I'm actually rather glad Irene Adler never returned for another episode -- and I'm not saying that just to be contrary. Had she done so, it would have been anti-climatic, simply elaborating on the feelings that had already been unquestionably established in the final scene of "A Scandal in Belgravia." There is a point in any story line where an emotional climax is reached which is so defining and so intense that it can't be topped without going "over the top," as it were. So much "story" was conveyed in the scene where Sherlock rescues Adler, and then in his remark, "The woman... THE woman" that there's no need for further on-screen "development" of their relationship. The fact that Sherlock ignored his own advice ("Love is a dangerous disadvantage"; "This is your heart and you should never let it rule your head"; "Sentiment is a chemical defect found on the losing side") and risked his life to save hers is a definitive statement of the degree of respect he felt for her, as well as having formed an emotional attachment. The expression on Adler's face when she realized her "executioner" was actually Holmes spoke volumes -- she understood that he had come to feel the same attraction to her that she felt for him. And finally, Holmes remark, "The woman... THE woman," exactly the salute that Mycroft suggested it might be, was the final summation that Irene Adler was everything Sherlock Holmes could ever desire -- or hope for -- in a woman. There really isn't any place to go, in terms of story-telling, after that.
I agree, it would have been anti-climactic... if they tried to bring her back in the same way. I think there is a way, that could both develop her character and keep her around. I think it they could very easily acknowledge it as being anticlimactic and not have her at the center of attention.
"Oh dear God. Look at the poor man. You don't actually think I was interesteded you ? Why ? Because you are the great Sherlock Holmes, the clever detective in the funny hat ? No. Because I took your pulse. Elevated. Your pupils dilated."
Irene's theme resemblance to Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso of Camille Saint-Saëns makes it, I think, all the better and interesting. This is the best episode of the series and the best of the soundtrack.
I really want to learn this on violin because i can feel so much emotion in these notes that i can relate to in a similar way... emotions of love, loss, heart break and agony... but also some happiness as well...
This will forever be my favourite medley of music from Sherlock, and this episode especially, will always be the best for me..absolutely wonderful, soulful music, thank you ^^
**Spoilers ahead** Nope she isn't back. They stumbled upon a topic which involved her in some sort of way in an episode on season 4 but that's all that had happened.
Perfect! Thanks for always uploading the best music. I'm sad that The Woman hasn't returned because I adore her, but at the same time I loved her storyline and I love how beautifully the whole thing was executed, particularly the ending. I don't really want it to be changed
Hello. Sadly I don't have it on my computer now. But I made a new version that I've never published on youtube, here it is : mega.nz/#!N4lh2I7L!t4z9Ic2bl93P05Y_7CIf_7sCcZRtPeSisBy6HRHithk
From: The Woman I'm not hungry, let's have dinner. From: The Woman Bored in a hotel. Join me. Let's have dinner. From: The Woman John's blog is HILARIOUS. I think he likes you more than I do. Let's have dinner. From: The Woman I can see tower bridge and the moon from my room. Work out where I am and join me. From: The Woman I saw you in the street today. You didn't see me. From: The Woman You do know that hat actually suits you, don't you? From: The Woman Oh for God's sake. Let's have dinner. From: The Woman I like your funny hat. From: The Woman I'm in Egypt talking to an idiot. Get on a plane, let's have dinner. From: The Woman You looked sexy on Crimewatch. From: The Woman Even you have got to eat. Let's have dinner. From: The Woman BBC1 right now. You'll laugh. From: The Woman I'm thinking of sending you a Christmas present. From: The Woman Mantelpiece. From: The Woman I'm not dead. Let's have dinner. Reply Happy New Year From: The Woman Goodbye Mr Holmes
What category does this kind of music fall under? I know it's not Epic music, neither is it simple violin because of the many other insturments used. When I want to search for similar music what should I look for? I'm enjoying this piece a lot and would love to hear more like it.
I'm not an expert, but maybe you can look at late Romantic music, for example Wagner's preludes and overtures (Lohengrin, Parsifal, Tannhauser). The balance between soft, delicate themes and powerful instrumental music can be compared to what we have here. I hope this helps a little ;)
