102/365 Songs: Du måste finnas – Kristina från Duvemåla
All musicals need an “eleven o’clock number”, the song which is a turning point towards the end of the second act. There’s no doubt that Du måste finnas is exactly that! Kristina has miscarried and she sits alone under the stars contemplating all the bad things which have happened to her. For the first time in her life she wonders if God really exists: “Now that I need more than ever my God to be near me, do you hear when I call? Are you there after all?” This is a wonderful song – there’s a great montage video on YouTube combining images from the Swedish (non-musical) film and the English language recording performed by Helen Sjöholm. If you prefer the original Swedish, this live performance version also has English subtitles.
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Hello Mark,
I only happened upon Helen Sjöholm singing “Du måste finnas” (You must exist) today, after listening to Susan Boyle sing it last night on America’s got talent. I’d not heard this son, and it brought me to tears. The lyrics seem so different from Boyles, and I do prefer Helen’s version/singing much more than Susan, although I am a fan of Susan.
Then I happened to come across your web, and heard you play – I absolutely love how you play it. Love the sound of your piano, and wonder what make it is … guessing Steinway? I am a classical pianist, who can’t bear to listen to much modern stuff – but this song really grabs my heart, and soul. Thanks for sharing your version. I’ve bookmarked it and know I’ll listen again.
Keep making music!
Cheryl from Vancouver Canada