Sunday (Sunday In The Park With George)

 This song is not only about making art, this song is art. The theme of art forming into one perfect moment is displayed in this beauitful song without flaw, and though there are so many options. This is my favorite piece ever made by the late and always great Stephen Sondheim. I listen to many of his amazing pieces of music, and I will always, but if I had to pick one as my absolute favorite, this is the song. 

In the midst of chaos and confusion, the artist remembers the core principles. Suddenly the loud outside world fades into a serene paradise, making not just a painting, but a piece of art. The cast sings a beauitful string of words describing the painting they are forming into. Each actor takes their position and as the song builds, staying somber before landing a triumphant ending where the orchestrating and vocals swell into a perfect moment, making the painting that so many know.

Each lyric performed quietly, as the song builds, each lyric building on each other yet keeping the mood constant throughout. The orchestration, beauitful, completing the beautiful descriptions being made as art comes into fruition. The song begins in pure chaos before reaching that moment of when everything lines up and art is made. Everything Geroge has talked and sung about has formed into one perfect moment, as the cast sings in unison to make harmony.

The moment which he has sought for all of act one has built to this moment, where art comes to life . The beauitful lyrics and melody never grow old as this song has such powerful emotion behind it. The song speaks of a park on an ordinary Sunday to quote the song directly and yet it summons such powerful emotion. The beauitful descriptive lyrics and the melody hand in hand create a truly unforgettable song that leaves me speechless every time I hear it. 

This song never ceases to inspire me, and show beauty and power in simple moments, the theme of making art and harmony come together in what I can only describe as a perfect song. If you have not listened to this song, please listen to it at least once. The pure emotional power, with beauitful and descriptive lyrics paired with a wonderful melody is nothing short of extraordinary, making this ordinary Sunday, one you will never forget.