113. Braveheart_A Gift of a Thistle (01:05:59)
Sat Jul 01 2023The song "A Gift of a Thistle" from the movie Braveheart is a beautiful and moving piece of music. It is played during a scene where the character of William Wallace is grieving the death of his wife, Murron. Murron offers him a thistle bloom as a token of her affection, yet also as a gift to assuage his grief. We see in his eyes that he is moved and that affection is kindled in his heart.
The song is tender and carried softly by tremulous flute, Uilleann pipes, and strings gentile with harp adornment. The instruments used in the song are all traditional Scottish instruments, which helps to create a sense of atmosphere and place. The music is also very lyrical, with a simple but effective melody that is easy to remember and hum along to.
The song "A Gift of a Thistle" is a powerful and emotional piece of music that perfectly captures the moment in the movie when William Wallace is beginning to heal from his grief. It is a song that will stay with you long after you have seen the movie.
Here are some additional details about the song:
The song was composed by James Horner, who also composed the rest of the music for the movie Braveheart.
The song was performed by Lisa Gerrard, who is an Australian singer and cellist.
The song was released on the soundtrack album for the movie Braveheart in 1995.
The song has been covered by several artists, including Classical Reflection, who released a version with lyrics in 2016.
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