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I will see it as soon as possible and I hope the film is more original than the music track.

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In Reply to: Children of Men -- A belated view posted by clarkjohnsen on February 14, 2007 at 11:54:42:

Pink Floyd for a futuristic film about mankind's alienation?
Hardly an example of blazing originality. Rather, the selection of pretty much any secondary school stoner.
That being said, the film could be excellent...

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The film is brilliant. So there. - Harmonia 17:49:57 02/14/07 (1)
The Pink Floyd "Animals" reference makes perfect sense when you see it in context - the reference is actually visual. Cuaron is very specific about the music used, whether its ironic, iconic or commentary on character or action. it's there for a reason, and not necessarily the most obvious one.
Be sure to look for visual details. Cuaron is a strongly visual storyteller and much of the narrative can be found in those details, in the background and in the corners of the frame. Lotsa references and info so it helps if one pays attention.
- "It helps if one pays attention." And arrives without baggage. nt - clarkjohnsen 11:26:29 02/15/07 (0)
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more than just Pink Floyd - tunenut 17:47:17 02/14/07 (8)
The Michael Caine character is sort of a 70s hippie, so there is a decent amount of 70s rock. But much else beside that. Check the link for the soundtrack. And in the movie itself, there is much more variety than what made it to the soundtrack.
- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206634/soundtrack (Open in New Window)
- But this list leaves out... - Harmonia 17:52:17 02/14/07 (7)
  ...the many classical cues, such as the aforementioned Mahler Kindertotenlieder (sung by Fischer-Dieskau) and many other classical excerpts.
  The actual score is by noted British composer John Tavener.
  - yes indeed - tunenut 17:56:16 02/14/07 (6)
    I think it leaves out a lot of the music, but it is some indication that they did not just make obvious choices.
    - More music...classical excerpts... - Harmonia 18:13:14 02/14/07 (5)
      Classical pieces I remember...
      
      Handel: "War, He Sung, Is Toil And Trouble" from Alexander's Feast
      Mahler: Nun Will Die Sonn' So Hell Aufgeh'n from Kindertotenlieder
      Penderecki: Threnody For The Victims Of Hiroshima
      John Tavener: The Lamb (Arranged for string orchestra)
      Plus the new piece "Fragments of a Prayer" composed and conducted by Taverner specifically for the film. I thnik there is more of taverners previous work in there too but I can't remember them all.
      Agreed, the use of music is anything but obvious, but it is apt.
      There are two soundtrack CDs for Children Men, a pop one and a classical one.
      - "Penderecki: Threnody For The Victims Of Hiroshima." Ah, yes. Should have mentioned. - clarkjohnsen 11:30:13 02/15/07 (2)
        
        In Reply to: More music...classical excerpts... posted by Harmonia on February 14, 2007 at 18:13:14:
        
        That tune once sent a friend rather over the edge when he was tripping. I had played it deliberately for that effect, as he would do the same for me.
        I *thought* it was Dieter singing, but didn't take the effort to check. Thanks.
        clark
        
        I recognized his voice almost instantly... - Harmonia 20:31:06 02/16/07 (1)
        
        In Reply to: "Penderecki: Threnody For The Victims Of Hiroshima." Ah, yes. Should have mentioned. posted by clarkjohnsen on February 15, 2007 at 11:30:13:
        
        ...I've had the recording forever and many others of his. A very distiinctive baritone, and one of my faves of all time. I was lucky enough to hear him a couple times live in recital.
        Quite amoment in the fim for me.
        OOOOOOooo you bad on the Penderecki! LOL!
        
        "OOOOOOooo you bad on the Penderecki! LOL!" The only question was... - clarkjohnsen 10:32:41 02/17/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: I recognized his voice almost instantly... posted by Harmonia on February 16, 2007 at 20:31:06:
        
        ...how could I follow that act? He had already played me Lemmings from Pawn Hearts... drove me crazy from the room...
        clark
      - If indeed you heard those and knew what they were during the - tinear 20:07:16 02/14/07 (1)
        
        In Reply to: More music...classical excerpts... posted by Harmonia on February 14, 2007 at 18:13:14:
        
        screening (and didn't "cheat" afterwards)... you are one brilliant guy.
        Sincerely.
        I'm a geezer but I've never had a steel-trap as that which possibly inhabits your cranium.
        Lucky man!
        
        Thank you. I am, in fact... - Harmonia 20:36:34 02/16/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: If indeed you heard those and knew what they were during the posted by tinear on February 14, 2007 at 20:07:16:
        
        ...a brilliant "gal" ;-)
        If it makes you feel any better I had to look up some of the pop tunes, although being an aging boomer I knew the 60-70's stuff. Now I guess I'm going to have to check out Jarvis Cocker.
        The classical stuff wasn't obscure so that's a pretty easy call for me. I'd not have been so sharp with jazz tunes or bel canto.

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