The Lone Ar-ranger in all its various guises has tended to evolve solely from feedback. I certainly don't want to keep duplicating things, and I'm certainly not doing it for the money! - what money? - despite what some might think! However, I did think that a simpler piano version might be of interest, and this proved an interesting exercise in itself. The key has changed from E to G, and the notation simplified somewhat, by doubling the original time values. I've also added some chords... (more)

The Lone Ar-ranger in all its various guises has tended to evolve solely from feedback. I certainly don't want to keep duplicating things, and I'm certainly not doing it for the money! - what money? - despite what some might think! However, I did think that a simpler piano version might be of interest, and this proved an interesting exercise in itself. The key has changed from E to G, and the notation simplified somewhat, by doubling the original time values. I've also added some chords for any kind guitarist to play along with.
There is also a version for electronic keyboard, which is accompanied by an MP3 file of the piece.

There are now a number of different arrangements of the piece, but the attached MP3 file is probably amongst the more unusual! It is by by Nigel Wood of Saxtet Publications, who performed it at the 2005 Edinburgh Fringe Festival to great acclaim. It is arranged for soprillo, sopranino and soprano saxes, and has been affectionately nicknamed the 'Squeakers Trio' - for obvious reasons, I think! The recording is taken from the National Saxophone Choir's first CD, Sax in the City, from their 2005 appearances in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where their shows were voted no 1 by all the audiences attending.
Following a number of requests worldwide, I have now uploaded a special non-playing score, which lists, and identifies all the tune fragments used in The Lone Ar-ranger!

Click here for further information.

All Reviews

There are 3 reviews for this score

The Lone-arranger
This is a fun piece. I think that that any clarinet ensemble would love to do this piece. It is neat how they use many melodies in just one number. It will keep the audience on the edge of their seats

Russell Zehr

Overall-Great, But Perhaps a Mistake
Overall, a great ARRANGMENT!!!!! Buttal put the pieces together perfectly BUT I think that he should give reconition to all of the original composers that composed all of the songs in this piece.

Seth Black

Show Stopper for All!
Well, I am in the camp of loving the Lone Arranger: 4 hands, solo, and now this easy version. The Lone Arranger 2 Goes Solo is terrific. It allows a solo player to play this brilliantly constructed arrangement. This easy version will let even more people play it! When I introduce people to SibeliusMusic.com, I always point them to the Lone Arranger 2 goes Solo! It is a show stopper, and it is compact and lively. I know there are critics that have said "enough is enough already." But the easy version will allow a lot more people to play the piece. All I want to say is "well done!" Just think what this version can do for students. First they can play the piece with enough practice -- and then the piano teacher could have them identify all the "melodies" incorporated within it. It would make a great lesson.

Jim Fox