I’ve Seen It All

Bjork

It’s been a Bjork Labor Day weekend and my mind drifts back to the devastating DANCER IN THE DARK — which I saw in a crowded SoCal theater on opening weekend. I remember the crowd’s audible gasp at the ending. It’s one of the few movies I love that I’ve only had the courage to watch once.

This song is so good — the strings, the call and response, how the train sounds create the percussion & tempo. And Bjork’s soaring vocals? This musical is her ONLY film role and she’s sublime in it. And I’m still blown away watching the filmmaking in this clip. No Thom Yorke singing here, but the Lars Von Trier cinema version is irresistable because it features some dialogue, the dancers, the chorus and Peter Stormare. It’s absolutely the right version to celebrate from this unforgettable film. ❤️