Songs That Make Me Cry

From Lina Wertmüller's Swept Away, Piero Piccioni's Turquoise (1974)

Turquoise and Andante Improvviso are the gorgeous stand outs from this soundtrack. Both of these arrangements evoke a kind of delicious horror sound with that deep Argento-esque romantic tragedy flavor. The voice works a haunting embodiment of a salty wind tossed ocean wave, an enchanting, malefic seductress. One listen is never enough.

From Wong Kar Wai's In The Mood For Love, Michael Galasso's Angkor Wat Theme Final (2000)

Another stunning soundtrack from another favorite film. This arrangement, tearing at your heartstrings, defines longing in its truest form. 

It's Good, Love.

Alone Again Or, Love, 1967.

Today I am infatuated with this song from the 60's and 70's era American band Love. I discovered it whilst absentmindedly watching Bunny and the Bull, an option I've passed on at the video store, but recently became available on Netflix instant gratification.

Directed by Paul King, 2009.

It's not a great film. The plot isn't challenging, innovative or all that interesting. What makes this worth watching are the lovingly expressed minutiae and the fantastic style, which mixes different bits of animation with live action. The director is also responsible for the British comedy television show, The Mighty Boosh. The full length feature feels like a connected series of vignettes similar to this show, which I didn't mind at all.