Classical Music

[krissy]

Zbigniew Preisner - Lacrimosa
Zbigniew Preisner - Lacrimosa - YouTube

Tres colores: Azul - Song for the unification of Europe
Tres colores: Azul - Song for the unification of Europe - YouTube

Apprently he did the soundtrack to the Tree of Life, which I kind of want to see now that I've listened to his stuff.

I'm also very proud of my fellow Poles when it comes to composing music. Of course, the biggest legend here is Chopin, but there's plenty of incredible 20th century music as well. Just take a listen to Górecki's Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, or Kilar's Orawa. Now, I know this is not music for everybody, but I find it mind-blowing. The use of traditional folk melodies only makes it deeper.

I was so sad to hear of Górecki's passing recently. I used to lie on the floor and listen to Górecki in high school. It's usually ethereal.

Kilar did a lot of movies too, didn't he? Didn't he do Bram Stokers Dracula?