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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Jan 23, 2006 21:33:50 GMT -5
Ron's performance in ER's Episode 16, The Healers, offered me my first real glimpse at the depth of his talent. Ten+ years later that performance and that particular episode still blow me away. I wanted to try to capture some of the heart of The Healers and the soul of the Shep/Raoul relationship in a video. It can be found at the following link (temporary): s51.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3RD2OY947NF0D1XB98BWVW5GTMPlease let me know your thoughts as feedback is always appreciated. LongLashes |
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Post by kenina on Jan 23, 2006 21:51:37 GMT -5
 I was on the train with you when you started this one, right? Well, I'm proud of myself--I made it through 2 minutes and 50 seconds before the tears started rolling down my face. I'm still sniffling. I recommend to anyone who watches this that they follow it up with an episode of Bakersfield, like I'm about to do! Wonderful, touching, beautifully done, as always. *sigh* I wish they'd had the "guest star" Emmy category--at least I think this was before its time--in 1995. If they had and Ron hadn't won, it would've been a tremendous injustice. |
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Post by bjobsessed on Jan 23, 2006 22:04:41 GMT -5
Where do you find such beautiful fitting songs? I second Kenina's comments. I've watched it once so far. If I watch it again, which I will, I'll need kleenx. First, a tribute to war heroes, now firefighters/paramedics. What's next? You're sure tugging at the heartstrings these days.
Very well done as always. Especially when it makes you cry or get really emotional. Just like the war video, it makes you appreciate what firefighters and paramedics risk for people every day. They really are heroes.
I'm watching BJ right now, but Bakersfield sounds like a good idea.
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Post by mlm828 on Jan 24, 2006 22:23:57 GMT -5
Thank you for such a fitting tribute to a memorable hour of television, an outstanding performance by RE and, most important, the first responders portrayed in it.
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Jan 25, 2006 20:18:09 GMT -5
I really appreciate the feedback, and Kenina, you're right - this one was started on the trip home from New York. Perhaps it was standing in remembrance at the World Trade Center site, with a huge lump in my throat, reading the names of the victims, the fire fighters, paramedics and police officers who gave their lives in the ultimate sacrifice; among them an off-duty NY fire fighter, the younger brother of a co-worker, that made me think I could finally do this one and set it to this song.
Whatever it was, it was especially tough - I was sniffling, as I always do, just watching the various clips over and over and over again.
Last night BJObsessed asked about the portion of the song that is sung in Greek - it is part of an old Greek prayer and translates as:
Mia monacha prosefchi (A single prayer)
Pera os pera alithini (Truthful throughout)
Gia panta mesa stin kardia mou (Forever in my heart)
Just an FYI - if the score sounds at all familiar, the lyrics are penned to John Barry's Oscar winning score for Dances With Wolves!
LongLashes
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Post by bjobsessed on Jan 25, 2006 21:10:27 GMT -5
Last night BJObsessed asked about the portion of the song that is sung in Greek - it is part of and old Greek prayer and translates as: Mia monacha prosefchi (A single prayer) Pera os pera alithini (Truthful throughout) Gia panta mesa stin kardia mou (Forever in my heart) LongLashes Thanks for sending the translation to me last night and for posting it here. When you know what he's saying, the song means even more. "Forever in my heart" kind of implys that we'll never forget. I hope not. Just like those who gave/give their lives in war, firefighters, policemen, and paramedics should be honoured for the way they risk/give their lives everyday. Because they are willing to sacrifice their lives, we can live ours. |
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Post by Eyphur on Jan 25, 2006 21:26:33 GMT -5
I just now found some time to download the video and it's gone  . Anychance you could send it again? |
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Jan 25, 2006 22:26:12 GMT -5
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Post by Eyphur on Jan 25, 2006 23:28:17 GMT -5
Thank you so much for posting the video again. It is absolutely beautiful. I love the music.
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Post by hoosier on Jan 28, 2006 17:12:24 GMT -5
Such a beautiful job! It really captures the bond between not only partners but firefighters as a group. The song said it all.
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Jan 28, 2006 22:29:08 GMT -5
Thank you again for taking the time to let me know what you think of the videos!
I am very pleased that both Now Comes the Night and Here's to the Heroes have been added to the Fan-tastic section of Ron-Eldard.com.
LongLashes
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Post by rducasey on Jan 28, 2006 22:53:34 GMT -5
Lori, I was without sound on my computer for a few weeks, and I have been so disappointed that I was not able to hear your recent videos. Well I am very proud of myself that I solved it tonight by plugging the speakers in to an outlet. duh!. Too many cords behind that computer to figure it out before I guess. I just watched Here's to the Heroes and it was , as usual, wonderful and such a great tribute to firefighters, paramedics and all those who help others with such risk to themselves. Thank you for all your hard work and the enjoyment you bring to us all here on the board with your talent for making videos.
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Post by kenina on Jan 29, 2006 23:03:14 GMT -5
Where do you find such beautiful fitting songs? I second Kenina's comments. I've watched it once so far. If I watch it again, which I will, I'll need kleenx. First, a tribute to war heroes, now firefighters/paramedics. What's next? You're sure tugging at the heartstrings these days. Very well done as always. Especially when it makes you cry or get really emotional. Just like the war video, it makes you appreciate what firefighters and paramedics risk for people every day. They really are heroes. I'm watching BJ right now, but Bakersfield sounds like a good idea. I have to tell LongLashes that I got my husband (soldier and firefighter/paramedic) to watch both the When Trumpets Fade and The Healers videos! Trust me, that is an accomplishment! And I could tell he was very impressed, though he was too macho to say very much. He repeated that he thought WTF was a good movie, well done. And he criticized Shep and Raoul for going into the building without the proper gear. LOL Anyway, I do admit to bragging a little (okay, a lot) about my husband, because I think he's terrific and I'm proud of him for what he does (though I also complain about it LOL). But the thing that makes soldiers and public safety people even more admirable is that none of them (at least, that I've ever met) ask for praise or accolades or even a kind word--in fact, they take pains to downplay their own heroism. Kind of annoying, but that's just how they are. Anytime my husband hears the word "hero," he comments that heroes are dead people, so he doesn't want to be called one. But he and all the rest of them are still heroes in my book. (Shmeep, please don't tell him I said so!) |
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Jan 30, 2006 20:42:12 GMT -5
Where do you find such beautiful fitting songs? I second Kenina's comments. I've watched it once so far. If I watch it again, which I will, I'll need kleenx. First, a tribute to war heroes, now firefighters/paramedics. What's next? You're sure tugging at the heartstrings these days. Very well done as always. Especially when it makes you cry or get really emotional. Just like the war video, it makes you appreciate what firefighters and paramedics risk for people every day. They really are heroes. I'm watching BJ right now, but Bakersfield sounds like a good idea. I have to tell LongLashes that I got my husband (soldier and firefighter/paramedic) to watch both the When Trumpets Fade and The Healers videos! Trust me, that is an accomplishment! And I could tell he was very impressed, though he was too macho to say very much. He repeated that he thought WTF was a good movie, well done. And he criticized Shep and Raoul for going into the building without the proper gear. LOL Anyway, I do admit to bragging a little (okay, a lot) about my husband, because I think he's terrific and I'm proud of him for what he does (though I also complain about it LOL). But the thing that makes soldiers and public safety people even more admirable is that none of them (at least, that I've ever met) ask for praise or accolades or even a kind word--in fact, they take pains to downplay their own heroism. Kind of annoying, but that's just how they are. Anytime my husband hears the word "hero," he comments that heroes are dead people, so he doesn't want to be called one. But he and all the rest of them are still heroes in my book. (Shmeep, please don't tell him I said so!) Wow, I am impressed that you got him to watch both videos - but then again, he knew who Chris DeBurgh was too! I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting your husband, but I do know that the adoration and pride goes both ways! And you can tell him, from me, that you don't have to be dead to be a hero! Firefighters, paramedics, police officers, soldiers, teachers, social workers, mothers, fathers, anyone who gives selflessly to or for the life of another is a hero - plain and simple! |
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I was on the train with you when you started this one, right? Well, I'm proud of myself--I made it through 2 minutes and 50 seconds before the tears started rolling down my face. I'm still sniffling. I recommend to anyone who watches this that they follow it up with an episode of Bakersfield, like I'm about to do! 
. Anychance you could send it again?
