The Sound of Cinema: Ennio Morricone & Cinema Paradiso (Cormac)

Boy singer Cormac Thompson sings Ennio Morricone's epic classic Cinema Paradiso (Se).

Cormac's treble / boy soprano singing earned him a Decca album, four yesses from the Britain's Got Talent judges, a place in the BBC Young Chorister choirboy/girl competition final and a place at Prodigy Camp for young musicians and filmmakers in USA.

Now 14, Cormac's changing voice is captured beautifully in Cinema Paradiso (Se) as he sings in Italian for the first time.

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Funded: Independently, unsigned artist
Written by: Ennio Morricone, Alessio De Sensi, Andrea Morricone
Singing teacher: Daphne Sumbler
Piano: Dominic Ferris
Produced by: Dominic Ferris
Engineered & Mixed by: Simon Hanhart
Recorded: Masterchord Studios, London, August 2022

[gkdresden]

A very good Italian pronunciation. I am very impressed.

[phyllisjames]

If one day you could see
Through my eyes the beauty
And happiness I see in you.
When I see your eyes
The life I dream of can come true
Or is it just a dream?
Are you near?

If one day you could see
With my heart the yearning.
Then you would know just how I feel
When I feel your heart
And when I drink you in my arms
And breathe you with my soul
We are one
Remember.

If one day you could see
With my soul the future.
Time would stand still, then
Disappear.

This is all I ask
Just like a film that fades from view.
My paradise was you
So I dream
Remember

[TiszaborkutCsendes]

Keep him away from media. He ought to heal people. In stillness, quiet and without any fame. Keep him away from media. His voice is a gift. If you ask the price of it, you will be the one who pay it.. with default interests. Keep him safe.

[donna]

If, in 10 or 15 years from now, Cormac could release a version of this with him accompanying himself with his matured voice, that might be a very special recording indeed.

[YuniYura]

I like this again....your singing ability is very good...amazing❤🎉

[beyankajohn]

My dear boy, I don't know about what you are singing. The only thing I know is I cant control my tears. God bless you dear child.

[cheylingarber]

No words to describe this young man’s voice, what an absolute gift!!! Literally the voice of an Angel ❤❤❤

[phelanscanlon]

Not that there was anything but brilliance in your voice when you were younger, but as you get older your voice seems to sound even more expressive, more mature, even richer...if that's possible. Your voice is becoming more haunting, more arresting, more compelling as you get older. That can only bode well for your future.

[brendagay]

I found your video recording of Se, and it so beautifully reminded me of my son, who had a beautiful soprano voice when he was young. We did not know that he had an enlarged heart at that time that was ticking like a bomb. I don’t think it was an accident that I found your lovely recording on the 16th anniversary of his passing. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful gift. Continue to sing as your voice changes, music fills the soul.

[CormacThompson]

lyrics in English are:

If one day you could see
Through my eyes the beauty
And happiness I see in you.
When I see your eyes
The life I dream of can come true
Or is it just a dream?
Are you near?

If one day you could see
With my heart the yearning.
Then you would know just how I feel
When I feel your heart
And when I drink you in my arms
And breathe you with my soul
We are one
Remember.

If one day you could see
With my soul the future.
Time would stand still, then
Disappear.

This is all I ask
Just like a film that fades from view.
My paradise was you
So I dream
Remember


❤♥

[debichats]

I’m so glad I found you Cormac….what a lovely angelic and heavenly voice you have…..you make this old lady’s heart so happy! I’ve never heard a voice that touched me more…..even Josh Groban…..none of my favorites of all time! You’re such a treasure! Your version of “You Lift Me Up” and so many others make me cry…..this one for sure! Never stop singing! I love your lower voice too…..don’t stop singing for me!!! ❤❤❤

[pirangeloferretti]

Not only a beautiful, rich voice, but also a very good, clear pronunciation, with just a little British accent here and there that makes it even cuter.

[sakioentertainment]

As an Italian living in Italy Morricone for us is like the best of the best. And you made him surely proud wherever he is in heaven you did a great rendition. The voice was of 2022 but I am sure your voice now has still a great tone. Keep up the great work. A fan fron Italy

[casimerogelera]

God give you a angelic voice to melt our hearts when singing

[justmusic]

You have one of the most beautiful and soothing voices that I've ever had the privilege of hearing, a voice that has a quality that I simply cannot describe other than it makes me feel at peace. When I heard the first note of Tema D'amore on your other video, I literally felt my eyes immediately well up with tears, which is highly uncharacteristic of me. My all-time favorite movie, my all-time favorite soundtrack and your unbelievably beautiful voice made this tired and weary man a little bit happier. I wish you all the best in life Cormac, success, health and happiness.

[sccourteney]

Ennio Morricones absolute Masterpiece performed absolutely Masterly. Wow!!! This is by far the most soulful, sublime, beautiful inter- pretation I have ever heard from one of my all time favorite Movies & Soundtrack. Bravo 🙏👏👏👏👏💖

[iquitos]

Even old men need hero's, perhaps more so than others for we are turning over the world we love to those who follow us. Cormac, you are one of my heroes for your courage and hard work in developing your voice to raise the spirits of so many people. You give your time and heart to bring joy to a world starved for goodness. What more can a man do than give of himself for others. Thank you for your generosity.

[mario]

A lovely rendition of yet another lovely Masterpiece from the Maestro Morricone.
I've taken the liberty of translating it to Portuguese from the Italian verses. It would have been easier to me to translate it from English to Portuguese but, being Italian and Portuguese such closely relatable languages, I felt I would be able to keep most of the subtle poetic intentions by doing it from the Italian. I could not find a translation to the Portuguese Language, and being that it is the Classical Language of Poets, I felt it deserved one, even if from someone like me, who is not a professional translator. I did my best. I hope you, who speaks and reads the Portuguese Language are able to enjoy it.

Se (Cimena Paradiso)
Autores: Ennio Morricone, Alessio De Sensi, Andrea Morricone

Se te encontrasses em meu olhar por um só dia,
Verias a beleza que cheia de alegria,
Eu encontro em teu olhar.
Confuso entre a realidade e a fantasia.

Se te achasses em meu coração por um só dia,
Poderias ter uma ideia
Daquilo que eu sinto,
Quando me abraço forte a ti,
E peito a peito
Nós respiramos juntos.

Herói de teu amor,
Confuso entre a realidade e a fantasia.

Se te encontrasses em minha alma um só dia,
Saberias o que sinto em mim
No qual me apaixonei
Naquele instante junto a ti.
E aquilo que sinto
É somente amor.
A partir daquele instante com você
E aquilo que sinto
É somente amor.

Fim.

[patcalutube]

Cormac and Ennio. The Dream Team.
As an Ennio fan since the 1960's I can say with absolute certainty that the Maestro would be completely overcome with emotion on hearing this truly beautiful performance and piano accompaniment. I'm sure he's looking down from on high.

[carolpountney]

What a perfect match, Ennio and Cormac. I am in Heaven listening to this❤😊