Nathan Larson

film music // melodic contemporary

First, watch:

While this video made the rounds late last year, the song stuck with me ever since. After some sleuthing (thx, brandon!), we know know that Mr. Nathan Larson is responsible for the delightful audio (and lernert for the video). He composed it originally for the 2004 film Palindromes by indie fave Todd Solondz. Inside the song, a lonely piano plays a somber waltz whilst a desperate female voice offers a most beautiful melody.

Lyrics that belie their melody’s beauty.
Nathan Larson – Aviva Pastoral
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Posted by Paul Irish on Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 under experimental, other.

8 Responses to “Nathan Larson”

  1. Derek said on February 27th at 7:46 pm :

    Lovely, haunting, sweet.

    It lingers with the aftertaste of life’s events.

  2. Shawn said on February 27th at 11:03 pm :

    Yeah Derek, a lot like your mom.

    Note from Editor:
    shawnsalat.PNGDear Shawn, you seem like a nice young man. Thanks for sharing your email when you posted this comment. Your taste in graphic art is mediocre, while your music taste.. well I must say I’m a fan.
    But I wouldn’t consider random yourmom assults on other aurgasm commenters within the bounds of what’s appreciated here.
    Mostly cuz it’s not funny. Naturally it’d be okay if it was.

    your mom,
    Paul.

  3. David said on February 27th at 11:32 pm :

    Nathan is married to Nina Persson whose lent her beautiful melodic voice to the song Appalachian Lullaby on Shudder to Think’s album, First Live, Last Rites (music from the motion picture). Shudder to Think is Nathan’s former band (rumors they might get back together soon!) so there is a good chance that voice is Nina.

  4. Simon said on February 28th at 1:20 am :

    Yeah, this is definitely Nina singing. I think she’s also (along with Nathan of course) credited in the Palindromes closing credits.

  5. Miguel said on February 28th at 1:58 am :

    You can be assured that the inspiration for the song came from “Rosemary’s Baby’s” theme, especially considering Palindromes subject matter.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFB8TYG8Vx8

  6. Marie said on February 29th at 1:13 pm :

    I would like to express my admiration for your blog … I found it whilst looking for Helena Noguerra and i cant stop to listen to your musical choices. A very interesting, easy way to get to know music. I must admit I enjoy all kinds of musical genres from classic, jazz, world, new age and pop ! Thank you for sharing music with us :-)

  7. hannelore said on May 16th at 1:36 pm :

    hi, i’m searching for the soundtrack of palindromes?
    if someone knows where i could find it , plzz contact me , thanks …

  8. Sara Marion said on January 14th at 12:49 pm :

    Melodic, in three bars. I wonder if Mr. Larson would like to cut my tree down or leave it as a flame?…Not Italian, but American, I think he is my favorite composer today.

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