Tom Adams Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Ok folks....fess up. How many of you out there have sat in an audience or even in front of your A/V system and listened (watched?) a performance and were moved to tears? I am completely secure enough to say that it happens to me quite often. My first was as a kid listening to my oldest sister (trained operatic soprano turned rock singer who got older, settled down and now does voice/acting lessons and produces children's and adult little theater) sing the Ave Maria at Christmas in our cathederal. She also sang, on the spur of the moment with no rehersal (didn't know she was gonna be able to make my wedding), the Lord's Prayer a capella. LOL...the organist asked her what she would like to sing to and my sister replied, "I can sing whatever it is you can play." To some that may seem concieted, but it's the truth. The girl is amazing. Anyhow, it was cool for her to say, "So bro...ya want me to sing or what?" LOL.. And most recently I heard a young man sing a song from 'Phantom of the Opera' and not only did his performance bring tears, but that all too familiar tingle to the back of my neck. Oddly enough, the performance was during a variety show at the Alabama Theater in Mrytle Beach, SC. Whew....glad I got this off my chest. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 By a cartoon, no less... I watched 'Ice Age' with my grandson last week and I got a "little misty-eyed" when the tribe gave the baby back to his dad. Great family flick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Both my kids have been acting (mostly musicals) since age 5 or so. When my daughter landed her first solo at age 7, she didn't tell us and when we came to the play (P.T. Barnum), she sang "Everyone's A Kid Again At The Circus." It was so beautiful and my wife and I had no idea she could sing so well, especially on stage, alone in the spotlight. It was everything I could do to keep the tears from rolling down my face. In the video tape, you hear me sniffling in the background. That ranks #1 in the "moved to tears" category for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 ---------------- On 8/2/2004 1:17:17 PM Tom Adams wrote: My first was as a kid listening to my oldest sister (trained operatic soprano turned rock singer who got older, settled down and now does voice/acting lessons and produces children's and adult little theater) sing the Ave Maria at Christmas in our cathederal. ---------------- Tell me your sister is not Pat Benetar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpg Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 My mom always told me that showing emotions was a bad thing... especially in front of a girlfriend, etc... And, I do ok with not showing sadness for the msot part... But, I have been moved to tears on a few occasions, yes... I can admit it. During movies... occasionally when I am still up at 3AM listening to music.... Depends on my mood... and right now I am in one of those sad moods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Tom, sounds lie your sister can really carry a tune. Music to me almost always evokes an emotional response. Tears, oh yeah, and I can't begin to remmeber how many times a song has given me goosebumps or conversly, a lump in my throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluless Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Me, I'm pretty hopeless, I cry in paper towel commercials. TPG- Your momma's Nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Grown men don't cry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 My wife tells me she is often moved to tears when I sing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpg Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 ---------------- On 8/2/2004 4:05:25 PM cluless wrote: TPG- Your momma's Nuts! ---------------- Tell me about it... heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 ---------------- On 8/2/2004 1:26:27 PM picky wrote: By a cartoon, no less... I watched 'Ice Age' with my grandson last week and I got a "little misty-eyed" when the tribe gave the baby back to his dad. Great family flick! ---------------- LOL.. yeah, I know what you mean... Too funny. Not laughing at you, just giggling because I've been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 ---------------- On 8/2/2004 4:09:49 PM neo33 wrote: Grown men don't cry! ---------------- Real men can admit it when they cry. Crying is a natural emotion that is not exclusive to women and does not make you any less of a man. Hell, for that matter, when my first son was born, I don't know who cried more, he or I. I couldn't stop crying. I was an emotional wreck for about 2 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 I get to cry every week. As a wedding photographer, I get pretty close to my couples. There's almost always some little gesture during their ceremony or something said during a toast that gets me a little misty. When I stop getting emotional about it, it'll be time for a new career. Tonight for instance. Bride and Groom come over to house to view their previews on big screen (projected, with background beautiful soft jazz playing on KLIPSCH speakers!). The Bride told be before ceremony that her wedding company was comprised of 5 little girl cousins ages 12-15, just like her Mom had done at her wedding. My assistant grabbed this beautiful b&w shot of the backs of 4 of these little cousins in their fragile dresses with first formal hairdo's, then whispered to the little gals "turn you head over your shoulder and look here"! then got a shot of the 4 little minxes giveing her their best 13-year old 'foxy' look! Just AWESOME, the Bride, her Groom, and I just stared at those images and really got weepy eyed. I LOVE my job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Ya know Mike.. You found your nitch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doudou Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 the last time it was at a cinema when watching "les choristes". unfortunatly for you i think it s not released elsewhere than in france. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doudou Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 the last time it was at a cinema when watching "les choristes". unfortunatly for you i think it s not released elsewhere than in france. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 ---------------- On 8/2/2004 4:09:49 PM neo33 wrote: Grown men don't cry! ---------------- Men grow when they cry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Heres a story about a moving musical experience. Twenty years ago I went with a date, purely on a lark, to hear a community orchestra (i.e., amateurs, hobbyists) performing at the local university. The hall was about half full, maybe 150 in the audience. For their finale they did William Tell Overture (aka, the Lone Ranger theme). I probably had an initial cynical reaction to that selection (Hi-yo, Silver!). However, that reaction changed dramatically. These valiant amateur musicians struggled through it, with a missed note here and there, but as they reached the last few dynamic lines of the piece, they actually held it together, by the skin of their teeth you might say. As the last note of the climactic ending quieted, many members of the audience, comprised no doubt of families and friends of the musicians, leapt to their feet, applauding and shouting, with a standing ovation. They were so proud. I did not cry at that point, but was moved by the combination of the dedication of these amateur musicians, the quaintness of their semi-skilled performance, the immense pride of their families, as well as the emotionally-rousing musical piece. Now, anytime I hear the William Tell Overture, I think of that scene and get a little misty-eyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted August 3, 2004 Author Share Posted August 3, 2004 Tom Blasing asked: "Tell me your sister is not Pat Benetar." Well...with as little prejudice as I can muster, my sister is quite capable of handing Pat Benetar's a** to her. The only thing that kept my sister from "the big show" of Broadway was, self admitedly, rebellion with a mixture of stupidity & pregnancy thrown in for good measure. However, she got back on track and loves what she's doing now. Back on topic....watching Stevie Ray Vaughn on DVD moves me to tears. Not sure if it's the music, the tragedy of his death, the performance or all of the above. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Hey Tom.....do you think your sister would mind handing Pat Bentar's A** to ME? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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