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 Posted:   Feb 28, 2008 - 8:35 PM   
 By:   darklordsauron   (Member)

I'm thinking of halfway through Elegy for Dunkirk, when the soldiers start singing. It always breaks my heart when they come in like that. But does anyone know the name of that song? I've looked long and hard, but I couldn't find any info.

 
 
 Posted:   Feb 28, 2008 - 10:21 PM   
 By:   Mikhail   (Member)

I've wondered the same thing, but I would have thought it would be easy to find if you just type in some lyrics. I guess not.

 
 
 Posted:   Feb 28, 2008 - 10:27 PM   
 By:   Mikhail   (Member)

No trouble at all actually. You've just gotta have elite Google skillz. wink

Here is the Wikipedia article on the hymn including the text: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Lord_and_Father_of_Mankind

And here is the sheet music: http://www.wels.net/s3/uploaded/5855/howclearis_-hildebrand.pdf

I was getting very teary-eyed during this scene. The way it so tragically depicts the brutality of war, contrasted against the beauty and innocence of that hymn - and the turmoil and despair of Robbie's heart at witnessing it all - was overwhelming.

I haven't seen that well-rated "There Will Be Blood," but I would say this is my favorite film of '07.

 
 
 Posted:   Feb 29, 2008 - 4:09 AM   
 By:   darklordsauron   (Member)

Good lord Pipolo, thank you very much! You're right, it was an amazing scene, and a perfect film. It's very nice to have that page in my bookmarks. Thank you very very much.

 
 
 Posted:   Sep 19, 2016 - 11:07 AM   
 By:   Hurdy Gurdy   (Member)

I was about to ask this question (it's not noted in the booklet) but found my answer here.
I wonder if it was the emotional power of this piece that nabbed him the Oscar for best score?

 
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