I feel like people are always going straight to Tarantino when discussing a filmmaker that uses music really well, and to be fair, he's great at it, but Scorsese's films always use music perfectly as well. Maybe people are just too distracted by how amazing everything else about his movies are to notice? xD
You probably dont care but if you are stoned like me during the covid times you can watch all of the new movies and series on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf during the lockdown :)
Irishman music was on par with previous movies... remember sitting in theater as the camera panned in the nursing home with Still of The night.. you instantly knew it was a Scorsese movie .. gave me chills
Psycho Bateman Started off as a film professor in NYC before being scooped up by Roger Corman...arguably one of the most distinguished Corman proteges ever.
Good point in the beginning about not just using music he likes - the music in his films all fits the tone of his scenes and characters, unlike say Tarantino who, as Ennio Morricone said, uses music without coherence.
Excellent as always! Very glad you mentioned the great Bernard Herrmann at the start to distinguish an original dramatic score from the use of existing music (mostly pop or rock songs) to reflect and evoke a certain feel. The right choice is often hard. I have seen (and heard) too many movies where only the song lyrics fit, but not the sound, rhythm and feel. Scorsese definitely is one of the finest, including spot on use of music. As always, thanks for sharing your insight! Looking forward to your upcoming longer videos!
Very much appreciated. I think the best way to see how good his musical choices are is to compare them to other directors trying to copy his approach. It really feels like night and day.
You even see this use of music on Scorsese's first official film, "Boxcar Bertha", which uses 1930s period music to paint the mood of the action and nothing but the sound of the train going away at the end. To this day, it still puts him a cut above most filmmakers. The only other non-Scorcese film I can think of that does this is Shoot 'Em Up, though others will bring up Baby Driver.
I just Who's That Knocking on My Door for the very first time; it's evident that he had a brilliant knack for using music even in what amounts to an extended student film.
Jumping jack flash to introduce deniro in mean streets is one of my all time favorite scenes, very, very stylish. Which is what I find interesting about Scorsese, he can create a very sort of Catholic-centric Italian style in terms of the clothes, the attitude, general aesthetics, but like a shaman he wills the music he overlays it with, and it fits hand in glove. That music’s attitude fits so well with the characters sort of spiritual energy, that it becomes a lesson in morality, in a song that on its own one would never find that in. Sort of overlays the song within a larger moral context, and suddenly infiltrates into the story itself, as if the stones had devised a song to fit deniro’s character; or Harry Nilsson writing what would be the perfect cocaine filled escape from police helicopters. Paranoia, etc. Scorsese fascinates me, with his cinematography and use of Catholicism throughout, but the music is such a wonderful addition to everything. Have the criterion collection edition of the last temptation of Christ, gotta finally watch it this weekend, one of the few Scorsese films I have not seen. Criterion just through on ‘After Hours’ as well onto their streaming service, very slept on Scorsese picture.
Goodfellas has 4 great songs that just define the scene or montages. Gimme shelter, sunshine of your love, Layla & then he kissed me . Amazing use of music.
He is a genius the way he uses music born in 85 and I cant even keep track of all the songs that I've heard from his music picks. Give me shelter is always a good 1 but the 1 I really like was john Lennon well well well in departed...all of shutter island was great picks i cant even go on cause every movie is a+ music
Hey Jack...I love your videos. A tip: either raise the threshhold on your compressor/limiter on your VO so you’re not hitting it so hard, or lower the compressor ratio a few notches.
I bet it would be a lot of blues. In the irishman, because you follow a hard, cold hearted irish war veteran in 1950's. Maybe a little bit of 50's doo wop, maybe some Andrew Sisters too because, the story will probably start in the 40's.
I have mixed feelings about Scorsese’s music ever since I saw Casino for the first time last year. The music was so constant and loud it was distracting. But maybe that was the point - that film is all about overdoing everything.
Great video, as per usual. I also like how in Silence, the lack of music is meant to show the absence of God’s help for our protagonist. Like you said with Gangs of New York, maybe not super subtle, but it’s effective nonetheless, in my eyes.
I just watched casino last night, and then this popped up on TH-cam after I finished watching the movie. So is my phone listening to me? stuff like this has happened before with news article alerts about things I’m talking about in that moment. Anyway, I wanted to say that as much as the music is appropriate in casino, I thought it was over used. I know it has meaning but there was just so much music in the movie. I usually love when films do this but I think there has to be a balance. Like in Tarantino movies, he plays music but they’re spread out and feels more balanced. Goodfellas has the perfect balance. At least it made the quite moments feel really quite
Music has coexisted with cinema for the longest time, I'm not saying Scorsese did it first, but I do think that each of his movies provides an interesting look into how music can be used as a storytelling device.
Like I mentioned in the beginning, I only wanted to focus on his use of pop/rock music in the films, but Hermann was my example of "some of the best musicians out there"
His use of music in Goodfellas and The Irishman are perfect… however his use of music In the departed in my opinion was terrible and did not fit the scenes at all
I'll never forget the scene in Goodfellas where Jimmy is staring at Morris while "Sunshine of Your Love" is playing. Iconic scene.
Goodfellas is of those movies that never get boring after multiple viewings.
The definition of a classic
I feel like people are always going straight to Tarantino when discussing a filmmaker that uses music really well, and to be fair, he's great at it, but Scorsese's films always use music perfectly as well. Maybe people are just too distracted by how amazing everything else about his movies are to notice? xD
You probably dont care but if you are stoned like me during the covid times you can watch all of the new movies and series on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf during the lockdown :)
@Jagger Nolan yup, have been watching on instaflixxer for months myself =)
Irishman music was on par with previous movies... remember sitting in theater as the camera panned in the nursing home with Still of The night.. you instantly knew it was a Scorsese movie .. gave me chills
this is soo beautiful martin Scorsese film's are so amazing and I cant wait for "the Irishman'
Martin Scorsese is a genius
one of the best
I will cosign that statement!
Psycho Bateman Started off as a film professor in NYC before being scooped up by Roger Corman...arguably one of the most distinguished Corman proteges ever.
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He uses music really well in his films. It’s definitely an inspiration for a young filmmaker like myself.
Good point in the beginning about not just using music he likes - the music in his films all fits the tone of his scenes and characters, unlike say Tarantino who, as Ennio Morricone said, uses music without coherence.
Living in the Material World is his most underrated film.
Taxi Driver. When Late for The Sky plays, and the main character realizes he will never experience what he sees playing on the screen.
Of all the amazing songs/music used in Mr.Scorsese's work, my favorites are "Be My Baby!", "Baby, I Love You!", and "Shipping Up To Boston". :D
The use of the coda from "Layla" when Henry (Ray Liotta) goes through his final struggles in "Goodfellas" is memorable.
Saw the rolling stones in Cardiff last night-can't blame Scorsese for using them so much
Excellent as always! Very glad you mentioned the great Bernard Herrmann at the start to distinguish an original dramatic score from the use of existing music (mostly pop or rock songs) to reflect and evoke a certain feel. The right choice is often hard. I have seen (and heard) too many movies where only the song lyrics fit, but not the sound, rhythm and feel. Scorsese definitely is one of the finest, including spot on use of music. As always, thanks for sharing your insight! Looking forward to your upcoming longer videos!
Very much appreciated. I think the best way to see how good his musical choices are is to compare them to other directors trying to copy his approach. It really feels like night and day.
You even see this use of music on Scorsese's first official film, "Boxcar Bertha", which uses 1930s period music to paint the mood of the action and nothing but the sound of the train going away at the end. To this day, it still puts him a cut above most filmmakers. The only other non-Scorcese film I can think of that does this is Shoot 'Em Up, though others will bring up Baby Driver.
I always noticed this, but I never saw a full video about it, really well made.
Thanks Vicente!
Correction : there are 11 stones songs on that list. And most probably will add up by the time "The Irishman" is released.
I just Who's That Knocking on My Door for the very first time; it's evident that he had a brilliant knack for using music even in what amounts to an extended student film.
This should be longer :)
I made it in advance to have a video go out! I've tocuhed upon it in a few videos! Watch my video on Goodfellas if you're interested!
Jumping jack flash to introduce deniro in mean streets is one of my all time favorite scenes, very, very stylish. Which is what I find interesting about Scorsese, he can create a very sort of Catholic-centric Italian style in terms of the clothes, the attitude, general aesthetics, but like a shaman he wills the music he overlays it with, and it fits hand in glove. That music’s attitude fits so well with the characters sort of spiritual energy, that it becomes a lesson in morality, in a song that on its own one would never find that in. Sort of overlays the song within a larger moral context, and suddenly infiltrates into the story itself, as if the stones had devised a song to fit deniro’s character; or Harry Nilsson writing what would be the perfect cocaine filled escape from police helicopters. Paranoia, etc. Scorsese fascinates me, with his cinematography and use of Catholicism throughout, but the music is such a wonderful addition to everything. Have the criterion collection edition of the last temptation of Christ, gotta finally watch it this weekend, one of the few Scorsese films I have not seen. Criterion just through on ‘After Hours’ as well onto their streaming service, very slept on Scorsese picture.
Well done jack.
Goodfellas has 4 great songs that just define the scene or montages. Gimme shelter, sunshine of your love, Layla & then he kissed me . Amazing use of music.
He is a genius the way he uses music born in 85 and I cant even keep track of all the songs that I've heard from his music picks. Give me shelter is always a good 1 but the 1 I really like was john Lennon well well well in departed...all of shutter island was great picks i cant even go on cause every movie is a+ music
I definitely have to watch Mean Streets.
Did you watch it yet?
Hey Jack...I love your videos. A tip: either raise the threshhold on your compressor/limiter on your VO so you’re not hitting it so hard, or lower the compressor ratio a few notches.
This needs an update. And should be longer
Scorsese definitely loves the British rock and roll
*CREAM 'Sunshine Of Your Love' - DEREK & THE DOMINOS 'Layla'*
Two fantastic songs used for the coolest montages in *GOODFELLAS*
Apparently when he was a teen he went to Woodstock and was smoking pot underneath the stage.
That would probably top the best high ever.
I bet it would be a lot of blues. In the irishman, because you follow a hard, cold hearted irish war veteran in 1950's. Maybe a little bit of 50's doo wop, maybe some Andrew Sisters too because, the story will probably start in the 40's.
I'm hoping so!
I have mixed feelings about Scorsese’s music ever since I saw Casino for the first time last year. The music was so constant and loud it was distracting. But maybe that was the point - that film is all about overdoing everything.
It definitely helps add to the main message about excess and the perils of it!
Great video, as per usual. I also like how in Silence, the lack of music is meant to show the absence of God’s help for our protagonist. Like you said with Gangs of New York, maybe not super subtle, but it’s effective nonetheless, in my eyes.
I totally agree, and even though it may not be subtle, it is purposeful, he is using the best tool for the job.
The only other person in my opinion who can use music in films better than Scorsese is Stanley Kubrick, especially in 2001 and A Clockwork Orange
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I don't know if it's just me but in case you didn't know the the link at the end is to the taxi driver not the princess...ok later
That is the best use of “Jump into the Fire”. Who else could make that work?!
Good video but maybe move a bit farther from the mic when recording? You sound a bit too loud/heavy.
I didn't notice it, but each to their own.
Here after the Irishman... As always his music choices are top notch 👑👑
his use of Gimme Shelter says it all
My personal favorite more serious movie director !
Can't wait for The Irishman. I discuss that movie on my channel a lot. Check it out if you want.
What’s the first song in this video??
I just watched casino last night, and then this popped up on TH-cam after I finished watching the movie. So is my phone listening to me? stuff like this has happened before with news article alerts about things I’m talking about in that moment. Anyway, I wanted to say that as much as the music is appropriate in casino, I thought it was over used. I know it has meaning but there was just so much music in the movie. I usually love when films do this but I think there has to be a balance. Like in Tarantino movies, he plays music but they’re spread out and feels more balanced. Goodfellas has the perfect balance. At least it made the quite moments feel really quite
What about the music in Silence? Or should I say the lack of music.
what is your opinion on the beginning of raging bull. one of my al time favorite movie scene's mainly because of the music
It is excellent, Mascagni did so much for that movie-it was just as powerful as something like the coor montage scene
Excellent and thank you for not saying "cool" and "awesome."
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Didn’t Kenneth Anger do this same thing first?
Music has coexisted with cinema for the longest time, I'm not saying Scorsese did it first, but I do think that each of his movies provides an interesting look into how music can be used as a storytelling device.
Goodfellas soundtrack was awesome
Awesome
sometimes his music choices feel pretty random honestly
Longerrr mannn :((
The departed was Scorsese only movie i could say was god offal it was embarrassingly bad either then that he is one of the great american filmmakers
No love for Bernard Herman?
Like I mentioned in the beginning, I only wanted to focus on his use of pop/rock music in the films, but Hermann was my example of "some of the best musicians out there"
I'd love to see a taxi driver dissection and raging bull, ah you should just do his whole filmography.
His use of music in Goodfellas and The Irishman are perfect… however his use of music In the departed in my opinion was terrible and did not fit the scenes at all
This could have been 30 minutes. Do it.
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