Thursday, April 6, 2023

GOOD FRIDAY

 




I made this video several years ago, revised it numerous times, and I'm still not satisfied with it.
I didn't want it to be overtly religious - -  yet I attempted to incorporate the essence of the Easter season. I wanted to convey a sense of peace and contemplation, which will hopefully awaken private realms of spirituality.

I used music from the final scene of the opera Parsifal by Richard Wagner (he preferred to call it a "festival play"). In my humble opinion,  Parsifal contains some of the most emotionally inspiring music ever written.


Have a beautiful weekend.     Jon


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6 comments:

  1. RitaApril 6, 2023 at 2:46 PM

    Happy Easter, Jon. :)

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    1. JonApril 7, 2023 at 12:50 PM

      Thank you, Rita - - I hope you and your family have a blessed and memorable Easter.

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  2. AnonymousApril 7, 2023 at 5:57 AM

    Watched this video early on Good Friday and found it very inspirational, Jon, and a good choice of music which I was unfamiliar with before. Best wishes for Easter🐰🐥Dorothy/Beatrice.

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    1. JonApril 7, 2023 at 12:53 PM

      Thank you, Dorothy. Your kind words mean a lot. I was initially hesitant to post this video, because I assumed it wouldn't be appreciated.
      I agree that it's very inspirational.

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  3. anonymousApril 7, 2023 at 11:02 PM

    Love Parsifal. Have just been playing the one with Domingo as Parsifal and Jessye Norman as Kundry. Perfect choice for Easter. Thanks for posting.
    Paranormal John

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    1. JonApril 8, 2023 at 8:16 PM

      Thank you, John! Parsifal has long been one of my favorites. It's perfect for the Easter season.

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