my dad loved this song and it brings back memories from when he was alive... I can't believe it will be a year on May 13th... I don't know if I will ever stop grieving even though I've been told that at some point you do move on with your life... but I don't think thats true for me.
Though this is pretty music, it seems to me rather sad. I think that On Golden Pond needs to be more full of life. Granted, not a "happier" tune, but more of a well rounded feel; Like a this is this year, but next year is coming. Not just death and goodbye, but a hello and a dance between the two.
@ignorance15bliss The people who dislike this are ones that the music brings out a distant memory of loss or recent tragedy. It is a general response for those that have not been able to accept or deal with lifes' unfortunate and sometimes great sadnesses that happen.It's mostly a subconscious reaction to what they cannot put words to. The music is simply too hard to listen to and see the beauti of it. For me, it reminds me of the loss of my father; the man who taught me to fish, gone 40+yrs
I have listened to this song over and over for 4 hours straight! It is the best piano solo. I learned how to play it in a day, I'm a piano player of 21 years! Amazing song!
Me and my dad use to watch this together I never cried watching the film as a little girl but now I my parents aint together and I don't see my dad no more I cry hearing this song brings back memories.
Best I like of this movie is the very low budget. Both Henry and Peter Fonda made hugely sucessful movies focusing on the individual and essentially WHO and WHAT life is shares meanings. Golden Pond is Classic.
yeah, it is so beautiful and one of my favorite movies of all times! Kinda reminds me of the pianist Phillip Aaberg a little. This is one of my all time favorite movies as well. Thanks for your comment Mox3
That was really quite lovely. Thank you! I love that shot of Henry Fonda and Kathryn Hepburn toward the end .. the way he's looking at her puts a lump in my throat.
I think the most amazing aspect of this music is how skillfully it evokes the aura of a pond at dusk in late summer. You can close your eyes, listen to the music and not just hear the sounds of the pond, but see them vividly in your minds eye.
Truly a masterpiece and one of my favorite pieces of music -- along with John Dunbar's Theme from Dances With Wolves.
@caexplr I agree with you completely. One the most beautiful songs ever written. I once saw a world champion figure skater skate to this for their long program, and it was sooooo beautiful to watch someone figure skate to this song.
@VenusInPisces Denis Bielman skated to this music and she was gorgeous. But even better, were Tai Babilonia and Randy Garder skating to this music. I think both videos are on YouTube. The person who would skate it best is Dorothy Hamil--but alas she has never done so. (My Venus is in Pisces also-- :-)
I live in NH also, never have been to squam lake, Love the movie. Love the Conway area in fall, truly beutiful, if it wern't for the winters I'd never leave but we are moving now to MD after 12 years here/
Thank you for posting this fantastic piece of music. I have watched the film on many occasions and still feel the warmth and emotion that the film portrays. Thank you again for your post
this music just warms my heart and lifts my soul. much of what makes "on golden pond" such a nice movie are the images of the beautiful scenery - squam lake in new hampshire - and this wonderful music! great post, RaplhOnUtube!! thanks!! five stars!!
My grandparents live on Squam Lake in New Hamphsire which is where the film was shot. We used to go up there every summer. They are selling the house now thanks to the economy. It's the end of an era for my family and this movie resonates with me much more becuase of that.
cmurphy2826, i just saw your comment, and am sorry for your grandparents - and your - loss. as this is a loss for your entire family to have to give-up a way of life such as this. and, a sad end of an era, for sure.
love this film and this score, it's meaning was life doesnt always bring us acceptance in the ways we wish, but if we can find a common ground then we can move past it. A good message. and Henry fonda's last film.
Hello George, You haven't lost your touch! I remember you well, as a 17 plus year old talented young man, playing at the Hyatt, Grand Cayman. While listening to your CD's, fond memories come to me. Did you ever record "More"? As you may recall, it was the song for John and me! Ruthie
my dad loved this song and it brings back memories from when he was alive... I can't believe it will be a year on May 13th... I don't know if I will ever stop grieving even though I've been told that at some point you do move on with your life... but I don't think thats true for me.
TheAndysgirl1 1 week ago
i think some of the comments here are as poetic as the music is. which shows how music can bring out the best in people sometimes
americanfellow 1 week ago
WOw i love it! Me recuerda a my artista de novio tocando e piano :)
Vandemarine 1 month ago
If you dislike this music your heart is just ice cold, all dead inside.
mikealbanyga 4 months ago
Though this is pretty music, it seems to me rather sad. I think that On Golden Pond needs to be more full of life. Granted, not a "happier" tune, but more of a well rounded feel; Like a this is this year, but next year is coming. Not just death and goodbye, but a hello and a dance between the two.
pnoonan4018 4 months ago
how can ppl dislike this music? at the very least, its relaxing and peaceful
ignorance15bliss 5 months ago
@ignorance15bliss The people who dislike this are ones that the music brings out a distant memory of loss or recent tragedy. It is a general response for those that have not been able to accept or deal with lifes' unfortunate and sometimes great sadnesses that happen.It's mostly a subconscious reaction to what they cannot put words to. The music is simply too hard to listen to and see the beauti of it. For me, it reminds me of the loss of my father; the man who taught me to fish, gone 40+yrs
swbrand 4 months ago
I loved this movie. It still makes me want to cry when I think about how the movie ended....
sldl04 5 months ago
Beautiful...
uchigasaki 7 months ago
@TheMountaincur. Me to it is the most beautiful thing i ever!!
DanceReachesOut 9 months ago 2
@DanceReachesOut
Peace through music. Thank gods for such magic!!!!
TheMountaincur 4 months ago
A great song
cabaticg 11 months ago
I have listened to this song over and over for 4 hours straight! It is the best piano solo. I learned how to play it in a day, I'm a piano player of 21 years! Amazing song!
Missbh102080 11 months ago
Wonderful music, lovely images!
ARANJUEZCM 11 months ago
a truly romantic masterpiece! Whether you have seen the movie or not.
eisert4 1 year ago
Me and my dad use to watch this together I never cried watching the film as a little girl but now I my parents aint together and I don't see my dad no more I cry hearing this song brings back memories.
XDevilGirl666X 1 year ago
A Golden Piece Of Time
We can catch a golden piece of time
I could be yours and you could be mine...
michaelsmorrison 1 year ago 2
My goodness. I want to laugh, cry and sigh all at once when I hear this. I think I can see my future with this piece.
prrrrecious 1 year ago
Best I like of this movie is the very low budget. Both Henry and Peter Fonda made hugely sucessful movies focusing on the individual and essentially WHO and WHAT life is shares meanings. Golden Pond is Classic.
vichy766 1 year ago
:o)
kensho3 1 year ago
love it.. anyone have the sheet musice by any chance?
Tiddlywinks95 1 year ago
love this... anyone have the sheet musice by any chance?
Tiddlywinks95 1 year ago
Very Nice !
mamesibamarukomidori 2 years ago 2
So beutiful. Long time favorite movie theme.
MWL3 2 years ago
yeah, I come here a lot to listen to this piece, it picks me up.
buffalocrotch 2 years ago
Beautiful. I needed to hear this tonight. Thank you so much.
Mox3d 2 years ago
yeah, it is so beautiful and one of my favorite movies of all times! Kinda reminds me of the pianist Phillip Aaberg a little. This is one of my all time favorite movies as well. Thanks for your comment Mox3
buffalocrotch 2 years ago
That was really quite lovely. Thank you! I love that shot of Henry Fonda and Kathryn Hepburn toward the end .. the way he's looking at her puts a lump in my throat.
uKooKu 2 years ago
I think the most amazing aspect of this music is how skillfully it evokes the aura of a pond at dusk in late summer. You can close your eyes, listen to the music and not just hear the sounds of the pond, but see them vividly in your minds eye.
Truly a masterpiece and one of my favorite pieces of music -- along with John Dunbar's Theme from Dances With Wolves.
caexplr 2 years ago 17
@caexplr I agree with you completely. One the most beautiful songs ever written. I once saw a world champion figure skater skate to this for their long program, and it was sooooo beautiful to watch someone figure skate to this song.
VenusInPisces 1 year ago
@VenusInPisces Denis Bielman skated to this music and she was gorgeous. But even better, were Tai Babilonia and Randy Garder skating to this music. I think both videos are on YouTube. The person who would skate it best is Dorothy Hamil--but alas she has never done so. (My Venus is in Pisces also-- :-)
raymonda100 11 months ago
Thanks for sharing it with me dlpine71 is it such a beautiful video with a heartly music.
Prisha308 2 years ago
I live in NH also, never have been to squam lake, Love the movie. Love the Conway area in fall, truly beutiful, if it wern't for the winters I'd never leave but we are moving now to MD after 12 years here/
imaliberal 2 years ago
A beautiful song. Thanks for posting this.
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TallSky 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this fantastic piece of music. I have watched the film on many occasions and still feel the warmth and emotion that the film portrays. Thank you again for your post
tremac915 2 years ago
ralphononyoutube BEAUTIFUL MUSIC & POST TY thanks DAVE FOR SHARING SUCH A BEAUTIFUL THING GREAT MOVIE TOO
LVEMEDO 2 years ago
the music is awesome thanks david
aaaah10 2 years ago
this music just warms my heart and lifts my soul. much of what makes "on golden pond" such a nice movie are the images of the beautiful scenery - squam lake in new hampshire - and this wonderful music! great post, RaplhOnUtube!! thanks!! five stars!!
david
dlpine71 2 years ago
thanks for this one David!! like it-)
josap42 2 years ago
Truly beautiful, uplifts the soul.
baldyholly79 2 years ago
Wunderbar !
Klasse.
hoffmann9471 2 years ago
My grandparents live on Squam Lake in New Hamphsire which is where the film was shot. We used to go up there every summer. They are selling the house now thanks to the economy. It's the end of an era for my family and this movie resonates with me much more becuase of that.
cmurphy2826 2 years ago
cmurphy2826, i just saw your comment, and am sorry for your grandparents - and your - loss. as this is a loss for your entire family to have to give-up a way of life such as this. and, a sad end of an era, for sure.
david
dlpine71 2 years ago
love this film and this score, it's meaning was life doesnt always bring us acceptance in the ways we wish, but if we can find a common ground then we can move past it. A good message. and Henry fonda's last film.
tenderoni1000 2 years ago
This is the piece which caused me to start playing the piano.
Main aim in life was to play this piece and George surely did it justice.
Well done.
nphillips001 2 years ago
What a pity the pianist did not have a better instrument to perform on. That would have made a great deal of difference.
michael1608 2 years ago
Hello George, You haven't lost your touch! I remember you well, as a 17 plus year old talented young man, playing at the Hyatt, Grand Cayman. While listening to your CD's, fond memories come to me. Did you ever record "More"? As you may recall, it was the song for John and me! Ruthie
bcmc58 3 years ago
this is a beautiful piece of music,the film is also fantastic happy,sad,funny it has every emotion possible
it will bring a tear to anyone's eye
trooperzbd 3 years ago
Nice variation. This melody is a modern day classic and should not be played too far from the original. Well done.
jazzman143 3 years ago
I agree wholeheartedly!
farmingtonmom 3 years ago
excellent film......
billbutler941 3 years ago
Breath taking, I think I may use this for when I am walking down the aisle on my wedding day
brittney12345678999 3 years ago 2
brittney, I think that would be brilliant. this is easily one of the prettiest tunes ever written.
shortynshoni 3 years ago
Hi RalphOnUtube ,
hab den Film mitte 1980 im kino gesehen ,
bei großer Lebensfindung ,
musik super ,
Bilder super ....
5 Stringsterne von mir .......... ;-)
Stringteilchen1962 3 years ago
Anthony... You see the truth is when I think of spending the rest of my days in a place like this, it is only you who lives in my heart...
DawningistheDay 3 years ago 3
This is a really lovely piece. I really enjoyed it.
alihobbit 3 years ago
Lovely!
QueenCaptures3 3 years ago
A piece of music that is a wonderful tribute to Katherine, Henry and Jane who made that simple story into an unforgetable movie
Ivansteam UK
IJHaycock 3 years ago
love the music, love the video!
sunlovelife 3 years ago
lovely!
hbwphbwp 3 years ago
So beautifully played. What piano are you playing on here? Gorgeous.
bikeracer1510 3 years ago
This music touches my heart, the opening scenes in the movie are bitter sweet, and make my heart yearn for home. Thank you
yankeegurl62 4 years ago 3
Lovely Piano!
Thyron76 4 years ago
Beautiful>>>.......
KitsuneLisa 4 years ago