Movies that would benefit from Lightfoot Soundtracks

[BigFitz]

In reviewing the topics under "Who should play Him", I realized that there have been alot of movies made that could use some soundtrack improvement, as well as Lightfoot songs that could be made into feature films.

For example, some combinations mentioned in other threads:
A Feature film of 'The Wreck'
The inclusion of 'Boss Man' on the soundtrack for the 'Molly Maguires'

I also think that Gord's superior ability in writing about the Sea uniquely qualifies him to have had creative control for the sound track of the much hyped film, 'The Perfect Storm'. Somehow, he was overlooked.

In addition, I think that the movie 'City of Angels' could have used a touch of 'I'm not supposed to Care'.

Do you guys have anyother ideas? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[bobo]

In reviewing the topics under "Who should play Him", I realized that there have been alot of movies made that could use some soundtrack improvement, as well as Lightfoot songs that could be made into feature films.

For example, some combinations mentioned in other threads:
A Feature film of 'The Wreck'
The inclusion of 'Boss Man' on the soundtrack for the 'Molly Maguires'

I also think that Gord's superior ability in writing about the Sea uniquely qualifies him to have had creative control for the sound track of the much hyped film, 'The Perfect Storm'. Somehow, he was overlooked.

In addition, I think that the movie 'City of Angels' could have used a touch of 'I'm not supposed to Care'.

Do you guys have anyother ideas? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[bunny]

Yes there are two songs that i think would be good for GL songs
One is CAT TAILS AND SOMETHING EVERY SPECIAL TO ME.
Both have that cool tropical breeze to it

I can picture a love story set in the Bahamas
when i here Something special ect well e-mail me is you would like talk to you later bye bunny

[bunny]

Yes there are two songs that i think would be good for GL songs
One is CAT TAILS AND SOMETHING EVERY SPECIAL TO ME.
Both have that cool tropical breeze to it

I can picture a love story set in the Bahamas
when i here Something special ect well e-mail me is you would like talk to you later bye bunny

[DMD3]

There are some war movies out there that could use 'Summer Side Of Life', 'Drink Yer Glasses Empty' and 'Protocol'. And it doesn't half to be at the beginning or the end either. They might could fit in between.

[DMD3]

There are some war movies out there that could use 'Summer Side Of Life', 'Drink Yer Glasses Empty' and 'Protocol'. And it doesn't half to be at the beginning or the end either. They might could fit in between.

[Tyler]

HAVE

[brink]

HAVE

[johnfowles]

quote:Originally posted by brink:
HAVE
So there you have it
Dunkin' Duncan/Douglas
Better stop you're over use of smilies and learn how to spell
from the master himself
"Why can't we all be brothers
Why can't we live in peace
But the hands of the have-nots
Keep falling out of reach!
Note that Gord wrote have-nots not half-nots
not even half-knots!!!
It's (k)not that difficult surely
you just have to think with half a brain

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starts at
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[This message has been edited by johnfowles (edited January 15, 2004).]

[johnfowles]

quote:Originally posted by brink:
HAVE
So there you have it
Dunkin' Duncan/Douglas
Better stop you're over use of smilies and learn how to spell
from the master himself
"Why can't we all be brothers
Why can't we live in peace
But the hands of the have-nots
Keep falling out of reach!
Note that Gord wrote have-nots not half-nots
not even half-knots!!!
It's (k)not that difficult surely
you just have to think with half a brain

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My Gordon Lightfoot webring
starts at
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfoot

[This message has been edited by johnfowles (edited January 15, 2004).]

[BILLW]

DMD3,

Here's a deal, you go ahead and delete your C@thy topic as Char1, the moderator, has requested and everyone will stop goofing on your spelling. I know that you really know how to spell and are just kidding but others may not be as perceptive as us old dumb ass guys, know what I mean.
And if you're not sure how to delete a topic that you started, just ask.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Brian 57]

DMD3:

You are enthusiastic and very supportive of this discussion group. I enjoy reading many of your posts.

We're not all ganging up for a cyber-beating on you, but I have to agree about deleting that C@thy post thing. My computer locked up. Is it possible that you can't get into it to delete it?

Please continue to be a part of this group. I have one word of advice, though. Humor is a very subjective thing. Just like some folks never look as good in a photo as they do in person, some humor isn't as funny to the reader as it was to the writer. But hey! If any of us never got told stuff like this, we wouldn't know to tell it to you.

Just remember this: Everything can teach you something if you let it.

Brian

[Borderstone]

My two choices would be the more recent adaption of the film,"Of Mice and Men",featuring John Malkovich. Watch it and I think you may agree.

The other is a lesser known film called,"Smoke Signals",which came out in 1998. It's about 2 modern day young indian men who travel by bus to Phoenix,AZ to claim the body of one of the young mens' father who has passed on. They're Hopi,so I wouldn't reccomend "Cherokee Bend". A lot of other songs would most likely fit. "Endless Wire" comes to mind. Those are my picks,anybody got further ideas? Been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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Borderstone,gonna post some lines tonight!:D

[DMD3]

quote:Originally posted by Brian 57:
DMD3:

You are enthusiastic and very supportive of this discussion group. I enjoy reading many of your posts.

We're not all ganging up for a cyber-beating on you, but I have to agree about deleting that C@thy post thing. My computer locked up. Is it possible that you can't get into it to delete it?

Please continue to be a part of this group. I have one word of advice, though. Humor is a very subjective thing. Just like some folks never look as good in a photo as they do in person, some humor isn't as funny to the reader as it was to the writer. But hey! If any of us never got told stuff like this, we wouldn't know to tell it to you.

Just remember this: Everything can teach you something if you let it.

Brian



The Internet Explorer has been down on these school computers so I can only use Netscape. And it locks up on netscape, so I can't get in there to delete it right now. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif

[DMD3]

quote:Originally posted by Brian 57:
DMD3:

You are enthusiastic and very supportive of this discussion group. I enjoy reading many of your posts.

We're not all ganging up for a cyber-beating on you, but I have to agree about deleting that C@thy post thing. My computer locked up. Is it possible that you can't get into it to delete it?

Please continue to be a part of this group. I have one word of advice, though. Humor is a very subjective thing. Just like some folks never look as good in a photo as they do in person, some humor isn't as funny to the reader as it was to the writer. But hey! If any of us never got told stuff like this, we wouldn't know to tell it to you.

Just remember this: Everything can teach you something if you let it.

Brian



The Internet Explorer has been down on these school computers so I can only use Netscape. And it locks up on netscape, so I can't get in there to delete it right now. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif

[Tyler]

serves you right.

[brink]

serves you right.

[DMD3]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
My two choices would be the more recent adaption of the film,"Of Mice and Men",featuring John Malkovich. Watch it and I think you may agree.

The other is a lesser known film called,"Smoke Signals",which came out in 1998. It's about 2 modern day young indian men who travel by bus to Phoenix,AZ to claim the body of one of the young mens' father who has passed on. They're Hopi,so I wouldn't reccomend "Cherokee Bend". A lot of other songs would most likely fit. "Endless Wire" comes to mind. Those are my picks,anybody got further ideas? Been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif




Of Mice And Men is a good choice, but which Gord song would/should they choose to play?

[DMD3]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
My two choices would be the more recent adaption of the film,"Of Mice and Men",featuring John Malkovich. Watch it and I think you may agree.

The other is a lesser known film called,"Smoke Signals",which came out in 1998. It's about 2 modern day young indian men who travel by bus to Phoenix,AZ to claim the body of one of the young mens' father who has passed on. They're Hopi,so I wouldn't reccomend "Cherokee Bend". A lot of other songs would most likely fit. "Endless Wire" comes to mind. Those are my picks,anybody got further ideas? Been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif




Of Mice And Men is a good choice, but which Gord song would/should they choose to play?

[BILLW]

I always wished Gord had written an origional score for a movie. He has the formal education for it in music theory and orchestration. I'm sure he got offers, but probably nothing sparked him that much. I'm refering to an entire score, not just a song or two. It would have been interesting to hear what he came up with.

[Rob1956]

I always wished Gord had written an origional score for a movie. He has the formal education for it in music theory and orchestration. I'm sure he got offers, but probably nothing sparked him that much. I'm refering to an entire score, not just a song or two. It would have been interesting to hear what he came up with.

[Borderstone]

Well DMD 3,in the case of,"Of Mice and Men",I went through this site's alphabetical list of GL songs and I think these would apply nicely.

Changes
Cobwebs & Dust
Drifters
Forgive Me Lord (closing credits)
Go My Way
Heaven Don't Deserve Me
Is There Anyone Home?
Long River
Redwood Hill
Spanish Moss (??)
The Soul Is The Rock

I think I picked pretty well! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
So,I'll see ya later George! I gotta go feed the rabbits George! George is my friend! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Borderstone,gonna post some lines tonight! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[This message has been edited by Borderstone (edited January 20, 2004).]

[DMD3]

I think Blackhawk Down should've played "Drink Yer Glasses Empty" somewhere in that movie.

I haven't heard this song, not even a sample, but having read the lyrics "May I" seems like it would belong in a childs movie.

[DMD3]

I think Blackhawk Down should've played "Drink Yer Glasses Empty" somewhere in that movie.

I haven't heard this song, not even a sample, but having read the lyrics "May I" seems like it would belong in a childs movie.

[Borderstone]

Gord's "May I" uses kid's games & phrases as a metaphor for the mental games that adults play when it comes to love,relationships and physical attraction. If you think about it,getting to an equal level with the opposite (or in some cases) same gender in these situations is just like a game. One false move or mistake and you lose or have to start over.

As for being in a kids movie,I think any of the 1970's live action Disney films would fit well. I'd pick,"Escape To Witch Mountain". A film I fondly recall but I also feel should be re-made for todays kids,seeing how it's now 30 years old this year. It's been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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Borderstone,gonna post some lines tonight!:D

[Dan O'Malley]

I think the closest Gord come to scoring a movie was "Hail Hero". A 1969 anti-war movie starring a young Michael Douglas. I bought this off ebay, and the movie is pretty bad! The credits state "Music by Gordon Lightfoot" but all he contributes are the title song and a different, faster version of "Wherefor and Why". Needless to say, these two songs are the only good things about the film!

[Dan O'Malley]

Whilst on this subject, I remember reading that "Ghosts of Cape Horn" was written for some movie or documentary, and Gord says in the book from the boxset that it was used in the movie. Anyone know anything about this??!

[Borderstone]

On the contrary,I saw Hail Hero on the late night movie and I thought it was great! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Gord did the title song and W. & Why but also has been stated before,Sit Down Young Stranger was also written & recorded for it too but the studio passed on it! (Idiots.)

The Ghosts Of Cape Horn documentary has been mentioned here too but I'have never seen it or know the title. Been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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Borderstone,gonna post some lines tonight!:D

[DMD3]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
Gord's "May I" uses kid's games & phrases as a metaphor for the mental games that adults play when it comes to love,relationships and physical attraction. If you think about it,getting to an equal level with the opposite (or in some cases) same gender in these situations is just like a game. One false move or mistake and you lose or have to start over.

As for being in a kids movie,I think any of the 1970's live action Disney films would fit well. I'd pick,"Escape To Witch Mountain". A film I fondly recall but I also feel should be re-made for todays kids,seeing how it's now 30 years old this year. It's been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif


Remember, I've never heard the song, and I looked at the lyrics only once.

[DMD3]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
Gord's "May I" uses kid's games & phrases as a metaphor for the mental games that adults play when it comes to love,relationships and physical attraction. If you think about it,getting to an equal level with the opposite (or in some cases) same gender in these situations is just like a game. One false move or mistake and you lose or have to start over.

As for being in a kids movie,I think any of the 1970's live action Disney films would fit well. I'd pick,"Escape To Witch Mountain". A film I fondly recall but I also feel should be re-made for todays kids,seeing how it's now 30 years old this year. It's been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif


Remember, I've never heard the song, and I looked at the lyrics only once.

[johnfowles]

Amazing apropos this topic:-
I noted just now a new ebay auction:- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3382799259&category=1161
for a VHS tape of a 1987 movie
PAPERBACK HERO
"Featuring hit music by GORDON LIGHTFOOT" - ("If You Could Read My Mind").


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My Gordon Lightfoot webring
starts at
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfoot

[johnfowles]

Amazing apropos this topic:-
I noted just now a new ebay auction:- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3382799259&category=1161
for a VHS tape of a 1987 movie
PAPERBACK HERO
"Featuring hit music by GORDON LIGHTFOOT" - ("If You Could Read My Mind").


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My Gordon Lightfoot webring
starts at
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfoot

[DMD3]

"East Of Midnight" would also be a good ending song.

[DMD3]

"East Of Midnight" would also be a good ending song.

[Borderstone]

Amazing how no one here mentioned,"My Love For You" from Harry Tracy! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif Last mention of the film,I promise. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[steve gittins]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:


The Ghosts Of Cape Horn documentary has been mentioned here too but I'have never seen it or know the title. Been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

[/B]
I've got the "Ghosts of Cape Horn" video in my collection, it was dated 1985. But I can't tell who produced it.
Also the 1996 Discovery channel documentary, "Shipwreck: The mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald," is an EXCELLENT account of the disaster. There are clips of Gord's songs, profiles of the Captain & crew,the ship, weather data, and the role the Andersen played in the search.

[BendRick]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:


The Ghosts Of Cape Horn documentary has been mentioned here too but I'have never seen it or know the title. Been me,later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

[/B]
I've got the "Ghosts of Cape Horn" video in my collection, it was dated 1985. But I can't tell who produced it.
Also the 1996 Discovery channel documentary, "Shipwreck: The mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald," is an EXCELLENT account of the disaster. There are clips of Gord's songs, profiles of the Captain & crew,the ship, weather data, and the role the Andersen played in the search.

[Tom]

The movie which comes immediately to mind, and quite obviously so is "Pirates Of The Carribbean". I wouldn't dare replace the "Yo ho, yo ho, a Pirate's life for me" in it because that's part of Disney's POTC theme-- besides it fits. But couldn't you just hear Gord singing any number of his ship and sail songs throughout the movie? TMCITR, H&D, Triangle ... possibly even 14 Carat Gold. It's worth believing ... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Mary Ann]

The movie which comes immediately to mind, and quite obviously so is "Pirates Of The Carribbean". I wouldn't dare replace the "Yo ho, yo ho, a Pirate's life for me" in it because that's part of Disney's POTC theme-- besides it fits. But couldn't you just hear Gord singing any number of his ship and sail songs throughout the movie? TMCITR, H&D, Triangle ... possibly even 14 Carat Gold. It's worth believing ... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Borderstone]

I watched "Oh,God" with George Burns & John Denver the other night and I thought "Mr. Rock Of Ages" would have fit perfectly in that film. :)

Or,is it too negative,for such a positive movie?

[geodeticman]

Time - you got that right !

Also - to all - I thought Don Quixote was also written for Hail Hero , but was overlooked. My God ! As topical as it may sound, it seems a metaphor for so many things to me.

Hope you all have been well, good to have a word in once in a while lately. Miss y'all

geo Steve