Thoughts On Amadeus

Watching the movie Amadeus, which is also Mozart's middle name, was an enlightening experience from me, in terms of the story and the music of Mozart. A classical music paradise, along with one quirky protagonist, in a darker plot than it seems. I have always heard of the names of Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, and famous artists, but I never heard or knew their background, or their famous works for that matter. Classical music was something that I had little exposure to. As a matter of fact, I rarely even know many of the contemporary artist of today. Hence, this movie gave me much insight to the eras of classical music and the world at its time, and of course, the life and story of
the influential composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

It is likely that Mozart was an exceptionally gifted child. In the film, Amadeus, we could see that he was proficient on the piano and violin at an extremely early age. He was already performing in front dignitaries and royals. Apparently, he also started composing music scores and plays at the age of 5. In a different scenario, we could also observe the acuteness of his giftedness. When he was being introduced to the Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II, Antonio Salieri wrote a score to welcome him, and was played by the Emperor himself. After merely one hearing, Mozart could remember the entire score, and further improved and added variations to it. Nonetheless, such intense gift may also come at a price. It is apparent that Mozart has certain behavioral issues, which can be most irritating and difficult to deal with. For instance, he likes to laugh out loud whenever he feels like it, regardless of the situation. He also tends to show disrespectfulness and make inappropriate remarks, including scatological humour, or toilet humour. Moreover, he exhibited socio-emotional disturbances. A prominent example is the way that Mozart coped with the death of his father, Leopold Mozart. As Salieri mentioned in the movie, Mozart figuratively raised his father from beyond the grave to torment him in his opera after his father's death. His effects of father's death seep into his operas, and probably worsen his drinking and thrifty lifestyle as he attempts to cope in such methods.

'Amadeus' delve deep into life of Wolfgang Mozart.  It showed plenty of his character, of whom many agreed is an accurate reflection of the real Mozart, as well as showcased many of his works. Although the dark plot of Antonio Salieri the poisoner remains inclusive and highly debatable. It also explores the concepts of giftedness versus mediocrity. Two different levels, two different characters, and two different challenges. It is difficult to say that one is more greater, or worser, than the other. It's two differing paths. And it applies to all of us too. Comparing our life to another, and saying one is better, or worser, than the other, is a faulty and biased standpoint. We all have our own paths to walk, and with all our characters, flaws, strengths and attitude, the experiences and the challenges of each of us will be vastly different and incomparable.