Hopefully many more young Potter fans discovered Nick Cave similarly. I saw NC on the First Born Is Dead Tour, and I have to say it was truly a thrilling show, the music and atmosphere beyond what I could adequately describe. My friends I had brought were only 16 and they had an age limit at the Palace, but they saw our innocent faces and let them in anyway. I stood next to Henry Rollins, and at one point I asked if I could take his photo. Henry looked at me with that standard-issue angry face and simply said, “Yes.” After the show, my two friends and I afterward wanted to meet NC, and hung around the parking lot. NC came over to us, saw my Bad Seeds t-Shirt and said, “those guys aren’t very good”, then asked us if we had any drugs. My friend Kevin said we only had nicotine, and NC thought about it for a moment, then said alright, I’ll take one. He signed my slip of paper “NC” in block letters.
I digress. NC’s music is so theatrical with such contrast in it that it works beautifully in movies. I don’t remember the Harry Potter movie, but I’m glad they snuck some NC into the happy meals. I’m sure you and Lucy are both already familiar with the Red Hand Files, where NC answers fan questions with a lot of thought and deliberation. It’s great stuff, particularly with regards to grief and loss.
The connection young Potterheads will have to this song for the rest of their lives is truly immeasurable. The feeling I got watching that scene at 11 years old & continue to feel at 26 as I rewatch or listen to this song over and over again, is very unique. The scene really reminds me of Dumbledore's line: "happiness can be found in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light". Nick Cave is truly legendary for many songs, but this one really seals it: it's melancholic yet hopeful and almost has a lullaby ring to it so I think some may find it comforting as well. Thank you for this post! I could read/talk about this song all day & I love getting the perspective from you who was already familiar with Nick Cave and your daughter who has a similar experience to me.
I agree! Lucy and her friends definitely have a special connection to this NC song because of Harry Potter. And her connection changed the way I think about this song too. Thanks for checking out the post, and for the thoughtful comment.
Hopefully many more young Potter fans discovered Nick Cave similarly. I saw NC on the First Born Is Dead Tour, and I have to say it was truly a thrilling show, the music and atmosphere beyond what I could adequately describe. My friends I had brought were only 16 and they had an age limit at the Palace, but they saw our innocent faces and let them in anyway. I stood next to Henry Rollins, and at one point I asked if I could take his photo. Henry looked at me with that standard-issue angry face and simply said, “Yes.” After the show, my two friends and I afterward wanted to meet NC, and hung around the parking lot. NC came over to us, saw my Bad Seeds t-Shirt and said, “those guys aren’t very good”, then asked us if we had any drugs. My friend Kevin said we only had nicotine, and NC thought about it for a moment, then said alright, I’ll take one. He signed my slip of paper “NC” in block letters.
I digress. NC’s music is so theatrical with such contrast in it that it works beautifully in movies. I don’t remember the Harry Potter movie, but I’m glad they snuck some NC into the happy meals. I’m sure you and Lucy are both already familiar with the Red Hand Files, where NC answers fan questions with a lot of thought and deliberation. It’s great stuff, particularly with regards to grief and loss.
The connection young Potterheads will have to this song for the rest of their lives is truly immeasurable. The feeling I got watching that scene at 11 years old & continue to feel at 26 as I rewatch or listen to this song over and over again, is very unique. The scene really reminds me of Dumbledore's line: "happiness can be found in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light". Nick Cave is truly legendary for many songs, but this one really seals it: it's melancholic yet hopeful and almost has a lullaby ring to it so I think some may find it comforting as well. Thank you for this post! I could read/talk about this song all day & I love getting the perspective from you who was already familiar with Nick Cave and your daughter who has a similar experience to me.
I agree! Lucy and her friends definitely have a special connection to this NC song because of Harry Potter. And her connection changed the way I think about this song too. Thanks for checking out the post, and for the thoughtful comment.