Tuesday, December 7, 2021

xcvii. MANN, Aimee: Save Me (from Soundtrack to Magnolia)

xcvii. MANN, Aimee (1960-       )

Save Me (1999)
AM, acoustic guitar, bass
Michael Lockwood, electric guitar, melodica, background vocals
Patrick Warren, accordion, keyboards
John Sands, drums, percussion
Buddy Judge, background vocals
Jon Brion, background vocals
(4:34)

from Soundtrack to Magnolia.



Paul Thomas Anderson was inspired by the music before he wrote the screenplay and directed Magnolia.

And the film actually feels that way. A magnificent piece of cinema, Mann's songs permeate nearly every scene. This one seems particularly associated with the character of Claudia (Melora Walters). I love when Lockwood's melodica plays this upwards chromatic lick.

A great, memorable song.

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