 third season of British television show, Skins. It is used in JJ's episode, along with other Debussy pieces such as "Golliwogg's Cakewalk" and "Clair de lune". The impressionist music reflects JJ's inner thoughts and emotional personality.
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