Though most of my musical moments are light hearted and humorous, here is a more somber and serious moment, from The Titanic. The string quartet playing on deck during the tragic sinking of the ocean liner disassemble as they finish their final piece. The violinist tarries a moment, then starts playing an old hymn, Nearer My God to Thee. The rest of the musicians return and join in. The song becomes background music for the montage of the passengers realizing their imminent fate. The sad but peaceful song contrasts with the chaos which abounds, yet couldn't be more appropriate for the moment.
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