Come and See

Just finished watching this movie, and I feel like I need to go to therapy because many scenes were quite disturbing, more so because it’s based on real events.  This is what a real horror film should be — one that actually horrifies you, not simply scares you.

Definitely not for the squeamish (I’m looking at you, Kelsey).  And not a date movie.  But a damn good one.

Ballade No. 1 – Frederic Chopin

One of the juggernauts of not only Chopin’s works but of the Romantic/Baroque era.  Also, it’s hard to play.  I’m learning to play it and I’m stuck on the fifth or sixth page (out of 9?  I don’t even know!). It’s also the featured in the brilliant film The Pianist, where Adrian Brody’s character plays the piece in the abandoned house to the German solider at night.  Super awesome stuff.

Enjoy!