Last week, I wrote about my newfound interest in the classic teen drama "Party of Five". I particularly spoke of a scene featuring the characters Bailey and Sarah in the hospital, that was one of the best moments of television I had ever witnessed.Well, what helped make that moment (besides the brilliant acting of Scott Wolf) was the song playing in the background, "This Woman's Work" by British singer Kate Bush. You have to love songs that match a scene so perfectly. The passionately sorrow-filled lyrics about facing the hardships of adulthood and crisis, delivered a whole new layer of meaning to Bailey's tragic alcoholism that nearly killed his little brother and his girlfriend. The gradual, building anticipation created by the dramatic flourishes of the piano added an almost suffocating layer of tension to the moment. Yet, the folksy vocals from Bush provide a tender comfort that demands vulnerability at the same time.
"This Woman's Work" wasn't only used in Party of Five. In fact, the rollercoaster of emotions the song creates in the listener has made a perfect backdrop for some of television's most tense and powerful scenes. When a song is able to be used multiple times in multiple situations to deliver a common message, then it's clear that the song is truly amazing.
Rating: 9/10
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