Sing Street
Sing Street is by far one of the greatest Coming-of-Age films that was released this year. Sing Street will keep your foot tapping and a smile on your face. I would have never discovered the film it was not for, Netflix, and it is a film that every teenager, adult, especially 1980’s lover should take the time to watch. Prepare for nostalgia and a mind blowing film, Sing Street is going to be on your top ten list of Coming-of-Age films to watch. Sing Street is a film about identity, young love, escape, and of course the power music. The film takes place in 1985 in Dublin, Ireland during a time where many young adults were moving to London due to economic hardship while everyone else is struggling to make ends meet. The film’s main character
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I cannot think of another film where every last detail is a flashback from the 80’s. The wardrobe, the cars, and interior of buildings, just to name of few, are on point for a film that takes place in the past. You feel like you're in the 1980’s which is important for Sing Street to give that full experience, especially for younger viewers who missed out on a prime era. When I compare Sing Street to films in the 80’s, it is like the film was made 30 years ago, although it is remastered. Moving on, the soundtrack for the film is amazing and probably one of the best. I would compare the soundtrack to Bandslam’s, another Coming-of-Age film about forming a band. The film does not use terrible, cheesy 80’s songs, instead the film uses music that was popular and well liked. The film uses music from Duran Duran, The Cure, Hall and Oates, and names artist who were apart of the new wave genre. Connor calls it “Futuristic” music which was a rising genre in the 80’s. These artists themselves, especially The Cure are all about aesthetics in their music and image. Connor’s band, which should be mentioned now is called Sing Street, use their musical influences to create their style and music. Aesthetically speaking, Sing Street uses musical influences and incorporates different sounds from different bands in their music. In Sing Street’s song “Drive it like you Stole it” they use the same way how the bass is played in Hall and Oates “Maneater” and in their song “A Beautiful Sea” they use the “happy-sad” sound like The Cure. Also, throughout the film, Connor uses his situations, experiences, and phrases that he hears to help write lyrics for his music. I guarantee when the film is over, you are going to be mesmerized by the beauty of the
I cannot think of another film where every last detail is a flashback from the 80’s. The wardrobe, the cars, and interior of buildings, just to name of few, are on point for a film that takes place in the past. You feel like you're in the 1980’s which is important for Sing Street to give that full experience, especially for younger viewers who missed out on a prime era. When I compare Sing Street to films in the 80’s, it is like the film was made 30 years ago, although it is remastered. Moving on, the soundtrack for the film is amazing and probably one of the best. I would compare the soundtrack to Bandslam’s, another Coming-of-Age film about forming a band. The film does not use terrible, cheesy 80’s songs, instead the film uses music that was popular and well liked. The film uses music from Duran Duran, The Cure, Hall and Oates, and names artist who were apart of the new wave genre. Connor calls it “Futuristic” music which was a rising genre in the 80’s. These artists themselves, especially The Cure are all about aesthetics in their music and image. Connor’s band, which should be mentioned now is called Sing Street, use their musical influences to create their style and music. Aesthetically speaking, Sing Street uses musical influences and incorporates different sounds from different bands in their music. In Sing Street’s song “Drive it like you Stole it” they use the same way how the bass is played in Hall and Oates “Maneater” and in their song “A Beautiful Sea” they use the “happy-sad” sound like The Cure. Also, throughout the film, Connor uses his situations, experiences, and phrases that he hears to help write lyrics for his music. I guarantee when the film is over, you are going to be mesmerized by the beauty of the