Adagio for Strings - Samuel Barber (Theme from 'Platoon')

Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings performed by the Folsom Symphony, June 2, 2012 "Summer Symphony at the Movies" (Theme for movie, Platoon). Maestro Neumann coaches the audience on applause and dramatic pause. Performed at Three Stages, Folsom, CA.

[neojso]

The platoon scene just replays in my head along the music. Such a powerful scene still remembering it after 40 years

[tonymirarchi]

Speech at the end of Platoon

"Those of us who did make it have an obligation to build again, to teach to others what we know, and to try with what's left of our lives to find a goodness and a meaning to this life."

[shin-i-chikozima]

The depth of sorrow in this music is immeasurable, and beyond description

[jamesparry]

The way I hear this piece of music as a Veteran of 3 wars.

The first portion. Going to war. The uncertainty and chaos.

The second portion of intermittent climaxes. The war itself. The rage, sorrow, fear, and confusion.

The climax. Your war is over. The joy that you survived, but the emptiness, feelings of regret and overwhelming depression that war bestowed upon you.

Truly a beautiful piece of music that I can identify with.

[leopold]

If a piece of music like this does not stir your soul, you can't possibly have one.

[johnflanagan]

Brings me back to Vietnam every time I hear it...49 years now...I cannot forget,

[steviebubble]

An absolutely stunning, haunting and beautiful piece of music

[anthonydolio]

In my opinion, this is of the greatest pieces of music ever written!!!

[katsaunders]

They played this beautiful piece of music at a 9-11 memorial service, a few days after the nightmare .each person reading the name of a lost loved one, ringing a bell.walking off one sound, except this music, the names, the bell and the sound of hearts breaking....I will never forget..

[chish]

This is one of very few pieces that can be sung by a choir, played by an orchestra and played on a pipe organ and still have that same effect on the listener.
Using the serenity, peace and beauty of Adagio to underscore the sheer violence and trauma of 'Platoon' was something bordering on genius.
RIP all who never came back from wars and kept us free by doing so. We WILL remember them.

[jameselkin]

Every time I listen to this it takes my breath away. I was there and saw many things that remain with me today.

[aussiefirst]

One of the most soul-wrenching pieces I have ever had the joy to witness

[garethrogue]

Very moving piece. You can feel the sorrow, the helplessness, and the desperation of the movie in this song.

[khurramqasir]

you know a piece is good when it gives you goosebumps down your neck into your back

[edshaw]

I could listen to this all day without a break. It brings body and soul together as one.

[NorthernPanzer]

This adagio is just going straight into the heart & emotionel center (Where ever thats placed)
When I watched the start of "Platoon" & this was played, I got tears in my eyes.
Though I'm big & look like a biker, Im happy that I feel sad & am man Enough to admit that fact...
I am a Metal dude from Denmark, but to enjoy a piano sonate or adagio in minor, is a gift, thats priceless.
Thanx to Barber for this epic composition!!

[douglaspierce]

Most people call this saddest song ever, but I don't feel its sadness, I only feel it's beauty. I listen to it every chance I get It's one of the most gorgeous songs ever.

[allenrizzi]

Many people think this is a classical piece from centuries ago. It was written in 1936 and is truly a great piece of music with or without the film "Platoon."

[brianthompson]

Haunting harmonies; uncluttered minimalism cutting straight to the heart. This was composed by a genius!

[sarahread]

I totally forgot about this beautiful piece of music! My dad use to play this all the time when i was younger. He's part of the reason i fell in love with classical music.... So beautiful!