The Carnival of the Animals The Carnival of the Animals The Carnival of the Animals (Le carnaval des animaux) is a humorous musical suite of fourteen movements by the French Romantic composer Camille Saint-Saëns. The work was written for private performance by an "ad hoc" ensemble of two pianos and other instruments, and lasts around 25 minutes. Following a disastrous concert tour of Germany in 1885–86, Saint-Saëns withdrew to a small Austrian village, where he composed "The Carnival of the Animals" in February 1886. It is scored for two pianos, two violins, viola, cello, double bass, flute (and piccolo), clarinet (C and B), glass harmonica,
We Love You (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark song) "We Love You", AllMusic critic Dave Thompson wrote that the song "had all the makings of a smash [hit]", while praising its instrumentation and "splendidly anthemic chorus". He also observed "barely veiled lyrics with anti-militaristic intent". "Trouser Press" felt that the "catchy" track, along with previous single "(Forever) Live and Die", are the only worthwhile songs on "The Pacific Age". We Love You (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark song) "We Love You" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the second single from their 1986 album, "The Pacific Age". According to "Q", the "brilliant"