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Then the Evening Cometh

Strings build 'til they scream
The highest notes in two keys
A blazing sunset...


"Adagio for Strings" - Samuel Barber
(For my fellow classical music lover - Carrie Richards)

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Skat A

May 27, 2015 at 12:02 AM

Nice of you

Carrie Richards

November 5, 2009 at 8:17 AM

Oops....just remembered I confused this piece with Albinoni's Adagio....!! They are similar in feeling.....I love them both. Albinoni's piece was in "Gallipoli" and Barber's was featured in "Platoon".......I think that's correct? Both are amazing in the emotional beauty they instill (beautiful, soo sad!) Love C.

Carrie Richards

November 5, 2009 at 7:47 AM

YES !!! A fellow classic music lover!! This piece is so wonderful...it moves me to tears!!! If I'm not mistaken....wasn't this the music that was played in that ending scene of "Gallilpoli" ??? Have you seen that old movie....it was the best of Mel Gibson...and that amazing music just made it the most emotional moment!! I adore music that moves me !!!! Love, C.

Marty Owens

November 5, 2009 at 7:14 AM

I love this too!!! Marty

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

November 5, 2009 at 6:39 AM

Such depth in this tribute to Carrie... bravo Tim on capturing the essence of music ... I have classical on in my home especially in the mornings... great day soother... thankxxx for sharing today and for your many comments on my poetry too.. Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart'