Nella Fantasia are the lyrics that Sarah Brightman wrote to the melody of "Gabriel's Oboe" from the soundtrack of The Mission
Bellow is the English Translation:
In My Fantasy
In my imagination I see a fair world,
Everyone lives in peace and in honesty there.
I dream of souls that are always free,
Like the clouds that fly,
Full of humanity in the depths of the soul.
In my imagination I see a bright world,
Even the night is less dark there.
I dream of souls that are always free,
Like clouds that fly.
In my imagination there exists a warm wind,
That breathes on the cities, like a friend.
I dream of souls that are always free,
Like clouds that fly,
Full of humanity in the depths of the soul.
Taken from http://lyricstranslate.com/en/nella-fantasia-my-fantasy.html#ixzz3ljKFuAhp
When we watched the Mission, I do have to admit that listening to this song brought a lot of feelings and thoughts. It's a very peaceful and pleasant song, but yet it is also very sad. Like you spoke about earlier in class today, the lyrics of the song are very fitting. It's fascinating how a melody can carry such a heavy connotation and feelings with it.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful song. It cannot go without an emotional response. It is so touching and simple that in its simplicity, there is a profound amount of beauty. Thank you for sharing this Professor Holbrook.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lyrics and a beautiful voice!
ReplyDeleteGreat video professor :D
ReplyDeleteWhat you said in class about what these lyrics meant to you was very touching, beautiful lyrics and song.
ReplyDeleteGreat lyrics and such a good song ! Very inspiring
ReplyDeleteGreat video! Really enjoyed the lyrics and melody
ReplyDeletegreat video i loved the words she added to this great melody!
ReplyDeletevery touching..
Cool video, d00d
ReplyDeletethis was earth shattering
ReplyDeleteGreat video professor! Very inspiring and soothing.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely touched my heart
ReplyDeleteThis song was beautiful, I wish I lived in that fantasy world.
ReplyDeleteHearing this in class was amazing. I'm glad you shared it because I do have intentions of listening to it again. Her voice is so soothing.
ReplyDeleteThis song was amazing! I find it a bit of difference listening to this song and the melody from the movie.
ReplyDeleteGreat song, she did an excellent job signing it.
ReplyDeleteThe lyrics are very beautiful and go with the song.
ReplyDeleteThis inspires me, great video!
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting how the lyrics to this video describe an Elysian paradise of absolute freedom and joy. Could this possibly be a parallel to the sort of society that the Jesuits intended to create with the Native Americans? One of unhindered peace and harmony? Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteI find it hilarious that she had to be persistent to get the opportunity to put the song together. Nevertheless, the piece came out beautifully. She's a very talented artist who wrote beautiful lyrics that became this masterpiece.
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ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to see how she transformed the song from the mission into such a beautiful melody! Overall great video!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful song. I know what you mean about it having an impact on your heart/ soul. There are certain songs and dance pieces I listen to and watch repeatedly and every single time, they never fail to make me shed a tear or give me goose bumps - an unexplainable feeling. Thank you for sharing a little piece of your heart with the rest of us!
ReplyDeleteGreat voice and musicality, loved how the song came together!
ReplyDeleteGreat voice and musicality, loved how the song came together!
ReplyDeleteGreat video and song, wish I could sing like this! The song is very impactful and uplifting, I believe more people should listen to music like this.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very beautiful song! Truly inspirational.
ReplyDeleteThis was a beautiful song! I loved her voice, it made me so happy!
ReplyDeleteThis song has a deep message. I remember when I listen to this song in the film called The Mission, it was very touchy.
ReplyDeleteHer voice is so soothing and the melody has such a peaceful tone to it. THis is definitely a song I would never forget.
ReplyDeleteHer singing is wonderful!
ReplyDeletethe lyrics to this song has a deep message. beautiful song
ReplyDeletethe lyrics to this song has a deep message. beautiful song
ReplyDeleteGet ready for a long and maybe (but hopefully not) annoyingly sobby post... I did a little searching on your other blogs and found and read the one about the story of your spiritual relation to Gabriel's Oboe. Now that I've really read your history with this song and how it relates to your love and marriage with your wife (although I've heard you tell it the first time in class), I'm left in tears and in awe of your intellect and wisdom you've stirred up over the years. Your story truly tugs the strings in my heart even though I haven't experienced a personal loss before. But I don't find it a coincidence that I'm in your class this semester because there's something telling me that I'll need to recall on your example of strength, courage, and perseverance to keep finding Hope as we wander through this world, and to take it as a divine message that we are not alone.
ReplyDeleteHere's the link to your OG post:
http://c-far.blogspot.com/2015/02/gabriels-oboe-and-music-as-channel-of.html
Sara Brightman has the most angelic voice I've ever heard. I love her music. She has a duet with Andrea Boccelli as well and they are the perfect duo.
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