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Re: Films for OTR - a brainstorm proposal
I would perhaps center a film around "Mary's Walz". That song has always been
pretty fascinating to me. And I think I would use a contrast of color to
black-and-white somewhere in it also. Let it have an antiquey feel.
This probably makes very little sense. That's okay.
Bethany
np: Sarah Masen, The Dream Life of Angels
scott2b wrote:
> Hello Rhinelanders,
>
> New to the list, I have been watching quietly for a while, and have finally
> decided to throw my 2 cents into the pond (there is a pond somewhere in the
> apple orchard, isn't there?). New to the list, but not new to Over the
> Rhine -- have been an admirer since 'Til We Have Faces.
>
> I didn't think this would happen, but I must start my plug (at the risk of
> alienating myself from what seems to be a common consensus here) with a
> brief defense of Heather Graham. PTA talks about her being underrated in
> his audio commentary to Boogie Nights - and from what I have seen I agree
> with him. Although, admittedly, I have seen relatively few of her roles
> (have not seen Rx Cowboy or 6 degrees)
>
> Well, as Melanie says: who like over the rhine? anyone? anyone?
> (Thanks for keeping us on track). So, I'd like to shift the subject a
> little, and bring together the subjects of film and OTR. As something of an
> aspiring (read wannabe) writer/filmmaker, I have given some thought to
> incorporating some Over the Rhine influence into a film idea, but I have not
> yet decided what direction to take this. So the brainstorm I propose for
> everyone is this: What sort of original film idea do you imagine could be
> related to OTR? It could be related by lyrics or mood or style - it could
> be a plot or theme or character, or simply a scene or setting. It can be
> inspired by any OTR song or group of songs. If I steal your idea, I promise
> to give credit where credit is due, but really at this point this is just an
> idea to prompt thought and discussion.
>
> By the way, I have enjoyed reading the many music recommendations here and
> digging for mp3 samples on the internet based on those recommendations. So
> here is my own recent discovery that I will share, I have completely fallen
> in love with the music of Lhasa de Sela. She has a very sensual latin/gypsy
> sort of style. She sings in Spanish which I speak a fair amount of, but
> there are English translations in the liner notes for those of you who
> don't. And she cites Tom Waits among her influences, so you know she must
> be cool :)
>
> Peace,
> Scott
>
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