Dean1700 4 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 In keeping with the Most Beautiful and the Most Patriotic music threads we now can tell everyone what we think is the saddest piece of film music you have ever heard/listened to.Come on all...dish em up. I'm sure E.T. is in there somewhere and maybe even Gandalf's Death from Khazad-Dum in the FOTR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Cop out answer for me is Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis in Master and Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Cop out answer for me is Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis in Master and CommanderI'm sure you know that that isn't film music... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Theme for schindler's list (Reprise)not sure if its the saddest, but at least one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 The last half of Wade's Death from Saving Private Ryan put me in tears and I hadn't yet seen the movie.[Edit - hmm - this is my 2000'th post. Don't I get a prize or something? A John Williams Letter Jacket to join the club?] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Give Me Your NamesI Could Have Done MoreHymn to the FallenAnakin's BetrayalSean's ThemeThoughts of Home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 ANAKIN'S BETRAYAL!! (number 1)Theme from Schindler's ListHymn to the FallenEscape/Chase/Saying Goodbye (but this is the bittersweet sad that makes you feel good)Qui-Gon's FuneralThe BRidge of Khazad-dum when Gandalf diesReaching the Country\The Reunion from A.I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 The Reunion from A.I.Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Didn't we do this already?Something from E.T. or Schindler's List probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Cop out answer for me is Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis in Master and CommanderI'm sure you know that that isn't film music...Yes, that's pretty much why I said cop out, since it isn't a film score but is used in film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 This could have easily been turned into a Top 5. Should have made a suggestion for it.I don't feel like being specific considering anything can be sad depending on its context. I'm gonna have to go with something from Schindler's List. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 I find the second half of Anakin's Dark Deeds almost unbearably sad. I think it's really called "It can't be!" It's not Schindler's List-sad, but unbearably sad, all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Didn't we do this already?I have that feeling every time I open a thread.Lament would be at or near the top for me too, along with The Immolation Scene. Also The Death of Jonathan Kent from Superman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 "Remembrances" from Schindler's List."The Breaking of the Fellowship" (and Boromir's Death) from Fellowship of the Ring."Cinque's Theme" from Amistad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,208 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Cop out answer for me is Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis in Master and CommanderI'm sure you know that that isn't film music...I don't really find it "sad", either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 This Land (Lion King) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 The Saddest Piece of Film Music Ever.......They make box sets like that. "Now that's what I call the saddest film music ever : Volume III". In my opinion, probably the score during those moments in E.T when Elliot thinks E.T is dead and is talking to what he thinks is a dead body. Of course, the music in that moment when Obi Wan martyrs himself,is very effective too. Not "sad" per se, but sad in more of a shocking way that would make you go "Nooooooooo" (as Luke did, incidentally). I also find the Cantina band has me sobbing 'Remembering Munich' is also a very emotional piece . But only when literally tied to the scene as you're watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 One section of E.T. I find heartbreaking is in "Far From Home/E.T. Alone," on the 20th Anniversary release. Actually, two segments close together, from 2:37-2:58 and then from 3:07-3:20. I've always loved those strings!Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 The Fall Of Gandalf The Grey. The BBC actually played the cue over slo-mo clips of England when they got knocked out of the football World Cup. It was the sad as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordskylark 1 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 The one I think is 'Radio' from T3.Also, other ones I think are 'Dizzy's Funeral' from Starship Troopersand also "Everyone's Fixed Memories" from Butterfly Effect.~Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 The First Lady Dies from Independence Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 king of pride rock. EDIT: actually, it's not really that sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Definitely more triumphant than sad. But the Mufasa music throughout is pretty heartstring-tugging.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 "The Death of Falstaff" - Henry V"Arlington" - JFKBut I don't think those are the saddest pieces ever in film. I'm not very well versed in tragic cinema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 'Arlington' is a good choice. In fact, it always seemed to me as the most stirring elegy JW has written. Seems to sum up the full tragic scope of the assassination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 E.T, The Goodbye Scene...when the strings start swelling and E.T. says Come and then Elliot says Stay .Right there,the saddest moment in film history thanks to JW.Runner up in E.T, the Film Version of E.T. is Dying.Also,The Reunion from A.I.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean1700 4 Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 The Fall Of Gandalf The Grey. The BBC actually played the cue over slo-mo clips of England when they got knocked out of the football World Cup. It was the sad as hell.Is it the music that is sad or the fact that England got knocked out of the World Cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I am always moved by Arnold's "Vesper Dies" from Casino Royale. He described musically the emotion in that scene so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 The Fall Of Gandalf The Grey. The BBC actually played the cue over slo-mo clips of England when they got knocked out of the football World Cup. It was the sad as hell.Is it the music that is sad or the fact that England got knocked out of the World Cup? Frankly, i find the British press (not necessarily the BBC) rather sickeningly patriotic when it comes to sports. The Lewis Hamilton saga has got to be one of the best examples so far yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 William's execution (or whatever it's called on the soundtrack) from Braveheart is pretty darn good. It's a unique combination of mounting grief and mounting defiance. Very emotional stuff. I don't know, it is just a special piece of music and I would guess that many of us when watching that scene for the first time, were having our heart strings pulled? I was, at least. And it still makes me feel that way whenever it is seen (although obviously less so after the first because I know what happens). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 The Lewis Hamilton saga has got to be one of the best examples so far yet. Dont mention that name... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 The Fall Of Gandalf The Grey. The BBC actually played the cue over slo-mo clips of England when they got knocked out of the football World Cup. It was the sad as hell.Is it the music that is sad or the fact that England got knocked out of the World Cup? Frankly, i find the British press (not necessarily the BBC) rather sickeningly patriotic when it comes to sports. The Lewis Hamilton saga has got to be one of the best examples so far yet.Yes, we are very patriotic and over more than just sport. The fact that we haven't won anything for years (apart from the Rugby WC) won't ever diminish our love of all things British, even if it does seem to annoy some residents of perhaps less patriotic nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I've been thinking about this... and while there is music that brings tears to my eyes every single time I hear it, I'm not sure if it is sad...Like, Hymn to the Fallen is very sad, but there is a very optimistic quality to it was well.The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, very sad, yet full of romanticism. Lovelly.Copland's gorgeus Quiet City. Sad, yeah, I guess so, but so noble and gentle...Anything from Schindler's List, so sad and yet some much hope and noblety of purpose...Angela's Ashes, Accidental Tourist, the final movement from Williams' Cello Concerto...Some of Copland's songs on Emily Dickinson's poems...Fauré's Pavane...Bach... well so much wonderful music there...One could call it sad, I can see that. I have a friend that keeps telling me that I only listen to depressing music.Yet, I find always confort on it, and I can't really call any of this sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 The Fall Of Gandalf The Grey. The BBC actually played the cue over slo-mo clips of England when they got knocked out of the football World Cup. It was the sad as hell.Is it the music that is sad or the fact that England got knocked out of the World Cup? Frankly, i find the British press (not necessarily the BBC) rather sickeningly patriotic when it comes to sports. The Lewis Hamilton saga has got to be one of the best examples so far yet.Yes, we are very patriotic and over more than just sport. The fact that we haven't won anything for years (apart from the Rugby WC) won't ever diminish our love of all things British, even if it does seem to annoy some residents of perhaps less patriotic nations.But the line has to be drawn when a certain move if done by the mentioned British driver is hailed as something akin to 'brilliant racing spirit' while the same move if done by say, Michael Schumacher is reason enough to call for World War 3. I find it embarrassing and sickening to read even as a non-Brit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 the steward of gondor. one of the most brilliant scenes in a movie, with a great score underneath it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholas 1 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 "A Window to the Past" is pretty damn lachrymosal. That recorder is so vulnerable and plaintive.There is also a piece in Elgar's first "Wand of Youth" suite which seems to be sadness itself - I find it almost unbearable to listen to. Can't remember the exact name of the piece but you'll know it when you hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWfangirl1992 18 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Right now popping to mind is "Anakin's Betrayal" and the big climax in "Anakin's Dark Deeds" where palpatine is going on about "The first galatic empire" *cue in thunderous applause and heart pounding music* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Oh I didn't realize this could include non soundtrack music. In that case, without a doubt it is Verklarung (usually called Liebestod) from Wagner's Tristan and Isolde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,044 Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Gandalf's Death from Khazad-Dum in the FOTR.If the scene in the movie hadn't been so ridiculously cheesy with all its slow motion AND if there were anything more to it than the same i - VI - III VII chord progression that's been used everywhere, I think I'd agree with you. ROTS' "Lament" ("Anakin's Betrayal") and "The Immolation Scene" are two at the top of the list for me. Unbelievable. The first few times I heard these, I almost felt physically weakened by the emotional power of it.Naturally, E.T.'s legendary final scene is a tearjerker. Music's amazing; that's a given. So many amazing tonalities in that cue...I must be missing something here...what's another good one...Mmmmm, Bicentennial Man contains some moments of blatantly Horneristic but undeniably heartwrenching emotion. There are some parts to that score that I really like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 I've always considered Southhampton and Leaving Port from Titanic some of the saddest music ever composed. Apart from the film, it is a wonderfully uplifting piece, but not if you know what's coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 the steward of gondor. one of the most brilliant scenes in a movie, with a great score underneath it.Ok,if I'm going to pick ONE cue from LotR,and the only moment on the 3 films I really felt emotionally involved,it is The Black Gate Opens,when the pan flute comes in and Sam carries Frodo up the mountain.Boromir's Death and the Breaking of the Fellowship do nothing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 The lack of support for your fellow Kanadian is schocking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Not a piece of film music, not even orchestral music... But I was listening to this, and I guess, that it affects me because I deeply relate to it...At any rate, a beutiful and very sad song, Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,044 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Ah, indy4, you had to bring up Titanic......and I'm forced to admit my agreement with your statement. While Titanic can irritate me at times, it does pack an undeniable emotional punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripplehawk 0 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I can think of many but the one that stands out is James Horner' "Widow Lullaby" from the film "Krull" (1983)As for John Williams the one that stands out is from Empire Strikes Back when Darth Vader tells Luke who he is and earlier when Leia confesses her love for Han Solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I wouldn't quite call the Darth Vader scene's music sad, just shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI 0 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 saddest music ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiZYh9iHOVY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 The saddest piece of film music I have ever heard would be probably Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. I cried like baby. It was so sad But seriously...there is something about this Williams-like string adagio from The Passion of the Christ in the middle of the Crucifixion cue that always grabs me. Only these two or three minutes from this particular so-so score.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I wouldn't quite call the Darth Vader scene's music sad, just shocking.His death is pretty haunting, but "Funeral for a Jedi" takes the cake with sadness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 "Auschwitz-Birkenau" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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