Music to reduce you to tears
Posted by: Dungassin on 21 June 2010
Just finished watching Buffy The Vampire episode "Passion". O Soave Fanciulla (Puccini) used to very good effect. Now off to play the whole of La Boheme. SWMBO disapproving of this, because she says it ALWAYS reduces me to tears, and threatening to confiscate it.
Got me thinking about music which produces strong emotional responses.
Last movement of Beethoven Symphony 9 when you get to "Seid umschlungen" does it to me as well.
Got me thinking about music which produces strong emotional responses.
Last movement of Beethoven Symphony 9 when you get to "Seid umschlungen" does it to me as well.
I think you're all deliberately misunderstanding my point. 
I meant music that is so beautiful it brings tears to your eyes.
Think of things like the Marche Funebre from Beethoven Symphony 3, Liebestod from Tristan Und Isolde etc etc.
I meant music that is so beautiful it brings tears to your eyes.
Think of things like the Marche Funebre from Beethoven Symphony 3, Liebestod from Tristan Und Isolde etc etc.
quote:Why is this not in the music room??
You're right. I'll get it moved.
Hi Dungassin, do you mind if I turn this thread into a Buffy love fest?
Years ago, Buffy was on telly when I got in from work, and I would often watch it while I had my tea. If I'm honest I thought it was decent eye candy, but nothing more.
Then I saw the episode "Halloween", and thought, "Hmmm, clever idea, witty execution".
Then I saw "Lie to Me" and was surprised by the emotional depth with which it tackled some very dark material.
Then I saw "Surpise"/"Innocence" and began to realise just how good the show was.
Then I saw "Passion", was completely blown away, and was hooked for life.
I still watch the series on DVD, in more or less constant rotation. It's my favourite TV show of all time.
Anyway, back to your question, Christophe Beck's "Sacrifice" theme at the end of the Buffy season 5 finale gets me every time - the combination of music, cinematography, and Buffy's last words to her "sister", Dawn is incredibly moving. At the opposite extreme, the complete *absence* of incidental music in the "The Body" is extremely powerful, and a vital element of that episode's unflinching take on the death of a loved one.
In non-Buffy world, the first piece of music that comes to mind is Bach's Goldberg Variations - especially the moment when the Aria is restated at the end, and you realise that you're home after a long journey.
Regards
Nigel
Years ago, Buffy was on telly when I got in from work, and I would often watch it while I had my tea. If I'm honest I thought it was decent eye candy, but nothing more.
Then I saw the episode "Halloween", and thought, "Hmmm, clever idea, witty execution".
Then I saw "Lie to Me" and was surprised by the emotional depth with which it tackled some very dark material.
Then I saw "Surpise"/"Innocence" and began to realise just how good the show was.
Then I saw "Passion", was completely blown away, and was hooked for life.
I still watch the series on DVD, in more or less constant rotation. It's my favourite TV show of all time.
Anyway, back to your question, Christophe Beck's "Sacrifice" theme at the end of the Buffy season 5 finale gets me every time - the combination of music, cinematography, and Buffy's last words to her "sister", Dawn is incredibly moving. At the opposite extreme, the complete *absence* of incidental music in the "The Body" is extremely powerful, and a vital element of that episode's unflinching take on the death of a loved one.
In non-Buffy world, the first piece of music that comes to mind is Bach's Goldberg Variations - especially the moment when the Aria is restated at the end, and you realise that you're home after a long journey.
Regards
Nigel
quote:Hi Dungassin, do you mind if I turn this thread into a Buffy love fest?
Do what you like, but I've asked Richard to move the thread to music, so you might want to start a different thread in this particular forum.
Currently rewatching Buffy for the 4th time. As with the previous run-through it started because I wanted something I was familiar with so I could watch with the sound almost off and subtitles on so as not to wake up a grandchild (this time it was my 2yr old granddaughter) - I was, of course, escaping from "Big Brother" - god I hate reality TV ...
Season 1 Buffy not really that good, although it does have a certain charm. Really starts to take off about half-way through Season 2.
I'll probably watch Angel again when I've finished Buffy.
'The Host of Seraphim' from 'The Serpent's Egg' by Dead Can Dance is something that moves to tears in a positive way.
Lisa Gerrard, one half of the band is perhaps better known for her soundtracks work like 'Gladiator' these days, but Dead Can Dance, where she partnered Brendan Perry were an amazing band.
On the other topic, we should definitely have a Buffy/Joss Wheedon thread, I presume that Home Theatre would be the best place for it.
quote:Fields of Gold - Eva Cassidy
Funnily enough, I'm listening to this ATM. Quite beautiful.
Earlier this afternoon I listened to John Williams' sublime "Saving Private Ryan". Heard that CD before I saw the film. Works beautifully just as music.
quote:On the other topic, we should definitely have a Buffy/Joss Wheedon thread, I presume that Home Theatre would be the best place for it.
If you haven't done so already, I'll start it. I suspect Padded Cell might be better than Home Theatre, though.
