The setting that has not changed is a pair of down-and-out men and women, who are not only small people in their careers, but also lose their emotional sustenance. Of course they both love instruments and melody, and at the same time they have not lost a certain passion - whether in an outlying European island or a North American city, this is the capital of writing a story.
But after all, seven years have passed, and Carney's stories, while so similar that one can immediately form a connection, are not set in stone.
Seven years ago, the story took place in the even inconspicuous capital of a European island nation, which was still somewhat of a fringe of Europe, even though it was only a strait away from the old capitalist countries. Seven years later, the story was moved to the Big Apple, New York, whose bustling streets proclaimed the center of the world.
Seven years ago, the shaky cameras, the many long takes, and the slightly darker tones all indicated the low cost and realism of Once. Seven years later, "Let's Go Again", from the poster to the feature film, the entire film has a glamorous and beautiful Hollywood urban film.
Seven years ago, the male and female lead roles were unknown in our world, Irishman Glenn Hansed and Czech Marcota Ilglova, both musicians in real life and rookies as actors. Seven years later, the protagonists of the story are played by American actor Mark Ruffalo and British actress Keira Knightley. Needless to say, both of them are big names in the film industry. Even just looking at the nationality of the actors, you can easily see that quite a big change. What's more, even the supporting role in "Go Again" is also played by the lead singer of the popular band.
How many times the price of a recording studio in New York than in Dublin?
Carney himself thought about this too, so he designed Ruffalo as a producer who didn't want to make a profit in order to make a newcomer; for Knightley, she watched her ex-boyfriend develop into a popular sought after The singer was immersed in it, and after changing his music style, he chose to leave silently. It seems to be a declaration by Carney that he has not given up his original intention because of the bigger stage. Although the Big Apple has burst out more human creative talents, it often indicates a materialistic flow.
Larger cities have more room to play. "Once" and "Go Again" are both talking about recording a demo of songs. At that time, it was just two simple people with music dreams. In order to have a decent recording studio, they can now move to Wang Yang's arbitrary creativity. Streets and alleys, even at the foot of the Empire State Building.
On the results of putting his creations on the market: Hansed took a demo CD to London seven years ago, and no one knew whether his music was recognized; Knightley was much luckier, with the help of the Internet And digital distribution, she even skipped traditional publishers for the most initial commercial success. It's a matter of opinion.
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