Music like this is why I became a composer. The thing I love most about music is that it transcends language, culture, race, politics, religion and everything else. It strips all that stuff away and leaves you with a universal language of the heart and soul that anyone from any time, age or background can understand and relate to. I may never make a lot of money from my music, but I'm going to have a darn good time doing what I love and trying to move people.
i compose too, but only for myself. Not a single person has ever heard a single bar of my music. I usually do mostly full orchestra stuff, but they are too dark... just like Thomas Newman is often. I also draw inspiration from James Newton Howard, if have to be honest. He's a wonderful composer.
My Mom died 10 years ago today. I think of her when I look at my children, I see her in my sons. I wish so much she had been here to watch them grow. She'll be in my heart always, just as I was in hers. She was a great Mom and she loved me very much.
My mother died 17 years ago today. I see her face in my children too, and I hear the little expressions she would use said by the children, now adults, too. I miss her every day. It doesn’t get better, but mercifully you do learn to live without her.
+J.E. -- I know exactly what you mean. There are moments in life when the full depth of our connection with something transcendentally meaningful becomes so obvious that it shatters whatever defenses we may have in place. I believe that is the power of great art. Consider yourself fortunate that you know all this.
I remember as a child I was in my room and my dad was in the living room watching American Beauty, and I heard this music during the plastic bag scene and I immediately ran to the living room and sat transfixed listening to it. It still transfixes me to this day!
Actually this piece can be heard at the very end of the movie. But yes, it contains motifs from the Plastic Bag scene. But I like this one more. This is my favorite of all Thomas Newman compositions.
This is a masterpiece. There was a period in my life where I thought I was lost beyond recognition, but this truly phenominal piece of music helped me gain clarity of thought. I owe Thomas Newman my sanity. Beautiful.
When I am thinking of the past, I listen to this song. It reminds me of how far I have come and how far I have yet to go. It reminds me of the feel of the wind in my face and the comfort of my car as I drive without a care in the world. Those seemingly insignificant moments when you're walking and you see the beauty of life and realize how much you appreciate it. I say this song is the embodiment of life itself in most ways. It can force you to imagine and reminisce like no other in extremely high detail. I will never be able to forget a piece like this.
Jay Jones Incredibly well said. Such a worthy description of art in its most pure form. Life is so simple when its perceived outside of time, and we forget that as we get caught up in all the apparently important events and experiences that take away from the subtle beauty that is observed in our world that should be cherished, but is instead lost in the meaningless distractions we deem meaningful. As you said, this song typifies such beautiful moments that seem insignificant at the time but are cherished and embedded within our memories.
"I had always heard your entire life flashes in front of your eyes the second before you die. First of all, that one second isn't a second at all, it stretches on forever, like an ocean of time... For me, it was lying on my back at Boy Scout camp, watching falling stars... And yellow leaves, from the maple trees, that lined our street... Or my grandmother's hands, and the way her skin seemed like paper... And the first time I saw my cousin Tony's brand new Firebird... And Janie... And Janie... And... Carolyn. I guess I could be pretty pissed off about what happened to me... but it's hard to stay mad, when there's so much beauty in the world. Sometimes I feel like I'm seeing it all at once, and it's too much, my heart fills up like a balloon that's about to burst... And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday."
I want to here this piece when I am dying. There is no other music like this. This is so many memories and sad episodes of my life put into 4 minute video. But so many joyful moments too. And for me to relive all those days keeps me still and shocked. I adore it. I have no words to describe this. It isn't possible. I just hope all people can listen to this the same why I do. With awe and grace.
Grace Howard, I share your love and reverence for this music. True, words fail, in describing the effect this has. The closest I can come in describing it, for myself, is that it sloughs off old, dead hurts, and restores the body and soul with hope and healing love.
FINALLY I FOUND IT ! I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG SINCE I WAS A KID ! I asked everywhere, I tried to find it, but it was just a memory. Just a few notes, and this song brings back so many memories. I'm just... happy.
I was listening to this while i was sitting outside my childhood home i hadn't been back to in 15 years, and suddenly i was a child again with no worries and i could hear sirens because the people who now live in the home called the cops.
Each year since 2007 I visit this video. Year by year... same pure sadness, pure sad pleasure in reading there words on video over there. I hope @diana you are happy right now
@@aufzurwahrheit So true for me! :) After I found Thomas Newman, shortly after that I found Jeremy Soule. Amazing music, makes me a bit anxiously sad, but in a very grateful way. Their music makes me incredibly grateful
here i was doing math when this song came on.. i just burst into tears, never before has a song brought to single tear to my eye. This is the most beautiful song I can name.
I've always been drawn to music that is sad, but it's the only music that elevates my spirit and keeps me moving on. It's a paradox that something sad can make me ...unsad. Not happy but just not so dreadfully empty.
this song brings me to a place, that no man could ever bring me to. my heart is lifted, my ears are open, and I'm floating on a dream that anything is possible, and to achieve that dream I have t o live like that dream is already a reality. there is much beauty in this song
i honestly think that this is truly beautiful music. it makes me feel relaxed and helps me sleep sometimes. this music makes me picture the ocean and grasses, trees, sunset, and just so much others. Truly amazing. This is my favorite of all of his compositions.
Thank you for uploading this music. It reaches me on that level that helps make sense of struggle and suffering and that condition known as accepting and fulfilling the gift of life as a human. Man it is a gift.
This is the sheet music for this song I found it for my little brother so if you want his other songs your going to have to find them. www.docstoc.com/docs/8523262/Thomas-Newman---Any-other-name-%28from-American-Beauty%29
Lucas DiCiano in your mind, be like Mozart listening to Allegri's Miserere - you miserable piece of garbage - notate that mother from the darkest recesses of your glorious mind
This song is about time, the one force in nature that we really have no control over. It gives me urgency, the pure pleasure knowing that no matter what happens I have a time limit and I can no longer keep pretending. Be somebody. Or be nobody. You have one chance. Do something with it.
This song is such a deep and emotional song which has many meanings for me. It reminds me of the feeling of lonliness and loss I felt when my father died last year. As much as this song lets me feel this, it also lets me feel hope. I never wanted anything bad to happen to me in my life, not many people do, but this song makes me feel as though through everything bad there is always hope, we all just need to have a little faith. I love you dad, r.i.p xx
This song... strikes something in me so deep... it moves me and ignites my mind to dream again... to imagine that anything is possible...creating in parallel, an ever changing sorrow that attaches itself to all of human existence. Hopelessness accompanied with hope... sorrow holding hands with happiness... and dreams dancing among fate. This is the song of life.
No words. Just sounds. Yet it evokes a different emotional response in everybody. Just look at the comments. Nostalgia, relationships, happy memories and even regret. There is a definite healing power in this kind of music. It forces us to feel things we thought we forgot, reminds us of ourselves. Beautiful.
A BIG hug for you. A large part of my life was like that, but I pushed through somehow, and afterwards I realised that I became a better and stronger person. I also learnt things about myself I never thought I was capable of. I hope that you will manage and become a lot stronger too...
I have nothing but respect and admiration for you to put this out there... As sappy and repeated as it may be, she hasn't left you... she's with you everyday because you hold onto her in your heart, take solace in the fact please, and don't think only of the times you miss her now, but cherish the time you had and the joy you shared, which I'd guess you already do. Godspeed to you, and thank you again for your honesty.
i'm 15 but you can be sad or happy, no matter what age you are. My past year has been hard, my dad got cancer and he was about to die... in addiction, a lot of my so called "friends" in that hard time diseappeared... Luckily, now things are getting better, but I will never forget how sad it was that time.
With so many comments about how this makes people feel happy, of how loved ones are dear to them and/or shall be missed, I can surely not be the only one. For this song brings me no comfort, only the feeling of loneliness, which can not be healed by the nostalgia of childdhood. If anything, it reinforces the feeling of abandonment, and yet consoles almost simulataneously. It is for that reason also, I can udnerstand why people can relate this song to that of the show, House.
In this life , its always good to reflect and remember that " We are all just passing through " as our days are numbered from our conception to last just a few 60 or more years . Do all you can do for others in this life , as its just a stepping stone for the next level . Let us all pass this test with endurance and diligence to reflect the Hand that made us .
Holly, despite whatever has happened or will happen to you, I am glad you came here. Where there are like-minded individuals, who all want to help the your days go by just a little more easily...
I can't describe with simple words what I feel listening to this song, is something that enters your soul and mind. Like a flashback I see appear before my eyes all the best moments and bad ones at the same time of my life.
this song has got me through a lot these past few years, it never ceases to amaze how much of a profound effect this song has on me every time i hear it. such a beautiful song! thomas newman is such an amazing man.
Thomas Newman's American Beauty score was his most moving and wonderful. I ADORE all his scores, don't get me wrong. But American Beauty was just... so soulful in such a way.
![[1 hour] American Beauty Soundtrack (Slowed+Reverb)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/GnDfm1o-pO0/mqdefault.jpg)
![Quando Rondo - Life Goes On [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/eIf3fhMXAow/mqdefault.jpg)
Music like this is why I became a composer. The thing I love most about music is that it transcends language, culture, race, politics, religion and everything else. It strips all that stuff away and leaves you with a universal language of the heart and soul that anyone from any time, age or background can understand and relate to. I may never make a lot of money from my music, but I'm going to have a darn good time doing what I love and trying to move people.
Wonderful
I hope you've been successful
i compose too, but only for myself. Not a single person has ever heard a single bar of my music. I usually do mostly full orchestra stuff, but they are too dark... just like Thomas Newman is often. I also draw inspiration from James Newton Howard, if have to be honest. He's a wonderful composer.
Real
My Mom died 10 years ago today. I think of her when I look at my children, I see her in my sons. I wish so much she had been here to watch them grow. She'll be in my heart always, just as I was in hers. She was a great Mom and she loved me very much.
That's beautiful
My mother died in 2011 and like you I miss her every minute of every day and this piece evokes the sadness that I feel over this enormous loss.
My mother died 17 years ago today. I see her face in my children too, and I hear the little expressions she would use said by the children, now adults, too. I miss her every day. It doesn’t get better, but mercifully you do learn to live without her.
lost mine last year :/ god bless you all
❤️💛🧡
Thomas Newman's music touches so many people. If you happen to read this comment, thank you for sharing this with us.
The pleasure that this sadness brings is pure magic.
Exactly. The ache in the heart is so beautiful.
+J.E. -- I know exactly what you mean. There are moments in life when the full depth of our connection with something transcendentally meaningful becomes so obvious that it shatters whatever defenses we may have in place. I believe that is the power of great art. Consider yourself fortunate that you know all this.
could not agree more, the peace and serenity that can come with being sad and alone!
every one who loves this should check out Jeremy Soule for sure !!!
I remember as a child I was in my room and my dad was in the living room watching American Beauty, and I heard this music during the plastic bag scene and I immediately ran to the living room and sat transfixed listening to it. It still transfixes me to this day!
Actually this piece can be heard at the very end of the movie. But yes, it contains motifs from the Plastic Bag scene. But I like this one more. This is my favorite of all Thomas Newman compositions.
Anyone else agrees that American Beauty is just the best film ever made?
SANDRA Nang pretty much
+SANDRA Nang That would be Shawshank Redemption.
it was a strange movie but the soundtrack is one of the best
+SANDRA Nang it's one of the best, but not thee best, some would argue for Classics like Godfather, and Gone with the wind.
Among the best.
This is a masterpiece. There was a period in my life where I thought I was lost beyond recognition, but this truly phenominal piece of music helped me gain clarity of thought. I owe Thomas Newman my sanity. Beautiful.
Hello
Same
When I am thinking of the past, I listen to this song. It reminds me of how far I have come and how far I have yet to go. It reminds me of the feel of the wind in my face and the comfort of my car as I drive without a care in the world. Those seemingly insignificant moments when you're walking and you see the beauty of life and realize how much you appreciate it. I say this song is the embodiment of life itself in most ways. It can force you to imagine and reminisce like no other in extremely high detail. I will never be able to forget a piece like this.
Try not to think of the past to much, Whatever you feel in this moment is a gift and you must cherish it, that is why they call it the present.
Jay Jones
Incredibly well said. Such a worthy description of art in its most pure form. Life is so simple when its perceived outside of time, and we forget that as we get caught up in all the apparently important events and experiences that take away from the subtle beauty that is observed in our world that should be cherished, but is instead lost in the meaningless distractions we deem meaningful. As you said, this song typifies such beautiful moments that seem insignificant at the time but are cherished and embedded within our memories.
It is ridiculous how much emotion is in this song with no vocals at all. Incredible.
"I had always heard your entire life flashes in front of your eyes the second before you die. First of all, that one second isn't a second at all, it stretches on forever, like an ocean of time... For me, it was lying on my back at Boy Scout camp, watching falling stars... And yellow leaves, from the maple trees, that lined our street... Or my grandmother's hands, and the way her skin seemed like paper... And the first time I saw my cousin Tony's brand new Firebird... And Janie... And Janie... And... Carolyn. I guess I could be pretty pissed off about what happened to me... but it's hard to stay mad, when there's so much beauty in the world. Sometimes I feel like I'm seeing it all at once, and it's too much, my heart fills up like a balloon that's about to burst... And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday."
American Beauty. Happiest and saddest scene. I absolutely love that movie.
We are with you on this journey....it seems we have all been there... wherever "there" is. LOVE.
You are not stupid, accept it and relax my brother Jesus loves you. Fear no evil in Jesus name Amen.
I want to here this piece when I am dying. There is no other music like this. This is so many memories and sad episodes of my life put into 4 minute video. But so many joyful moments too. And for me to relive all those days keeps me still and shocked. I adore it. I have no words to describe this. It isn't possible. I just hope all people can listen to this the same why I do. With awe and grace.
Grace Howard, I share your love and reverence for this music. True, words fail, in describing the effect this has. The closest I can come in describing it, for myself, is that it sloughs off old, dead hurts, and restores the body and soul with hope and healing love.
This songs reminds me of the time I spent with my Dad....I would give anything to spend one more day as a kid with him.
FINALLY I FOUND IT ! I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG SINCE I WAS A KID !
I asked everywhere, I tried to find it, but it was just a memory. Just a few notes, and this song brings back so many memories. I'm just... happy.
I was listening to this while i was sitting outside my childhood home i hadn't been back to in 15 years, and suddenly i was a child again with no worries and i could hear sirens because the people who now live in the home called the cops.
This is definitely one of the most powerful pieces I've ever heard.
Masterpiece
Masterpiece! Thomas Newman is a wonderful composer.
Each year since 2007 I visit this video. Year by year... same pure sadness, pure sad pleasure in reading there words on video over there. I hope @diana you are happy right now
Eternal love
Makes you wanna film a plastic bag.
every one who loves this should check out Jeremy Soule for sure !!!
@@aufzurwahrheit So true for me! :) After I found Thomas Newman, shortly after that I found Jeremy Soule. Amazing music, makes me a bit anxiously sad, but in a very grateful way. Their music makes me incredibly grateful
check out jeremy souls music for secret of evermore....
@@aufzurwahrheit Thank you for the recommendation :) I wish you a nice day
Family guy!
Wistful and beautiful - it's got a sadness to it that just grabs you.
Thomas Newman is one amazing composer. I dance to his music.
I do too. I just did! I was thinking then that I should choreograph a dance piece for myself - and I am not even a dancer or choreographer! :)
Same
Thomas Newman is a true master... The movies he makes music for become classics... The Shawshank Redemption is my favorite.
Fax
here i was doing math when this song came on.. i just burst into tears, never before has a song brought to single tear to my eye. This is the most beautiful song I can name.
I've always been drawn to music that is sad, but it's the only music that elevates my spirit and keeps me moving on. It's a paradox that something sad can make me ...unsad. Not happy but just not so dreadfully empty.
The beginning of the song already brings massive chills down my body. Most excellent piece, indeed!
this song brings me to a place, that no man could ever bring me to. my heart is lifted, my ears are open, and I'm floating on a dream that anything is possible, and to achieve that dream I have t o live like that dream is already a reality. there is much beauty in this song
I just want to cry... THAT'S AMAZING! Thank you :3
This music is playing in heaven. See you there.
I just love everything this man does
American Beauty. The first time I watch it twenty years ago and heard this, it was an emotional moment.
one of the most beautiful pieces composed imo.
My Father passed 9 days ago, 93 yo, and i know he is free, alive and happy. The peace is needed by me to release all holds....
i honestly think that this is truly beautiful music.
it makes me feel relaxed
and helps me sleep sometimes.
this music makes me picture the ocean and grasses, trees, sunset, and just so much others. Truly amazing. This is my favorite of all of his compositions.
It's an absolutely beautiful piece of music 🎶
Thank you for uploading this music. It reaches me on that level that helps make sense of struggle and suffering and that condition known as accepting and fulfilling the gift of life as a human. Man it is a gift.
This song makes me so sad, for no reason. It's so beautiful!
Magic notes that caress a wounded soul.
It has a 'hanging by a thread' quality. A strong sense of the past but something must change. A looming finality. Very beautiful.
WHERE THE HELL CAN I FIND THOMAS NEWMAN SHEET MUSIC PEOPLE HELP ME FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
This is the sheet music for this song I found it for my little brother so if you want his other songs your going to have to find them. www.docstoc.com/docs/8523262/Thomas-Newman---Any-other-name-%28from-American-Beauty%29
Lucas DiCiano in your mind, be like Mozart listening to Allegri's Miserere - you miserable piece of garbage - notate that mother from the darkest recesses of your glorious mind
Public libraries can get sheet music.
This song is about time, the one force in nature that we really have no control over. It gives me urgency, the pure pleasure knowing that no matter what happens I have a time limit and I can no longer keep pretending. Be somebody. Or be nobody. You have one chance. Do something with it.
Sublime
Beautiful. The music and the song together remind you what life is worth living for.....Love
Phly sent me here c:
This song is such a deep and emotional song which has many meanings for me. It reminds me of the feeling of lonliness and loss I felt when my father died last year. As much as this song lets me feel this, it also lets me feel hope. I never wanted anything bad to happen to me in my life, not many people do, but this song makes me feel as though through everything bad there is always hope, we all just need to have a little faith. I love you dad, r.i.p xx
Did anyone else cry on the last episode of house?
+Mitchell Johnston I was a MESS.
this song really opened my mind to rational thought, and kindness over holding on to hate.
*"…And Stanley was happy."*
_…Or was he?_
One of the most beautiful pieces of film music ever written.
Fax
House's last episode ruined me
I have been watching this for a few years now and it always mystifies me, it's so beautiful.
American Beauty anyone?
Somehow this music connects with my cats. I believe it contributes to their longevity. LOVE.
This song is from American beauty is anyone want to know
Well fucking duh.
This song... strikes something in me so deep... it moves me and ignites my mind to dream again... to imagine that anything is possible...creating in parallel, an ever changing sorrow that attaches itself to all of human existence. Hopelessness accompanied with hope... sorrow holding hands with happiness... and dreams dancing among fate. This is the song of life.
I've listened to this 6times in a row now . So many memories, emotions, all feelings just can be brought up by the simple sound of a piano .
This song has so much life
Great music for when you need to cry but can't. This will help squeeze the tears out of you.
If the entire world just stopped and listened to this piece of heaven then the world would become a better place.
No words. Just sounds. Yet it evokes a different emotional response in everybody. Just look at the comments. Nostalgia, relationships, happy memories and even regret. There is a definite healing power in this kind of music. It forces us to feel things we thought we forgot, reminds us of ourselves. Beautiful.
So magical...it transports me where I need to be.
A BIG hug for you.
A large part of my life was like that, but I pushed through somehow, and afterwards I realised that I became a better and stronger person. I also learnt things about myself I never thought I was capable of.
I hope that you will manage and become a lot stronger too...
I have nothing but respect and admiration for you to put this out there...
As sappy and repeated as it may be, she hasn't left you... she's with you everyday because you hold onto her in your heart, take solace in the fact please, and don't think only of the times you miss her now, but cherish the time you had and the joy you shared, which I'd guess you already do.
Godspeed to you, and thank you again for your honesty.
AMERICAN BEAUTY!!! One of the most amazing and poetic movies I've ever seen.
soo sad and relaxing at the same time
when a memory comes to mind, a glimmer of a person and a former place and happiness as it was.. this song makes me sad. It's so bitter sweet
Music that makes me calm. Thank you Thomas, you just made my day a bit brighter.
Finally after all these years lookin for this piece of music. I've found it, im so happy :)
Thomas Newman should be more famous; his music is great!
i'm 15 but you can be sad or happy, no matter what age you are.
My past year has been hard, my dad got cancer and he was about to die... in addiction, a lot of my so called "friends" in that hard time diseappeared...
Luckily, now things are getting better, but I will never forget how sad it was that time.
Music like that connect people. Im proud of my self that im listening such beautiful music.
Simply a beautiful piece. No more needs to be said. The music tells you everything.
Hardly "depressing" This is beautiful takes me to a zen-like state. I am just floating among clouds and thinking of nothing but relaxing times
Beautiful.
With so many comments about how this makes people feel happy, of how loved ones are dear to them and/or shall be missed, I can surely not be the only one. For this song brings me no comfort, only the feeling of loneliness, which can not be healed by the nostalgia of childdhood. If anything, it reinforces the feeling of abandonment, and yet consoles almost simulataneously. It is for that reason also, I can udnerstand why people can relate this song to that of the show, House.
Wow, this tune makes my heart flutter.
How can I not write a poetic expression to this masterpiece?
Thomas Newman makes every movie twice better than it is !!!!!!!!!! Great movie & great soundtrack
what a beautiful piece of love
In this life , its always good to reflect and remember that " We are all just passing through " as our days are numbered from our conception to last just a few 60 or more years .
Do all you can do for others in this life , as its just a stepping stone for the next level . Let us all pass this test with endurance and diligence to reflect the Hand that made us .
I haven't felt such raw emotion from a song ever... I'm almost overwhelmed with my own thoughts, this is so beautiful.
One of my favorite soundtracks right here... American Beauty!! Thomas Newman is an amazing composer =)
Holly, despite whatever has happened or will happen to you, I am glad you came here. Where there are like-minded individuals, who all want to help the your days go by just a little more easily...
I can't describe with simple words what I feel listening to this song, is something that enters your soul and mind. Like a flashback I see appear before my eyes all the best moments and bad ones at the same time of my life.
The emotions this song brings out.....oh my
This is complete bliss.
this song has got me through a lot these past few years, it never ceases to amaze how much of a profound effect this song has on me every time i hear it. such a beautiful song! thomas newman is such an amazing man.
This song just always gets me.
When I listen to this song I can only feel that a bit of hope and relief has been placed on my shoulders.
I can dream awake when listening to this song. My number one of all.
Beautiful..
God is the composer. He just needed someone who could write everything down.
Incredibly overwhelming. Thanks for giving us a soulful piece of your heart
This piece just completed my life :')
Hauntingly beautiful.
Thomas Newman's American Beauty score was his most moving and wonderful. I ADORE all his scores, don't get me wrong. But American Beauty was just... so soulful in such a way.
the end song of lemony snicket has an American Beauty flavour
Everyday I come here, to listen and just think.
Thomas Newman's work on Skyfall was amazing!! It was a Bond movie but I could still feel the Thomas Newman signature tune!
Masterpiece I WANT MORE OF THESE PLEASE JESUS GOD TAKE JUSTIN BIEBER AND BRING THIS HUMAN!
omg this is the most emotional song ive ever heard I just started crying for no reason at all. what a masterpiece!
i was listening to this while driving in the care late at night...wonderful