Crazy Heart -- the movie

Al Terhune · Post by **Al Terhune** » 13 Jan 2010 6:54 am

Anyone seen this? Susie and I saw it over the weekend, and I was not only happy with the location and frequency of the steel guitar, but the songs Bridges sang (and he did sing) were fresh and not the usual cookie-cutter tunes that are common in today's country music.

Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 13 Jan 2010 8:52 am

I'm really looking forward to seeing it,- not only is it said to be Bridges best role so far, but with a soundtrack like this you can't go wrong:

1. Hold On You (Stephen Bruton, T Bone Burnett, John Goodwin and Bob Neuwirth) Performed by Jeff Bridges
2. Hello Trouble Performed by Buck Owens
3. My Baby's Gone Performed by The Louvin Brothers
4. Somebody Else (Stephen Bruton and T Bone Burnett) Instrumental*
5. Somebody Else (Stephen Bruton and T Bone Burnett) Performed by Jeff Bridges
6. I Don't Know (Stephen Bruton and T Bone Burnett) Performed by Ryan Bingham
7.Wesley Plays Piano (Thomas Canning)*
8. Searching (Kitty Wells)*
9. Fallin' & Flyin' (Stephen Bruton and Gary Nicholson) Performed by Jeff Bridges
10. I Don't Know (Stephen Bruton and T Bone Burnett) Performed by Jeff Bridges
11. Once A Gambler (Sam Hopkins) Performed By Lightnin' Hopkins
12. Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way (Waylon Jennings) Performed by Waylon Jennings
13. I Let the Freight Train Carry Me On (Delmore Brothers)*
14. Color of the Blues (George Jones) *
15. Joy (Lucinda Williams)*
16. Fallin' & Flyin' (Stephen Bruton and Gary Nicholson) Performed by Colin Farrell & Jeff Bridges
17. Gone, Gone, Gone (Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett) Performed by Colin Farrell
18. If I Needed You (Townes Van Zandt) Performed by Townes Van Zandt
19. Reflecting Light (Sam Phillips) Performed by Sam Phillips
20. Mal Hombre (Lydia Mendoza) *
21. Live Forever (Billy Joe Shaver and Eddy Shaver) Performed by Robert Duvall
22. Brand New Angel (Greg Brown) Performed by Jeff Bridges
23. The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart) (Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett) Performed by Ryan Bingham

Will Houston · Post by **Will Houston** » 13 Jan 2010 11:56 am

saw it sunday, was wondering if a post would come up on the movie.
lots of good music and on the road footage.
jeff bridges as bad blake was excellent.
the big surprise to me was how good collin farrell sang.
lots of steel actually showing the guy playing, i wonder who he was?
i'll be getting the soundtrack.

Al Terhune · Post by **Al Terhune** » 13 Jan 2010 2:12 pm

The tune "Fallin' and Flyin'" was a neat song. I don't doubt it could be released as a single. Will, weren't there a few steelers -- or at least two, one of which I'm sure was Greg L?

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 13 Jan 2010 7:09 pm

Tonight on NPR's "Fresh Air" Terri Gross had a one hour interview with T Bone Burnett. You can probably find it in the NPR web archives. They have several outtakes from the sound track and he discusses the writing process for the movie.

T Bone also talks about teaching Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon to sing for the Johnny Cash movie. Phoenix nailed "walk The Line" in one take...Well, after he had rehearsed it every day for three months. I'm thinking, why wouldn't he?????????

Will Houston · Post by **Will Houston** » 13 Jan 2010 11:27 pm

yup your right al.i sat thru the credits and greg l. was listed as a steel player. i had forgot.

Ken Thompson · Post by **Ken Thompson** » 15 Jan 2010 12:35 pm

Is this movie playing in theaters? I have not heard of it. I doubt that it will play here but it should be a rental.

Alvin Blaine · Post by **Alvin Blaine** » 16 Jan 2010 1:06 am

Ken Thompson wrote:Is this movie playing in theaters? I have not heard of it. I doubt that it will play here but it should be a rental.

It's just in limited release right now, large metro areas, and is supposed to go nation wide next month. They had to get it in a certain number of theaters last month, so it would qualify for the upcoming industry award season.

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 17 Jan 2010 9:53 am

Is this movie basically, "Jeff Bridges does Kris Kristofferson?"

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 17 Jan 2010 12:43 pm

i get you, barry. jeff's been on several tv talk shows lately...i had to look 2 or 3 times to make sure it wasn't kris.

i'm kind of thinking he may be wanting a singin' career, also

Chip Fossa · Post by **Chip Fossa** » 17 Jan 2010 1:22 pm

Jeff Bridges - one of America's great, most underrated actor.

The Big Labowski, and the one with his brother [Beau], both musicans [with Michele Phieffer] - The ? Brothers.

And let's not forget about the influence Sea Hunt must have had on their acting careers

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 17 Jan 2010 1:58 pm

Chip, that would be "The Fabulous Baker Boys." (That was the one where Jeff told his brother that his hair dye was paint.)

"Be the envy of your friends
with Miracle Hair''?

This is paint, Frank.

No, it's a magical sheath that
simulates a dazzling head of hair.

-Frank, this is paint!
-Just help me put it on."

Actually, Jeff did an album in 2000 called "Be Here Soon." Had some cool songs, but not country, even though Jay Dee Maness is listed among the musicians on the album.

Chip Fossa · Post by **Chip Fossa** » 17 Jan 2010 2:54 pm

Barry,

Thanks for helping me out with that title. Great flick.

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 17 Jan 2010 3:21 pm

From the clips on TV, Jeff looks like the second coming of Waylon, not KK.

nick allen · Post by **nick allen** » 18 Jan 2010 5:39 am

Apparently the author (Thomas Cobb) of the original novel, published in 1987, had Hank Thompson in mind as the basis for the Bad Blake character that Jeff Bridges plays.

John Farrell · Post by **John Farrell** » 25 Jan 2010 11:25 am

Credits show Greg Leisz as the steel player. Haven't seen this yet, but talked to a few folks who really loved it.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 26 Jan 2010 5:51 am

Jeff is also great in 'Tucker, The Man and his Dream', 'The
Last American Hero', 'Rancho Deluxe', 'The Last Picture Show', and 'Texasville', all favorites of mine and well worth seeing.

Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 28 Jan 2010 12:22 pm

Gonna hopefully take the missus this weekend...cool to see Robert Duvall is in this one too (of course, he played "Mac Sledge" in Tender Mercies, a movie from the early 80s in a similar vein).

Mike Poholsky · Post by **Mike Poholsky** » 31 Jan 2010 7:01 pm

Craig, how bout that soundtrack from "Rancho Deluxe"? If you like early Jimmy Buffet (1975) with superb steel work by Doyle Grisham. Not to mention it is a beautiful movie to watch. I believe it was shot in Montana. That's a YOUNG Jeff Bridges with sidekick Sam Waterston (Law & Order) as two wanna be cattle rustlers. Jeff Bridges has been a great actor for a long time. Love "The Big Labowski". Don't know who could have been better as The Dude!

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 1 Feb 2010 5:08 am

Agreed Mike, I have the soundtrack to Rancho Deluxe on CD and the Movie on VHS, someday I will get the DVD. My only complaint about the soundtrack is like alot of them from that time, the songs are all short, wish they would just let the tape roll, there are some real kickin' instrumentals on the record. I have the album framed in my bar/music room, it's a real cool album cover.

Jeremy Steele · Post by **Jeremy Steele** » 1 Feb 2010 5:34 am

Saw the movie over the weekend, and it is well worth seeking out..I too thought Jeff Bridges resembled Waylon more than Kris, but either way, his performance was fantastic. Robert Duvall and Maggie Gyllenhaal were also excellent.

George Kovolenko · Post by **George Kovolenko** » 7 Feb 2010 9:51 am

Finally saw it last night. I thought the movie was good, 3.5 out of 5. Maggie G was OK, didn't think her part was casted properly. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised at Colin Ferrel. Had no clue he could actually sing, and he was good! Jeff Bridges.... Priceless! Not only was his singing fantastic, his portrayal of an old legend down on his luck was so real it was mesmerizing. Oscar Material if you ask me! A must see for Bridges performance alone.

PS Also loved the soundtrack.

Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 7 Feb 2010 10:09 am

There appears to be some controversy related to production of the film...

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/05/movie ... ton&st=cse

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 7 Feb 2010 10:15 am

The chap that you saw on steel, was Ron Sodos of Alb' NM, and a member of the SW Steel Guitar Association...or so I have been told.

Philip Mitrakos · Post by **Philip Mitrakos** » 7 Feb 2010 11:57 am

I saw it ,,with my ol' lady ,, she cried alot ,, and she wrote and recorded 6 albums worth of songs ,, so bring some tissues for the dame if you bring her ,, as for me ,, I thought th movie was pretty good ,,but you gotta like chain smokin and drinkin

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