This is possibly one of the most beautiful songs ever. It is certainly up there. It is serene and melancholy, yet thick and powerful. The first time I took not of it was in a scifi video game, "Homeworld", after the destruction of an entire planet. An appropriate choice for such an event! All the best classical eventually ends up as part of some soundtrack somewhere. I think it is good for everyone to have at least that exposure.
Originally it was composed by Samuel Barber for a string orchestra and is only the second movement of a larger piece, his "String Quartet, Op. 11". I tend to favor the choral renditions though.
Of course if you'd prefer something with a bit more of a beat (and electronic beat specifically), or a version you could dance to, there is William Orbit's version:
Some may like it better, others may consider it blasphemy. I consider it an interesting "cover".
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Click here for more info on Samuel Barber – "Adagio for Strings".
The MP3 (of a different choral version) may be purchased here… Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings
