Something that brought a tear to my eye

[jaso_n]

Posted: 1/27/06 at 11:55pm

I was sitting on the train today on my way home from school and there was this guy sitting with his little daughter on his lap and she was being somewhat fussy. He tried shushing her and calming her down, but she didn't. So he started singing to her. He started "Finale B" from "Rent". She was still a little fussy but she calmed down and he was just singing it softly to her. It was so... innocent. Like something from a movie. When he got to the "there's only us / there's only this" part I got kinda choked up, something I rarely do.


Anyway, just thought I'd share that.

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:25am

wow, that's actually pretty amazing. The power of theater. I <3 Jonathan Larson...

[jimmirae]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:11am

That is sweet indeed.

[elphieisperky]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 8:21am

That's so sweet! I just got chills.

[Katurian2]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 8:53am

awww- thank you for sharing the story. Thank is so sweet.

[guitargeek0624]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 9:18am

*virtually sheds a tear*

That's a cute story. I tend to listen to Rent when I'm in a bad mood...especially the catchy songs like "Today 4U" and "La Vie Boheme."

I think the only thing that would've made that even more like something out of a movie would've been if people had joined in.

[darkmist115]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 11:27am

that IS really sweet.
i probably would've shed a little tear, too.
like guitargeek0624, i tend to listen to rent sometimes when i'm in a bad mood, esp finale B, because it gives me a little hope. heh.
<--- corny.

but thanks for sharing the sweet story!
love rent.
love j larson.

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:30pm

That is adorable! Thanks for sharing!

[Scott3]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 4:05pm

what a great story - thank you...

[EverythingIsRENT]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 4:14pm

*warm fuzzies* awwwww! How was the fathers singing voice? =)

[Dancinqueen123]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 4:40pm

What a sweet story! Whenever I have a crappy day I listen/sing at the top of my lungs to Over The Moon to get rid of all of my frustration

[Dre2387]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 4:43pm

that is so sweet! man, i would have love to have seen that.

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 4:51pm

Awwwww.

[WickedGeek28]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 4:56pm

Theatre has moved me over the last few years more than I ever thought it could. I repeat mantras to other people that are themes from shows and they really help others out.

Then when they find out they're from Broadway, they'er all "That's Gay." I hate stupid people.

[renthead2]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:56pm

that is a really sweet story! haha when I babysit, and the baby starts to cry; I usually sing her a song and she stops. Before I saw Rent I would sing like Old McDonald and whatnot....then after I saw Rent I started singing Seasons of Love.

[grizzabella]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 7:25pm

A lovely story - thanks. Just shows the power of hope, love, and music.

[jaso_n]

Posted: 1/29/06 at 2:08am

His singing voice was nice. Deep and manly, but you could tell he was trying to calm his daughter down. So it was soft. But he had a deep speaking voice.