Star Trek Voyager - Rondine al nido
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- The Doctor sings "Rondine al nido" - an old Neapolitan song - for his farewell concert.
Note: although Robert Picardo (The Doctor) sings most of the material himself, this performance was actually sung by professional tenor Agostino Castagnola. 
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Everyone talks about the singing, but when Captain Janeway wipes away a tear, that's such good writing and acting (and directing). It says so much about the humanity in her and the doctor, and what is lacking in the aliens they are dealing with. The song is about lost love which the doctor is experiencing because the aliens do not love him as anything but a juke box. Janeway knows he is feeling the song while the aliens only hear sounds. It's quite a beautiful little scene.
I disliked the race of aliens in this episode. (and also felt sorry for them) They were somewhat arrogant & thought of themselves as "superior", but in reality they were, in a way, inferior. (at least, culturally) What I mean is, they lacked the ability to recognize & appreciate beauty, in simplicity. It seems like to them, more = better. (& they can't appreciate that sometimes, less = more) There are some musicians who can (for lack of a better term) "say" more in a single note than some musicians can say in 100 notes. I don't think these aliens could/would appreciate that single note. I imagine their favorite cuisine would be dishes that have 100s of different spices in them. I don't think they could appreciate just the scent of a rose or fresh cut grass, the taste of vine a ripened strawberry, Bach's, Cello suite No. 1, Mozart's, Andante Grazioso, etc. They'd probably like Jackson Pollock's art, (because it's so busy) but I don't think they'd like da Vinci's, Mona Lisa.
Without stopping to actually make such a count, it's safe to say that this scene ranks amongst the 10 best scenes in all of Star Trek.
You are so right!!! Janeway’s transformation through the song is incredibly moving, especially in light of the argument she and the doctor had prior about his dream! She deeply feels just how much this would have meant to him❤️🎶 so beautiful
Aye! 🖖❤️🖖
Only thing I would add would be the crew giving him a standing ovation
I know it's not their fault because they discovered music like 2-3 weeks ago but what a bunch of uncultured. The song they wrote was just noise
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I feel so bad for the Doctor. This song is so tragic, a bird will cross mountains and seas to return every year, but lost love will flee and never return no mater how much you hold on to hope.
Fits so well with Voyager's journey ❤😢🖖
But he learned an important lesson: who are those that truly love him.
As a classical musician, this episode was a dream to watch❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It fits so well with Voyager's journey ❤
Listening to this gives me a sudden urge to spend seven years traveling through the Delta Quadrant on the starship _Voyager._
😆
Where is the borgs when you need Emm?
I disliked the race of aliens in this episode. (and also felt sorry for them) They were somewhat arrogant & thought of themselves as "superior", but in reality they were, in a way, inferior. (at least, culturally) What I mean is, they lacked the ability to recognize & appreciate beauty, in simplicity. It seems like to them, more = better. (& they can't appreciate that sometimes, less = more) There are some musicians who can (for lack of a better term) "say" more in a single note than some musicians can say in 100 notes. I don't think these aliens could/would appreciate that single note. I imagine their favorite cuisine would be dishes that have 100s of different spices in them. I don't think they could appreciate just the scent of a rose or fresh cut grass, the taste of vine a ripened strawberry, Bach's, Cello suite No. 1, Mozart's. Andante Grazioso etc. They'd probably like Jackson Pollock's art, (because it's so busy) but I don't think they'd like da Vinci's, Mona Lisa.
Never been a big opera fan until watching the doctor on Voyager. No matter the song he sings, I am either in tears, or lmao. but this one? touches the heart in a way that makes every loss in life, hurt again. God bless you, dear doctor.
It fits so well with Voyager's journey. ❤
If you haven't already (I'm sure you have), look up Pavarotti singing this. 🥲
Such a beautiful and sad song.
Translation:
Under the eaves of the old tower,
as the almond tree blossoms,
a friendly swallow has returned.
Every year she returns,
always in the same day.
She crosses mountains and sea
to get back here.
Only love flees
and does not return.
It makes you hope in vain,
but it does not return.
It makes you hope in vain,
but it does not return.
😢😭😢
Thank you very much
Is there an original version of this song?
@@Backhand77 I guess Pavarotti sang the original.
@@Backhand77si chiama rondini al nido cerca Claudio Villa
This is one of my favorite Star Trek moments. Every time I hear it and see it it makes me want to weep
lost love eh? Mr.Balkman....
Don't hold back, good sir.
I like the moment in first edition when Spock sings Maiden Wine. It's great too.
Aye! 🖖❤️🖖
composer is vincenzo de crescenzo and the voice over is sung by Italian American augostino castagnola. And I looked it up on imdb as I watched it recently. And it's so beautiful.
This version will always be the best
Agreed sir 🖖
Wow Robert Picardo is such a talented singer!
This episode taught a great lesson.... be careful not to always chase the "new" hot thing, you may just miss something truly remarkable and soul stirring!
Exactly, sir 🖖
“Sotto la gronda
Della torre antica
Una rondine amica
Allo sbocciar del mandorlo è tornata
Ritorna tutti gli anni
Sempre alla stessa data
Monti e mari essa varca
Per tornar
Solo amore
Quando fuggeva lontano
Speri invano ma non torni più
Speri invano ma
non torna più” 😊
The last one is "tornA", isn't it?
I love how that one part near the beginning, turn the captain's heart. I think for the first time she saw his singing as less than annoying and more “alive”. One of those moments where she really starts to see someone come into their own that's part of her crew, especially since the Doctor was so important as the chief medical officer. Even Tom Paris was impressed a little. But I'm guessing that if it was something like classic '90s or '80s rock and roll you would have been more impressed Lol.
Final note was sublime
I disliked the race of aliens in this episode. (and also felt sorry for them) They were somewhat arrogant & thought of themselves as "superior", but in reality they were, in a way, inferior. (at least, culturally) What I mean is, they lacked the ability to recognize & appreciate beauty, in simplicity. It seems like to them, more = better. (& they can't appreciate that sometimes, less = more) There are some musicians who can (for lack of a better term) "say" more in a single note than some musicians can say in 100 notes. I don't think these aliens could/would appreciate that single note. I imagine their favorite cuisine would be dishes that have 100s of different spices in them. I don't think they could appreciate just the scent of a rose or fresh cut grass, the taste of vine a ripened strawberry, Bach's, Cello suite No. 1, Mozart's. Andante Grazioso etc. They'd probably like Jackson Pollock's art, (because it's so busy) but I don't think they'd like da Vinci's, Mona Lisa.
Still the best version I've heard of this song.
completely agree
@@bundle_of_penguins what's the song?
it's called "Rondine al nido" by Vincenzo de Crescenzo. There's multiple singers performing it on youtube, most famously Pavarotti
@@bundle_of_penguins thank you 🙂
*Justin Dixon* "Still the best version I've heard of this song."
Yes, Agostino Castagnola does an excellent rendition.
Gawd I miss this show!😥
Same sir 🖖
...in Dexter's LAAAABORATORYYYY... he's the smartest boy... you've ever SEEEEEEEN....
Two loves, Startrek and Classical music.
There's those shivers down my spine again. Thank you Robert.
Same sir 🖖
@Gordanasaurus Although Picardo sings himself in every other episode of the series, in this one he's been dubbed by a Neapolitan singer.
He himself has a beautiful voice. Because of TNG/Voyager my interest has piqued in the respective genres.
Ritorna tutti gli anni, sempre alla stessa data
- Just like Voyager episodes... ❤
This song and performance Robert, always makes shivers run up and down my spine.
You sing it beautifully my friend.
You are also my fav character in Voyager, well done.
28.01.2022 Still having shivers down my spine listening to this amazing performance.
Picardo didn't actually sing that although he did sing a lot in his role as "The Doctor" on Voyager. Agostino Castagnola did the voice-over of Rondine al nido for that episode and I think his is the best version I've heard of it, even if it is abbreviated. He coveys the sadness of a love lost there at the end of the performance quite well, and that is the gist of the song after all. I find myself wiping a tear just as Janeway does after that scene.
@@ladamyre1 Thank you.
The tenor who sang this piece was Agostino Castagnola. A relatively unknown but very talented tenor.
This song fits so well with Voyager's journey. ❤
Even if he didn't sing this one, we all know he COULD have and would have done it good :)
I very much love the fact that the doctor sings a lot in the Voyager series.
They didn't overdo it, but gave it enough room Very well done, by far the best of the ST franchise!
Great classical song. Well done
very touching, very impressive, I love this scene, the doctor plays and sings wonderful, gorgeous !
I loved this song
@davidusk2 - As previously stated in one of my comments, Agostino Castagnola's voice is dubbed over for this scene. Robert Picardo is a talented, trained opera performer, but his voice sounds nothing like this. This is a classically trained tenor.
Star Trek and opera just about sums up my RUclips algorithm
Entertaining
You can't learn to appreciate love until you have experience loss.
This is the best version I have heard besides al martinos version. It's a shame the artist who lent his voice here never recorded the song.
Agreed sir 👍
The voice sounds like the great Placido Domingo who is more of a dramatic tenor. Pavarotti is strictly lyrical with a much lighter and gentler sounding voice. I am moved to tears every time I hear this particular interpretation of the song, which was voice-overed by Robert Picardo.
I confess though , Pavarotti’s Neapolitan songs are just heaven ❤️
I Remember this part
@mauriciomille It's in playback. Regarding the lyrics, you can find the original version and the English translation in the Memory Alpha (google it, YT prohibits the posting of links) article.
Fascinating.
Monti e mare scavalva per tornar ❤
Sotto la gronda della torre antica
Una rondine amica,
Allo sbocciar del mandorlo é tornata.
Ritorna tutti gli anni,
Sempre alla stessa data;
Monti e mare essa varca per tornar.
Solo amore
Quando fugge e va lontano
Speri invano e non torna piú.
Beautiful
🙏❤️
I love the mathematical component ❤
and now we expect some rappers in the new Star Trek series. Good Music Education is over ... Amen.
@Gordanasaurus and @dgyorki - Agostino Castagnola does the vocals for this song. Robert Picardo does have a fine voice, but nothing like this.
Bajo la cornisa de la torre antigua
una golondrina amiga, al florecer del almendro ha regresado.
Regresa todos los años
siempre en la misma fecha;
montes y mares ella cruza para regresar.
Solo al amor
cuando huye y se va lejos
espero en vano, y no regresa más.
En la penumbra dulce de la noche
pasa la primavera.
Gorjean las golondrinas en vuelo
Embriagadas de luz y aire,
Y yo estoy triste y solo;
Montes y mares tú no cruzas para regresar.
Mi pequeñita, fuiste toda mi vida!
Has huido, y no regresas más.
Ok, this is a kind of clinical comment. After watching both Picardo and Pavarotti singing this same ballad, Pavarotti has immensely more power. But Picardo has the polish of someone who is skilled at singing to the camera. Pavarotti draws you in by the sheer power of his voice, Picardo evokes emotion both by his voice and his total appearance. An opera tenor doesn't have to worry about close ups of his face but movie and tv acting is all about close ups. I only wished Picardo had been allowed to sing the second half of the ballad. Anyway, I think Voyager missed the boat by not having more singing from Jeri Ryan and Robert Picardo.
Except this was VOed by Agostino Castagnola and not Robert Picardo.
@everyday tenor yes…I myself am a baritone and can sing this key without difficulty. However I also have the score in the tenor version which goes to A4 which is substantially more difficult.
This is the only version I've heard where 'lontano' is sung a half step up with the orchestra playing a major chord. Are there any other recorded versions that do this?
I haven’t heard another performance that does this either. I like the Voyager version better. I wonder what made them decide to do that.
Exactly! Oh good, I'm not the only one.
@everyday tenor I think it has great harmonic resonance... Especially when it added a little flair highlighting a note to what was one of voyagers overreaching themes; distance.
And to have that distance mean the exact same thing, from its target time period in Italy to a fantasy star ship, lost a lifetime away...Id say it was apt.
I was thinking the same thing. It's a great effect. I like this version MUCH better than others I've heard.
@@SimpsonDG I'm guessing something we agree on, yet just cannot sound right for native speakers, perhaps?
Come to think of it, wasn't that the point of this episode?
What the new musical hologram sung was woeful, yet I am sure it was mathematically correct at every harmonic tangent.
People also ask:
Can Robert Picardo actually sing opera?
In Star Trek Voyager, did Robert Picardo actually sing opera, or was it just an act? He actually sang! He is a highly accomplished Opera singer who perfected his singing at Yale university. He was a member of the Society of Orpheus and Bacchus.
-- thank you google. And Thank You Robert. That was stunning.
@everyday tenor Robert Picardo did all his own singing except for on “Rondine al nido,” which was dubbed by Agostino Castagnola.
For example:
ruclips.net/video/qIjOifRG-u8/видео.html&ab_channel=Shabby610
@everyday tenor Very much so friend, my 15 year old ears back then were certainly appreciative, growing up working class you tend not to hear much opera... somehow I doubt we will see/hear much like it in Modern Trek.
@davidusk2 No. I'm sorry but you're definitely incorrect.
Robert Picardo (the Doctor) specifically said in an interview that he wasn't singing that part. For more information, google is your friend.
🙇🏻♂️ what is the name of the song in English?
This so beutifull!
I need this song in full!
Any one have full vresion for this?
Look up Pavarotti, Rondine al Nido
thanks, but I looking for the original singer behind of scene.
Bellissimo, bravissimo.
Sotto la gronda de la torre antica
Una rondine amica,
Allo sbocciare del mandorlo è tornata.
Ritorna tutti gli anni,
Sempre alla stessa data,
Monti e mare essa varca
per tornar.
Solo amore
Quando fugge e va lontano
Speri invano
ma non torna più,
Speri invano
Ma non torna più.
this is an opera called Rondine al nido, by the Italian composer Vincenzo de Crescenzo. robert picardo did not sing this. its dubbed
I sing, and I know when is dubbed, Picardo is really singing and much better than Pavarotti, the same aria.
@AKS some people need to look it up and u r right.
protheus Picardo sang it on set, then a professional singer overdubbed it.
Omg...
@RhysticOne thanks,and the sheets of this amazing song for play it on piano?....do you know?, and as well e lucevan le stelle sheets too?...thank you very much, i will be completely thankful with you.
Although Picardo did sing alot of the parts on the show, he did not sing this.
To be fair he was replaced by a professional opera singer he probably could have done it and perhaps it would have been better to allow
@RhysticOne DO YOU KNOW WHERE CAN i FIND ON WEB THE SHEETS FROM RONDINE AL NIDO OR E LUCEVAN LE STELLE TO PLAY IT ON PIANO?...THANKS
Bella voce cantata con sentimento stona lontano comunque va bene beniamino Gigli il migliore è di seguito Pippo di Stefano
The singer was agostino castagnola
@RhysticOne hahaha thanks
verry top oufffffffffffffffff niffff is doc
@RhysticOne is about lost love?.... what is says the lrics?... thanks
is this a film ?
and sang truly or playback?
Not Picardo, in this case
Felipe Democrata 03/05/2019
This is of Pavarotti, NOT Pergolesi.
Al Martino does a better.version.
That's Robert singing.
bear northpole No. It's Agostino Castagnola.
RhysticOne ok :-) but where did you get the proof please.
bear northpole Here. (Note that the editor misspelled the singer's name) web.archive.org/web/20081121055714/www.star-trek-voyager.net/btshtm/bts_picardo_speaks.htm
RhysticOne need imdb facts like at the end of a movie credits
Thank you :-)
piu bello di Pavarotti !!!!!
Eh???????????????
Worst rendition. Robert Picardo dabbled in opera in his youth, but this is not a developed technique, the sound placement is not forward, clenched Larynx. Sounds amateurish like at Karaoke night. He's not singing it in the original key either, I am guessing he does not know how to sing an A and sustain it. The rest are just acting.
Why do you have to be that guy?
FYI, it's not Picardo singing here, it's Agostino Castagnola.