Originally Posted by silversox:
“Today is the anniversary of my Dad's passing (he took his own life, aged 91 to be with my Mum) and I was suddenly overwhelmed when I heard the Intermezzo from Cavallera Rusticana being played on Desert Island Discs this morning. It was very poignant as it is one of the pieces which I had played at Dad's funeral. Anyone who has heard it will understand the sentiment and emotion which seems to accompany it. It's only a short piece, 3 mins 45 seconds and the presenter had the temerity to cut it off half way through. I felt like ringing and complaining, then remembered that D.I.D. has now become just a sounding ground for celebs to talk about themselves and not for us, the listeners, to enjoy wonderful pieces of music. Trivial, yes, and to me, just a bit heartbreaking.”
“Today is the anniversary of my Dad's passing (he took his own life, aged 91 to be with my Mum) and I was suddenly overwhelmed when I heard the Intermezzo from Cavallera Rusticana being played on Desert Island Discs this morning. It was very poignant as it is one of the pieces which I had played at Dad's funeral. Anyone who has heard it will understand the sentiment and emotion which seems to accompany it. It's only a short piece, 3 mins 45 seconds and the presenter had the temerity to cut it off half way through. I felt like ringing and complaining, then remembered that D.I.D. has now become just a sounding ground for celebs to talk about themselves and not for us, the listeners, to enjoy wonderful pieces of music. Trivial, yes, and to me, just a bit heartbreaking.”
Music is great for helping with bereavement and it is annoying when someone either cuts it short or talks over it. You could use spotify and search for it on there and you can listen to it without interuption.






