Sounded wonderful and what a wonderful opportunity you had to be a part of the west wing special! The West Wing theme is one of my all time favourites :)
When sterling k brown name appeared I got emotional because we lost the amazing john spencer. Don’t get me wrong, sterling k brown is fantastic but no one can replace john spencer.
I absolutely adore the West Wing theme. Walden managed to capture the same spark into his theme that only John Williams usually can, yet this version is somehow more spectacular!
I actually learned yesterday that the musical phrases in the song are borrowed from Taps, which is why it basically sounds like it could be the national anthem.
I was stunned when this started. Very soon I was bawling and had to pause the episode to regain myself. There is something affecting about music, and to see Snuffy treat this beloved theme so tenderly added another deep dimension to this special, among so many others. He carried the episode to us with reverence for its message. This team knows how to present ideas and ideals. Bravo.
I come back to this from time to time. I also broke down a bit. This song, this show, brings me back to a simpler time when the world moved just a bit more slowly, when our relationships were measured in smiles and hugs, not likes and retweets.
This was a beautifully done rendition, as it fit the moment so well. The beginning was so soft and tender, like a small glimmer of hope. It symbolized how long the show has been off the air, and how different America has become since. Yet, as the piece progresses, the instruments fill the space with warmth, like an old friend greeting you again, even if it's for the last time. What's more, you see these cast members as the older and closer friends they have become to each other. And as it all ends, that crescendo of audio followed by that soft and careful finish reminds us of this show's vision: a hope for a better American politic , if we keep fighting for it.
These observations were incredibly on-point, and have finally given voice to the unique emotional experience that long-time fans of the show can feel when listening to this. This was so well said that I wish there were a way for me to follow all of the comments you've ever written so I can read them all. If you have a substack or something, I'd love to see you plug it.
@@Rickon2506 and may it guid the current adminiatration forbthe next four... I didnt vote for bisen but all this partisan republican and democrat bickering is fucing up our nation. It needs to stop. We need a President Bartlett. And we need him now.
President Bartlet. The best President America never had. The President America deserves. I miss the West Wing so much, but with all great things they are only here for a fleeting moment then they disappear in the sands of time
Listening to the beginning of this reminded me of coming home to visit my family, or visiting my best friend in Maine. A slight rustic twang on the guitar as I drive thru the October woods of Maine to his house. Such a phenomenal cast; so nice to see them back to get together again for a brief moment once more.
This was such a beautiful rendition. Took me back to his impromptu performance of this at The West Wing Weekend convention. I hope they officially release this version.
I've been thinking about this for months. I very badly want a high-quality version of this to be sold on iTunes or Spotify or whatever. Does anyone have any ideas for getting in touch with the producers or Snuffy to get this sold? Sell it for $5.00 for all I care -- I just want a digital copy of this on my phone so I don't have to keep pulling up a CZcams video to get the feelings that arise when I listen to this song.
The boys protecting Bartlet in a movie setting did a better job then the real boys protecting the real president trump. I was expecting the secret service to lift trump off of his feet and carry him off whether he liked it or not, as was the case in The West Wing. So i was stunned when i saw the footage of the attempt on trump. Those secret service agents that failed to do their jobs need to be put on desk duty.
It was such an honor to play the cello for this West Wing special! Congratulations to Snuffy Walden and Brad Dechter!
That is so cool. You're awesome!
@@Rickon2506 A great time on the stage of the Orpheum. Thank you, Andi!
Love how the instruments added as it went on. Sounded awesome.
What a gift! Thank you!
Sounded wonderful and what a wonderful opportunity you had to be a part of the west wing special! The West Wing theme is one of my all time favourites :)
John Spencer, you are missed.
Never thought a TV series theme gave me this much chills...
NB: John Spencer will always be missed.
The way I will deadass walk down the aisle to this arrangement of the theme of my favorite show of all time
Damn, I got so emotional watching this on HBO. Hit me like a train.
The country needs leadership
I miss the idealism of the White House staff
When sterling k brown name appeared I got emotional because we lost the amazing john spencer. Don’t get me wrong, sterling k brown is fantastic but no one can replace john spencer.
@@adammckay9114 If we had a President like Bartlett, there would be no need for Democrat or Republicans. Just like the founders wanted.
I absolutely adore the West Wing theme. Walden managed to capture the same spark into his theme that only John Williams usually can, yet this version is somehow more spectacular!
It was beautiful indeed!
I actually learned yesterday that the musical phrases in the song are borrowed from Taps, which is why it basically sounds like it could be the national anthem.
I was stunned when this started. Very soon I was bawling and had to pause the episode to regain myself. There is something affecting about music, and to see Snuffy treat this beloved theme so tenderly added another deep dimension to this special, among so many others. He carried the episode to us with reverence for its message. This team knows how to present ideas and ideals. Bravo.
I come back to this from time to time. I also broke down a bit. This song, this show, brings me back to a simpler time when the world moved just a bit more slowly, when our relationships were measured in smiles and hugs, not likes and retweets.
Was close to tears when I first saw this. And they played/added the final chord for the first and last time ❤️
This was a beautifully done rendition, as it fit the moment so well. The beginning was so soft and tender, like a small glimmer of hope. It symbolized how long the show has been off the air, and how different America has become since.
Yet, as the piece progresses, the instruments fill the space with warmth, like an old friend greeting you again, even if it's for the last time. What's more, you see these cast members as the older and closer friends they have become to each other.
And as it all ends, that crescendo of audio followed by that soft and careful finish reminds us of this show's vision: a hope for a better American politic , if we keep fighting for it.
Beautifully eloquent and descriptive. I couldn't have said it better.
These observations were incredibly on-point, and have finally given voice to the unique emotional experience that long-time fans of the show can feel when listening to this. This was so well said that I wish there were a way for me to follow all of the comments you've ever written so I can read them all. If you have a substack or something, I'd love to see you plug it.
Watched this video a hundred times and it still invokes such emotion.
I agree
I was moved to tears when I heard this arrangement. Damn this is a good theme glad to hear it again in a reunion.
...what is it about this piece of music that brings grown men to tears
REALLY wish this version of the theme was on Spotify. It is so beyond stunning.
Watching this made me start binging the show from S1 again!
The West Wing definitely helped a lot us get through the last 4 years.
@@Rickon2506 and may it guid the current adminiatration forbthe next four... I didnt vote for bisen but all this partisan republican and democrat bickering is fucing up our nation. It needs to stop. We need a President Bartlett. And we need him now.
The fact that they got all the main characters and Sorkin was writing it showed how well the show treated everyone.
It's November 7, and I love this theme so much more now.
Faith in humanity restored, indeed.
@@Rickon2506 My sentiments exactly
The memories! I get chills listening to this :-) my favorite show 💜
West Wing is an amazing show and this was amazing as well! It’s a pity they don’t make shows like West Wing anymore
Every time I hear the theme song I get goosebumps. This version was...AMAZING!
It was a pleasant surprise. Just kinda weird to see Michelle Obama talked straight afterwards.
President Bartlet. The best President America never had. The President America deserves. I miss the West Wing so much, but with all great things they are only here for a fleeting moment then they disappear in the sands of time
Listening to the beginning of this reminded me of coming home to visit my family, or visiting my best friend in Maine. A slight rustic twang on the guitar as I drive thru the October woods of Maine to his house.
Such a phenomenal cast; so nice to see them back to get together again for a brief moment once more.
It’s so hard to produce a smile these days and this was all I needed to get through these strange times
This was such a beautiful rendition. Took me back to his impromptu performance of this at The West Wing Weekend convention. I hope they officially release this version.
I've been thinking about this for months. I very badly want a high-quality version of this to be sold on iTunes or Spotify or whatever. Does anyone have any ideas for getting in touch with the producers or Snuffy to get this sold? Sell it for $5.00 for all I care -- I just want a digital copy of this on my phone so I don't have to keep pulling up a CZcams video to get the feelings that arise when I listen to this song.
I am crying again
I really hope this becomes available in the UK at some point. Beautiful.
R.I.P John Spencer
This theme always feels like coming home
...read eight different comments about tears ...4 or more concerning chills and goosebumps ...wiping tears away understanding "you are not alone"
This was amazing. And so needed.
Brings back so many memories
Bartlett For America
God, thank you so much for posting this.
I could have just yelled out "nostalgia!" when this came on. Gave me chills.
I'm not crying,,, your crying !
YOU"RE crying!!
I don’t know if I watched this because of theme or the great writing…both maybe 🤷🏽♀️
bradley whitford looks like that cool professor you had in college, while Rob Lowe doesn't look like he aged a bit.
Oh, how do I love Suffy Walden!
&Great🎞📽🎬 television series 👈👈
Amazing!!!
I'm not crying...ok I might...
Who is the guitar player?
He’s fantastic…such beautiful soul and feeling in his playing!
That's Snuffy Walden, the composer of the theme.
@@Rickon2506 thank you!
He’s fantastic.
Weeping like a baby
😢
Can I purchase this song on iTunes
...this makes #9
ドナは綺麗だなぁ
昔から綺麗だったけど。
It only just aired here in 🇦🇺
Find it on Foxtel Go
Any chance u have the whole thing wish I could watch in I’m
Hi, Mark. You can watch it for free here with US VPN www.hbomax.com/watch-free/west-wing-special
Great show, with added paranoia!
Living in Norway...anyone know where I can watch this episode? Tnx guys
You can watch it here with VPN: www.hbomax.com/watch-free/west-wing-special
@@Rickon2506 Thanks Andi! Have a good one!
Who plays Leo in this?
Sterling K. Brown.
The boys protecting Bartlet in a movie setting did a better job then the real boys protecting the real president trump. I was expecting the secret service to lift trump off of his feet and carry him off whether he liked it or not, as was the case in The West Wing. So i was stunned when i saw the footage of the attempt on trump. Those secret service agents that failed to do their jobs need to be put on desk duty.