Some songs tug at your heartstrings, sometimes at first
listen, and most times, the familiar music holds a different meaning when you
are vulnerable or just because the song resonates with you profoundly, from
earlier memories, happy and sad. Other music touches you because of the
hauntingly beautiful melody, even transcending language barriers.
The sheer beauty of music brings tears to my eyes. Stendhal Syndrome, Florence Syndrome, or hyperkulturemia is an emotional response to music and art that triggers a physiological response that activates the parasympathetic nervous system. Some complain of rapid heartbeat, fainting, confusion, and even hallucinations. In my case, it might just be a mild case of being teary-eyed and nostalgic.
That might explain a nine-year-old boy’s
spontaneous awe-struck exclamation of “WOW” after a classical performance by
the Handel and Haydn Society. Ronan Mattin’s one-word praise after the last note
of Mozart’s piece was so genuine and wondrous that the audience erupted in
laughter and applause. It turned out that Ronan was an autistic child who barely
spoke, but his appreciation of the music brought out the Wow, which was heard
around the classical world.
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Justin Bieber- “Lonely”
What if you had it all
But nobody to call?
Maybe then you'd know me
'Cause I've had everything
But no one's listening
And that's just lonely
I'm so lonely
Lonely
With recent bombshell news about Sean “Puff” Diddy’s arrest related to criminal wrongdoings, I learned about Justin’s unfortunate experience with those who should have protected him. Drawn by the lure of Hollywood, Justin, at 15 years old, descended into a life of drugs and a perverse lifestyle. Thankfully, he came out of it and found a new life with his wife and a new baby.
“Lonely” is a plaintive plea for help from a tortured soul.
Celine Dion-
"Hymne A L'Amour", July 2024
Celine Dion is a fighter. Stiff-person Disease kept her out of the limelight for four years. Still, she triumphantly returned to close the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris, France, with a stunning tour de force performance of Edith Piaf’s "Hymne A L'Amour". Singing on the balcony of the Eiffel Tower with the giant Olympic rings framing the scene, Celine showed the world what courage and perseverance look like.
“If the sky should fall into the sea, and the stars fade
all around me …”
Young Forever fancam - London Wembley Stadium (Army
surprise BTS!), 2019
The BTS fans known as the “Army” had a secret mission to
surprise the BTS supergroup by singing 'Young Forever' during their concert at
the London Wembley Stadium. The song made the boys tear up!
Andre Rieu- “The Rose”, 2014
Tender, melancholic rendition of the Amanda McBroom composition,
made famous by Bette Midler in her 1979 film.
Josh Turner- “How Great Thou Art”
This song started as a traditional Swedish melody and a
poem. It was translated from Russian to English and is now considered the
second-favorite hymn after "Amazing Grace" of all time.
Carol Banawa- “Iingatan Ka”
My song for my mom. I miss her. So much.
I’ll take care of you
I’ll watch over you
In my heart, you are my
greatest dream.
In this world
There’s no one else but you
I live my life for you
forevermore.
