tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post5083462830569344141..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Top 10 Song Moments in Martin Scorsese FilmsAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-53849862653605634332020-08-27T16:29:19.068-04:002020-08-27T16:29:19.068-04:00From Casino? Here it is on YTFrom Casino? Here <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQUcg1pJwT8" rel="nofollow">it is on YT</a>Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-4005974673592110832020-08-15T03:16:34.525-04:002020-08-15T03:16:34.525-04:00Name of the opera song which can be heard in The b...Name of the opera song which can be heard in The beginning of the movie, Goodfellas?Jacky Molhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313625565950274431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-31985530668221316532016-02-29T07:08:20.996-05:002016-02-29T07:08:20.996-05:00awesome momentsawesome momentsMelissa Hollandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-90261825876909697462016-01-12T16:37:58.848-05:002016-01-12T16:37:58.848-05:00Oh man, that's a classic fucking shot/musical ...Oh man, that's a classic fucking shot/musical cue right there. Love that moment. Thanks for reading/commenting! Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-31412160470695464592016-01-11T20:25:09.791-05:002016-01-11T20:25:09.791-05:00Good list as always, I also love the "Sunshin...Good list as always, I also love the "Sunshine of your love" by Cream while Jimmy decides he's gonna whack Morrie in Goodfellas. His stare, the way he doesn't blow out any smoke. Great scene.NickWiperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378560375769658603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-20723876121924772562012-12-05T10:00:28.071-05:002012-12-05T10:00:28.071-05:00Nice! Really cool that we're right in line the...Nice! Really cool that we're right in line there. Scorsese rocks!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-35177448443310668232012-12-05T09:33:13.751-05:002012-12-05T09:33:13.751-05:00Good job here,Alex.I think you nailed the top 3,wh...Good job here,Alex.I think you nailed the top 3,when I saw the title,it is exactly the same 3 I first thought about.Davidhttp://www.tasteofcinema.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-38551495688879694112012-11-28T17:07:01.818-05:002012-11-28T17:07:01.818-05:00Completely agree about Stone - her Casino works gr...Completely agree about Stone - her Casino works grants her a career pass from me. Also completely agree about Shutter Island, I'd give it a 6/10 as well.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-83793789928345142562012-11-28T16:56:45.513-05:002012-11-28T16:56:45.513-05:00Stone really should get more recognition for that ...Stone really should get more recognition for that work. Just like with Cage and Leaving Las Vegas, I'll always respect her for Casino no matter what she does.<br /><br />I gave Shutter Island 6/10 - it was well shot and it had many talented performaners, but it was messy as well. And Michelle Williams looked as if she was reading lines from the cards camera guy was holding up.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-54786440490162462442012-11-27T22:57:54.610-05:002012-11-27T22:57:54.610-05:00Thanks Dan, really glad you like the choices! &quo...Thanks Dan, really glad you like the choices! "Gimmie Shelter" is a Scorsese staple, definitely could've given two or three slots on this list to that song.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-84870870382948257272012-11-27T17:59:48.808-05:002012-11-27T17:59:48.808-05:00It's funny. I immediately thought that Layla s...It's funny. I immediately thought that Layla should be #1, but as I read through #5, #4, and #3, I realized that all those were great choices too. I'm also a big fan of Gimme Shelter at the opening of The Departed, but it does probably pale in comparison to I'm Shipping Up to Boston for that movie. Excellent choices, Alex. Danhttp://ptsnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-48044442822192188632012-11-27T17:57:08.896-05:002012-11-27T17:57:08.896-05:00Glad you dig the list man. That "Layla" ...Glad you dig the list man. That "Layla" scene is forever iconic, no doubt. I was really damn tempted to throw the Raging Bull intro to number one, for all the reasons you mentioned. <br /><br />And I also agree about the score with Shutter Island - little to much for me. But, again, oh well, the man is still a master.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19873650324410304252012-11-27T17:37:48.706-05:002012-11-27T17:37:48.706-05:00Yeah, that scene in Goodfellas with Layla playing ...Yeah, that scene in Goodfellas with Layla playing in the background is just pure cinematic gold, it's what first made me sit up and take notice of the genius that is Scorsese. I would've put the intro to Raging Bull in at number one, completely sells you the film from frame one, all the people listed should've paid him to be in that sequence. One of the many problems with Shutter Island was that the score was far too overbearing and bombastic, especially strange for a Scorsese film as he is such a maestro with music. Loving these Scorsese lists. Jeffhttp://cityuponahillmedia.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-29558706021984824102012-11-27T13:11:40.495-05:002012-11-27T13:11:40.495-05:00Ohh yeah, Saul Bass rocked that out. That is a fin...Ohh yeah, Saul Bass rocked that out. That is a fine piece of music. I didn't want to use score for this list (although, because that track is old, I <i>guess</i> it could be considered a "real" song, not score... who knows). Either way, great great pick. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61293494429172323682012-11-27T13:05:17.507-05:002012-11-27T13:05:17.507-05:00Fantastic list. Glad “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” i...Fantastic list. Glad “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” is on here. The opening music from Cape Fear also came to mind - http://youtu.be/xoO0ZsQ7tBg. I think that music is actually from the original? I haven't seen it so I'm not sure.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-38557765683284687442012-11-27T11:01:32.199-05:002012-11-27T11:01:32.199-05:00Thanks dude. Although I'm not the biggest admi...Thanks dude. Although I'm not the biggest admirer of Shutter Island, that scene you mentioned is really well done. Acting in that movie is flawless, no doubt. <br /><br />Glad you like the list!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19967891688408480122012-11-27T10:53:35.989-05:002012-11-27T10:53:35.989-05:00Love these picks man. My favorites on here are &qu...Love these picks man. My favorites on here are "Cavalleria Rusticana-Intermezzo" from Raging Bull and "And Then He Kissed Me" from Goodfellas.<br /><br />The most memorable for me is "On the Nature of Daylight" from Shutter Island. I know you're not a fan of the film, but that moment just kills me when Michelle Williams turns to ash in DiCaprio's hands with that song playing.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-86484457823631262922012-11-27T09:13:14.488-05:002012-11-27T09:13:14.488-05:00Nice man, glad you're a fan of the 'Fellas...Nice man, glad you're a fan of the 'Fellas. Scorsese is a God... cannot recommend his films highly enough.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-84610750903581666412012-11-27T09:12:34.110-05:002012-11-27T09:12:34.110-05:00Thanks man! Bringing Out the Dead is batshit nuts,...Thanks man! Bringing Out the Dead is batshit nuts, isn't it? I wasn't a fan of that movie the first few times I saw it, but I kinda dig it now. And I agree, "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" was a tad bit over saturated in The Departed. But oh well, still a bitchin' track.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-84674927768561013032012-11-26T20:33:22.734-05:002012-11-26T20:33:22.734-05:00Crap, I need to catch up on my Scorsese. I've ...Crap, I need to catch up on my Scorsese. I've only watched Goodfellas, The Aviator and parts of The Departed (bad quality, fell asleep, long story). However, all the songs you selected from Goodfellas are indeed brilliant.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731135068727753624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52573990009834064042012-11-26T19:20:38.371-05:002012-11-26T19:20:38.371-05:00Great choices! Even though Bringing Out the Dead i...Great choices! Even though Bringing Out the Dead is probably my least-favorite/pick for weirdest Scrosese movie, it definitely has a good soundtrack and I especially liked the use of Stand by R.E.M. in that flick as well. Shipping Up to Boston was good for The Departed the first time it was used, but after the 4th time, I got a little annoyed. Still, Marty knows his music, just as well as he knows his films. Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73079627278509055412012-11-26T17:53:07.031-05:002012-11-26T17:53:07.031-05:00Thanks! I LOVE that moment when Ginger stumbles ou...Thanks! I LOVE that moment when Ginger stumbles out, hazy eyed and halfway to dead. Poor girl. "Comfortably Numb" was used so well in that Departed scene. Really dug it.<br /><br />Honestly, the more time that passes, Shutter Island does next to nothing for me. I think I gave it a B when it came out, but it'd be closer to a C now. I really want to like it, but it's just so... plain to me. Oh well.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-26453060210568581932012-11-26T16:55:38.950-05:002012-11-26T16:55:38.950-05:00Great choices! Love the songs in Casino, especiall...Great choices! Love the songs in Casino, especially as "House of the Rising Sun" plays when Ginger stumbles in the hallway, grasping walls and "Love is strange". I adore "I'm shipping up to Boston", I also love how he used "Comfortably numb" in the love scene. <br /><br />The only movie by Scorsese where I didn't like the music was Shutter Island, it sounded more chaotic than inspired.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-36534921571603541242012-11-26T16:42:58.596-05:002012-11-26T16:42:58.596-05:00That scene was literally number 11 on this list. S...That scene was literally number 11 on this list. Such a classic intro right there. I read an interview with Marty when The Departed came out, and the interviewer asked him why he uses "Gimmie Shelter" so much in his movies, and Marty said: "I use the song that works best, and that song often works best." Fair enough.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-68697593270384956522012-11-26T16:28:25.354-05:002012-11-26T16:28:25.354-05:00I swear he uses it in every film, but Scorsese kno...I swear he uses it in every film, but Scorsese knows how to use Gimmie Shelter perfectly. I especially love it in the Departed over Nicholson's brilliant opening monologue. I can't think how many times I've seen that opening monologue.Matt McGrathhttps://twitter.com/#!/MatthewJMcGrathnoreply@blogger.com