There was this wonderful modern-day musical that wasn't pretentious or annoying but was rather sweet and inspiring.
It was a few Academy Awards ago when I decided to watch for some reason and a performance came on like no other I had ever seen. Just a boy and a girl, a guitar and a piano and I was moved. I was transported.
From the movie Once came this incredible song that was deep, dark, beautiful. I vowed to watch that movie whatever it took.
And then I forgot about it until recently. Cue Netflix queue. Once arrived today and the first thing I did was put it in my player and proceeded to sit and absorb the beauty. It was fabulous. It was sweet and quirky and truly felt like a documentary rather than a fictional story-telling experience. And the music, my goodness, the music!
I am blown away by people's natural gifts and talents and when they strive to utilize them and create something to share with others. That's what these two people did. I highly, highly recommend this movie.
If you want a taste of the music, go YouTube the song Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. If you and I share musical taste, then I can honestly say you will not be remiss in this decision!
I should have read this before brunch. What a beautiful song- are they a couple in real life? The video I youtubed has the sweetest interaction between the two of them.
ReplyDeletePS: Here's the theme song to 28 days later. I love it.
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Becca! You're one of the only people I know who has seen this. I LOVE THIS MOVIE!! And, that song.... you are going to hear it everywhere now that you know about it. Good taste in movies :)
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