Y is for YENTL
Welcome to Day 25 of the Third Annual A to Z Challenge!
My theme – my 26 fiction posts will revolve around something musical – it could be anything, as long as it's musically-related… maybe a song title, an artist/band, musical terminology, musical instruments, words relating to sound/rhythm/movement/dance etc.
MUSICAL ASSOCIATION/CONNECTION. YENTL – this is a 1983 romantic musical drama film from MGM, starring Barbara Streisand and based on the play of the same name. The film's musical score and songs were composed by Michel Legrand.
The lone, haunting sound of a flute filled the air, shattering the stark serenity of the twilight hour.
I wondered again, about the source of that heart-wrenching yet nostalgic melody, Papa Can You Hear Me, that penetrated the darkness, and the anguish felt by the flute player…
For three weeks, the wistful sound had become my constant companion, like a faithful ally helping to soothe my fears. I embraced it as one would an old familiar friend.
Seconds, or was it minutes, or an hour maybe, passed .
I waited expectantly, with bated breathe, for the dying strains, which lingered imperceptibly, almost painfully, and then receded into the distant night, becoming fainter and fainter…
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GENRE: FICTION
Very haunting!
I've realised that I'm quite drawn to this haunting-styled writing…
yentl was a great musical =) barbara streisand is an awesome lady!
you did a fantastic job with the fest!
I love Barbara Streisand – she's legendary! Thanks for following me during the A to Z.
Once again you have got my mind racing to answer all the questions, like who? and why? and what next?
-Debbie
Seems like my writing always leaves you wanting more info… that's a good thing, isn't it? 🙂
Oh, her candle is going out.
Slowly but surely…
You've made me almost hear the haunting sound.
I'm glad that my writing had this effect on you. Thanks J.L.
A haunting piece. The flute took me back to my school days wherein I had started playing the flute for the school band.
It's a simple instrument to learn as a youngster, and quite nifty too… you can carry it wherever you go… so how long did you play in the school band?
Haunting, seemed almost like you were mourning the end of this flash challenge.
Sorry, tried to accessyour blog for the last couple of days, got a bandwith error message.
Yes, the last two posts are mournful – this post, and the Z-post which I will post shortly.
Sorry that you were unable to access my blog… everything seems to be on track now… and I hope it remains that way.
I'll have to dig out my Yentl soundtrack. I haven't listened to it in awhile.
I love Barbara Streisand. She is one of two artists, who can move me to tears with that distinct voice…
Barbara Streisand was one of a kind – amazing. And the piece you wrote did have a haunted sound to it. I agree with eveyone else here.
Now that I come to think of it, Barbara Streisand's voice also has that sad and haunting quality… she is MORE than amazing… 🙂
Excellent! And super memorable. *waving*
*waving back* Thanks for the support, Robyn.
Like others have already said, another haunting entry!
Thanks Jocelyn! Actually my last 4 posts are haunting, sad, depressing… there's a pattern…
I agree with everyone else here. Your writing is always wonderful.
Shelly, thanks for your encouragement & ongoing support! It has helped me a lot.