This song reminds me of the week before my Dad passed away...I was playing this song while I was feeding him in 2017...After 5 years, Im playing this song again and I still cant stop crying..I guess Ill never really get over the passing of my Dad til the day I die....I love you so much Dad...til we meet again...😥❤️💔
Cavatina was kind of a holy grail when I was learning classical guitar with others at school. None of us ever said we were going to play Cavatina, we always said they were going to attempt it.
I remember our Dad crying while listening to this piece about 30 years ago. Now in my 50s myself. I know why. I'm am also sobbing. It's utterly mesmerising and so beautiful.
I prefer not to remember the association with " The Deer Hunter". The movie was jingoistic racist propaganda, the scenes in the movie where the " evil Vietcong" forced the brave yanks to play Russian Roulette was, in fact, the reverse of the truth. This was a game invented by the bored, usually stoned U.S. "soldiers" against helpless prisoners.
@@hughmcilveen2235 It's an ANTI WAR movie. It never claims to be accurate. It just wants to tell a simple story about how post traumatic stress disorder affects a close friend group. Just because YOU attach racist ideas to the movies message does not mean that that's what the movie was trying to express.
This reminds me of when I was a kid in the 1970's London sitting down watching Tony Hart's gallery. Only UK adults in their 40's and 50's will understand. I didn't have a care in the world back then. Lovely days.
I remember my dad listening to this when I was a child - he seemed so at peace. As an adult now I understand why. My sister later chose this for my Dad's funeral - what a wonderful way to remember him..
Beautiful. The great effort he made in his life. As everyone says so here, still people don't pay the money to the real musicians like him. Look at him. He really didn't have much money. This is the stupidity of humans. Spending enormous money on the crappie entertainment business music and don't support real musicians.
And why should they? Bring out an album, so a few shows, perform in the street if you have to. I've travelled around the world from just the money I made on the street playing guitar. There's many great guitar players that make a good living just playing guitar. Why couldn't he?
.......Ah, but a man does not live by bread alone.The beauty, the heartache, the courage to live, and the joy he brings to all those with the mind and heart to understand far exceeds monetary value and those sad crippled souls too lacking to understand! He cannot play as he does and not know that money is irrelevant!~
The average person will listen to the average kind of music. Good music is for people who developed their intelligence to appreciate art, through its beauty and complexity. It doesn't surprise me.
@CaptainDarrick not really, as I should have just ignored you. If someone was condescending enough to say don't you think you have learned something to someone they never met. Goodbye
Wrong again. "Cavatina", by Stanley Myers, is the theme from the film, "The Deer Hunter" but was originally used for the first time in the 1970 film "The Walking Stick."@@Shelley550
Saw and heard this when it was first aired. Probably one of the main reasons I eventually bought a guitar. Loved it then, love it now. Have to say the hairstyles in those days account for a whole generation hiding their wedding photos.
I get emotional when I hear this music because it was the theme song for a war movie of the Vietnam War. Many young men were depicted in the movie who lost limbs, their sanity and others their lives not to mention those missing in action who never came back dead or alive to their families. I was a young man during that period lucky for me I didn't get to go to Vietnam and experience the horror of war. Those who returned never get the respect of their service and despised by society then. I'm in my 70 now and I'm glad it's a distant memory but it haunts me still of the horror of war despite me didn't get to go but those of my peers were not lucky. Bless them for their sacrifice.
The Eight Railwailworkers shall be heard,that they saw the Policeman-dressed man behind the Picket Fence shot at the President Twice.There was Brennecke-Bullits of Froozen Mercury hitting the head of Mr.President John F. Kennedy..... and after the Final shot he escaped at the Parking Lot followed by the Railwayworkers who seen the whole thing. Nobody took in their withness statement in the "WARREN-KOMMISSION"-888 side Report. Even as the assassines Mother was clearly Visible at the Zapruder Movie as " Lady In Red"-the conspiracy was a FACT.
I don't suppose that John looks at any of these comments, but I find that when life is climbing up on me, when I'm stressed, tired, generally out-of-sorts, then listening to John playing this piece of beautiful music soothes, calms, and puts an entirely fresh complexion on my day. No electronics, no amplifiers, no auto-tune, just simple good playing by one of the very best, and someone who really feels and appreciates what it is that he is playing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, John, for this lovely music, and my thanks as well to Stanley Myers for his work in composing this piece. God bless you both.
Others have played this piece and some have really excelled, but none come close to hearing this specific rendition. Ana Vidovic plays it incredibly well with very romantic waves of tonal changes but still falls just slightly short. One of my favourite pieces of music ever.
Indeed, Robert. Tears flow and the pain in my heart wells as I listen --- it reminds me of my only love 50 years ago...tender and gentle. He told me that our love was created by the stars in the heavens and I was his princess on a pedestal. Foolish girl ... I let him go, his heart broken. Through the years, not a day passes when I don't think of him and our love. He is forever with me and I will forever love him. How quickly our precious time on this earth passes.....
The perfect melody for a great film Deer Hunter, Bittersweet . The last scene of this movie is heartbreaking and this melody is played when the credits run. When I left the Theatre it was a quiet I have never experienced with many a misty eye.
Not one to make comments but thought I would this time. John thank you for your beautiful performance. I've been playing along with you many times. Still can't play cavatina better that you sir. But what man would I be if I didn't think I could some day perhaps at least equally as good as you. I'm recovering from a lot of bad things including accidental synthetic spice overdoses that seriously messed me up real good 7 yhs ago. Ive been healing for some time now And I'm going out busking soon. I will be using this in my repertoire. Been playing this peace for 16yhs. I'm 35 and I have joyous love in my heart. Perhaps I'll make a name for myself you never know?? Wish me luck!
This haunting and beautiful acoustic version by the amazing John Williams is simply mesmerizing from the Deer Hunter movie, it reduces me tears every time I listen to it, bringing back so many sad memories over the years but with a hint of hope, absolutely amazing❤❤
The MOST hauntingly beautiful tune EVER....gives you instant chills of warmth and LOVE....amazing John Williams....not to forget the theme for Schindler's List, equally beautiful!❤❤❤❤❤
Cimino's choice to use this for the ending credits was truly brilliant. It perfectly captures the sadness and melancholy of the closing scene. Here's to Nick!
I was first introduced to this watching Tony Hart and the Gallery. I was about 5 years old. I love that tune then and appreciate it more now. This music has helped me through some very dark days and chapters in my life. Probably the best guitar music ever written
At 2:40 into the song is where everyone, even accomplished guitarists struggle with their timing and chop it up, all except John Williams. Still the best version ever played. Once you hear the transition played poorly, in other covers, you'll appreciate just how good Williams is.
I used to be a classical guitar student when younger...i remember playing this for my girlfriend right after she gave me the ‘its not you’ speech.She started crying after a few bars in...i finished the piece then told her to get the fuck out of my house.
Wojny są nieszczęściem ludzkości. Wiele osób w mojej rodzinie nie wróciło z tego. Myślimy o nich cały czas, kiedy znalazłem mojego dziadka zamordowanego w obozie koncentracyjnym. Szukamy go od 78 lat. Śpij spokojnie. Pamiętamy o Tobie. Pozdrowienia z Polski.
The guitarist, John Williams, is a master of his instrument. This is-- by far-- the most clean and most polished rendition of Cavatina I've ever heard. Given the performer, I'd expect nothing less. Incidentally, the COMPOSER John Williams and the GUITARIST John Williams, (two totally different people), teamed up for the film "Stepmom". The guitarist performing what the COMPOSER wrote. Exactly what the film needed. BRAVO for the director of "The Deer Hunter" to choose the Cavatina for his film. The serene Cavatina superimposed upon such a gritty drama is incredibly powerful.
I watched Deer Hunter as a kid, it really engraved itself in my mind, two scenes in particular. It's heartbreaking how going through certain horrors can break the spirit and destroy a person irreparably.
As a Russian i can say - De Niro as Russian is funny. Yet more he is Volkonsky is funny twice. His friend Nikifor Chebotarevich - is funny third. But music is genious. )))
@@ericyanikov That's interesting, maybe something only Russians would notice. And sure he looks more irish or italian, but otherwise I thought everyone was brilliant in their roles.
@@yikes7607 Brilliant, of course. But Volkonsky... It's nobles' name. Average man in that town couldn't be Volkonsky. ))) Chebotarevich - Byelorussian name. )))
@@yikes7607 Russian names in Hollywood movies is an outstanding theme. Danko, President Makarenko in 2012, that captain in Red October (I even cann't repeat his name ))) ). How do they do it ???!!! )))
@@ericyanikov Lol I had no idea XD I see what you mean now. How weird they would make those mistakes, they could just consult someone Russian... How about K-19? I think they changed the real names to Vostrikov and Polenin. I wonder if they got those right, it's one of my favourite movies.
I always come back to this song. I lived in NYC in the 70's and loved Robert DeNiro in Taxi Driver and later in the Deer Hunter. This soundtrack is just soulful. War is not good.
It is very emotional watching this. My late grandad taught me guitar on his classical guitar that I sttill have. He used to like John Williams and I believe he learned this song.
Beyond magnificent. Resonance, clarity, the economy of occasional pause. Difficult to repeat and all time great live performance. An opportunity to play to eighteen million on a Saturday night....taken, and realized.
Who’s listening in 2024 ,magnificent .
I've been listening all my life
For my friend Markie who sadly passed away last week. This reminds me of him 😢
My definition of hell is a World without music.
Welcome to Muslim 😂😂
Imagine loosing hearing then
If music be the food of love play on
Well said man
@@FilthyFloorOr even * losing * it .
This tune has been haunting me for 40 year's, reminds me of the friends I lost in Vietnam I love it and I hate it. James
Hope your better now
James Datson, My husband always says the same thing…
Thankyou for your service.
Understand completely.
Terrific post James. Love and affection from the UK to you and your brothers who fought for freedom
The beauty in this song is that if you listen to it when you’re heartbroken, it’s sad. But when you’re in love, it’s romantic.
dude...did you have to do me like that....
Beautifully said.😊
It is both ❤
Because it captures love
Perfectly said.
This song reminds me of the week before my Dad passed away...I was playing this song while I was feeding him in 2017...After 5 years, Im playing this song again and I still cant stop crying..I guess Ill never really get over the passing of my Dad til the day I die....I love you so much Dad...til we meet again...😥❤️💔
I love your love for your parent .
As long as you remember your Dad, he'll still be around.
I completely understand you.
I understand. lost my dad in 1996, and I still cry I miss him so much. There is no one ever takes the place of a great dad.
❤😂
Who is listening to this in 2020 ?
Thumbs up, please.
Me
I'm crying
Here. Perfect song a new day in America- the day the election was over.
Amazing genius
@@josephodonnell8649
It's one of those songs that seeps deep into your soul - sad, beautiful and inspiring all at the same time.
I had a client pick up a guitar whilst I was doing some work, he played this, gave me goosebumps. Now I'm here 3x a day!
Cavatina was kind of a holy grail when I was learning classical guitar with others at school. None of us ever said we were going to play Cavatina, we always said they were going to attempt it.
I remember our Dad crying while listening to this piece about 30 years ago. Now in my 50s myself. I know why. I'm am also sobbing. It's utterly mesmerising and so beautiful.
full of emotions
same as my 53 is approaching
Tears in my eyes every single time (60 yo)
Normaly , remember his live , his feels , all......i too.
I can't listen to this beautiful song instrumental ly without my heart aching. I'll be 65 this year. Reminds me of truly belonging ❤️❤️❤️
Still one of the greatest guitarists around today. John Williams is a living Guitar God.
Multiple great guitarists exist,,, all in their own disciplines …..
Beautiful, outstanding and unforgettable.
Is he the same person who composed the Star Wars,Indiana Jones Themes?
@@edgarsison9516 No.
Iove his spanish guitar but this is beautiful clever man.
Sad, calming effect on me. Thank you !
Even after all these years, this is so linked to The Deer Hunter I cannot listen to it without crying. Beautiful.
I prefer not to remember the association with " The Deer Hunter". The movie was jingoistic racist propaganda, the scenes in the movie where the " evil Vietcong" forced the brave yanks to play Russian Roulette was, in fact, the reverse of the truth. This was a game invented by the bored, usually stoned U.S. "soldiers" against helpless prisoners.
@@hughmcilveen2235 Then just see the movie as a movie instead of a documentary, problem solved
The association is automatic.
@@hughmcilveen2235 It's an ANTI WAR movie. It never claims to be accurate. It just wants to tell a simple story about how post traumatic stress disorder affects a close friend group. Just because YOU attach racist ideas to the movies message does not mean that that's what the movie was trying to express.
@@hughmcilveen2235 gtfoh
Immediate chills. The song is simply brilliance.
This reminds me of when I was a kid in the 1970's London sitting down watching Tony Hart's gallery. Only UK adults in their 40's and 50's will understand. I didn't have a care in the world back then. Lovely days.
Donald Sunny awww 🥰
So good! I remember Tony hart he was way better than Rolf Harris hey! Time told!
And now let's look at the gallery....
Many time after school, my Mam was making tea and had to come in to the living room to wake me up after watching take hart, because of this tune :)
Absolutely, Donald. Lovely memories. I feel sorry for young kids who don't have that kind of TV programme anymore. Anyway, we have a memory...
色々な方がこの曲を弾いていますが、この方の演奏が好きです。
まるで映写機で白黒映画を観ているかのような、とても静かで懐かしくて、温かく、優しい。
他人にも、自分にも優しくなれる。
So many people play this song fast He plays it perfectly and effortlessly..
I remember my dad listening to this when I was a child - he seemed so at peace. As an adult now I understand why. My sister later chose this for my Dad's funeral - what a wonderful way to remember him..
It has sad and joy in it , in the same time , its life .
This is probably what I'm going to request at my funeral. Hauntingly beautiful.
I did it too for my Dad ' funerals in Royan in France 🙏
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful pieces of music (guitar or otherwise) of all time. Beautifully played here.
A completely beautiful piece. Timeless. Hundreds of years will pass and this will live on.
Just remember Stanley Myers the film composer created it NOT John Williams!
Beautiful. The great effort he made in his life. As everyone says so here, still people don't pay the money to the real musicians like him. Look at him. He really didn't have much money. This is the stupidity of humans. Spending enormous money on the crappie entertainment business music and don't support real musicians.
So very true.
And why should they? Bring out an album, so a few shows, perform in the street if you have to. I've travelled around the world from just the money I made on the street playing guitar. There's many great guitar players that make a good living just playing guitar. Why couldn't he?
As a pro-musician, I have to agree!!! A lifetime of training/practice/blood, sweat & tears goes into learning & mastering your craft...🙂💙👍‼️
.......Ah, but a man does not live by bread alone.The beauty, the heartache, the courage to live, and the joy he brings to all those with the mind and heart to understand far exceeds monetary value and those sad crippled souls too lacking to understand! He cannot play as he does and not know that money is irrelevant!~
The average person will listen to the average kind of music. Good music is for people who developed their intelligence to appreciate art, through its beauty and complexity. It doesn't surprise me.
That's the most beautiful song I've ever heard. One of my favourite films 🎥 is the deer hunter it's the first film I ever cried at. 😢 👍
It isn't a song
@CaptainDarrick OK Piece of music if that makes you feel better
@@gerryd7027 I'm indifferent, but don't YOU feel better now that you have learned something you didn't know ?
@CaptainDarrick not really, as I should have just ignored you. If someone was condescending enough to say don't you think you have learned something to someone they never met. Goodbye
@@gerryd7027 Goodbye
A perfect music for the two opposite moment-holding someone’s hand and letting someone leave
So true couldnt of said it better !
wow never though of it like that
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❤️💔
I played this piece for my friend’s mom at her funeral then later for my dad at his funeral. It was very difficult to do. But I got through it 😢
The feelings that this tune invokes in The Deer Hunter is still incredible.
First time I heard this master piece it captured my heart. I had no idea it was in a Vietnam movie and I’m a Vietnam vet. I love it!
@@ridgerunner106 Wrong. It's from the film "The Walking Stick" (1970) music composed by Stanley Myers
@@blueduck5589 He's Right, This is actually the Theme Song from "The Deer Hunter" 1978"
Wrong again. "Cavatina", by Stanley Myers, is the theme from the film, "The Deer Hunter" but was originally used for the first time in the 1970 film "The Walking Stick."@@Shelley550
@@blueduck5589 ¥es correct, basically what ive stated being, its also Theme from The Deer Hunter!
@@blueduck5589 i guess we ÃLL should have written its from BOTH movies..
I envy people who listen to this melody for the first time
I wish I could erase my memory and re-experience all of the beautiful music
I am one of those people and I am speechless. So beautiful and haunting
Saw and heard this when it was first aired. Probably one of the main reasons I eventually bought a guitar. Loved it then, love it now. Have to say the hairstyles in those days account for a whole generation hiding their wedding photos.
I get emotional when I hear this music because it was the theme song for a war movie of the Vietnam War. Many young men were depicted in the movie who lost limbs, their sanity and others their lives not to mention those missing in action who never came back dead or alive to their families. I was a young man during that period lucky for me I didn't get to go to Vietnam and experience the horror of war. Those who returned never get the respect of their service and despised by society then. I'm in my 70 now and I'm glad it's a distant memory but it haunts me still of the horror of war despite me didn't get to go but those of my peers were not lucky. Bless them for their sacrifice.
Absolutely one of the finest pieces of music I've ever heard 😓
Not many compositions make you feel the same way the 50th time you hear it as it did the first time you hear it- this is one of them. HEAVENLY!
Possibly the greatest piece ever composed on guitar
Words dont do it justice
Just listen and feel it 😢
This was the song I walked down the aisle to at my wedding..
When was that
Still marred? Don't worry, most aren't . Still, wishing you lotsa love & happiness
The Eight Railwailworkers shall be heard,that they saw the Policeman-dressed man behind the Picket Fence shot at the President Twice.There was Brennecke-Bullits of Froozen Mercury hitting the head of Mr.President John F. Kennedy..... and after the Final shot he escaped at the Parking Lot followed by the Railwayworkers who seen the whole thing. Nobody took in their withness statement in the "WARREN-KOMMISSION"-888 side Report. Even as the assassines Mother was clearly Visible at the Zapruder Movie as " Lady In Red"-the conspiracy was a FACT.
There's only about ten people in the world who can play it. Lucky you.
I wonder if she's still married.
I don't suppose that John looks at any of these comments, but I find that when life is climbing up on me, when I'm stressed, tired, generally out-of-sorts, then listening to John playing this piece of beautiful music soothes, calms, and puts an entirely fresh complexion on my day. No electronics, no amplifiers, no auto-tune, just simple good playing by one of the very best, and someone who really feels and appreciates what it is that he is playing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, John, for this lovely music, and my thanks as well to Stanley Myers for his work in composing this piece. God bless you both.
You're absolutely spot on! Thank you for wording it so perfectly 🙏
Just imagine having witnessed this live performance...
@@ralfleenenl
Others have played this piece and some have really excelled, but none come close to hearing this specific rendition. Ana Vidovic plays it incredibly well with very romantic waves of tonal changes but still falls just slightly short. One of my favourite pieces of music ever.
❤❤❤
The whole world stops turning while you listen to that. It's immense.
Glorious
Indeed, Robert. Tears flow and the pain in my heart wells as I listen --- it reminds me of my only love 50 years ago...tender and gentle. He told me that our love was created by the stars in the heavens and I was his princess on a pedestal. Foolish girl ... I let him go, his heart broken. Through the years, not a day passes when I don't think of him and our love. He is forever with me and I will forever love him. How quickly our precious time on this earth passes.....
ive heard this a 100 times, and every single time, my eyes well...
This is an exquisite piece of music and the film was so sad.
Unbelievably beautiful....brings chills and also tears to my eyes...a haunting melody!
The perfect melody for a great film Deer Hunter, Bittersweet . The last scene of this movie is heartbreaking and this melody is played when the credits run. When I left the Theatre it was a quiet I have never experienced with many a misty eye.
Of course, the song wasn't written for Deer Hunter. It was composed a few years previously.
Reading your post I also remember sobbing at the end while the credits ran, the music so amplified the bitter sweet end...."to Nicky"
Simple Italian song ??? It's an immortal masterpiece....
Thanks, Mr. Williams! You are one of the greatests.
Bravissimo Maestro Williams!!!
So perfect. It's like watching a sunset and sunrise at the same time. And everything in between. Very well played. 👏
Not one to make comments but thought I would this time. John thank you for your beautiful performance. I've been playing along with you many times. Still can't play cavatina better that you sir. But what man would I be if I didn't think I could some day perhaps at least equally as good as you. I'm recovering from a lot of bad things including accidental synthetic spice overdoses that seriously messed me up real good 7 yhs ago. Ive been healing for some time now And I'm going out busking soon. I will be using this in my repertoire. Been playing this peace for 16yhs. I'm 35 and I have joyous love in my heart. Perhaps I'll make a name for myself you never know?? Wish me luck!
Simply perfection. A heart filled with pain, but searching for peace.
Right...
Still recent post after all these years shows what a great musician sounds like.
This haunting and beautiful acoustic version by the amazing John Williams is simply mesmerizing from the Deer Hunter movie, it reduces me tears every time I listen to it, bringing back so many sad memories over the years but with a hint of hope, absolutely amazing❤❤
Only this beautiful theme originally is not from "The Deer Hunter" but from the 1970 film "The Walking Stick."
The MOST hauntingly beautiful tune EVER....gives you instant chills of warmth and LOVE....amazing John Williams....not to forget the theme for Schindler's List, equally beautiful!❤❤❤❤❤
Different John Williams.
This music piece never gets old no matter how many times I listen to it.
It is beautiiful. Hank Marvin does it proud. Heard it in Spain also played by a local and still amazing. It is a piece I want played at my funeral.
Cimino's choice to use this for the ending credits was truly brilliant. It perfectly captures the sadness and melancholy of the closing scene. Here's to Nick!
To Nick! Salut!
I fell in love with this music ever since I saw the movie way back in the seventies.Trully one of the greatest!!!!
This was when I fell in love with the classical guitar, I can remember watching it. ❤️
Reminds me of nam and the horrors, beautiful and sad song....
I was first introduced to this watching Tony Hart and the Gallery. I was about 5 years old. I love that tune then and appreciate it more now. This music has helped me through some very dark days and chapters in my life. Probably the best guitar music ever written
Lol Tony hart rip
Certainly. I remember Tony Hart's Vision On programmes, and the gallery with this lovely tune well.
Same love take hart with morph my childhood that was a life time ago
My dead dad loved this song. always reminds me of him.
At 2:40 into the song is where everyone, even accomplished guitarists struggle with their timing and chop it up, all except John Williams. Still the best version ever played. Once you hear the transition played poorly, in other covers, you'll appreciate just how good Williams is.
Stunningly beautiful, I learned to play this song after many months of blisters and pain after each bar and note but well worth while ✝️✝️✝️🕊🕊🕊🙏❤❤❤
This piece perfectly embodies the bittersweet nature of life.
Very well spoken.👍💥
Hello my dear how are you doing today?
@@judycatchot1757 Hello my dear how are you doing today?
True
Beauty evokes all emotion. Human beings with all of our imperfections are capable of stunning beauty!!
Probably the most recognised piece of classical guitar. Beautiful
How time has passed...i was young now im old...this melody brings tears to my eyes
I could listen to it all day and never tire of it 😌
I used to be a classical guitar student when younger...i remember playing this for my girlfriend right after she gave me the ‘its not you’ speech.She started crying after a few bars in...i finished the piece then told her to get the fuck out of my house.
😂😂
You are a legend!
Awww.
With that attitude, it was probably the best decision she ever made!
LOL. I wasn't expecting the last part!
This song + Bright Eyes make me cry
look how he so lovingly caresses his guitar...beautiful
How someone can make six strings, a box and five fingers create that magic is beyond me.
I think he has ten fingers.
Ssshhh...it's a secret. 😉
Hello my dear how are you doing today?
John Williams, Julian Bream…underestimated musicians.
I love this particular track so much that I shall have it played at my funeral.
Wojny są nieszczęściem ludzkości. Wiele osób w mojej rodzinie nie wróciło z tego. Myślimy o nich cały czas, kiedy znalazłem mojego dziadka zamordowanego w obozie koncentracyjnym. Szukamy go od 78 lat. Śpij spokojnie. Pamiętamy o Tobie. Pozdrowienia z Polski.
Absolutely, one of the most beautiful songs and soundtracks every composed, or will ever be composed. Enormously moving.
Exquisite - a song for all time... my heart needed this today.
It's a masterpiece that will span the ages never grow old so beautiful and the master j Williams crisp notes do it justice brilliant
The guitarist, John Williams, is a master of his instrument. This is-- by far-- the most clean and most polished rendition of Cavatina I've ever heard. Given the performer, I'd expect nothing less. Incidentally, the COMPOSER John Williams and the GUITARIST John Williams, (two totally different people), teamed up for the film "Stepmom". The guitarist performing what the COMPOSER wrote. Exactly what the film needed. BRAVO for the director of "The Deer Hunter" to choose the Cavatina for his film. The serene Cavatina superimposed upon such a gritty drama is incredibly powerful.
Classical guitarist John Williams played this, but Stanley Myers composed it....
The unspeakable sadness and cruelty within the film is followed by this song’s gentle assurance that mankind is also capable of beautiful tenderness.
Reminds me of my father...
i do not care what anyone says on here. This is totally & completely beautiful. end of story.
Yes, truly a heart-rending ly beautiful song!
No one is arguing !
It should have been number 1. My father plays this well too.
I watched Deer Hunter as a kid, it really engraved itself in my mind, two scenes in particular. It's heartbreaking how going through certain horrors can break the spirit and destroy a person irreparably.
As a Russian i can say - De Niro as Russian is funny. Yet more he is Volkonsky is funny twice. His friend Nikifor Chebotarevich - is funny third. But music is genious. )))
@@ericyanikov That's interesting, maybe something only Russians would notice.
And sure he looks more irish or italian, but otherwise I thought everyone was brilliant in their roles.
@@yikes7607 Brilliant, of course. But Volkonsky... It's nobles' name. Average man in that town couldn't be Volkonsky. ))) Chebotarevich - Byelorussian name. )))
@@yikes7607 Russian names in Hollywood movies is an outstanding theme. Danko, President Makarenko in 2012, that captain in Red October (I even cann't repeat his name ))) ). How do they do it ???!!! )))
@@ericyanikov Lol I had no idea XD
I see what you mean now.
How weird they would make those mistakes, they could just consult someone Russian...
How about K-19? I think they changed the real names to Vostrikov and Polenin. I wonder if they got those right, it's one of my favourite movies.
Beautiful melody
I watched The Deer hunter 2 days ago and still can’t get this tune out of my mind
Just unbelievably beautiful
First time hearing it. Thank you. It was like flowers stroking my face.
I could melt away listening to this. Simply perfection.
THE most touching instrumental ever 🥲
This song is one of the most beautiful classical pieces I've ever heard.
It stirs up a lot of feelings inside.
One word: GOOSEBUMPS
I always come back to this song. I lived in NYC in the 70's and loved Robert DeNiro in Taxi Driver and later in the Deer Hunter. This soundtrack is just soulful. War is not good.
😢 No puedo evitar llorar cada vez que escucho ésta bella melodía. Inunda mi alma de tristeza y nostalgia.
Such a beautiful haunting piece. Amazing musician.
This will be timeless through ages, simple yet perfect.
This piece always reminded me of family. The bittersweetness, the rifts and the love that always comes back.
It is very emotional watching this. My late grandad taught me guitar on his classical guitar that I sttill have. He used to like John Williams and I believe he learned this song.
Rediscovered this familiar masterpiece I overheard in my youth. Music for me has always conjured the spectrum of emotions.
Music from heaven❤️
she came just like a memory
left behind in the snow
melting in the springtime
just when I had to go
I met him first when I was 23 yrs old, 38 yrs ago. I've been loving his sound since then.
I've seen so many guitar duos perform this piece, but watching John play this solo is awe inspiring.
Still gives me goosebumps. I love this song as it reminds me of my life growing up in a small mining town in Eastern Canada.
This is so beautiful and so full of love.
One of my favorite songs!
Beyond magnificent. Resonance, clarity, the economy of occasional pause. Difficult to repeat and all time great live performance. An opportunity to play to eighteen million on a Saturday night....taken, and realized.