Movie Soundtracks

Theme from the 1988 film Cinema Paradiso, for solo violin and orchestra. It perfectly conveys a feeling of sweet sadness. It's one of the late Ennio Morricone's best compositions.

'A Complete Unknown" soundtrack and movie.

I thought of another one I like. The soundtrack to the movie Cadillac Records. About hoe the delta blues came to the big city and became electrified which led to rock and roll. From Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Howlin Wolf, Etta James played by Beyonce I might add with a beautiful rendition of "I would rather go blind". To Chuck Berry and Little Richard and well that led to Elvis.

How a Jewish young man seen past skin color to see the music and a great business opportunity of course. Like all good Jewish men have done lol. Opens a studio for the black artist who no one else wanted and it began the story of rock and roll.

This was not a movie soundtrack but the soundtrack from the series Forgo which was itself a great watch. The music was good as well and I discovered a group I probably would not have through the soundtrack as I don't think Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweat was very commercial.

This was the song I think right at the end of the series. As Fargo was a bit out there so was the music.


This got me into their music

The Last Waltz (1978). I first saw this in jail lol. I had recently turned 18 when it came out. I was young and foolish. This movie stayed with me forever and introduced me to a variety of artist. Or at least made me more aware of their music. I knew Niel Diamond, Dylan, Joni (Big yellow Taxi), also Neil Young. I think I went and seen his movie 'Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never Sleeps' as a result.

Knew Clapton but was not too much into him. Maybe I was with some of Creams music but did not recognise the greatness. I vaguely knew Muddy Waters and did not relate his music to him lol. Heard Mannish boy but did not realise its roots. Same with Van Morrison. Heard his hits but never appreciated the music.

Same with the Band. I think I heard (the night they drove old Dixie down) when young as it was a hit and got air play. But I was not into them. Didn't appreciate or recognise their music heritage and pedigree and influence on artists I was into like Dylan.

But seeing this movie and the music stayed with me and especially in my own music. Oh did I mention Ringo and Ronnie Woods. They seem to have mingled into the crowd of great musos. It was a great time.

Though I must say in relooking at the final song Dylan is a bit of a hog in not allowing others to sing lol. I think Richard Manuel (piano) is the only one who managed to push in and gets to sing solo. Everyone gathers around him lol. I see Neil Young sort of saying 'whats going on with Dylan taking over' lol. But they were all great and so was their music.