One of my favorite movies to watch this time of year is Love Actually.
A compilation of vignettes depicting various relationships in their
various stages - of both growing and decay - composes the set of scenes
all depicting one simple (and painfully complex) emotion - love.
Liam Neeson plays a stepfather, recently widowed, whom we meet as he prepares to give his wife's eulogy. Take a look.
Now, my favorite part is that his wife, in preparation for her untimely
exit, chooses music to convey her parting sentiment. Recently, an
episode of Glee showcased my pick for such an occasion, though
the show is hardly the first to do so. In fact, I originally came across my
favorite version of it while watching the ER episode entitled "On the Beach" where beloved character Dr. Mark Greene dies. The scene provides a snippet of the rendition by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole which is, by far, the best one out there.
If I could imagine a song depicting a vision of heaven, this is it: so kudos to E.Y Harburg and Harold Arlen - lyrics and music applause all around.
A compilation of vignettes depicting various relationships in their
various stages - of both growing and decay - composes the set of scenes
all depicting one simple (and painfully complex) emotion - love.
Liam Neeson plays a stepfather, recently widowed, whom we meet as he prepares to give his wife's eulogy. Take a look.
Now, my favorite part is that his wife, in preparation for her untimely
exit, chooses music to convey her parting sentiment. Recently, an
episode of Glee showcased my pick for such an occasion, though
the show is hardly the first to do so. In fact, I originally came across my
favorite version of it while watching the ER episode entitled "On the Beach" where beloved character Dr. Mark Greene dies. The scene provides a snippet of the rendition by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole which is, by far, the best one out there.
If I could imagine a song depicting a vision of heaven, this is it: so kudos to E.Y Harburg and Harold Arlen - lyrics and music applause all around.
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high,
And the dreams that you dreamed of, Once in a lullaby.
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly,
And the dreams that you dreamed of, Dreams really do come true.
Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high,
And the dreams that you dreamed of, Once in a lullaby.
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly,
And the dreams that you dreamed of, Dreams really do come true.
Someday, I'll wish upon a star,
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where trouble melts like lemon drops,
High above the chimney top,
That's where you'll find me.
Oh, somewhere, over the rainbow, bluebirds fly,
And the dreams that you dare to. Oh why, oh why can't I..?
Someday, I'll wish upon a star,
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where trouble melts like lemon drops,
High above the chimney top,
That's where you'll find me.
Oh, somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high.
And the dreams that you dare to, Oh why, oh why can't I..?
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