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A C A D I E
The Internet newsletter for Daniel Lanois
Number 54, Wednesday, 8 January 1997
Today's Topics:
Re: "Sling Blade" soundtrack opinions
sling blade
SHEET MUSIC
Sling Blade
Making of Wrecking Ball
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From: ElevenShad@aol.com
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 19:21:28 -0500
Subject: Re: "Sling Blade" soundtrack opinions, Mach II
Juani and Ant pointed out that this musicis indeed a soundtrack, recorded as
a score, which is absolutely true. And I was definitely assessing it while
divorced from the movie, which I hadn't seen as of last posting. And my
opinion of the actual CD is still basically what it was. I had been
thinking of other soundtracks, such as the ones Mark Snow does for the
"X-Files", or certainly the Peter Gabriel soundtrack for "Last Temptation of
Christ" -- I felt that those held their own as bodies of work, and had been
hoping that Lanois would be able to pull off the same, even when divorced
from the visual of the film. I still don't feel that it holds up very well
as primarily "listening music."
However, I have now seen "Sling Blade", which BTW is a very engaging movie,
and I do feel that DL's work was quite effective within the context of the
movie. But without the visuals, it just doesn't do it for me. It's still
disappointing. But in the movie, it offered the appropriate mood and
emotional support needed for the scenes, which is the primary responsibility
of any soundtrack.
For those several people on this list who happen to know that I have done a
little bit of music for various art videos, I am definitely not saying that I
could better (of course, I'm not saying I *couldn't* do better, either --
this is not a comparison). It is not easy to do a score. However, one of
the things I noticed about DL's work here is that he got something going that
didn't appear to be frame-dependent, or dependent on any of the activity
occuring in the film. He would set up a general mood and ride that same vibe
for the appropriate scene. It worked, I think. Bear in mind that this is
not a criticism, simply an obervation. The music that I have done for the
videos was also not frame-dependent or activity-dependent either, so this
isn't necessarily a measure of effectiveness, although I will say that I
believe it would be far more difficult to create something that *is*
frame-dependent!
Anyway, more babbling and comments! Thanks for both those opinions!
-Ken/Eleven Shadows
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Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 19:44:16 -0500 (EST)
From: Stacy Zurbrigg
Subject: sling blade
Not sure where this letter is going to end up, it's a question that I'd like
to ask the readers of Acadie.
I have been searching for this Sling Blade and much to my dismay, can't find
it anywhere. Does anyone know where I might get it or any relevent
information that I might need in order to get it in Canada? (specilfically,
London, Ontario.)
Appreciate it.
Stacy
Stacy Zurbrigg
Toronto: (416)449-1320
London: (519)657-5533 or (519)657-0678
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From: "Keeley, Kim (MCH)"
Subject: SHEET MUSIC
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 1997 14:58:00 -0400
Dear Kenley,
I have been surfing the Internet for hours now, trying to find acoustic
guitar sheet music for Daniel Lanois (particularly from the Acadie
album) to no avail. I'm just learning how to play and Daniel is my
first choice of artists. Could you PLEASE let me know if there is a
website that you know about....Thanks so much!!!!
Forever in your debt,
Kim Keeley
Keeleykim@gov.nb.ca
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Date: Sat, 4 Jan 1997 15:46:18 -0700
From: yun@alumni.caltech.edu (Shu-Shu Loh)
Subject: Sling Blade
I just saw "Sling Blade" yesterday and it was great to see the number of
musicians in that movie! (It's like a Robert Altman of musicians!) Dwight
Yoakum has a supporting role in that movie. Vic Chestnutt (Sweet Relief 2)
makes an appearance--I was also wondering if any of those other fellows in
that group were musicians y'all familiar with? Of course, the entire movie
has Daniel Lanois music which I thought was appropriately spiritual and
chilling to the character. (One song with Emmylou on vocals) And if y'all
stick around for the end credits to listen to DL's "The Maker," play close
attention to the credits because he thanks one of my favorite
musicians--Greg Brown!!! The movie itself is good and it's just even
better and more fun to see the musicians you like on screen! :)
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Date: Tue, 07 Jan 1997 20:31:16 -0700
From: Shaun Thingvold
Subject: Making of Wrecking Ball
Do you have any idea how I could get a copy of the making of wrecking
ball documentary. I am really interested in seeing it however I think I
missed all the air dates....
Thanks Shaun
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