Erik SATIE - Gymnopedies 1, 2, 3 (60 min)

The Gymnopédies, published in Paris starting in 1888, are three piano compositions written by French composer and pianist Erik Satie.

Soundtrack :

-- At First Sight
-- Corrina, Corrina (1994, Jessie Nelson)
-- My Dinner With André (1981, Louis Malle)
-- The Royal Tenenbaums
-- Valentine's Day
-- What Lies Beneath
-- Mr Nobody (2009, Jaco Van Dormael)
-- An Other Woman (1988, Woody Allen)

The three Gymnopédies are part of the soundtrack for the anime feature film The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya.

An interpolation of Gymnopédie No. 1 is looped throughout the chorus of Janet Jackson's song "Someone to Call My Lover".

Gymnopédie No. 1 is played near the end of the 2015 film Love by Gaspar Noe.

A remixed version of Gymnopédie No. 1 composed by Masafumi Takada is part of the soundtrack for the Grasshopper Manufacture 2001 video game Flower, Sun, and Rain.

An adaptation of Gymnopédie No. 1 to the Game Boy Advance's hardware by Shogo Sakai is used as background music in the 2006 Japanese video game Mother 3 under the title "Leder's Gymnopédie".

A version of Gymnopédie No. 1 plays in the JRPG Persona 2, when the player visits the 'Velvet Room' and stays there until after the Velvet Room's main theme finishes.

Gymnopédie No. 1 is played by Gerry (Ben Mendelsohn) in the 2015 film, Mississippi Grind.

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[iamjenntastic]

My sister passed away and that evening I put my children down to sleep while listening to Satie. We’ve all listened to together every night since (January 2020). The music, as everyone else has stated— brings: sadness, joy, hope, peace and contentment. The emotions are endless. It’s now almost 2025, and here we are again. Thank you for posting this!

[denisespeight]

My youngest son, who passed away four years ago, loved this music. When I played it for him he would immediately say " Look Mummy - I dancing" It makes me cry every time I hear it to think of that lovely little boy.

[j.a.c]

I was in a bad car accident and in the hospital for 4 weeks. I moved to a rehabilitation hospital and I listened to this everyday, it saved my life 🙏

[불량삐삐]

That chair was a comfortable to sit on.With a music, I feel like be in Paris.

[AnitaCiffroy-rxdm]

Hope there'll be music like this in heaven.❤

[laurentfaugerolas]

" Je suis né très jeune dans un monde très vieux " ( I was born very young in a very old world ) used to say Erik. God bless you, wise man !

[martinethson]

I work on a gas station at night. The radio plays only classical in my shift and its amazing to see how many people react positive to this. After concerts many metalheads including the bands drop by as well and they really enjoy it as well.

[leemeyer]

I’ve been listening to this music for many years and has served me well as I both design buildings and read books that require thoughtful thinking. A true pleasure…..

[ChillVibesMusic]

To all who read this comment, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the worldi

[pocu]

The empty park benches make me want to sit in each one with different people from my past to revisit moments in time.

[STmac]

This makes me think of my loved ones that have passed on and that I should cherish the moments I have with the ones that are still here

[Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams....

[hidyanvicenzzo]

I'm trying to sleep now. Today, my dog was diagnosed with bone cancer. I am 18 years old and he is 15 years old and needs to amputate his paw and undergo chemotherapy. But at that age he can't take it ... So he'll probably be sacrificed. I'm crying so much ... He was always my company. And now you're going to move on to another plane. This song calms me down a little and helps me in this sad moment. I hope you don't go through the same pain that I feel now. Animals are angels and should not suffer.

Edit: well, my dog passed way at april 19. He had been cured of anemia and widespread infection. However, when he was about to start cancer treatment, he died at home. His breathing was slowing, his heartbeat was getting weak. I tried to do cardiac massage, but it was inevitable. Now he is on another plane. And I miss you so much. It has been my company since I was a child. Rest in peace, my friend. I will aways love you.

[duncangriffiths]

The perfect music for a crisp, snowless winter day when you’re inside with a hot cup of coffee

[GöranÅgren]

Satie must be one of the most underrated composers. When i write poems this is my major influx of inspiration. And its both beutuful and give hopes for us other outsiders. He was a genius far before his time sadly. I am now 62 years and have listen to this for decades..want to have it on my funeral.

[TheRhonada]

First love. First heart break. Old age looking back. Peace. Contentment. So much.

[imsosmart]

The amazing thing about this piece of music is that even a beginner can play it!

[ricks.]

I do so miss my lovely, kind, educated, and beautiful mother...she was always, and still is, by my side. This music so realizes her...creative and compassionately clear. Diana, in Olympia, Wa.

[justkatierose]

I play this song as I feed my 5 day old baby and it brings us so much peace. I think I’ll remember these moments for the rest of my life.

[Dan-Music]

I'm not sad, I'm tired...Eric Satie