Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A major (3/5) op 92

[MrMoviemaster26]

As strange and inappropriate as it may be, I first heard this at the end of the film 'Knowing' as the world is about to end, to be engulfed in the sun's expanding solar flare. Rather fitting I find and it certainly works very well. Beautiful piece.

[AustinRHL]

This particular performance does an absolutely incredible job with the climax (5:56-6:18).

[Bail3y1241]

This piece of music is so moving and passionate I love it sooo much.

[The1Face2Face]

LOVE THIS SONG ESPECIALLY KNOWING THAT THE GREAT BEETHOVEN WAS A BLACK GERMAN! Even blind he was unbreakable,They could never break the power of the "Original man" then ,now or ever!!! Peace :)

[IZachDallen]

@The1Face2Face um... Beethoven was not black and never blind...

[CloudySunrise]

Is there a reason why the music sounds a bit lower than normal? (The A in the recording seems to be between G-sharp and A.)

[IZachDallen]

@CloudySunrise It's just low tuned. But the A is still distinctly an A.

[MrJuliusx10]

beethoven wants to tell you something in his music, it's your job to find out

[MasterfulD]

Life is like this: tragically dark in spots, emerging into places of poignant beauty. This work embodies that for me.

[Braeden123698745]

I love how its dark and bright at the same time. A paradox.

[animefreakz91]

this 2nd movement of symphony no. 7 reminds me of the end of the world movies. it's a great one.

[MagronesBR]

@animefreakz91 Thank Carl Sagan in his "Cosmos" series - he used this tune in the "Nuclear Winter" segment.

[MrNik1001]

As long as we're making movie references on here, I'll just throw in Man from Earth; where I discovered it

[DonBirk1]

I cant tell with words what that song does to me, i get goose bumpps every time i listen to it. Espesially after i saw Irréversible. Its sublime

[Detroit4Eva]

Ah, now used in Oscar nominated "The King's Speech"

My dad made a tape for me when I was young and this was on it. Has been a favorite ever since.

[ernoz]

Also in the soundtrack of The Rig

[33shad33]

it's the edge between the calm and the storm, first played for war weary soldiers, how perfect

[plagueofangels666]

... and i feel like i'm the only one in my country who listens to divine music like this. at my school, it's like "who's beethoven?" WHO'S BEETHOVEN!!!!!!!!!! of with their heads i say! komaan, Belgen, laat jullie stem horen als je van echte muziek houdt!

[Briancmwilliams]

@plagueofangels666 I wouldn't really call this divine music.

It's definitely good, but I picture thermonuclear war and generally nasty shit when listening to something so slow and morose as op 92.

[plagueofangels666]

@Briancmwilliams well don't think i'm a god fearing man now, i'm just trying to give a word picturing how good i find this music. can't see a nuclear war though...

[Leitilumo]

This always exudes... 'Mozart' to me.

[SergeiBachmaninoff]

@Leitilumo No.

[MrPants432]

also, i was reading on wikipedia that the second movement was encored on the premier of the 7th symphony. interesting.

[MrPants432]

i don't know much about music, but listening to this song unsettles me a bit. its absolutely beautiful, but it puts me on edge a bit.

[nelilya]

This is by far my favorite...it's been so ever since I was a little...still brings tears to my eyes

[haplesshero13]

It amuses me that all the comments I see are about movies.

This is great Beethoven. I still like Gardiner's tempos better, but this is beautiful playing.

[FDGDSFg332]

powerfull thing.

[kpy95]

Wonderful music.

[psych0zius]

fuck Knowing. they fucked up the ending, while rest of the movie was great.

[ZhongFu]

Ah... so sweetly sublime: between lively towering walls of sound, and a somewhat somber ostinato, a true pleasure to listen to.

[over and over and over :P]

[JackWillowbee]

Greatest piece of music ever written. Nothing else compares to the mood that Beethoven captured while writing this. I especially liked the usage of this in Jerome Bixby's movie "The Man From Earth".

[skippywoodward]

Very well composed. All the instruments blend in well and it is just very good peice. Goes good well with the movie "The Knowing"

[th415263]

amazing

to think tht beethoven could still write after he became deaf

[Samuelthemule]

@th415263 you can hear sounds in your head when you imagine them, try it : )

nothing could stop beethoven's love and message, that is why he could compose when he was deaf, he had a message, a present, for others, to give, he had to finish his great work!

[vikikis]

Knowing

[Sofcule78]

I think this composition was very well used in "Knowing". That movie simply freaked me out, it is great!

[prodigalgodson]

Love Exposure makes the ultimate/best use of this.

[Lwyte17]

Simply Amazing.....

[LGascco]

This is the Second Movement, not the third.

[SSamerrrr]

''Knowing'' and ''The Fall'' both used this song..... And They are both GREAT GREAT movies...

[CuteBumbleBee4]

In my opinion, "The Fall" was the only GREAT movie :P

[theshaman21]

this piece of music is amazing... cant believe knowing would have the balls to use it since it one of the worst films i have seen in years.. nic cage must have something wrong with him after reading the script and agree to be in the movie, its not as if he's doin it for the money anymore.. sine he doesnt need it

[slayerette86m]

I disagree. Knowing was a little new agie, but it was an intelligent movie.

I would have taken the role if I were in his shoes.

[GetenGeten]

If you've taken part in the Wickerman you should certianly take part of Knowing.

[LGascco]

This piece is powerful enough it brings TEARS to my eyes!

[LGascco]

What an insensitive ignorant ass you are, Mr. Captain Tappy

[piromaniac9999]

I hate listening to this song because it keeps reminding me of the depressing end of zardoz.

And of course it also reminds me of the fall during the end wich was a bit sad.

[tato4527]

es una de las obras musicales más hermosas de todos los tiempos...

[buggymak]

the text before its for defjean the man and its garbages of shit !!!!!!!!!!

[TheDarkPrince360]

i like this song, but everytime i hear it i think of the end of the world on Knowing.

[tato4527]

this is not a song, is a master piece...

[druglover200]

this piece is so amazing....blows me away. the build up is amazing.

[thanachai]

Irreversible (2002) used this at the end of the movie. So The Fall couldn't have been the first movie. I doubt Irreversible was as well.

[director23j]

THE FALL! That's the one! I just finished watching Knowing, and they used this piece. I was like where else have I heard this...where, where, where...

Thanks!

[cswpride]

"put to death" Wow. Get some help.

[defjean]

a horse walks into a bar, and the bartender says, "hey, why the long face?"

[buggymak]

you need help man !!!!

[defjean]

i'll take you up on that if you can answer me this question.. why is it if you kill a man in battle its called heroic, but if you kill a man in the heat of passion its called murder? if you can give me an honest well thought out answer and not some smart ass remark i will seek help. i'm a man of my word

[lacluna]

That is society defending itself. If it favors battle will be protected by its soldiers. If it condemns passion crimes, will be more difficult to die in an unexpected moment

[nunobranco22]

aha!

me too! just watched Knowing.. and watched the fall before i knew i loved this piece of music. thanks!

[TheCreativeDot]

this is Godly

[o0Timmy0o]

I wanted to know how this piece is called. I just watched knowing. Its beautifull! And indeed. The movie uses it very well.

[elias12186]

It doesn't have a name, its just called op. 92 or more commonly Beethoven's 7th allegretto

[animefreakz91]

@elias12186 I believe it's Beethoven Symphony No.7 in A major op.92 - II, Allegretto

[BlondeeAndBlonder]

this makes me a little sad...it reminds me of the movie knowing:(

[Chacha5678]

same, that movie was scary as f***. the ending totally blew my mind!

[sloaneybaloney]

Extremely peaceful to listen to.

[elias12186]

Listen to it 10 times and tell me that...its the exact opposite adjective youre looking for...

[bierbuik]

@elias12186 haha indeed. Peaceful my ass!

[marksmanepsilon]

@sloaneybaloney yea imo his seventh symphony is his most haunting

[EDGJZConglomerate]

Knowing used this piece beautifully

[mikejones1770]

oustanding interpretation of this famous movement..i like how in the second variation of the opening theme..he doesnt drown out the main motif with the cello accompaniment..it drives me crazy when conductors do this and destroys the beauty of the piece

[glasgowhater]

I love this

[Einssamkeit]

so fucking great!!! love it! is fantastic

[DecipioDecies]

simply love it

[bilcoretube]

absolutely fantastic.

near mathematical world formula.

[djgevo13]

My favorite

[ThePanzerLeader]

What a beautiful piece! What a great blend of Brass, Woodwinds, and Strings!

[UScitizen113]

knowing sountrack

[anvio1]

I believe this is the movement where his contemplations on suicide is played.

[TT3345]

mine too!

[jgpmax]

My favorite