CODA: It is the end of a movement and the beginning of another beautiful piece of music

Deven 2022-04-12 09:01:11

"Listening Girl" (CODA), tells the story of a girl who goes fishing with her father and brother every day and is finally admitted to the Berklee College of Music. The whole family is deaf and mute, except for the heroine. The film does not deliberately exaggerate the atmosphere for inspiration, but many details are very tear-jerking. The two scenes that touched me the most: 1. The family sits under the stage and listens to the girl singing, which can only be echoed by the expressions and actions of other people. , back home, the father asked the girl to sing to him again, this time he touched the girl's neck, felt the vibration of her vocal cords, and felt the music; 2. During the Berkeley interview, the girl sang "Both sides now" , and found her family came in, singing and murmuring, accompanied by her singing and movements, which was very touching. Strongly recommend everyone to watch this movie. This movie is supposed to be based on a French film, and the song in the audition is also very good, with great lyrics. PS title CODA: It should have a double meaning here, that is, a musical term, referring to the end of the movement, the end, and the abbreviation of Children (Children) of Deaf Adults.

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CODA quotes

  • Frank Rossi: The song you sang tonight. What was it about?

    Ruby Rossi: It was about... what it is to need another person.

    Frank Rossi: Can you sing it for me?

  • Ruby Rossi: [signing] Did you ever wish I was deaf?

    Jackie Rossi: [signing] When you were born, at the hospital, they gave you a hearing test. And there you were, so tiny and sweet, with those electrodes all over you. And I... prayed that you would be deaf. When they told us that you were hearing, I felt... My heart sank.

    Ruby Rossi: [signing] Why?

    Jackie Rossi: [signing] I was worried that we wouldn't connect. Like me and my mom, we're not close. I thought I would fail you. That being deaf would make me a bad mom.

    Ruby Rossi: [signing] Don't worry. You are a bad mom for so many other reasons.

    [They laugh]