Theme from "Somewhere in Time"

Theme from "Somewhere in Time" - Piano solo

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13 жыл бұрын

I was saddened to hear about the recent passing of a great film composer, John Barry. So, I decided to honor his legacy by playing one of his most beloved scores. This is the theme from the 1980 film "Somewhere in Time," starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. As much as I love this piece, I've never been able to play it as well as I would like. For a much more beautiful performance, check out Emile Pandolfi's rendition here: • Video
The sheet music I used for this video is a very basic version that I greatly embellished to create my own arrangement. You can find the original score that I used here:
www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/...
Tech Specs:
The piano sound is a Steinway D concert grand from EastWest Quantum Leap Pianos sample library.
The audio was recorded with Sonar 8.5 Producer.
The video was shot with a Kodak zi8 pocket camcorder with a fisheye lens attachment that I ordered from China.
The video was edited with Adobe Premiere Elements 7

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@samhartzell7502 3 жыл бұрын

This was mine and my Sweethearts song. Been together 50 years. He just passed away to be with God in Heaven. I can still feel his hand in mine when I hear this piece. Thank you. God Bless You!

@aml-zq5mc 3 жыл бұрын

Im deeply sorry for your loss.

@traceymason1721 3 жыл бұрын

It was our song too. My husband died in Dec. I played if for him the day he died. Breaks my heart. I’ve always loved this piece so much. We were together 47 years.

@bobbowie9350 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. My late father loved this too. ❤

@g.m.prince7052 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤️

@Syzygy-Transit 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you and keep you.

@optimusjd 11 жыл бұрын

Your playing just brought tears to my eyes. My mother loved the movie and I lost her 2 years ago. I never understood why she loved it until I watched the movie myself recently. My father died in 1989. She lived to 2011 without him and it was her way of wishing to be with him again. Her passing was very difficult for me. I think through music like this you can actually transport yourself to a different time. At least in your head. You did that for me just now. Thank-you.

@Rune789 2 жыл бұрын

I believe you’re right JD. Now it has a different meaning as they truly are together again! Need proof? Watch a few KZfaq’s on near death experiences. It should ease your heart ✨🌹✨🕊

@karenfair990 Жыл бұрын

Wow ❤️❤️❤️

@MarissaNamia Ай бұрын

My mom requested this song before cancer succumbed her. It was really sad seeing her losing her voice day by day due to her thyroid cancer. It has no sign, no warning. It happened so fast that she died after a month of illness. I always found myself in any church I came to begging and bargaining to God . I called all the saints and pray to all the God I know to save her. She was too kind and dedicated her life to me. She's not my biological mom but she raised me. I just prayed to God if she can live a little longer so I can also reciprocated everything she've done for me. "Somewhere in time", we will meet agin together mama

@jimmieroberts4430 4 жыл бұрын

THE greatest love story ever!! Chris and Jane's portrayal was so real, deep and heartfelt. Loved it. John Barry's score is pure beauty

@sandigalloway3871 4 жыл бұрын

This song touches the deepest part of my soul

@msc9917 4 жыл бұрын

Sandi Galloway It’s my favorite song. Has been since the movie came out over 20 years ago.

@claremacneil6335 4 жыл бұрын

Mine too. I can't explain why and i can't describe my feelings, but it does

@lindberghmiranda1548 4 жыл бұрын

*WOW, let me APPLAUD your so BEAUTIFUL SOUL. Golden HUGS. "You have the SIZE of what YOU DARE to DO."*

@katbos4995 4 жыл бұрын

Chaka White : Gosh, I think it’s been way, way more than 20 years. I was 12 when it hit theaters, I’m 54 this week.

@lindberghmiranda1548 4 жыл бұрын

@@katbos4995 *UNFORGETTABLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR LUMINOUS HEART. Golden HUGS.* 🎹🎵🎁🌷🌈👏👏👏👍

@FluWorldOrder 4 жыл бұрын

The story of how this came to be is in itself amazing. Jane Seymore who was a personal friend of John Barry asked him to write the theme score as a favour because there was no money in the budget to pay him. John Barry was down and depressed at the time because of his parents had passed away and so he had his parents in mind when he composed this work. It was helpful at that time for him to work on this project.

@petronabraga3996 4 жыл бұрын

Words can't express, how much I love this composition..so..classical!!

@claudiocruzat7667 4 жыл бұрын

That explaind it. I imagine freddie mercury singing along

@claremacneil6335 3 жыл бұрын

I believe that the spirits of his parents helped him with this beautiful melody to lift him out of his sadness of losing them.

@plumeria66 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing, touching story. I had no idea.

@aznsketcher 2 жыл бұрын

He also said that he would not like to work this way again...I can see why...the emotions of this piece is so raw, everyone can *feel it* in their spul listening to this🔥❤

@billbrown4435 22 күн бұрын

This was my wife’s favorite song and movie. I used to play it for her on the piano. I am only an intermediate pianist and don’t currently have the skills for all the beautiful runs and embellishments you added. It’s been nearly 2 years since cancer took her. I still have tears every time I hear this. Thank you for your gift of music. 🙏

@m.a.packer5450 3 жыл бұрын

As I understand it, the composer of this piece created it not long after losing his parents in a car crash. You can feel his agony in the notes.

@69smilex 4 ай бұрын

Rachmaninoff

@kathybaker2660 6 жыл бұрын

I watched the movie several times and always cried at the end. You have done Mr, Barry very proud. Bravo!

@ivanhycgarcia523 5 жыл бұрын

Me too i watch it for 24x to be exact and i always cry to

@jraubsr 10 жыл бұрын

I somehow, after a very long time wanted to see the movie again. Once I did a feeling I cannot explain came over me. Maybe it's old age but I think we all want that perfect love, partner. As for you sir I would go way out of my way to watch/listen to you perform and I bet John is smiling as you play. May God bless you.

@MarysUTubeVideos 8 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said. The melody awakens and speaks to the soul

@myfirstify 6 жыл бұрын

Jim Raub tm

@dougconley 5 жыл бұрын

I first fell in love with this movie when it first aired on cable tv and I was in the 6th grade. The story, the music, Jane Seymour and the scenery. It all just captivated me. I will one day visit Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel.

@wasohaider 5 жыл бұрын

@@dougconley plz can u name tge movie.

@dougconley66 5 жыл бұрын

@@wasohaider "Somewhere in Time" 😊

@chello70 7 жыл бұрын

Only in a very sick world... Anyone would dislike a master piece composition like this.

@despacito7538 5 жыл бұрын

Well I dislike it

@kbtamsky699 5 жыл бұрын

True

@noyn9142 5 жыл бұрын

And very sick this world is :(

@edindinho 5 жыл бұрын

@@despacito7538 With this nick, you could never have another musical taste... salsa y mambo es lo tuyo 😄😄😄

@JD-qd5zp 4 жыл бұрын

.@Despacito - Why do trolls like to show up no matter where I go to give something a negative rating? I wish you would all go back under the same bridge so I can drop an atomic bomb on it. I know who you people are. I could name you with merely one word.

@thuchawatelaithomya7200 3 жыл бұрын

May I leave the lyric here for sing along 😊 Somewhere in time We met on timeless hills And in the evening mist we kissed And time stood still Before the dawn, we found forever Moments are timeless when I feel your caress You'll always be inside of me And I know when love is true It's always with you Somewhere in time I came to realize Love never goes Love never goes Once it has touched your heart Just like the strength of wine that's left As two lips part A taste of love will linger after I know the meaning of all that I see You'll always be inside of me And I know when love is true It's always with you Somewhere in time I came to realize Love never goes

@michaelueberroth9553 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the lyrics, I've never heard them.

@TOPDadAlpha 11 ай бұрын

OMG I NEVER KNEW THERE WERE WORDS TO THIS SONG!!! thank you

@brendamccool1654 4 жыл бұрын

I'm only 15 and I've love this piece of music due to the movie. The movie is a classic and so unknown by my generation. I watched this movie at a very young age with my mom and recently she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and I'm going to learn this song on the piano for her.

@DeanMcFarland 3 ай бұрын

I hope you played it for her buddy.

@LouieNeira 9 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how the music conveys both beauty, love, sadness, and longing. Barry must have also lost a love at one time to capture these emotions to wonderfully.

@MarysUTubeVideos 8 жыл бұрын

As I was listening I was thinking the same. Beautiful melody

@mariettasatifka8371 5 жыл бұрын

I believe John lost both parents around the time he composed this.

@robertocampos2771 5 жыл бұрын

Louie : everything about this wonderful piece of music lead us to thoughts of love, sadness and longing , barry surely had a experience in that sense, only dead can't feel the same as us, roby

@attilabaldemoro3608 3 жыл бұрын

I have mixed emotions listening to this piece...but more on sadness I just missed my husband who passed away recently....

@AngelicaCapeloto 3 жыл бұрын

Attila, remember, this is only a temporary separation ... one day the two of you will be reunited for all eternity! Dedicate this song and the passion and love 💕 you had for your husband to every moment you get to think 🤔 of him! He’ll rejoice just seeing you think of him that way! 😘

@celeryplays127 3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry about your loss I hope you can get better

@justavieweriguess9193 3 жыл бұрын

Condolence :( But You guys will see each other again :D

@nancypurland7518 4 жыл бұрын

Theme from Somewhere in Time, a Masterpiece! Your piano solo is magnificent........a most wonderful talent. Thank you and God bless you. ❤️💕❤️💕❤️

@jmrodas9 9 жыл бұрын

"Somewhere in time" that is where my childhood and youth were left behind. I remember those days I went to school or to the University as a student as now I attend another University but as a teacher. Good tune makes one reflect on life. A very talented pianist. One thinks of so many things hearing this gem. Beautiful!!

@TRoxanne55 14 күн бұрын

No matter how many times I hear this song or watch the movie I cry like a baby. It gets me!

@melvintuazon1937 5 жыл бұрын

I cried whenever I'm hearing this song, favorite song of my late grandmother playing in her old piano

@beatrizs.c.334 5 жыл бұрын

This song will always remind me of a dear friend with whom I have a lot in common. Have mixed feelings though whenever I listen to this music nowadays because of past betrayal & rejection which I am in the process of healing.

@yobpela6867 5 жыл бұрын

As I get older each passing year, I can't help but think how no one has come along to compose masterpieces for movies as he has. Once the other greats of our generation (john williams, hans zimmer, howard shore, (jerry goldsmith gone), (james horner gone) passes on, the next generation of movies will not be as emotionally fulfilling to me. Rest in peace John.

@laurasampaio2011 2 жыл бұрын

This song holds a dear place in my heart. It’s kind of my mom and dad’s song... And, I as get older, I feel more and more connected with its melody, as if I belonged to it, and it belonged to me. I believe my dad showed this movie to my mom for the first time, long before me and my siblings were born, and it’s been ever since special to them. Years later, my father must’ve given mom the film’s DVD as a gift and a remembrance, which I’ve found recently and has the dedication “To X (to keep my mom’s privacy), with all my affection. I love you”.

@augustogabriel1404 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful story Laura! You have a very good taste. This song also has a special place in my heart. I heard my mother talking about the movie a lot of times, and then I decided to watch. I was amazed by it and the marvelous soundtrack that Somewhere in time has. One of the best movies and score of all time!

@mariceldb2990 3 жыл бұрын

The way he played this music touches my heart...transporting me to dreamland. Magnificent!!!

@mymusicfromheart 5 жыл бұрын

This is the melody that I will always have in the deepest beautiful part of my heart. The love that goes beyond the time.

@estefany6665 9 жыл бұрын

Show yourself destroyer of my heart!!! Bravo maestro bravo!!! Absolutely beautiful....

@johnpaullenmac7827 5 жыл бұрын

I only saw the preview of this movie on youtube and I feel like crying when Christoipher Reeves was breaking up. What a beautiful masterpiece !

@joyceknox1341 4 жыл бұрын

You don’t know how precious a moment is, until it becomes a memory... this music epitomises a broken heart.

@sifridbassoon 3 жыл бұрын

I play bassoon in a local amateur orchestra, but many years ago, we were playing a movie theme concert (I think), and we played an arrangement of this piece. I had done some concert piano solo stuff with the conductor in years past, so she asked me to play the solo piano part. We performed in a small hall to a small audience (we were just starting out as an ensemble), but I still consider that performance one of the singular opportunities in my life. That is an absolutely perfect piece to perform. Now it's fifteen years later and I'm sixty five and I still tear up by the end.

@susanstaley8044 4 жыл бұрын

As a professional musician I have played this many times and I cry as I play it. All the lost years for people in this day and age.

@PeteRoyJackson 4 жыл бұрын

It's the most wistful and saddest piece of music ever created...

@angelfish315 6 жыл бұрын

Every time I hear this, I think of my mom. She always play this on the piano when I was little, and now I don't think she has the time to do so. This always reminds me of fond memories with my mom. Thank you for this and it was very beautiful indeed.

@alices1936 4 жыл бұрын

This movie made me cry. So beautifully played. Thank you.

@baconsalad1891 Жыл бұрын

I know this is going to sound strange but I think of my grandmother when I here this song. We both love the movie and we often bring it up in our conversations. It’s such a beautiful movie and this song touches my heart.

@lucianapereira525 6 жыл бұрын

Que leveza ...que delicadeza Que canção 😥😥😥😥 Eu vou te reencontrar em algum lugar do passado meu pai 💔😔

@aljrmohdmartinez8669 4 жыл бұрын

This song is endless....so perfect and it will continue touching life for the next centuries. Life is like music playing full of meaning and spirit.

@RobBackyardGardenerr 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic playing! Beautiful.

@ariffinomar7551 11 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful and moving piece of music I have ever heard.

@TRoxanne55 Жыл бұрын

I cry every single time I hear this music and watch the movie. Lovely piano playing

@lesliethrockmorton5306 8 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite films love this song

@michaelwong8420 6 жыл бұрын

A master piece. Each key from the piano are particularly vulnerable and parallel with each part of the storyline. It creates a soft touch in our heartsand minds, sadness, darkness, unforgettable experience, and longing for to see her again.

@haroldkonstantelos830 9 жыл бұрын

This Puts A Kiss On Your Soul.

@Grb0914 7 жыл бұрын

This film was practically a cult film in my family, endless discussions about it! I included this as one of the pieces in my wedding before the processional. My sister-in-law lost it. I wish I could embellish the music as you did, even just the arpeggio at the end. You did a great job.

@jeniko 5 жыл бұрын

My family is from the island so of course we all know the movie. My great aunt has a cameo in it. Anyway I'm learning to play (a simpler version of) this for my brother's wedding this summer. I think a lot of people will appreciate it, especially my grandma. She and my grandpa used to go to the Somewhere in Time weekend at the Grand. Anyway, neat that we have this in common. :)

@michaelwong8420 6 жыл бұрын

I have fell in love with this classic movie along with this wonderful music which it runs parallels between the two of them whom happens to meet in a such a strange format but love is never able to guaranteed anything forever. The melody is beautifully play with evey key to aware and heightened by exemplifying that love can be destroyed in seconds

@greeneyesnkcmo1 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful... one of the most touching songs ever written

@carlacasariego1 8 жыл бұрын

Your performance is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@carlacasariego1 7 жыл бұрын

sorry if you don't like but i did.If you are a piano player you listened with another earings. Don't be a foul man. Respect the people appreciate this kind of thing.

@carlacasariego1 7 жыл бұрын

others earings

@bonniemckenzie2962 7 жыл бұрын

So moving!!!

@milagroscruz5595 3 жыл бұрын

I so love this piece. It’s kind of sad but it brings back sweet memories of people I love . Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this music.

@DASyam-tb7qt 9 жыл бұрын

This is the most beautiful tune human ever created. Period.

@fishschtick8985 5 жыл бұрын

You played this absolutely beautifully! One of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard. Almost brings me to tears every time.

@jomarsison2211 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! ☺ This is my favorite music eversince the movie somewhere in time was shown, this never left my heart ☺

@timothymeenan8213 5 жыл бұрын

i will find you patricia ! tenderly cshs 1955

@ellengraceaquinogalicia7347 8 жыл бұрын

AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL MOVIE SOUNDTRACK... SOMEWHERE IN TIME !

@sidsnot3932 8 жыл бұрын

Do not put yourself down! I have been listening to this wonderful piece for years and your rendition is up there with the best!!! Well done!!

@nhelmanalili 13 жыл бұрын

it always make me cry when i do hear this music...it reminds me alot of my late grandma... thanks for sharing your talent to us!!! hope this kind of music never last!!!

@michaelwong8420 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you John for creating this particular piece of music which it is coherent to the actual movie. Every key that touches not only our emotional attachment but it signals us what will happen next in this strong chemistry bond between the two of them. A stunning performance by Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeves .

@mariearce8021 8 жыл бұрын

I love the movie and the soundtrack is beautiful.

@davidoyama9753 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite songs and thank you for playing it so beautifully !

@mariceldb2990 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully played...with a tinge of sadness and longing...but enveloped in the joy of love and happiness. Magnificent.

@ronaldbills907 2 жыл бұрын

This was my mother's day favorite movie of all time , Somewhere in Time . She passed November 15 2019 I lost her my dad and soulmate Dorothy Grainger all that year !!!! I miss them so much and am ready to join them I am 61 years old!! I hope GOD Almighty take me soon!!!!!

@tessyangson1135 12 күн бұрын

I will pray for you pray, brother. I'm in deep depression as well but I have to fight this situation. Still believe that life is still full of happiness. Take care of yourself, my brother.

@leddyrarela8541 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you made John Barry so proud with this performance.... thank you for sharing, I enjoyed it so much! Just beautiful!

@ed5974 6 жыл бұрын

I have a teary eye listening to this beautiful piece you played. Absolutely beautiful.

@lizzymarie700 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely breathtaking! Was brought to tears as this song reminds me of my grandmother. It’s my favorite song. I will practice a thousand times to learn to how to play this song like you. Blessings! 🙏💕

@jasonbernard1272 10 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful rendition I've ever heard. Choked me up, for some reason it reminded me of my dad.

@bc4697 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing! One of the most beautiful movie soundtracks of all time and very beautifully done.

@EngTeacherJoanCollins 10 жыл бұрын

It's marvelous... Both restful and inspiring!!!

@dannyself6238 10 жыл бұрын

Beautifully played! Love this!

@nechialee4624 8 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful, you play very very well. Thanks so much....keep up the great work !!!!!

@carolyndriver2858 5 жыл бұрын

I love this glorious music so heavenly. In fact I tried composing it myself coz I studied at 10 forgot to read notes. I saw film in Seattle Wa we were in tears so sad but beautiful romantic, if we can only get this kind of love story to go back in time to clue each moment in time. I even bought a musical box with the same team so beautiful. I

@65Carealot Жыл бұрын

I loved the movie. I cried deeply. It touched me so. I play the piano and sing and this moves me so when I sit down and play it. Thanks so much for your wonderful musical share.

@JeffWilliams 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I updated the link in the description. It should take you to Emile Pandolfi's version now. I like his version better because it is smoother, and the rhythm is more accurate. I've always struggled with playing the proper rhythm on this song, while also keeping it free and expressive. I think Pandolfi's version strikes this balance perfectly. Plus, his has a much more "dreamlike" quality, which is how this piece is supposed to sound.

@shaswife4lyfe 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! 😍😟 You brought us all back to that moment when we fell in love with the movie and Mr. Barry. Thank you so much!

@lilyviterbo4907 7 ай бұрын

So beautiful gives me goose bumps!❤️❤️❤️

@ravenblackhawke 9 жыл бұрын

Bravo!!!!!! Your very special gift as displayed while playing Somewhere in Time on your piano brings such joy.....Thank you so much Mr. Williams!

@rebeccac3503 8 жыл бұрын

Love this song and watching your fingers glide over the keys is peaceful.

@lisalovelylpa 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful ... I lost two brothers this year to cancer ... they both played the piano .. this brings them back to me.

@geraldoangelo6701 4 жыл бұрын

Fron Brazil. I can´t stop hearing this. Tank you!

@JimMaslowski 7 жыл бұрын

My first time here today and I am just captured by your timing and speed, you keep the listener captivated. Thank you for sharing your performance.

@jamesdel2324 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate so much how you played this piece. It was so beautiful.

@rikaspianoroom Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful arrangement you created. Just so beautifully and gracefully played. Thank you for honoring the composer and creating this exquisite piece of music. 🙏🏻🎹

@champtour 8 жыл бұрын

beyond beautiful. Congratulations on a performance that will stand the test of time. BRAVO! A performance for the ages....

@lindaford4002 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Your performance touched my heart and soul just as much as John Barry's.

@photosharing2614 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this! I was recently introduced to this movie and the music is beautiful. I really enjoy your version. Sometimes I will put this in "loop" and let it play for over an hour at a time while I do housework. Thanks for sharing!

@nobs4me2 10 жыл бұрын

Beautiful...just beautiful!

@lightstheatreaction 3 жыл бұрын

I love this song! This song was a favorite of a good friend, a male friend I could call an admirer and my husband of 36 years and counting loves this song from many of Mr. John Barry's collections. My husband loves American artists like Mr. Ernest Hemingway as a great American writer, and both Mr. Barry and Mr. Hemingway have both created great inspirational messages as artists! Thank you for this video so touching! warm memories!

@esterbellettre1735 2 жыл бұрын

I just adore someone playing the piano and sig at the same time.! My dream when I was still young, was to be a pianist but unsuccessfully wasn't able to do so.

@lillylove4690 10 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, sensitive playing...I love this version you've arranged... Bravo!

@denissehernandez6967 4 жыл бұрын

Love so much this piece, makes me feel a lot of emotions!!!!!! Amazing piece, and the movie is old but still being so good and perfect!!

@johnnym8028 7 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful. It is one of my favorite pieces.

@RISunBird 10 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done! This music always gets to the core of me, Loved it!

@TheSunshinedreamer1 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Outstanding performance and I adore your ornamentation! Thank you for sharing.

@voodookitchenmama 5 жыл бұрын

Such lovely music and a touching movie.

@mfelliott87 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! This is my favorite music in the world. I haven't heard this in years!!! Thank You! Now if only my other half was here to dance with me.