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Waking Ned Divine

18 Jan 99 - 12:04 AM (#54630)
Subject: Waking Ned Divine
From: jsbach

I recently saw the film Waking Ned Divine. In that film there is a scene where the character "Finn" is singing a love song in the street.

Does anybody know what song it is?

18 Jan 99 - 06:55 PM (#54709)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: Bobby Bob, Ellan Vannin

Nope, but I know what the street was. And it wasn't in Ireland.

The whole film was shot in the Isle of Man, and when it was shown here last week, the whole audience sat and and enjoyed watching the complete credit list roll in appreciative silence.

The drunk staggering out of the pub and dancing round before collapsing in a drunken heap has been a strict Methodist teetotaller all his life.

I'm sure I can find out about the song in particular, but the music in general was by Sean Davey.

Bobby Bob

19 Jan 99 - 05:15 PM (#54773)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: jsbach

I noticed that in the credits as well. :)

I didn't catch the song though. If you can find out that would be wonderful. Could you e-mail the information to me if you do? jsbach17@hotmail.com

Thanks! ATG.

19 Jan 99 - 05:55 PM (#54778)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: Bobby Bob, Ellan Vannin

There's a soundtrack album which I see Amazon has a 30% reduction on at the moment (down at $12.58). I was only scouting to see the track listing but got no joy.

They give an average of star ratings arising from reviews for it - four-and-a-half out of five.

"Reviews Amazon.com Traditional Irish instrumentation mixes with classical orchestration on the soundtrack to Waking Ned Devine, and the results are impressive, to say the least. On "Red Herrings," a traditional fiddle-and-whistle lineup gets truly funky, and other tracks brim with the playful innocence of a tiny Irish hamlet. The Waterboys' single "Fisherman's Blues" is, of course, included as well. But the score that Irish composer Shaun Davey has created is magnificent--a delightful mix of old and new with some truly great playing. --James Hendrickson

The artist, Kirk Jones. , November 13, 1998 An inspiring and emotive cinematic score - The Director As the writer and director of Waking Ned Devine I am aware that my notes on the soundtrack will be seen to be biased. But I wont let that prevent me from encouraging you to listen to one of the most original and inspiring scores I've ever heard. Shaun Davey has composed a cinematic score which has the complexity and depth of an orchestral score but features the most emotive, primitive sounds of traditional Irish instruments. The result is a score which not only serves my film but deserves to be listened to in it's own right.

rburriss@exepc.com from Milwaukee, WI , December 12, 1998 A true beauty. This is a soundtract that does not betray any expectation. No duds in the lot, each song has a unique personality and is well delivered. Good voices, excellent instrumentation. The last song puts to words a lovely old poem (the author of which I don't know) called The Parting Glass - it alone would be worth buying the CD."

maayan8@hotmail.com from new york city , December 12, 1998 inspiring, and essential to the enjoyment of the characters. I saw this movie the other night, leaving the theatre exhilerated . I wanted to call my grandparents and tell them how much I miss them and how much I love them. The music brought me back to memories of dancing after dinner, birthdays, and my mother's humming while she cooked in the kitchen. If you only buy the album to remember the movie, that is just fine. I did."

The site promises to give a track listing but seems to stop at 1, which is a bit inconvenient. Never mind, I'll keep looking.

Shoh slaynt,

Bobby Bob

19 Jan 99 - 06:07 PM (#54779)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: Bobby Bob, Ellan Vannin

For what it's worth without further information about artists, this is the track listing I've just come across.

Waking Ned Devine Original Soundtrack

Score By: Shaun Davey

1. Let The Draw Begin 2. Fisherman's Blues - The Waterboys 3. Red Herrings 4. Maggie & Finn 5. Cursing In Heaven 6. The Ballad Of Ned Devine/the Witches Reel 7. Jackie's Theme 8. Michael's Ride 9. Beyond Dreams And Spirits 10. Hear Me 11. An Angel Will Cry 12. The Lotto Man Cometh 13. Lux Eterna My Eternal Friend 14. The Tullymore Polka/the Witch The Fiddle & The Phonebox 15. The Parting Glass

Shoh slaynt reesht,

Bobby Bob

20 Jan 99 - 01:59 AM (#54849)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: jsbach

I'll look for the soundtrack.

In the movie, though, it was such a short snippet of a song, sung by the character, that it probably isn't on there. I'll probably enjoy it anyway, though! :)

Thanks.

20 Jan 99 - 02:46 AM (#54853)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: John Kelly (inactive)

jsbach asks:

>I recently saw the film Waking Ned Divine. In that film >there is a scene where the character "Finn" >is singing a love song in the street.

>Does anybody know what song it is?

Actually, the song is in the archive. It's the middle of the middle verse of "The Parting Glass". I didn't recognize it in the movie either--the singer takes some liberties with the tune, and out of context it's hard to recognize anything. But the words are clear.

--jk

20 Jan 99 - 03:31 AM (#54857)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: John Kelly (inactive)

jsbach asks:

>I recently saw the film Waking Ned Divine. In that film >there is a scene where the character "Finn" >is singing a love song in the street.

>Does anybody know what song it is?

--jk

20 Jan 99 - 10:15 AM (#54881)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: jsbach

Thanks!

26 Mar 01 - 06:38 PM (#426173)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: dulcimer

Just saw the movie myself. I kind of like the liberties taken with Parting Glass. Did anyone on the forum do the abc or midi of the tune? I have the traditional tune. Just thought it would save a lot of listening time, if someone had it written down somewhere. Thanks.

26 Mar 01 - 06:53 PM (#426179)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: Scotsbard

Here's what I've got on it so far. I'm working on an arrangement that starts with the old air version, then transitions into a much more upbeat march:

~S~

26 Mar 01 - 08:55 PM (#426229)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: wdyat12

I'm glad they pushed the old busybody off the cliff!

wdyat12

26 Mar 01 - 09:27 PM (#426234)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: wdyat12

Purely accidental of course.

wdyat12

26 Mar 01 - 09:46 PM (#426241)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: catspaw49

I know a lot of folks really enjoyed this flick, but by the time it was over, I felt there was a sequel coming called, "Waking Ol' Spaw." The plot advanced like melting lard in January........What a snoozer!

Spaw

27 Mar 01 - 08:04 AM (#426430)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: Barbara Shaw

I started a huge controversy after seeing this film with a group from my husband's church. In the discussion afterward, everyone agreed that it was a pleasant, light spoof, well done and the music was great.

I, however, pointed out that the film gradually, insidiously led us down the path to where we were cheering for the bad guys, condoning the lying and cheating. Everyone wanted the townspeople to succeed in their deception, and everyone was unconsciously agreeing that it's OK to cheat the government, steal the money, join the conspiracy because everyone felt that their cause was just. Roles were reversed, and the folks upholding ethics were considered roadblocks, while the actual perpetrators were portrayed as good ole folks with family values and endearing charms.

Like many messages in the media today, this is an example of how we are de-sensitized to ethical decay and are sometimes unwitting victims of situational ethics. I found the movie interesting, but was very disturbed by the message. And I was very disturbed that no one else in the room (at first) felt morally outraged that the bad guys won.

What a coup for the filmmakers.

27 Mar 01 - 08:53 AM (#426457)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: GUEST,Claymore

But Barb, Ned had won the money, he hadn't stolen it. He was alive at the moment he won... it's what killed him. And as we find out in the film, his son was the ultimate beneficiary; a father, a new life, and the love of his community. Pastor Hubby could do worst for a sermon...

27 Mar 01 - 09:52 AM (#426491)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: Barbara Shaw

Actually, my husband is not a pastor. I call it his church because he's the one who goes to church, not me. The minister was not with the group that night, unfortunately. I would have liked to hear his opinion on the movie.

Maybe the message is that money kills, but only a few get it.

I realize I risk sounding like a sanctimonious prig - and that would be the first time I've been accused of that! The ethical issues intrigue me.

27 Mar 01 - 09:59 AM (#426495)
Subject: RE: Waking Ned Divine
From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock

Radix malorum est cupiditas - the love of money is the root of all evil. Alledgedly. But I was rooting for the villagers, I must say. perhaps it was the struggle against big corporations like the lotto who fleece the statistically-challenged and do their best not to pay out? (Just a thought, not necessarily my view.)
I was disturbed by the vehement anti-drug message in "Traffic". Not the dealers-bad-police-good message, but the one where everyone ODs or becomes addicted to heroin after smoking a joint. But then, any kind of didactic fim annoys me.