�makes me feel like I could die on the spot and be absolutely in peace with it.
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When I heard The Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber I felt like it was moving from a sad moment to a calmer more beautiful moment. Like someone finally crying and facing their emotions and going to the Lord about it. Lifting your hands in praise to the Lord and allowing him to come in and restore your soul. Singing sweet songs of praise to God. When it got louder and higher it was like being overwhelmed and crying out to God because you can't face what you're dealing with alone. The soft part afterward seemed like giving up and still carrying this sadness in the corners of your soul although realizing the beauty and grace and mercy of God.
Posted by: Mandi on December 16, 2004, at 02:42
I feel like I could float away with this music and I don't care if I keep going
Posted on May 30, 2005, at 22:24
When I heard The Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber I felt like it was moving from a sad moment to a calmer more beautiful moment. Like someone finally crying and facing their emotions and going to the Lord about it. Lifting your hands in praise to the Lord and allowing him to come in and restore your soul. Singing sweet songs of praise to God. When it got louder and higher it was like being overwhelmed and crying out to God because you can't face what you're dealing with alone. The soft part afterward seemed like giving up and still carrying this sadness in the corners of your soul although realizing the beauty and grace and mercy of God.
You said it exactly right.
I was actually listening to the Adagio as I read your comments and inexplicably found tears streaming down my face...
Posted by: Tom on June 24, 2005, at 18:09
This is the penultimate music that defines death, resurrection and the transition to the expectations of a tranquil afterlife.
Posted by: Victor Kelley on July 8, 2005, at 16:31
it completely over welms me - absolutley outstanding.
Posted on August 29, 2005, at 18:02
for an instant..nothing matters
Posted by: tina on December 12, 2005, at 20:18
Hi ACJ, I found really touching your description of Barber's Adagio. This piece is very important to me and I agree with you in all aspects... Barber rules.. Hehehe.
Posted by: Jesse on July 17, 2006, at 14:38
I have always maintaned that Samuel Barbers
Posted by: steve bennett on May 16, 2007, at 04:08
Hi Everyone,
ive just been reading all your comments about how this piece of music makes you feel. The way music can trigger thoughts about simpler things (love and life), bring a calmness to where you forget everything, and make you feel like you are able to forgive those who have done you wrong are so intensely amazing. Music makes you feel emotionally intune, and how a piece of music like this makes you flow from one emotion to another, is truly remarkable.
To be honest, i first heard this music when i was bopping in a night club (the remixed version. I have also been listening to the classical version of late and found that it gives me a feeling inner strength.It makes you think of the things that are hard in your life (im currently battling it out with my health and have been non-stop for about 3 years). i cant say it provides an answer...but for that time you listen to it, it gives me strength. The strength comes in various forms, i think of whats truly important to me like family and love. When i hear this, there is a sadness that oozes gently from the instruments.Whether the purpose is to make someone realise the hardship in their lives or bring 2 people together is dependent upon the listener.
Furthermore, a great piece of music. Do you think its ideal for a funeral? Id be interested in other peoples opinions... Pamela
Posted by: Pamela on September 24, 2007, at 14:45
PLEASE SOMEONE CAN U TELL ME WHAT MOVIES HAVE THIS SONG BEEN USED IN???? I'M DYING TO KNOW
Posted by: Moustafa Essam on December 21, 2007, at 22:25
PLEASE SOMEONE CAN U TELL ME WHAT MOVIES HAVE THIS SONG BEEN USED IN???? I'M DYING TO KNOW [sic]
To me, most notably were Platoon and Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le, but you can find many more on the Samuel Barber entry at IMDb.
Posted by: ACJ on March 21, 2008, at 13:50