As a child growing up in Brooklyn, my Dad would come home from work Saturday afternoons and watch golf. I used to hate that and vowed I'd never watch it when I grew up. Alot of years later, nursing a bad back on a Saturday afternoon, laying on a love seat, I found myself watching golf. I realized I am my Fathers son. He's been gone awhile now, Isure wish I had a chance to watch it with him again. I Love you Dad !! Thanks for the post.
Paul Maguire Agreed Paul. My dads been been gone since 2004. While we watched a lot of golf together, we also played a lot of golf together. I sure miss those times. The world seemed in perfect balance when we were out playing.
That's an awesome story and I saw your name. Thank You fellow brother for your service as a Marine, my dad was a marine as well in Vietnam and I'm 3rd Generation Veteran. My dad has been so tough on me growing up that basic training at Ft Knox was a vacation. My dad's still around but he's almost 80 now. I'm a Professional Golfer now and have been for 27 years and I cherish these memories. Every Saturday we'd wake up at 4 am to be the first off at all the courses we played. Best memories of my life.
This music takes me to a place that is.... practically indescribable. I'm moved almost to tears every time. Rachel Portman is definitely one of my all time favorite composers.
The last scene of The Legend of Bagger Vance always deeply touched me. bagger kept his promise about seeing Hardy again. he met him at the ocean's edge. Between that scene and the beautiful music, I have tears.
"I guess it doesn't matter. As Bagger once said, it's a game that can't be won, only played, and so I play. I play on. I play for the moments yet to come, looking for my place in the field." - Old Hardy (and the final words ever uttered by Jack Lemmon on screen.)
Thanks ! Just remember to ALWAYS let those you LOVE know while they are still with you. It's never to hard to say and believe me you'll never have any regrets. Only when they are gone and you can't remember the last time you told them. Take Care ! Gods Love and Peace be with you ! Paul
As well as being a very memorable film - one that has, almost, the power to heal - this final scene always gets to me, as it was also Jack Lemon's final appearance on film.
For those of you who don't know, the trumpet solo was performed by Andrew Crowley. With Ms Portmans orchestra I assume. But a beautiful work. One of the best. His range gives me chills and brings a tear to my eye.
Makes me remember playing with my son from when he was 5 until he was 25 -35. He was good and we won some tournaments. He died last summer and there’s a hole in my life that will never be filled.
Amen Paul M. I often wish for the same opportunity with my dad. Growing up we disagreed about a number of things. But for baseball and golf we were akined deeply. I loved playing with my dad. Every time I hear the trumpet solo of Andrew Crowley and this entire part of the soundtrack I tear up and think of my dad. I grew up playing trumpet and tuba and I know simething of how difficult this solo was to play. The seemless range of music without tounging the notes and having it flow into one smooth line is wonderful
kaindrg....wow...thanks, it all makes sense now...Portman's charm and beauty is in it's simplicity.....never large and overly loud and to accurately portray and describe scenes, that's not always easy......this is one of those movies where anything else for the score is just unimaginable......
Jack Lemmon's last film role. He even asked not to be given a credit. A great man. He and Walter both will be missed very much. His generation will not be seen again. Now we're left with de niro and alec baldwin. That is sad.
only one of a few reasons rachel portman is - in my opinion - one of the best movie composers out there... together with michael kamen, may he rest in peace.
I was flipping through the channels on a Sunday morning not too long ago and came upon The Legend of Bagger Vance. The hauntingly, sad music was immediately recognizable as composed by Rachel Portman, one of my favorite composers of "best original scores." I'll have to add this soundtrack to the others ("The Cider House Rules" and "Emma").
As a trumpet player I wonder who played this with the soundtrack orchestra. Aside from that the movie and the music are so soul shatteringly good. This one of those films where the cinematography, direction, acting, editing and music are pure perfection. I worked for four years in a drug and alcohol treatment center with adolescents. Being in recovery myself I wasn't surprised that this was one of the favorite moves of the young people. Most of whom never played one round of golf.
Paul Maguire, you're so right. I was twelve when my dad put the first golf club in my hand. A five iron. I used that five iron from tee to green and even as a putter because my dad played lefty and I was right handed. It also made it easy to carry my clubs since I had only one. But I used that 5 iron for 3 years until I was 15 and got a set of Wilsons. One and three woods, 3,5,7,9 irons and putter. Thought I had died and gone to heaven and could lick Arnold Palmer. What a feeling. But I will have to say in a pinch, that five iron was my most accurate, steady and at time long hitting club in the bag. My drives with the 1-wood had a slice or fade to it, but the five iron could be counted upon to bring me home straight and true every time. I had grown up a big boy and could put an average 5 iron shot out to 275 yards consistently. And had much more control on direction as well. What a time. Sure miss those times with he and my mom.
Have seen the movie several times and love it each time. But I never see Jack Lemmon in the credits. Wonder if that was by choice or omission. I think this was his last. Great man. I researched this and discovered that Jacks part was considered a cameo part and that it was his choice to have it put in or to leave it out. I think it was his last movie he was involved with. If so, he couldn't have picked a better one to go out on. RIP Jack Lemmon.
If you listen to Rachel's Cider House Rules Suite several times, then listen to this opus from Bagger Vance you can here similar sets of notes in both. Rachel put her compositions together beautifully.
I think the state of Michigan is still using Portman's score from "The Cider House Rules." This belongs along Jerry Goldsmith's "Hoosiers" as one of the best sports scores EVER.
“But you ain’t alone. I’m right here with you. I been here all along.” Those words spoken by a Bagger pretty much confirms it. He is an angel. And he did tell Hardey that he was going to see him again! Love this film!
the movie does have religious imagery but not a christian one: The plot is roughly based on the Hindu sacred text the Bhagavad Gita, where the Warrior/Hero Arjuna (R. Junuh) refuses to fight. The god Krishna appears as Bhagavan (Bagger Vance) to help him to follow his path as the warrior and hero that he was meant to be. This relationship was fully explained by Steven J. Rosen in his book Gita on the Green, for which Steven Pressfield wrote the foreword.
kaindrg I know it's been half a decade, but I thank you for this information. I always thought that Runnolph Junah was a damned odd name for a character. Given Pressfield's predilections, I am a bit ashamed to admit that it never occurred to me to question why.
As a child growing up in Brooklyn, my Dad would come home from work Saturday afternoons and watch golf. I used to hate that and vowed I'd never watch it when I grew up. Alot of years later, nursing a bad back on a Saturday afternoon, laying on a love seat, I found myself watching golf. I realized I am my Fathers son. He's been gone awhile now, Isure wish I had a chance to watch it with him again. I Love you Dad !! Thanks for the post.
Paul Maguire Agreed Paul. My dads been been gone since 2004. While we watched a lot of golf together, we also played a lot of golf together. I sure miss those times. The world seemed in perfect balance when we were out playing.
My Grandfather (1926-2017) watched a ton of golf... and never played a day in his life. I thought about that watching this movie.
😢 he knows
That's an awesome story and I saw your name. Thank You fellow brother for your service as a Marine, my dad was a marine as well in Vietnam and I'm 3rd Generation Veteran. My dad has been so tough on me growing up that basic training at Ft Knox was a vacation. My dad's still around but he's almost 80 now. I'm a Professional Golfer now and have been for 27 years and I cherish these memories. Every Saturday we'd wake up at 4 am to be the first off at all the courses we played. Best memories of my life.
This, and THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, are my two all-time favorite films. Both of their closing scenes always move me to tears.
Think of my Dad Everytime I hear this song. We used to watch this movie every once in a while together. Miss him every day 😟
This music takes me to a place that is.... practically indescribable. I'm moved almost to tears every time. Rachel Portman is definitely one of my all time favorite composers.
Love the music, takes me away for a while x
I feel the same way.
Feel exactly the same way
Rachel Portman did a fantastic job with her score. Simply amazing.
My dad had a heart attack, but he will always be out there in spirit, cheering me on!
The last scene of The Legend of Bagger Vance always deeply touched me. bagger kept his promise about seeing Hardy again. he met him at the ocean's edge. Between that scene and the beautiful music, I have tears.
The part ;3:30 going up is soul touching.
I believe Rachel's music makes us better engels as humans.
Love you Rachel Portman. Thanks for existing.
Possibly my favourite piece of music ever, I never tire of it!
"I guess it doesn't matter. As Bagger once said, it's a game that can't be won, only played, and so I play. I play on. I play for the moments yet to come, looking for my place in the field." - Old Hardy (and the final words ever uttered by Jack Lemmon on screen.)
Love Rachel Portman's music score here....magnificent!
This is the piece of music you listen to at the end, looking back on all the memories of your life
Pure Goosebumps ! Totally owned by this Film
Love it
Greetings from Italy
Music like this makes my heart glad
Thanks ! Just remember to ALWAYS let those you LOVE know while they are still with you. It's never to hard to say and believe me you'll never have any regrets. Only when they are gone and you can't remember the last time you told them. Take Care ! Gods Love and Peace be with you ! Paul
Amen.
As well as being a very memorable film - one that has, almost, the power to heal - this final scene always gets to me, as it was also Jack Lemon's final appearance on film.
For those of you who don't know, the trumpet solo was performed by Andrew Crowley. With Ms Portmans orchestra I assume. But a beautiful work. One of the best. His range gives me chills and brings a tear to my eye.
An apotheosic ending for a wonderful spectacle.........bravo
Makes me remember playing with my son from when he was 5 until he was 25 -35. He was good and we won some tournaments. He died last summer and there’s a hole in my life that will never be filled.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Amen Paul M. I often wish for the same opportunity with my dad. Growing up we disagreed about a number of things. But for baseball and golf we were akined deeply. I loved playing with my dad. Every time I hear the trumpet solo of Andrew Crowley and this entire part of the soundtrack I tear up and think of my dad. I grew up playing trumpet and tuba and I know simething of how difficult this solo was to play. The seemless range of music without tounging the notes and having it flow into one smooth line is wonderful
My number one favorite movie!!!!I love Rachel Portman's music scores for this...and Ciderhouse Rules, too! But Bagger Vance is ☆☆☆☆!
kaindrg....wow...thanks, it all makes sense now...Portman's charm and beauty is in it's simplicity.....never large and overly loud and to accurately portray and describe scenes, that's not always easy......this is one of those movies where anything else for the score is just unimaginable......
1:30-3:30 that's some beautiful sweet sweet music there.
If you don't feel SOMETHING listening to that you're not human...
I'm 100% human x
I love this song an also the movie! Best Movie EVER!!!
Jack Lemmon's last film role. He even asked not to be given a credit. A great man. He and Walter both will be missed very much. His generation will not be seen again. Now we're left with de niro and alec baldwin. That is sad.
My God. This might be the most gorgeous trumpet solo ever written for film....
His name is Andrew Crowley. And I agree one of the most beautiful solos I've ever heard.
only one of a few reasons rachel portman is - in my opinion - one of the best movie composers out there... together with michael kamen, may he rest in peace.
I was flipping through the channels on a Sunday morning not too long ago and came upon The Legend of Bagger Vance. The hauntingly, sad music was immediately recognizable as composed by Rachel Portman, one of my favorite composers of "best original scores." I'll have to add this soundtrack to the others ("The Cider House Rules" and "Emma").
One of the best performances EVER by Jack Lemmon. Dennis F. Jordan
sad but/that the last one too...
As a trumpet player I wonder who played this with the soundtrack orchestra. Aside from that the movie and the music are so soul shatteringly good. This one of those films where the cinematography, direction, acting, editing and music are pure perfection. I worked for four years in a drug and alcohol treatment center with adolescents. Being in recovery myself I wasn't surprised that this was one of the favorite moves of the young people. Most of whom never played one round of golf.
Andrew Crowley played the solo. Have heard it dozens of times and it still gives me chills and makes my eyes a little misty.
Paul Maguire, you're so right. I was twelve when my dad put the first golf club in my hand. A five iron. I used that five iron from tee to green and even as a putter because my dad played lefty and I was right handed. It also made it easy to carry my clubs since I had only one. But I used that 5 iron for 3 years until I was 15 and got a set of Wilsons. One and three woods, 3,5,7,9 irons and putter. Thought I had died and gone to heaven and could lick Arnold Palmer. What a feeling. But I will have to say in a pinch, that five iron was my most accurate, steady and at time long hitting club in the bag. My drives with the 1-wood had a slice or fade to it, but the five iron could be counted upon to bring me home straight and true every time. I had grown up a big boy and could put an average 5 iron shot out to 275 yards consistently. And had much more control on direction as well. What a time. Sure miss those times with he and my mom.
AWESOME MUSIC. LOVE YHE TRUMPETS.
3.33 Henceforth.. it is really moving. Rachel Portman is one of the best composers of the moment.
Have seen the movie several times and love it each time. But I never see Jack Lemmon in the credits. Wonder if that was by choice or omission. I think this was his last. Great man. I researched this and discovered that Jacks part was considered a cameo part and that it was his choice to have it put in or to leave it out. I think it was his last movie he was involved with. If so, he couldn't have picked a better one to go out on. RIP Jack Lemmon.
From almost 400 OST that I have, this movie's score is on my TOP 3!!!
It's possibly my favourite. I'd be interested to know your other two x
If you listen to Rachel's Cider House Rules Suite several times, then listen to this opus from Bagger Vance you can here similar sets of notes in both. Rachel put her compositions together beautifully.
Oh, thanks, I'm going to do that.
To Brian Baumgarn. The trumpet solo artist is Andrew Crowley. Can't remember what orchestra he plays with, but he nailed this one perfectly.
1:25 The music that I am here for. So beautiful.
Hey Mom. Hey Pop. Miss ya a lot. Be seeing ya soon. Much luv.
Angels who guide us on our journey to Love , .. 😂
I think the state of Michigan is still using Portman's score from "The Cider House Rules." This belongs along Jerry Goldsmith's "Hoosiers" as one of the best sports scores EVER.
How bout "field of dreams". I think by james horner, another great movie soundtrack composer
This was used in the beginning of the Masters, I think in 2001 or 2002 when Tiger won.
At 3:30 of this song I start balling there is something about music I can’t explain it.
i believe bagger is an angel and when hardy gets the heratattack he dies and then bagger is sent to retrive him
“But you ain’t alone. I’m right here with you. I been here all along.”
Those words spoken by a Bagger pretty much confirms it. He is an angel. And he did tell Hardey that he was going to see him again! Love this film!
This sound track does not get enough attention. As good as a Thomas Newman piece or MAx Richter.
2:23 ♥
1:27 - 3:29 . How is that part named, please?
Namaste :)
@7377jarhead
How about the thought of watching this heartfelt fantasy with him .... especially the beautiful ending?
4:16
the movie does have religious imagery but not a christian one: The plot is roughly based on the Hindu sacred text the Bhagavad Gita, where the Warrior/Hero Arjuna (R. Junuh) refuses to fight. The god Krishna appears as Bhagavan (Bagger Vance) to help him to follow his path as the warrior and hero that he was meant to be. This relationship was fully explained by Steven J. Rosen in his book Gita on the Green, for which Steven Pressfield wrote the foreword.
kaindrg I know it's been half a decade, but I thank you for this information. I always thought that Runnolph Junah was a damned odd name for a character. Given Pressfield's predilections, I am a bit ashamed to admit that it never occurred to me to question why.
Love that bit of background.
Thanks,
why is the pitch changing in the beginning?
Remember Love Actually songs
que puedo aser por ti en que pudiera ayudarte.
@irarube Well I would just about give anything for that chance !!
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