Cash’s video of “Hurt” is one of the few non-classical music pieces to be a part of my college classical music course. I consider it one of the best examples of a music video as art, the video equivalent of the best of Rembrandt in capturing in a moment the life, time, success, and ultimate collapse of a famous 20th century man.
It has also moved me personally twice, once 20 years ago in helping me connect with my father after his death, and once again this year in helping me deal with the death of my wife. It is what great art does.
Thanks for the mail. The video currently has 111 million views. Pretty amazing.
Love your comment, grateful the song comforted you.