So, “O Brother” can be used to show exhaust and anger but I think the film shows growth and it says to me that life is worth fighting for. The music of this film is sad and inspiring because it says you are sad now but wait until the storm is over. The Coen brother films say something whether they think so or not. And anything is open to opinion.
The happy music is often paired with sad words like in “I am a man of Constant Sorrow” it sounds all hip and old timey but it has very sad lyrics. It doesn’t send a message of hope or anything. The song titled “O death” speaks for itself.
In the Coen brother film ” O Brother, Where Art Thou?”, the music is placed to show that there is pain and suffering but there is also happiness when you make in happen. In Norman Blake’s “You Are My Sunshine”, the lyrics say that love is everything to that person. I didn’t really see any love themes in any of the two Coen films seen. I feel that it’s not important to them, therefore not showing up in the films.
This is just something else I came upon while writing.
Ann Thompson Said:
on April 23, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Thanks for a different view and insight to what the songs actuallyportray and add to the film. I would like to use some of your quotes in my blog. Could I get your last name? Thanks- Ann
amcentire Said:
on April 23, 2009 at 8:35 pm
I see love: Holly Hunter (Penny in Oh Brother and Ed in Raising Arizona ) inspires a repeat offender to improve his standing in the world in both movies. Both Everett and H.I. want to be family men, and what is that but love?
I think that’s a brilliant observation that “Man of Constant Sorrow” is ironic! Every time they sing it, it grows more and more joyful. Interesting!