1149 Demonstrate yourself
In the movie, LeVeon Davis performed a total of six tracks. Among them, he performed the same track at the beginning and end, but his mood and mentality evolved into a different flavor, that kind of sigh, confusion, That kind of exhaustion and helplessness, that kind of bitterness and confusion, were presented in two performances.
So, this also goes back to Renly’s original question.——
LeVine has come full circle. Is the change in mentality conveyed through music?？
If so, then the way of arranging the music, the way of singing, and even the emotional details and performance control must all be adjusted accordingly; if not, then between performances, will the director leave the camera to give Actors have more room to perform？
That's the answer to the question Joel originally asked: What did Renly have to say about the arrangement of the film's soundtrack?？
After listening carefully to Renly's explanation, Joel slightly lowered his chin and said, "Yes, we need to show some differences, but just a little bit. I mean, a little change in mentality, not too much." Too intense, not too obvious, just a slow and bitter change. How about if you arrange the music, how would you perform it?？”
Objectively speaking, this is the reason why the Coen brothers have always been obsessed with Renly..
If it were just pure singing and acting, Oscar Isaac would be enough to meet all their picky requirements, but in comparison, Renly's performance has a subtle quality, which is delicate enough and profound enough, leaving a lingering aftertaste. , it’s evocative. The performance of “Crazy in Love” was so, the Pioneer Village version of “Cleopatra” was so, and the Grammy Awards version of “Beasts” was so.
From singing to acting, Renly's performance can truly show the subtle changes in Llewyn's mentality within a week. It seems to be calm but is actually magnificent, and it seems to be spinning in place, but it is actually a vicissitudes of life..
Today, the crew gathered together for the first time to read the script. Renly's interpretation of the character had already made Joel and Ethan's eyes light up. Even before they had communicated with each other, Renly's personal understanding was already infinitely close to that of the two brothers. idea, and even went a step further to combine the character with the song.
But the question is, how will Renly appear? Does his in-depth understanding conform to the Coen brothers' vision?？
“Well, I'm not sure how to explain it. You can see now that I'm not a singer..." Renly complained to himself easily. Everyone was stunned. Before they had time to react, Renly said Then he said, "But this is how I understand it personally..”
“LeVine is proud, even arrogant. He carries a sense of nobility that comes from an artist, a literati, and an intellectual. He is proud of his persistence and satisfied with his personality..
Although his life is in trouble and he may not be able to solve it even with a dinner; but he is still proud and seems to be enjoying the treatment of being hungry - of course, this is just a metaphor.”
This time, the corners of everyone's mouths couldn't help but slightly raised, feeling the humor in Renly's words again..
“I mean, he is a very interesting and very common person. In the wave of that time, he represented a group of people. They were poor, they were poor, they were difficult, they were simple, and they were also eager for success..
Fame, fame, wealth, and glory are all wonderful, and they will try their best to strive for them; but if they need to give up their persistence for these successes, they will choose to refuse..”
“For most people, they are stupid, even ugly and hateful, because they assume a superior posture, look down on all living beings, and criticize other people with just one look, as if they are the only one in the world. It's like mud but not stained; but when everyone quiets down and listens to their music, everything makes sense..”
Having said this, Renly smiled to himself..
Suddenly, it seemed that what was being described in the words was not LeVine Davis, but himself..
This is really a wonderful feeling, a little ridiculous, a little absurd, and a little joyful. If the similarity of "Gravity" comes from Chu Jiashu, then the similarity of "Drunk Country Folk" comes from Renly-Huo you.
“Therefore, at the beginning of the movie, LeVine's singing was energetic, vigorous, and self-centered; but at the end, his singing was melancholy, confused, and vaguely revealed a shares confused.”
Renly expressed his understanding and insights, "But... I'm not a great singer. I don't have Dave Van Ronk's rough voice, and I haven't experienced Dave Van Ronk." The wave of the times..." As he spoke, everyone began to chuckle, and Renly also raised the corners of his mouth, "I'm serious..”
Justin complained next to him, "Hey! Hey! Last year's three Grammy winners." Everyone burst into laughter..
Renly spread his hands and said sincerely, "I am better at narrative. For me, ballads are stories about life, life, and fantasy. Therefore, I am more inclined to perform songs in different ways. emotions to interpret.”
“Jesus Christ." John Goodman also laughed, "Boy, do you know how difficult this is? Not everyone can tell a story about the aria of 'Take Me Home' in 'Les Misérables.'" A key point is revealed between the lines. John once watched Renly's performance on Broadway..
Renly shrugged, "Then I guess I'm an excellent singer. So...thank you." Everyone clapped their hands and laughed. Even John was smiling. Renly twitched the corner of his mouth and continued, " I'm not sure how to express it, so let's just sing it and see the texture..”
“Wow, that's great." Joel immediately clapped and everyone applauded too. Justin even whistled, and then Neil joined in. "Guitar? Who can dig out a guitar now and hand it to Renly? Yes, guitar will do.”
There was a moment of confusion, and then the staff handed over a guitar, and Renly held it in his arms. At this time, he was singing as an actor, not performing as a singer. There was a slight difference.——
Because the song and melody itself are part of the performance, Renly needs to enter the state of Llewyn, not himself. Think about it seriously, this is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform. In another way to release the emotion of the performance, this should very interesting.
Looking down at the guitar in his arms, Renly raised his eyebrows slightly, "Neil? Isn't this the one in the bar? It's always been here.？”
“Yes, this is the guitar you used when you sang 'Cleopatra'." Joel couldn't wait to add, "We feel that this is very suitable for the atmosphere of the movie and also suitable for LeVine's identity, so , borrowed this prop.”
“God, the feeling of 'Mulholland Drive' is becoming more and more obvious now." Renly made a joke, and there was sparse laughter around him..
The Coen brothers, John Goodman, Maury Abraham and Carey Mulligan all laughed happily, while others were full of question marks and didn't understand the point of the joke at all. Small details are still It can be seen that the level of understanding of movies, art, and characters is different..
After adjusting the strings slightly, Renly directly played the strings. The light and melodious melody was like a clear spring in a mountain stream, traveling through the golden sunshine. The crisp sound pushed away the morning mist and silence. The valley is full of vitality.
“If I can spread my wings like Noah's dove, I will cross the rivers to pursue my true love. I wave goodbye, my love, and hope you will cherish it. There is a giant in my heart, tall and majestic, with a strong posture, like a cannonball. .Waving goodbye, my love, may you cherish it.”
The clear articulation, light rhythm, and melodious strings are full of unrestrained debauchery and wantonness. You can clearly see the bright smile raised at the corner of Renly's mouth, and the faint sadness between his eyebrows, as parting is imminent. , singing loudly, you can feel the sadness of separation, but more of it is the longing and expectation for the future..
This is Dave Van Ronk's work "Dink's-Song"）”.
In the original song, Dave's voice is full of vicissitudes of life and wind and frost, the feeling of wandering between faltering steps, down and out, and the figure of the bard can be vaguely seen, walking alone in the yellow sand in the sky, A guitar, a beer and a voice, that's all he has.
Now in the adaptation of Renly, he is also wandering around the world, but with a touch of chicness and indulgence. It seems that we can see the wantonness and madness of the prodigal, but his high-spirited figure is enviable, blooming with the "waving clothes" He has the calmness and pride of "never take away a cloud with his sleeve". Even though he has nothing, he owns the whole world..
Anyone who has listened to both versions can clearly feel the difference..
Not only the changes in the arrangement, but also the look between Renly's brows slowly seeped into the lyrics and melody. It seemed that even the fingers and hair tips burst out with a fatal romance, and the gaze was so firmly fixed. The ground was locked on him.
The two characters of LeVeon Davis and Renly Hall overlapped in this way, and Joel Coen couldn't help but think of Renly's words just now.——
He is proud, he is noble, he is arrogant. Even if he is penniless and living on the street, even if he is in jail and in a miserable state, he is still proud, proud of his perseverance. He is alone. Sitting in the bar, humming the melody from his heart, but at this moment, he was the happiest person in the world..
Involuntarily, it makes people want to raise their chin and look up at the man in front of them. What he possesses is character and temperament that cannot be exchanged for all the wealth in the world..
Then, Renly's fingertips paused, clasping the strings, waiting for the melody to disappear in the air. When he plucked the strings again, the musical notes slowed down, as if nothing had changed, but It seems that everything is different, but it can be captured that between the clear eyebrows, the emotions slowly and slowly settle down..
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