
I've heard this Bach's chorale in german movie called Schlafes bruder (also called Brother of sleep). I guess this is the most saddest film I have ever seen... but devotion of the main character to the music is something I can relate to... Plot of the movie (if someone's interested): In the beginning of the 19th century, Johannes Elias Alder is born in a small village in the Austrian mountains. While growing up he is considered strange by the other villagers and discovers his love to music, especially to playing the organ at the local church. After experiencing an "acoustic wonder", his eye color changes and he can hear even the most subtle sounds. Elias falls in platonic love with Elsbeth, the sister of Peter, a neighbor's son, who has loving feelings towards Elias ever since. After Elsbeth marries someone else, Elias (aged 22) decides to end his life by not sleeping anymore. Gorgeous chorale of Bach - Komm oh tod du schlafes bruder... Komm, o Tod, du Schlafes Bruder, Komm und führe mich nur fort. Löse meines Schiffleins Ruder, Bringe mich an sichern Port. Es mag, wer da will, dich scheuen, Du kannst mich vielmehr erfreuen. Denn durch dich komm ich herein Zu dem schönsten Jesulein. Come, oh death, brother of sleep, Come and lead me on alone; Loosen my boat's rudder, Bring me to a safe port! Those who will are glad to avoid you, On the contrary, you can give me joy; Because, through you, I come in To the most beautiful child Jesus.
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