ORLANDO 1992. "COMING" JIMMY SOMERVILLE

[JVbin]

It's like Elizabethan minstrel songs meets... "The Safety Dance"

When I heard this song in the DVD Menu I was like "wtf?" but then remembered the movie takes you up to the present day. So it was with a great deal of anticipation I pressed 'Play'. And wow, this song made it one of the most moving happy-endings I'd ever seen in a film.

AND Sally Potter herself does backing vocals in it. =-)

[odovicor]

Lovely song! Woolf's novel of the same name is her long love letter to the poetic family--Sackville Wests--through the centuries, culminating with Vita Sackville-West .

[Damselfred]

A film that's unlike any other. As to this song, I still listen to it once or twice a month.

[kjria]

@Damselfred same thing here!

[knup20]

well I guess i'm in love with Virginia's mind

[dhfun1]

Back in ’93 after she saw this movie, my wife casually and cunningly induced me to watch it. As the movie progressed, my puzzlement grew and grew as I attempted to figure out what was supposed to be taking place in it. My wife was surreptitiously watching me out of the corner of her eye when the girl unexpectedly and bizarrely transformed into a guy. She told me later that she could not stop laughing because of the look on my face the instant that action occurred onscreen.

[treblinska]

@dhfun1 you need to extend your Horizons... a terrific film & Book.....read & learn my friend :-))

[dhfun1]

I am not taken to swearing but when that happened I was so stunned that I just started blathering stuff like, “What the fuck just happened?!! Huh?!! What the fuck is going on with this fucked-up movie? Did you spike my drink with LSD? What the fuck is this shit? I have never seen shit like this. Jesus, what is going on?!! Are you trying to mind fuck me?!” She simply laughed uproariously through my entire rant.

[dhfun1]

That was the most abnormal thing I have ever seen in my life on the movie screen. I could not believe it. Still, it was not a bad movie and I am thinking of watching it again someday. However, it was very, very weird and a little more cerebral than what I had expected. I do like this song and the video is very well done. One thing in life that truly astounds me is the capacity of the human mind for infinite creativity and imagination. Astonishing, truly astonishing.

[amilheim]

@dhfun1 - my partner introduced this movie to me in the mid 90s. I, too, found it particulary cerebral. But, I fell in love with it.

[giuditta721]

grande jimmy

[desdecity]

Vita Sackville-West no pudo heredar Knole por ser mujer, así de simple. Virginia le regaló esta historia.

[alinacosmos]

Such a beautiful song. Love it, love it!

[TheInnermostSound]

There is no end and the beginning hasn't started yet. Excellent tribute to this magnificent movie.

[RachelBGreen]

In my opinion, this is Sally Potter's best film. And Tilda, as always is luminescent!

[TheCaterozza]

This music is wonderful, i never herd anything like this before. You know, i don't like very much that film, but what a strange song in it! Thank you for this vid, really.

[KALYHIME]

Nyaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!! Mil gracias por subir la rola!!!!! Estuve buscandola desde que vi la peli hace como un mes..... Es genial la amooooooo

GRACIAS!!!!!!!!

[happybear71]

This was just a fantastic movie with wonderful scenery from a great actress and the melody of Jimmy being added was just a phenomenal feat for them to incorporate.

[blainebill39]

@abelmcfarland

I've been here on YT at the videos for "Bronski Beat" and "Communards",

trying to interest people in this cinematic masterpiece!

It was the first time I ever saw the magnificent Tilda Swinton or Billy Zane

for that matter. I'm sure this was also likely Quentin Crisps' adieu before

he passed!

Cheers!

Blaine

[sensationsmag]

What a great song. Has he ever performed this live?

[MrBernardo95]

How have you got the song?

[MrBernardo95]

I also loved the Movie

[greatram8]

loved the film and this song :)

[TheBunnifu]

thank you so much, you must have a gorgeous soul, to know this song, and make such a wonderful video from the movie scenes. may the above bless you eternal. peace love n harmony

[daydreemer001]

hace quince anos desde encontre' a esta cancion... mi novio primero me la toca. creo que es una de la mas bellas, espresivas, y "sexy"s de siempre. pero, estoy confundido. no es verdad que los liricos son contra . . .

[aleph2006]

amo este filme foi o  melhor e mais bem feito que ja vi ,e esta musica tb é o maximo

[MonaLisaSmileOTJ]

Fell in love with the movie and was introduced to Tilda Swinton and I was hooked. The music took me out of my body and I was looking through 4th dimensional eyes. In "Coming" the lyrics say it all.

[CatSqrrlGrrl]

This song is IMPOSSIBLE to find anywhere! The iTunes Store doesn't even have it. :C

[MyFairyKing2592]

@sunsetandbabylon I think this could be new age...

[eveesth]

this is one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen, and the song, of course, matches the beauty of the movie.

[Newton007Bello]

@sunsetandbabylon Just music...

[Hekatehex]

Hmmm... If you like the sound of men who sound like women as I do you can look for contre tenors and falsettos. I cant really think of a music genre to file this under though sorry!

[BadMagz]

O.O

Oh, very nice. Loved this song for years, and you chose some great pics.

[juancamex]

HA HA HA HA HA HA

QUENTINS CRISP as the queen.

Great MOVIE.

[ilmagnificosnello]

meravigliosa!

[myworldonyou]

Orlando: I LOVE YOU/TE AMO

[haitang]

accurate finest period costumes.

[invader1000]

Tilda Swinton you are my she-ro merry Christmas love xx

[MAY1EXPRES]

Beautiful!! Thank You!, for your time to put this together and post. Best wishes and love!

[bluemooon27]

does this scene at the end symbolize orlando finally meeting death? i feel like everyone knows this but i had to ask anyway..thanks:)

[magaandolga75]

@bluemooon27

I do not think this is Death, I believe this is illumination about one's destiny and calling. That is what the film is all about :).

[alincielo]

Meraviglioso!

[celery812many]

Rapturous!!!

[GuildensternTube]

this is my absolute most favorite song since I've seen the movie the first time back in the 90s. Nice tribute video!

[HaliacetusLeuco]

La No++e checking i ~+~+~*

[actonstation]

Wow. Superb. Im sticking this in me 'favourite' box like the proverbial clappers, i tell yers. A big thank you for posting this.

[HvonS]

Such a gorgous film. And what a fabulous, haunting song. Thanks for posting!

[marceladns]

I ADORE this film & Jimmy Sommerville's song & voice. Thanks so much for posting this!!!!

[musime]

Thank you for posting. I foolishly lent out my Orlando soundtrack years ago and never got it back so hearing this song now is pure ecstasy. I am going to have to listen to it at least 500 times to make up for lost time!

[julieMP]

No need to say how much this film and this song has affected me, it has changed my life. VW thank you

[CinisNivis]

My too :)

Such a great film!

[JenniferTaipei]

tremedous and beautiful set, costum, scene and music of course. I bought the soundtrack long time ago when I finished this film in the theatre.

[1126thmp]

I remember watching this movie for the first, second, third and fourth time all in one day at one time. It absolutely entranced and mesmerized me. Tilda Swinton, genius beyond belief. And Jimmy's music, this has been in the top stack of my music soundtrack shelf for the last 16 years. Thanks to everyone out there who feels touched by this most excellent of movies!

[Miniko65]

Anyone know where i can find this song? I've been looking for it for years!

[shizra41]

It is on the Orlando movie soundtrack!

[justsid242]

seriously one of my favorite movies of all time. not pretentious like most period piece's. the end scene with jimmy sommerville's song helped make this movie epic.

[Agravain]

Ya no sabia como buscar este tema, y al fin se me apareció por suerte.

Inmenso +5

[1965Buddy]

One of the most stunningly beautiful and original movies ever made.

[pxyzyzygy]

Yesyesyesyes.

[soymiguel]

magnífico video

HOla de nuevo!

[relicofgold]

didn't think i would ever hear this complete song on youtube. amazing.

thanks for posting.

[zilcher]

incredible song......one of the best words/lyrics ever.

thanks for posting this magnificent song.

[FrostedFen]

Virginnia Woolf is such an exceptional author and this song befits her work in exceptional symmetry.

[Bleedingdancer]

It's such a great movie and song,thanx for share it.

[nyishto]

if only everyone could feel exactly what we humans are all about,life would be such fun

[ErieBoy62]

I remember my then-girlfriend had me watch this movie and it really mind-fucked me.

[Aueneye]

This song is phenomenal. No other word to describe it.

[Donernestohelmstedt]

Sehr schön zusammengestellt!

[ripleyLV426]

great movie and great sound track !!

[lolli1010101]

einfach nur klasse.......

unschlagbar die wunderschöne tilda swinton

in der kombination mit jimmy somerville bei coming.

marina

[riadoc]

Heliotropezzz333 - if you search under 'Tilda Swinton Orlando' you'll find the clip about halfway down listed as 'Orlando1992 opening' with a picture of Jimmy Somerville - hope this helps.

[heliotropezzz333]

Many Thanks Riadoc!

[nukleopatra88]

I like the costumes Swinton wore in this film, especially the on at 1:33

[RonaldsonTippet]

Jimmy & Tilda, what a combination!........Wonderful, just wonderful..

[oppptimist]

I love this movie, great!!!!!!!!!

[tudorcito]

so gorgeoeus......

[RonaldsonTippet]

He's quite good isn't he........such a beautiful song...

[conniefirechick]

I watched this movie 3 times in a row when i first saw it to make sure I got everything I could from it. Truly a great movie and so beautiful. Thank you for posting this song.

[SSSDZX]

Oh wow really nice video Tilda is so beautiful.

[traslasierras]

¡I'AM IN LOVE WITH JIMMY SOMERVILLE AND HIS FALSETO STYLE! I am coming! I am coming! I am coming through! Coming across the divide to you. In this moment of unity feeling an ecstasy to be here, to be now. At last I am free Yes at last, at last to be free of the past and the future that beckons me I am coming! I am coming! Here I am! Neither a woman, nor a man We are joined, we are one, with the human face I am on earth and I am in outer space I'm being born and I am dying

[heliotropezzz333]

Traslasierras. I thought there was another song by Jimmy Somerville in this film, in a scene which is at night lit by torches, but I can't seem to find it. Maybe I am thinking of a different film but set in the past also. Does anyone know the scene and where I can find it?

[salias100]

I remember that scene. But he sang "Elizabeth" (sure), so I supose it must be on a movie about Elisabeth I (perhaps I am wrong and it is from the begining). Look on IMdB.

[heliotropezzz333]

Thanks Salias100. I've spotted the scene now in an earlier section of Orlando in a trailer, but I don't think anyone's uploaded the song. It's a pity as it I remember it sounded beautiful. I guess I'll need to get hold of the whole film.

[Quetzacoatl2]

its quite easy to order it from Amazon. Its the best spent money you will ever spend.

[fidelyjonathan]

Jimmy Somerville is a great countertenor. Amazing voice, amazing song, great movie!

[vibeslide]

great song. great movie. great actress.

[DrummerGrrrl]

This song is so ethereal. It makes me think that real angels are singing it! Oh, I'm such a dreamer/romantic... lunatic. LOL.

[ifasmile]

Absolutely superb movie... just saw it right before writing this... remember having seen the clip on YT, and it gave me the feeling I should enjoy it : I definitively did ! Wow !!! As say others comments, mesmerizing, mysterious, delicate... and very profound even though doesn't show up at the beginning... It reveals this aspect, like all the movie, like a woman in love, with great sensitivity... Guess not for everyone's taste... Not at all a usual JS fan, this song... I just love it too :)

[inull]

Beautiful song, and a wonderful film.

[sonicgenesis]

whoever edited this did an amazing job. This is my favorite movie of all time.

[RonaldsonTippet]

Tilda is just so lovely,this matched with jimmys voice....i'm i'm i'm all choked up,truely beyond words!

[perchequi]

there's no similar face to Tilda Swinton's...mistery, beauty...like a delicate leaf at the end of the summer...

[Pawn1787]

I really didn't get this movie but I was still mesmerized by it nevertheless.

[solitudinarian]

EXCELLENT! 5*

[lignedefuite]

On parle actuellement de gender studies. Orlando est le personnage concept qui permet de faire sauter les chaines des préjugés reliés aux clichés de l'appartenance à un genre sexué. Il n'y a de libération des femmes possible que dans le travail de délivrance des obligations qui lui sont imposées mais dont elle doit pouvoir librement se départir, s'affranchir si son désir la guide vers d'autres choix! Sandrine

[Silvrnantz]

I am surprised not to hear more passion here. Of course I don't know spanish. Oops. But I would like to say as an enthusiast of this movie, that the crowning touch was Jimmy Sommerville's performance of "Coming". It is what an angel would sing to give us hope and clarity on the human condition. Bless you for offering it. You don't have to have gender identity questions to get it. I hope others are as inspired by Ms. Woolf's story, and it's expression here, as I am.

[Aueneye]

This is a stunningly beautiful film. Not everyone will get it, but those that do will treasure it.

[Iostars]

I just watched this this morning and I must say it's one of the best movies I've seen in a long while (Tilda Swinton is a huge plus). the movie is beautifully shot, immersive and atmospheric, and wickedly funny too. very profound movie with breathtaking soundtrack.

[Jaybrucken]

Excellent film! it has been one of my all time favourites, (it never gets old) love the accompanying music. Thanks for posting this!

[soymiguel]

me gusta. Acabo de rentar 'Elizabeth: the golden age'. Orlando la vi hace 10 años o más, en cuanto pueda la veo, no recuerdo esas 'metamorfosis'..

[abelmcfarland]

Es que tal vez esas "metamorfosis", no saltan mucho a la vista, bueno sólo la que salta a la vista es la obvia cuando Orlando se transforma en Lady Orlando, y la "metamorfosis" se encuentra precisamente en cada etapa como la Muerte, la Poesía, etc. ves un cambio en la actitud del personaje que al final ya es más dramática a mi punto de vista.

[Lyktwz]

@soymiguel Hay una escena en la que el/la aparece en un desnudo frontal y dice mirando a cámara: "distinto cuerpo, la misma persona...". Hermosa película.

[soymiguel]

Te felicito por la lectura acerca de esta canción. ¿es tuya?

[abelmcfarland]

Te refieres a la interpretación que hago al final , si en fecto esa es mía, parte de el inicio de esta "lectura" son en realidad aportaciones de otros comentarios de personas a las que también les gusta esta película...gracias por el comment! n_n

[poodtang1]

I don't know if I would wan't to live forever. It would be immensely depressing seeing evryone you know and are going to know die wihout end.

[PeyoteCowboy]

great movie, great song

[wanceasy]

I like this film a lot, and the song is the perfect end of it.

[PinkMimosa]

Thanks for posting this!

[abelmcfarland]

Don't mention it, thank you very much!! n_n