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Shot around the breathtaking coastline of B.C.'s Howe Sound, Whale Music is the triumphant adaptation of Paul Quarringaton's Governor General's Award-winning novel about the redemption of a faded rock star through love and music. Richard J. Lewis' exploration of the reclusive musician's efforts to create a piece of music that will summon the whales is a sensory and emotional tour de force. Written by
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An ex-rock star. A runaway stripper. Together, they're making a new kind of music.
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Quotes
Fay:
This girl looks under age, Des. Could mean prison.
Desmond:
That seems a heavy price to pay for a youthful appearance.
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Crazy Credits
Disclaimer in end credits: The Mackie 24 Channel 8 Bus Console used by "Desmond" offers full MIDI automation from the computer screen using virtual faders, but is not physically automated as seen in the film.
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Soundtracks
"Nice To Love You"
Written by
Neil Osborne (as Osborne),
Phil Comparelli (as Camparelli),
Brad Merritt (as Merritt) &
Matt Johnson (as Johnson)
Lyrics by
Neil Osborne
Performed by
54-40
Fifty-Four Forty Songs Inc./Sony Music Publishing - SOCAN
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I originally rented Whale Music because I'm a fan of Deborah Duchene. But I was completely surprised at the caliber of this movie. It's wonderful. The acting is so convincing you wonder if the people knew they were being filmed. Also, the love story between Desmond and Claire is so interesting because of their differences. The characters are believable and un-cliched. Claire is skinny and pretty but not bombshell beautiful and Desmond is slightly obese and normal looking.
It's a very real, original film that is well worth renting. I've seen it at least eight times and enjoyed each time.