This song symbolizes how the marriage of Valencia and Billy Pilgrim wasn't necessarily of love story. Part of the reason why Billy possibly married her is because her family had a lot of money. I would play this song during the part where Billy looks at her and questions why he married her.
#2. I'll Fly Away- Alison Krauss
I would play this song when Billy dies because it's a song showing the peacefulness about death. This message is very similar to the belief of the Tralfamadorians.
#3. You Can Call Me Al- Paul Simon
http://www.lyricsfreak.com/p/paul+simon/you+can+call+me+al_20105883.html
This song is about a man becoming less selfish and realizing the importance of friendship. I would play this part at the scene in the movie where Edgar Derby and Billy first meet and become acquaintances. "You Can Call Me Al" because it would be a good cheery song to have in the middle of a relatively depressing story.
#4. Far Away- Ingrid Michaelson
"Far Away" is a song about a new, dream life far away in another place. This pretty much sums up what Billy Pilgrim wants when he meets Montana on Tralfamadore and is living a happy life.
#5. Sleepy Head- Passion Pit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThbJtOAkHy4
http://www.metrolyrics.com/sleepyhead-lyrics-passion-pit.html
I would definitely play this song during parts where Billy Pilgrim was making quick switches in time. This song has a sort of sci-fi sound to it and is very catchy!
#6. White Winter Hymnal- Fleet Foxes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThbJtOAkHy4
http://www.metrolyrics.com/sleepyhead-lyrics-passion-pit.html
I would definitely play this song during parts where Billy Pilgrim was making quick switches in time. This song has a sort of sci-fi sound to it and is very catchy!
#6. White Winter Hymnal- Fleet Foxes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gml-nAJGRbY
http://www.metrolyrics.com/white-winter-hymnal-lyrics-fleet-foxes.html
This song really touches on the subject of white snow and is a little depressing. It reminds me of the part where Billy is first starting his journey in the battle part of the war. He meets the three musketeers and just wants to get out of there.
#7. Mountain Sound- Of Monsters and Men
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT3HrrrHzII
http://www.metrolyrics.com/mountain-sound-lyrics-of-monsters-and-men.html
I would play this song during the part where Billy is walking into Dresden for the first time because this song has an adventurous tone to it.
http://www.metrolyrics.com/white-winter-hymnal-lyrics-fleet-foxes.html
This song really touches on the subject of white snow and is a little depressing. It reminds me of the part where Billy is first starting his journey in the battle part of the war. He meets the three musketeers and just wants to get out of there.
#7. Mountain Sound- Of Monsters and Men
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT3HrrrHzII
http://www.metrolyrics.com/mountain-sound-lyrics-of-monsters-and-men.html
I would play this song during the part where Billy is walking into Dresden for the first time because this song has an adventurous tone to it.
"Can't Buy Me Love" fits extremely well with Billy and Val's relationship. I think that "Sleepy Head" also is great for when Billy is catatonic in the hospital.
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With all their lions, with all their might and all their thirst
They crowd your bedroom like some thoughts wearing thin
Against the walls, against your rules, against your skin"
Good choice of songs Andie. I think the first song, "Can't Buy Me Love," would be better during the scene where Billy gives his wife a new car because ironically, the money probably came from her family. I agree the fourth song, "Far Away," is a great representation of Billy and Montana. It also has a nice catching tune. You picked a great playlist.
ReplyDeleteGood choice of songs Andie. I think the first song, "Can't Buy Me Love," would be better during the scene where Billy gives his wife a new car because ironically, the money probably came from her family. I agree the fourth song, "Far Away," is a great representation of Billy and Montana. It also has a nice catching tune. You picked a great playlist.
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