song slim plays
he says its by vivaldi, but does anyone know the title of the song??
shareHey there...the song is Vivaldi's Largo Concerto for Guitar....I like it too.
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It's by Vivaldi, Guitar Concerto in D, 2nd movement (Largo).
shareI always thought it was "Canon" by Johann Pachelbel. I am ignorant of most classical music. I like alot of it, but am a mere dilettante.
It sure sounded like it. It's one of the many reasons this movie is a 9 out of 10 for me. I loved it.
Not your normal "western". A refreshing change and unique.
"How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?"
~ Satchel Paige (Hall of Fame Baseball Player)
I never knew what the name of this song was until now. It was also used in a Rankin/Bass movie called "The Bermuda Depths" with Connie Selleca. The song was played with a harpsichord for her intro, and it was beautiful there as well.
shareNo, it is very similair to Pachelbel's canon - the mood of both pieces are very similair. The Vivaldi is lesser known but nevertheless a beautiful piece, and it sat very well in this magnificent film.
"...a weatherman, eight small parts and a Widow Twanky!"
Just thought I'd mention that the Vivaldi piece was also used, to great effect, in George Roy Hill's 1979 film "A Little Romance" with Laurence Olivier & Diane Lane (her acting debut).
When you think about it, surprisingly or not, both films are about kids coming of age -
the piece suits these films very well.