There’s something magical about music that allows it to conjure sensations, images and feelings that were probably thought by the composer. Moments that make you suddenly smile or weep as you listen to a piece of music. I remember the first time I heard Now We Are Free, from the soundtrack of Gladiator, sung by Lisa Gerrard. I haven’t seen the movie but when I listened to the song, I was stunned and emotionally moved. Immediately I asked the CD-store attendant what the album was and bought it soon after.
It was a similar situation when I watched a Patek Philippe ad sometime in early 2000s. I was so intrigued by the music used in the ad, that I even emailed the company. The music that they use is Yumeji’s Theme by Shigeru Umebayashi, the same song that was used by Wong Kar Wai in his memorable movie, In the Mood for Love. I found the ad in YouTube (bless ’em!!!) if you haven’t seen it before. Very nicely made.
I’m listening to Lisa Gerrard and Patrick Cassidy’s album called Immortal Memory at the moment, and oh the wave of sensations that come rushing through the notes are so rich, so thick, and so luscious. Lisa Gerrard is famous for her singing in Gladiator’s soundtrack Now We Are Free. I actually wanted to buy her latest album (The Best of Lisa Gerrard) but it was probably sold out, so I took a chance in buying Immortal Memory, that was released in 2004. I’m not disappointed at all — the songs are soothing and orchestral, almost soundtrack-like, majestic and moody at the same time. The album has a spiritual tinge to it, with songs such as Maranatha (Come Lord), Abwoon (Our Father), and Psallit in Aure Dei. This is the album to accompany your quiet moments, your reflective evenings when you need to take a refuge from your day-to-day pressures.
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