After seeing my post yesterday, Tom posted this video of the title sequence for Band of Brothers. You will note this does not have the lyrics, which were written after the series was completed by Frank Musker. The music was composed by Michael Kammen.
Even with words, this is a moving sequence, showing as it does the human face of the (actors representing the) men who fought. Because the series is so long, you get a sense of who these guys were -- remember, it is based on the historical E Company. And you see people die, whom you have come to like and admire. Interspersed with the dramatized episodes are interviews with now-elderly members of Easy Company who survived, adding to the poignancy.
Although I am not much of a war movie or war documentary fan, I agree with Tom in recommending this one. It often shows up on a variety of television channels.
Even with words, this is a moving sequence, showing as it does the human face of the (actors representing the) men who fought. Because the series is so long, you get a sense of who these guys were -- remember, it is based on the historical E Company. And you see people die, whom you have come to like and admire. Interspersed with the dramatized episodes are interviews with now-elderly members of Easy Company who survived, adding to the poignancy.
Although I am not much of a war movie or war documentary fan, I agree with Tom in recommending this one. It often shows up on a variety of television channels.
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