Music in movies: C.R.A.Z.Y.

Trying something new, isn't that just spiffing. Anyways, an integral part of any movie is in the music. Music can change the entire feeling of a scene - cue example.

Two people in bed. Picture it. No really, actually picture it. A man, and a woman. The woman is sleeping. The man is awake, looking at her.

But what's in the background? If the music has a soft, romantic lilt to it, then he's not about to crush her world. However, if it's some sad ballad, odds are they're not going to be in bed much longer.

Lets not get too off track here (or is it too late for that?). There have been some amazing soundtracks out over the years - everything from Footloose, to The Breakfast Club, to Garden State. With this new feature, we're hoping to look at some lesser known movies (since, we do claim to look at indie bands >.>) and hopefully find some killer soundtracks. And I can't promise this will be a regular feature, but then again, what really is?

C.R.A.Z.Y.

It's a story of two love affairs. A father's love for his five sons. And one son's love for his father, a love so strong it compels him to live a lie. That son is Zac Beaulieu, born on the 25th of December 1960, different from all his brothers, but desperate to fit in. During the next 20 years, life takes Zac on a surprising and unexpected journey that ultimately leads him to accept his true nature and, even more importantly, leads his father to love him for who he really is. A mystical fable about a modern-day Christ-like figure, "C.R.A.Z.Y" exudes the beauty, the poetry and the madness of the human spirit in all its contradictions.

Summary written by Jean-Marc Vallée

I grabbed that summary off IMDB, since it was ever so thoughtfully written by the director, Jean-Marc Vallée. Now, for anyone wondering, "French director? Does that mean French film?" yes, yes it does. But on the DVD, it's completely subtitled in English. A bonus for all you Anglophones out there.

The music in the movie is absoutlely vital. The music really shows Zac growing up, and the relationship with his father. Now, that doesn't seem possible, until you listen to it. However, the music will also stop this movie from being well known - as far as I know, it hasn't been released in the States due to copywrite issues. Which, is completely understandable, solely from the three songs I'm sharing with you.

From C.R.A.Z.Y.
01. Patsy Cline - Crazy
02. David Bowie - Space Oddity
03. Rolling Stones - Soundtrack for the Devil
[buy the movie from amazon.ca]

And, here's a strong recommendation to try your hardest to see this movie. And if you're not convinced yet, here is a review that should get you there. Enjoy!