Good Music In Good Films: Dedication
6 Comments Published by Keith on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 6:26 AM.
As I was standing in Blockbuster, scrutinizing Dedication, I thought to myself, "Why is this movie on my list, exactly? A romantic comedy starring Mandy Moore?" As I scanned the credits on the box, I was reminded why. "Music by Deerhoof." Oh yeah, cool. So I rented it. Well, I am oh-so-glad that Deerhoof's music was involved, because otherwise it is likely I wouldn't have ever seen this wonderful flick. Before the movie started, I was skeptical, but that may have only been due to the fact that I had seen Dan In Real Life the night before, which turned out to be a very crappy romantic comedy featuring music by Sondre Lerche. Thankfully, with Dedication, Deerhoof's music was done justice much more so than Sondre Lerche's in Dan In Real Life. Unlike most past installments of Good Music In Good Films, Dedication does not have a composed score. The music used in the film is mostly taken from contemporary rock, and it suits the mood well throughout. There are some interesting moments of glitchy film, and it lines up so well to the music that it feels like an artsy music video. The camera work is a wonderful balance between interesting cinematography and avant-garde film techniques. But none of that distracts from the humor and grace of the story and its characters. It's a highly enjoyable movie chock-full of indie rock. What's not to love?All of the music below was used in the film. And this is only about half of it.
Deerhoof - Hark The Umpire (from Reveille)
Deerhoof - Our Angel's Ululu (from Reveille)
Deerhoof - That Big Orange Sun Run Over Speed Light (from Milk Man)
Deerhoof - Matchbook Seeks Maniac (from Friend Opportunity)
Joanna Newsom - Bridges And Balloons (from The Milk-Eyed Mender)
The Strokes - Ask Me Anything (from First Impressions Of Earth)
Au Revoir Simone - Stay Golden (from Verses Of Comfort, Assurance, & Salvation)
Dedication Trailer
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This looks like a worthwhile little movie. I'll have to rent it asap. Any other movies you could reccomend to me? I'm in the mood for some goodies.
Well, here's the other films I've written about so far... that should keep you busy for awhile.
does anyone know the song that is playing when billy crudup wakes up in bed next to mandy moore?? it sounds like maybe cat power, but it is not on the soundtrack!!
there is a song by cat power on the soundtrack it's called "Back Of Your Head" but i'm not sure if it's the song that is playing when they wake up.
metal heart from the moon pix album
Metal Heart - Cat Power
Album - Moon Pix