58/59 - Imagine/She Must Be Worth Losing

This song was one I heard in a movie preview, but it wasn't until a friend  pointed it out that I really noticed it.  I wasn't quite as into watching them online at the time, so it was hit or miss if I saw one.  Unless at the theater.  So, on second thought, maybe I didn't see the trailer for this movie that had this song...

The movie has become one of my top 13 movies.  Finding Neverland is the story of J.M. Barrie creating the tale of Peter Pan

Song 58
        "Come On" by Ben Jelen from the album, Give It All Away

This movie came out in 2004, and I tracked down the instrumental version used in the movie trailer.  I don't really care for the version with vocals.  Which, is what that link gets you.  But when this song really struck me was in 2007, I was a September night and I was thinking about a project I was working on for the church I was going to.

What filled my mind were images and stories that had me quite moved and in tears.  I made a music video to try and relate what my mind's eye saw.  Here's a link to that video.  I did tailor it to work into my project so there are shots of the church at the end.  But I think the idea and emotions can go beyond that.

I just took moments from video and movies to convey this image and story.  Credit belongs to all the people who made these movies and videos.

Hope you enjoy!

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This next song doesn't have as interesting a story.  But it's still a good song.






It's also from a movie, but this one was actually used in the movie.  A little movie that captured my attention like nothing had since Jurassic Park.  This movie was a pulse pounding thrill ride that came out in the early days of May 1996.  Oh the days of grunge, hooded flannels, and mosh pits.  -sigh-

The movie was Twister.  Helen Hunt and her crew of storm chasers going after tornadoes all over Oklahoma in the span of a day or so.  Developing a device that would collect data from inside the forces of nature.  I was impressed with the soundtrack, and bought it.  Quickly learning for the first time the difference between "soundtrack," and "score."  The CD I bought was full of alternative rock songs that were featured in the movie.  Not the instrumental score.  But I kept it.  Several songs keeping me interested.

Song 59
        "Talula" by Tori Amos from the Twister Soundtrack

While the movie came out in spring, and I saw it many times that summer, this song makes me think of Autumn.  I don't know if I can explain this one as well as others, but it just paints pictures of erratically falling leaves, and shifting Autumnal landscapes.  From hills and mountains to rolling plains and fields.

So I'm gonna leave it at that for now.

Enjoy!

grace, peace + hope-Jesse