Lovers - Shigeru Umebayashi - Tawni Thanh Thảo

Not Kathleen Battle, but Tawni Thanh Thảo. One is more of a classically trained operatic soprano (coloratura), while the other is more of a soprano (lyric). A hauntingly beautiful song sets in a very underrated and overlooked film (by the legendary Chinese director Zhang Zimou) in the US market. Tawni Thanh Thảo’s performance can be seen here: There was a field in my old town Where we always played hand in hand The wind was gently touching the grass We were so young so fearless Then I dreamt over and over Of you holding me tight under the stars I made a promise to my dear Lord I will love you forever Time has passed So much has changed But the field remains in my heart Oh, where are you? I need to tell you I still love you So I reach out for you You fly around me like a butterfly Your voice still echoes in my heart You are my true love There was a field in