The shadows of the raindrops on Lily's face coming down like tears... This show was absolutely brilliant and genius. One of the greatest losses to premature cancellation and low mainstream viewership.
My brother died from ALS, a slow paralytic disease. He chose this as one of the songs he wanted at his funeral. I was surprised as it is so joyful and he was not. I think of him every time I hear it, and some times deliberately play it just to remind myself of him and this beautiful choice he made to leave behind for us.
Ellen Greene is phenomenal - utterly unforgettable and not celebrated enough for her talents. But then if she's under the tabloid radar then that's a good thing. It means people who love her work can appreciate her without being sidelined by shitty gossip. Go Ellen!
Pushing Daisies was an experiment for ABC like The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (Isner Disney) and Maximum Bob. Often they serve some purpose and are shut down. Pushing Daisies was to showcase the digital broadcast conversion. It was a mix of surreal CGI and some great cinematography. I doubt if ABC cared about the ratings, any more than Better Off Ted. Both had good feeling plots and were going to get moderate audiences. ABC kept moving them abound so different viewers would see the hi Def picture. Everyone got a converter box, new TV or digital cable. Conversion was over, and so were they.
@@STho205 A network isn't going to fund a project with the sole intention of experimentation - that's absurd. They absolutely care about ratings as they rely on high audience figures to fund their operation. The reason Pushing Daisies was cancelled was because of the Writers Strike which caused major issues with the development of the planned third series. That and ratings were considerably low so it wasn't worth ABC's time and resources to commision a third series.
@@merlinmediagroup ABC funded Disney to make live action films in 1954, so they would have content. It was enough extra profit they paid for the construction of Disneyland and ABC named the show "Disneyland" with Walt introducing the program. ABC funded Hanna Barbara to make Jonny Quest (nighttime TV) to see if world travel and science fiction adventure shows would be watched by families. They did one season, wrapped it up and networks came out with several world travel live action shows the next year. The big budget science fiction adventures started the next year. Before JQ most TV shows were very cheap and had limited living room locations. NBC produced Bonanza in 58 to see if broad color movie style cinematography would really sell new RCA color TVs. ABC produced Honey West for one year to wet the appetite for The Avengers which Arron Spelling was currently helping retool in the UK with Diana Rigg newly cast. Circle Films produced Moonlighting as a 30s style Hawksian Screwball Comedy/Drama to see if ABC could recapture the detective adventure market they had lost to CBS with a new (old) angle. Pushing Daisies was produced by ABC Circle Films to showcase digital TV. Lots of CGI that looked like a vivid painting. Once the broadcast digital conversion was over, they canned it despite good ratings. If digital broadcast conversion didn't work, ABC was dead. Yes they experiment.
I have to say: I was terrified at the last episode when Vivian confronted Lily. Her voice, usually so sweet and high pitched, kind of whispered, lowered to a tune that felt so... normal, so huaman. It was a great way of displaying her anger, more eloquent than shouts or tears.
I literally have NO WORDS to adequately describe how deeply and profoundly this touches me. Hubby and I were watching Season 1, Episode 7 of Pushing Daisies when this came on. I started bawling, and what to my wondering ears should appear, but the sound of Hubby sobbing along with me. I know The Suits blamed her for the failure of Little Shop of Horrors. But she was the best thing about that movie and frankly, she's reminded me how much Joy re-entering your life can break your heart - thank you Hubby for such a perfect explanation of the ache this number hits me with. So I can't describe it, but my Husband knew that feeling perfectly. Thank you my Beloved...
Never could watch this scene without tearing-up. One of the most beautiful and perfect scenes ever. Still miss this show, even after nearly nine years.
@@tedeveraux The two sisters have been famous synchronized swimmers before a career ending tragic accident. For years both have been isolating themselves in their home and surrendered to fatalistic depression and social phobias. Out of fear to reopen old trauma they completely abandoned swimming which they used to be so passionate about. That is untill their niece decides to break them out of their rut by bringing back the sunshine into their lifes (and secretly putting anti-depressants into the marvellous pies she brings them). After some setbacks this is the moment first Vivian is breaking through the glass wall of her depression and pulling her sister Lily with her. For the first time in ages they are going out and into the pool. It is a reawakening that is speaking very deeply to many people who are or have been suffering from depression. Never fails to pull my heartstrings.
It's criminal that she didn't get to sing more in this show. I would have had her singing every episode given the chance. think of all the duets with cheno we could have had
@@tedeveraux crazy long story because its a series called pushing daisies. But they were famous swimmers but then their neice who they raised died and they became shut ins. This scene they decide they are ready to go back in the water. Such a beautiful show!
I believe that Ellen was directed to sound slightly breathy and a little out of tune for Vivian. I'm not sure of it, although, since I've only heard her voice when she was younger, but the effect it causes, that Vivian is not singing it perfectly and the song still sounds lovely, joyful, just because she's trying to sing her heart in whispers, makes it far more valuable than a perfect performance. Truly, a fresh new morning for the Darling Mermaid Darlings. A new beggining, ushered by the words "I'm alive".
Bad luck (the writers strike), ratings that never really bounced back, and a lack of love from the studio execs, or so I've heard. Which is a pity because it later got voted as the #1 tv series people wanted to bring back at some point.
I don't know why tv and film directors always direct her to hold back and deliver songs so meakly/breathiliy. She's a vocal powerhouse, as anyone who's sean/heard her sing live can affirm.
@@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343 I think they went too far in the opposite direction in this song. The moment doesn't call for practically squeaking out the notes either.
@@IDontWantThisStupidHandle I respectfully disagree. I don't think the overbelting really works for Vivian's character anyway as she's more of a reserved woman. And the moment was about them discovering their love of swimming again which I feel is a more personal and intimate moment in terms of softer singing than a power ballad.
The shadows of the raindrops on Lily's face coming down like tears... This show was absolutely brilliant and genius. One of the greatest losses to premature cancellation and low mainstream viewership.
My brother died from ALS, a slow paralytic disease. He chose this as one of the songs he wanted at his funeral. I was surprised as it is so joyful and he was not. I think of him every time I hear it, and some times deliberately play it just to remind myself of him and this beautiful choice he made to leave behind for us.
I can't imagine your loss, but it's good to know something may have brought him pleasure.
@@Alcagaur1 Thank you and for having this wonderful piece available.
Ellen Greene singing like the queen that she is!
Ellen Greene’s voice is so unmistakable. ❤
Ellen Greene is phenomenal - utterly unforgettable and not celebrated enough for her talents. But then if she's under the tabloid radar then that's a good thing. It means people who love her work can appreciate her without being sidelined by shitty gossip. Go Ellen!
I certainly agree with you! She has such a beautiful voice.
A piece of musical heaven. Oh God!how much I miss this wacky show and even wackier characters
What a fabulously beautiful voice.
@@benyatrock So sad that it is so (relatively) little known now.
There was a point in the song that the music suddenly sounded like it was going to burst into 'Suddenly Seymour'! I swear they did the deliberately
Loved her line, "I think it's brave to try to be happy" ❤
Television accidently produced something wonderful......................so it was cancelled.
Boblobblaw88 They are good at that!
Unfortunately the unique gems tend not to get the audience numbers so get cancelled no matter how great they are.
Pushing Daisies was an experiment for ABC like The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (Isner Disney) and Maximum Bob. Often they serve some purpose and are shut down. Pushing Daisies was to showcase the digital broadcast conversion. It was a mix of surreal CGI and some great cinematography.
I doubt if ABC cared about the ratings, any more than Better Off Ted. Both had good feeling plots and were going to get moderate audiences. ABC kept moving them abound so different viewers would see the hi Def picture.
Everyone got a converter box, new TV or digital cable. Conversion was over, and so were they.
@@STho205 A network isn't going to fund a project with the sole intention of experimentation - that's absurd. They absolutely care about ratings as they rely on high audience figures to fund their operation. The reason Pushing Daisies was cancelled was because of the Writers Strike which caused major issues with the development of the planned third series. That and ratings were considerably low so it wasn't worth ABC's time and resources to commision a third series.
@@merlinmediagroup ABC funded Disney to make live action films in 1954, so they would have content. It was enough extra profit they paid for the construction of Disneyland and ABC named the show "Disneyland" with Walt introducing the program.
ABC funded Hanna Barbara to make Jonny Quest (nighttime TV) to see if world travel and science fiction adventure shows would be watched by families. They did one season, wrapped it up and networks came out with several world travel live action shows the next year. The big budget science fiction adventures started the next year. Before JQ most TV shows were very cheap and had limited living room locations.
NBC produced Bonanza in 58 to see if broad color movie style cinematography would really sell new RCA color TVs.
ABC produced Honey West for one year to wet the appetite for The Avengers which Arron Spelling was currently helping retool in the UK with Diana Rigg newly cast.
Circle Films produced Moonlighting as a 30s style Hawksian Screwball Comedy/Drama to see if ABC could recapture the detective adventure market they had lost to CBS with a new (old) angle.
Pushing Daisies was produced by ABC Circle Films to showcase digital TV. Lots of CGI that looked like a vivid painting. Once the broadcast digital conversion was over, they canned it despite good ratings. If digital broadcast conversion didn't work, ABC was dead.
Yes they experiment.
I have to say: I was terrified at the last episode when Vivian confronted Lily. Her voice, usually so sweet and high pitched, kind of whispered, lowered to a tune that felt so... normal, so huaman. It was a great way of displaying her anger, more eloquent than shouts or tears.
I literally have NO WORDS to adequately describe how deeply and profoundly this touches me. Hubby and I were watching Season 1, Episode 7 of Pushing Daisies when this came on. I started bawling, and what to my wondering ears should appear, but the sound of Hubby sobbing along with me.
I know The Suits blamed her for the failure of Little Shop of Horrors. But she was the best thing about that movie and frankly, she's reminded me how much Joy re-entering your life can break your heart - thank you Hubby for such a perfect explanation of the ache this number hits me with.
So I can't describe it, but my Husband knew that feeling perfectly.
Thank you my Beloved...
That movie didn't fail. It was that summers block buster.
She made that film. No one else would have come anywhere near.
I agree. It's hauntingly beautiful and still affects me every time I listen to it.
If The Suits blamed her for anything that's their problem. Her voice gets me so emotional.
Umm it was one of the most successful musical comedies of all time .. fail? Earned roughly $40 million in global box-office grosses
Never could watch this scene without tearing-up. One of the most beautiful and perfect scenes ever. Still miss this show, even after nearly nine years.
I was randomly watching movie music scenes and ended here. Song is beautiful, what happened in this scene?
@@tedeveraux The two sisters have been famous synchronized swimmers before a career ending tragic accident. For years both have been isolating themselves in their home and surrendered to fatalistic depression and social phobias. Out of fear to reopen old trauma they completely abandoned swimming which they used to be so passionate about. That is untill their niece decides to break them out of their rut by bringing back the sunshine into their lifes (and secretly putting anti-depressants into the marvellous pies she brings them). After some setbacks this is the moment first Vivian is breaking through the glass wall of her depression and pulling her sister Lily with her. For the first time in ages they are going out and into the pool. It is a reawakening that is speaking very deeply to many people who are or have been suffering from depression. Never fails to pull my heartstrings.
Ellen is criminally underrated.
So hauntingly beautiful and deep. Can make anyone tear up if you really feel the song.
Ellen Greene is incredible, as was this show! I miss it so much
I spotted the lyrics and music for this in my church's hymnal, and all I could hear in my head was Ellen Greene singing the words. So beautiful.
These two were such a great duo and I was waiting to hear her sing from the moment she first appeared in the series. Did not disappoint!!
It's criminal that she didn't get to sing more in this show. I would have had her singing every episode given the chance. think of all the duets with cheno we could have had
I miss this show so much! 😭😭😭
This is my wake-up tone. It's the perfect song to get up too, and Ellen Grenne's voice is soothing.
Needed to hear this beautiful rendition today! Thanking God for the beautiful talents he gave Ellen and Cat Stevens!
man, I loved this show!
AS soon as she sings that first phrase. TEARS!
I am crying 😭 i miss this show 😭
This was such an amazing, creative, imaginative show!!
This makes me emotional every time 😭
This scene turned on the waterworks the other day. Being sick can be weird.
She sure does have a beautiful voice.
This is my favorite scene in the whole series!
I was randomly watching movie music scenes and ended here. Song is beautiful, what happened in this scene?
WONDEROUS in EVERY WAY!
I loved this show LOVED....so sad it went.
This show was amazing.
So Beautiful
She blows my mind
this scene always made me cry.
I was randomly watching movie music scenes and ended here. Song is beautiful, what happened in this scene?
@@tedeveraux crazy long story because its a series called pushing daisies. But they were famous swimmers but then their neice who they raised died and they became shut ins. This scene they decide they are ready to go back in the water. Such a beautiful show!
I remember the show being around when Desperate Housewives was on the air. I never watched it. That is incredibly sad.
I love this.
unexpectedly awesome scene.
I believe that Ellen was directed to sound slightly breathy and a little out of tune for Vivian. I'm not sure of it, although, since I've only heard her voice when she was younger, but the effect it causes, that Vivian is not singing it perfectly and the song still sounds lovely, joyful, just because she's trying to sing her heart in whispers, makes it far more valuable than a perfect performance.
Truly, a fresh new morning for the Darling Mermaid Darlings. A new beggining, ushered by the words
"I'm alive".
Audrey!
The writers strike happened for almost 6 months and with rescheduling, the show never recovered its viewership. So sad.
I can't believe this is the same guy who created Hannibal. Love Bryan Fuller.
He was also initially charge of Star Trek DIscovery but since he left the project it looks like it is going to suck.
I haven't been this amazed since Greene's singing from 'Little Shop of Horrors'.
Ellen Greene is basically a living goddess...
Just sayin'.
Suddenly Seymoooooor!
What is this???? I LOVE it!!!!!!!!
Always nice when someone new discovers the hearth and heart of The Pie Hole.
@@Alcagaur1 I love Ellen Greene and love this scene
This is from the amazing tv show entitled ' Pushing Daisies '
This show was created by the same person who made another of my favorite shows, Dead Like Me.
Goldie pheasant.
WHY DID THEY CANCELED IT???
Bad luck (the writers strike), ratings that never really bounced back, and a lack of love from the studio execs, or so I've heard. Which is a pity because it later got voted as the #1 tv series people wanted to bring back at some point.
Audrey's better ending.
Do people actually like Ellen Greene's voice...??
Yes
Yes…millions.
Now go away.
Only happy people.
I don't know why tv and film directors always direct her to hold back and deliver songs so meakly/breathiliy. She's a vocal powerhouse, as anyone who's sean/heard her sing live can affirm.
Because the moment didn’t need that kind of singing.
@@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343 I think they went too far in the opposite direction in this song. The moment doesn't call for practically squeaking out the notes either.
@@IDontWantThisStupidHandle I respectfully disagree. I don't think the overbelting really works for Vivian's character anyway as she's more of a reserved woman. And the moment was about them discovering their love of swimming again which I feel is a more personal and intimate moment in terms of softer singing than a power ballad.
You make good points.