I made this video a few years ago, revised it several times, have never been satisfied.
My main purpose for creating this was to provide a reflective moment for soothing and regenerating the soul.
Music is from the opera (or festival play) Parsifal by Richard Wagner.
Parsifal isn't a religious opera but uses religious symbols and incorporates the mythical quest for the Holy Grail.
It is a complex utilization of desire, remorse, suffering, healing, redemption, resurgence - - over the span of five and a half hours.
Not for the faint of heart *smile*...but one of my favorite operas.
Easter Greetings, Jon
Video best viewed full screen
It took me a minute to get into Parsifal. I have several CD's. My favorite right now has Jessye Norman as Kundry. It is very meditative and oh, that little issue of the quest for the Holy Grail. I enjoyed the Good Friday video. Thanks for posting. Happy Good Friday and Easter, Jon.
ReplyDeleteParanormal John
I always think of Parsifal at Eastertime (should that be one word or two?)
ReplyDeleteWow, I wouldn't have thought of Jessye Norman as Kundry but I'll bet her performance is amazing.
Thanks for watching the video, John.
I have more medical horror stories to share - - will post again next week.
Have a pleasant Easter.
I do remember you posting this before. My memory is not good enough to know whether you have revised it again since I saw it last--lol! All I know is it is beautiful. Happy Good Friday. :)
ReplyDeleteI made so many revisions that I can't remember which is which, but I think this is the most recent.
DeleteThanks for taking time to watch it. Have a pleasant Easter, Rita.
It is calming, thank you. I hope you are at least a bit better.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sandra. Unfortunately, my day was ruined yesterday with more problems with the unreliable transport service. I'm ready to rent a horse....
ReplyDeleteHave a pleasant Easter.
Too bad I can't send you one, Jon!
DeleteThank you for sharing this beautiful piece of music and accompying video, so calm and relaxing, and a perfect choice for Easter.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping life is getting easier for you in these warmer and promising days of rebirth.
Wishing you a Happy Easter dear Jon.
Hugs,
~Jo
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Jo. I'll admit that it relaxes me when I watch it, although my self-critical eye reminds me that it could have been better.
DeleteWarm weather has arrived and I'm starting to see blossoms.
Have a wonderful Easter!
I remember this powerful video, Jon! Thank you so much for sharing your most recent version today. (And I hope you'll do the same next year!)
ReplyDeleteI'll be brash and agree that it's powerful - - and the music from Parsifal always reminds me of Easter. If I still have a semblance left of sanity, I'll post it again next year (*smile*)
DeleteWishing you, Tom, and the fur babies a wonderful Easter.
Thank you. I'm not familiar with Parsifal, so this is very interesting to hear. And see. I hope things go better for you.
ReplyDeleteParsifal is over five hours long, which is an endurance test for even the most devout opera lovers, but the music is beautiful and inspiring.
DeleteUnfortunately I'm still having a lot of problems, but at least the warm spring weather is finally here.
Have a wonderful Easter, Liz!
Very beautiful!!!!!! Inspiring for spring my friend. I hope you had a Good Friday and have a Happy Easter this weekend. Nature is finally awakening in these parts.
ReplyDeleteThank you! We had frost two nights ago, but it's finally warming up. Birds and blossoms are everywhere. I opened the front door this morning and a bee flew in. A sure sign of spring *smile*
DeleteHave a fantastic Easter!
While I am not that familiar with the works of Richard Wagner, I did enjoy listening to this piece once again, Jon, as I also recall that you've posted it before. We long time blog friends remember these things (smile). I was glad to read that warmer temps and blooms are in your area especially as we face the prospect of rain/snow mixture this coming week. It was not good to read that you had another more issues with that unreliable transport company.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to know that observant people like yourself remember the things that I post. I can't remember how many times I revised this video, but this version is the latest.
DeleteI've (unfortunately) had another horrific experience with the transport service, which I'll write about next week.
It has finally warmed up here in the TN boonies. It was 75 today (Easter) but cool weather is expected by Friday.
Thanks for you comment, Dorothy.