Passacaglia_della_vita

Recently, a version by Birds on a Wire was used by Creative Director Alessandro Michele for a Valentino runway collection.

While the lyrics remind us that neither medicine, doctrine, nor bravado can save us from the inevitable, the jaunty melody invites us to dance anyway. It’s a reminder that because life is a "sweet dream" and joy is brief, we should embrace the music while it lasts. passacaglia_della_vita

Stefano Landi (1587–1639), a major figure in the early Roman Baroque school. Recently, a version by Birds on a Wire

"Passacaglia della Vita" (literally "The Passacaglia of Life") is an hauntingly beautiful early Baroque masterpiece composed by (c. 1600). It is famous for its relentless, rhythmic "memento mori" theme—a stark reminder that "bisogna morire" (we must die). passacaglia_della_vita