[strandinthewind]

While I like those, I want to die to "The Ode to Joy," the 4th movement of Ludwig van Beethoven's 9th symphony. I imagine it being like the scene from "Immortal Beloved" where he is floating out of his body and into the stars.

So buautiful - even if the translation lessens the effect of the words -

Joy, bright spark of divinity,
Daughter of Elysium,
Fire-inspired we tread
Thy sanctuary.
Thy magic power re-unites
All that custom has divided,
All men become brothers
Under the sway of thy gentle wings.

Whoever has created
An abiding friendship,
Or has won
A true and loving wife,
All who can call at least one soul theirs,
Join in our song of praise ;
But any who cannot must creep tearfully
Away from our circle.

All creatures drink of joy
At nature's breast.
Just and unjust
Alike taste of her gift ;
She gave us kisses and the fruit of the vine,
A tried friend to the end.
Even the worm can fell contentment,
And the cherub stands before God !

Gladly, like the heavenly bodies
Which He set on their courses
Through the splendour of the firmament ;
Thus, brothers, you should run your race,
As a hero going to conquest.

You millions, I embrace you.
This kiss is for all the world !
Brothers, above the starry canopy
There must dwell a loving Father.
Do you fall in worship, you millions ?
World, do you know your Creator ?
Seek Him in the heavens !
Above the stars must He dwell.
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As for a movie - so many come to mind. Maybe "Born Yesterday" or "Sunset Blvd." - I also would kill to get a complete print of Swanson's "Sadie Thompson."