Motion Picture Soundtrack - In Memory of Mackenzie May

Motion Picture Soundtrack
Written by Radiohead
Performed by 26 alumni members of The Calgary Stampede Showband
Arranged by: Mark Louie (As per a commenter)

For over ten years this piece has been played by the showband's brass line. The crescendo between 2:06 and 2:56 is very moving.

It is played to welcome new members into the family, and to thank current members for their dedication.

It is also played to remember those who laid the foundation for what they have achieved so far.

On November 13th, 2015 it was played again in tribute.

In loving memory of Mackenzie May (1992 - 2015)

[bevanmay]

It has been 2 and a half years since we lost our son, but I have come back to this video often and only now, with the passing of time has my deepest sorrow and torment begun to give way to a celebration of the 23 years we had with Mackenzie. Music was his consuming passion and this tribute from his friends honours him so tremendously. Thank you CS Showband gang for your contribution and Anthony Packwood for cleaning and publishing the video. Thanks Radiohead for an amazing song!

[juliangutierrezrojas]

I just wanted to hear a cover man I'm crying

[pxevo]

It almost feels wrong to see this. It's an obviously important part of this person's life and identity. Not knowing him or this group, I feel strange witnessing something so intimate. Beautiful nonetheless. Beautiful.

[zeashanashraf]

I don't know Mackenzie May, but I can tell he was loved. Rest in Peace.
Very powerful performance.

[brendanlittle]

My mom died by suicide a week ago. My youth was really hard. I spent a lot of time in juvenile detention facilities, mental health facilities, and rehabs. When I was on the street, I had a beat-up tape dub of Radiohead's Kid A. It always brought me so much solace. I'd often fall asleep listening to Motion Picture Soundtrack on repeat. In the wake of my mom's death, I came to this beautiful video to grieve, to mourn, to cry. I'm so grateful these few moments in time existed on this earth and were captured so beautifully.

[cptmanifest]

Hell of a send off.
I hope this many people love me when I'm gone.

[allie]

Thinking of you today Mackenzie, I showed this video to my husband so that he could see how many people loved you and how powerful our Motion Picture can be! Conducting this was an absolute honor in your name, I miss you so much. <3

[danieljamesmead]

I'm genuinely knocked back by this. Often on 'Radiohead' videos you sift through rediculous comments like 'OMG CRYING' and 'IN TEARS'. But I've actually just wept at my desk at work and had to leave the room. This is one of the most moving things I've ever witnessed. What a tribute to that man.

[TheUltimateToad]

The sobbing right before they kick in with the final swan song.. If you don't feel that you don't feel anything.

[JustinWingate]

Those gasps and whimpers in the silence just before they finish the song. I lost it. This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in my entire life. Thank you for sharing this.

[judymak]

I'm a huge Radiohead fan and when I watched the video, I felt like I truly heard this song for the first time. Rest in peace.

[midgetman]

"I will see you in the next life"

[Shakespearicles]

You weren't kidding about that crescendo, it hit me, and everyone in that video, right in the feels. Phenomenal job.

[concernedcitizen]

I marched with Mackenzie and he was one of the greatest people I ever knew! Really funny and made people laugh so much. He always came to band with a huge smile and made everyone around him feel so loved. Miss you so much! :(

[JoshuaPlaysMusic]

Raise your hand if you’re still coming back to this Masterpiece in 2024, and you’re still moved by it!

[danassembrance]

I was in tears before they started to play.

[normanjablonski]

this is one of the most heartwrenching videos i’ve ever watched and i keep coming back to it

[pantalaemon]

This video has given me more release from pent-up rage and sadness than any other on youtube. I watch it often when i can't process things and need to let them out. I always feel less alone and fucked up after. Not like anything is solved; just less alone and less fucked up. I'm writing this because it seems only fair to leave some kind of tribute to the power of this performance, its dignity in the face of sorrow, and the incredible gesture it represents. Thank you.

[Bradleyey]

That is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

[GT-wooj]

This is possibly my favourite video on the internet.