Michael McGowan's unabashedly Canadian feature 'One Week' is writer/director Michael McGowan's second feature film following 'Saint Ralph'. It boasts a great Canadian cast and stars Joshua Jackson in the lead role as Ben Tyler, Campbell Scott as the narrator and Liane Balaban as Ben's fiancee. The film features a road trip west across Canada and the scenery is beautifully shot in 30 iconic and idiosyncratic locations with many little touches emphasizing the Canadian connection. The awesome soundtrack, which parallels Ben's physical and emotional journey, features many top acts from the Canadian indie music scene and beckons to be enjoyed further.
Here is the soundtrack list with internet links to the songs where possible.
"AN AWFUL LOT OF SUNSHINE"
Performed by Hugh and Rosie
Courtesy of Noodily Wow Records
http://www.myspace.com/
"IMAGINARY BARS"
Written by T.Dekker/Great Lake Swimmers
Published by Harbour Songs / (weewerk)
Courtesy Great Lake Swimmers / (weewerk)
Performed by T. Dekker/Great Lake
Swimmers
"HARD ROAD"
Written and Performed by Sam Roberts
Courtesy of Universal Music Publishing
Group Canada
"20 MILES"
Performed by Selina Martin
Lyrics and music by Selina Martin
"CALENDAR GIRL"
Performed by Stars
Courtesy of Arts & Crafts International
Written by Amy Millan, Chris Seligman,
Torquil Campbell, Patrick McGee, Evan Cranley
Published by Arts & Crafts Music
"DON'T BOTHER (Demo)"
Written by Bryan Lee O'Malley
Published by Bryan Lee O'Malley
Performed by Kupek
"OH CANADA"
Performed by Hugh Oliver
Courtesy Indie Joe Records
Written by Jody Colero, Tim Tickner, Michael McGowan and Marco DiFelice
"REBORN"
Written by Ged Flood (Ged Flood | PRS)
Published by The dBc ( Creative Elevation Music | SESAC)
Courtesy of Personiphonic Records
Performed by Ged Flood
"NICE DAY"
Written by Scott L.D. Walker
Published by Scott L.D. Walker
Courtesy of Endearing Records
Performed by The Salteens
"A MILLION DOLLARS"
Performed by Joel Plaskett
Courtesy of Songs for the Gang
"SKYWAY BRIDGE"
Written by Melissa McClelland
Published by Starcana Songs (SOCAN)
Courtesy of Orange Record Label
Performed by Melissa McClelland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?Written by Melissa McClelland
Published by Starcana Songs (SOCAN)
Courtesy of Orange Record Label
Performed by Melissa McClelland
"DOING OK"
Music and lyrics by Andrew Heintzman
Performed by Fried Up Fred and Co.
Used with permission.
"RICKY COME HOME"
Music and lyrics by Andrew Heintzman
Performed by Fried Up Fred and Co.
Used with permission.
"WEIGHTY GHOST"
Written by Paul Murphy, Loel Campbell, Tim D'Eon, Jud Haynes
Courtesy of Labworks/EMI
Performed by Wintersleep
"THE GREAT ESCAPE"
Written by Patrick Watson
Published by Intrigue Music LLC
Courtesy of Secret City Records
Performed by Patrick Watson
"PACIFIST'S ANTHEM"
Written by Andrew Penner
Courtesy of The Baudelaire Label and Carat Music Brokering
Performed by Sunparlour Players
"BLACKWINGED BIRD"
Written by Emm Gryner
Published by Emm Gryner Songs
Courtesy of Dead Daisy Records and Carat Music Brokering
Performed by Emm Gryner
"UN CANADIEN ERRANT"
Performed by Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet
Published by Einstein Bros Music, Deloris Music, Ellchris Music, Melissa McClelland
Melissa McClelland appears courtesy of Nettwerk Management
Luke Doucet appears courtesy of Six Shooter Records
Arranged by Andrew Lockington
Produced by Andrew Lockington and Jody Colero
Recorded by Alex Bonenfant at the Orange Lounge
Julian D.
This is a very Canadian movie, not only in the use of the gorgeous cross-country scenery that provides both a backdrop and a reflective commentary on the main character's personal search but also because of it is patently outside the realm of the "regular" Hollywood (i.e. American) fare. This is not to suggest that only Canucks can enjoy or appreciate this wonderful, warm-hearted, evocative, simple story because the plot line and embedded themes are universal and timeless.
ReplyDeleteThere is a leisurely quality to this narrative and a kind of inevitability to the whole story that makes it poignant yet full of strength at the same time. The voice-over done by a sonorously voiced Campbell Scott works so well that far from being intrusive as most add-ons are, it (he) becomes a character in his (its) own right.
This is one of those "festival sleepers" that will never have wide distribution but which will delight and uplift any who see it.
Chris F.
Loved the movie. Really loved the soundtrack. Where can one get Luke Doucet and Melissa Maclelland's version of Un Canadien Errant ?
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting. I agree...one of the finest soundtracks and on a bare budget. As a comparative note, the great Canadian film C.R.A.Z.Y. had an awesome soundtrack of fairly well known songs. The budget for that soundtrack was $600 000 almost 1/3 of the whole budget of One Week. The cost of their soundtrack was so much that the producer's couldn't approve it so the writer/director cut his own salary to cover the cost. As it was he wasn't able to get all his desired choices as some of the other songs he wanted were even more prohibitably priced. As it was the $600 000 was only for screenings in Canada and as a result the film was never screened in the U.S.
ReplyDeleteThe One Week website has a nice page with the McClelland and Doucet version of Un Canadien Errant. It doesn't have an Itunes link but contains the song details as did my original post. At least you can hear it here.
http://www.oneweek.ca/music
Julian D.
Hello Julian,
ReplyDeleteI just recently watched the movie and I loved it. I'm looking everywhere for a song that is played at the very end of the movie, on the narrator part and when the phrase 'to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield' is shown (also, before the song 'un canadien errant' and it also continues playing after it.
if you check this link
http://www.wisevid.com/view_video.php?viewkey=4399a12587a6da04408e#
it starts playing at min 88, and after 'un canadien errant', it continues playing at min 93
If you know the name of the song, i would greatly appreciate it :)
thanks a lot,
- Eric
Hi Schampton:
ReplyDeleteMy apologies for the delay but I was trying to get the answer for you.
My guess is that it's part of the score by the composer Andrew Lockington. I emailed him to ask the question but have not received a response.
http://www.andrewlockington.com/filmDetail.asp?ID=18
I'll let you know if I get a response.
Julian
Hi Julian,
ReplyDeletethanks for the reply. It's Andrew Lockington. The song playing before 'un canadien errant' is called 'climbing', and the one after is 'ben'. I found 'ben' in amazon and bought it for 99 cents, but can't find climbing anywhere... anyway, thanks again. i'll email you 'ben' in mp3 ;)
regards,
- Eric
Hi Eric:
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info.
I also found three tracks by Andrew Lockington on Amiestreet.
http://amiestreet.com/music/andrew-lockington/climbing-from-the-motion-picture-one-week/
All the best.
I found the three instrumental bits (Ben, Climbing, and Finding Grumps) by Andrew Lockington on Itunes all for 99 cents each for those interested.
ReplyDeleteCheers.
I ended up buying too! My first mp3-s I actually bought lol.
ReplyDeleteI love "Climbing" vocals and they appear also in "Ben".
Andy
I am desperate, I cannot buy them (not US resident), cause neither itunes nor amiestreet sell them outside US due to copyrights. Well i cannot download them I cannot buy them, what shall I do? Please, help
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely desperate to find the version of Un Candien Errant that plays in the credits. I've looked everywhere I can think of to no avail, any ideas?
ReplyDeleteThis movie has one of the best soundtracks ever, it's so disappointing there's no way to buy the whole thing.
Agree that the soundtrack is astounding.
ReplyDeleteI suggest buying the DVD which is readily available. It's a darn good dvd to have - great movie, great music.
Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet (husband and wife) both have my space sites. Perhaps go on there and see if you can get info from them on where to purchase it. They may have an alternative for you.
Okay, you can hear Melissa and Luke's version of Un Canadien Errant here.
ReplyDeletewww.steamwhistle.ca/oneweek/oneweek.html
Now go out and buy a case of Steam Whistle.
Julian