For lack of something better to do tonight, I found myself cleaning my iTunes playlist. While I was browsing for songs to delete, I ran across one of my favorite songs of all time, Think of Me. I got fixated with the song and decided to write this post.
I am not sure how many of you are familiar with this song but it's actually one of the more recognizable songs from the Phantom of the Opera musical in Broadway.
It became even more "pop" when David Archuleta sang it on American Idol.
It became even more "pop" when David Archuleta sang it on American Idol.
Personally, both the song and the musical hold a very special place in my heart. The first time I watched the Phantom of the Opera was Valentine's Day of 2005. Back then, it was being shown on the big screen and I, I was with my ex. He was my first Valentine's date - ever and yes, it was our first Valentine's together. Needless to say, watching the film together only made the whole experience special.
Notwithstanding the memories from that date, I honestly liked the story. It was a different kind of love story where the main character never got to be with the love of his life. Too much drama? Well, I like drama. Anyway, I promised myself that I will watch it on Broadway. Almost five years later, I was finally able to watch it, live. And yes, it was even more special this time around.
I distinctly remember that I cried while this song was being sung. The emotions I experienced while watching the show transcended what I was seeing on stage. At the back of my mind, I knew that this song would hold more meaning. I now get it.
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ako Grease fave ko sa lahat.
I was watching Phantom of the Opera this afernoon. Think of Me fave song ko dun. :]
Beautiful song, although I must admit that cute as he is, I have to agree with Cowell that Archuleta's rendition was unmemorable.
Also, I must be truly a philistine for thinking of Madonna's "Think Of Me" first.
And that was from her FIRST album, back when God said "Let there be light."
it really is a nice song.. kaso ayaw namin kay Archuleta.
At first, I thought the idea of the song is a bit selfish - that the persona asks the lover or ex to think of him/her from time to time. But I realized that all the singer asked for was a token that she's remembered, valued, and considered after the relationship. It's not mentioned in the song, but I assume the singer will always think about the lover, and she hopes the gesture would be reciprocated, because she valued what they had (like, the relationship) no matter how unperfect it was.
May-I-interpret lang.
Tapos na ang LSS moments ko sa song na ito..
hi there... wow.. this song is very moving. but i particularly like the one sang by Sarah Brightman. I am just so in love with the angel of music.....
I have watched phantom several times. I read the book too. Now Im planning to watch it playing in London. Simon Bailey plays Raul... This is really cool...
But of all, it is my dream to see Sarah Brightman perform live her rendition of songs from this beautiful Lloyd Weber's craft.
cheers!
---HRH Henry
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