Here's a few songs from a film called, "Brother Sun, Sister Moon"... a biopic of Saint Francis of Assisi. It's a beautiful movie. The music was all written by Donovan (he performed most of it too). There was never an official release of his soundtrack (though the orchestral score by Riz Ortolani was released). Donovan was not happy about this fact so he re-recorded the soundtrack in 2004 and released it on his own... it pales in comparison to the original version:
(1972: Brother Sun, Sister Moon)
- All these songs sound like they could have come from an animated children's movie from the late 60's or early 70's... but they have a tinge of something extra (Simon and Garfunkelness?) that I think transcends the typical folk song of the time.
Donovan - Lullaby (sung by Valentina Cortese) (1972: Brother Sun, Sister Moon)
- Often mislabeled as 'Mother's Love' this song inspired me to watch the film... such a pure, timeless song... sounds like it could have been written hundreds of years ago... Donovan really nailed it with this one. Thanks to J for turning me on to this.
Donovan - Brother Sun and Sister Moon (1972: Brother Sun, Sister Moon)
- The main theme.
For 15 P&P Points: Who plays the Pope in this movie?
3 comments:
Alec Guiness. I've actually seen this movie, although it was long before I could appreciate it (must have been 8or 9). Would love to see it again.
Excuse me...Alec Guinness.
Yup! You should re-watch it... it's a little cheesy but the cinematography, music... and some of the acting is great... and, most importantly, the spiritual element is really beautiful and moving.
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