SONGS ABOUT MOVIES 4 – CASSAVETES

What a thrill to learn that thrash metal band Fugazi had recorded a tribute to one of the godparents of independent cinema, and one of my favorite filmmakers to boot. A perfect addition to this series.

The video features terrific clips from Cassavetes’ black & white work. Lyrics are included below.

Crush my calm you cassavetes
I was sitting tight so quiet quiet
In the dark till the lights came up my heart
Beating like a riot riot
Hollywood are you sitting on a sign
For someone to come on bust a genre
You poor city of shame
Ask me what you’re needing
I’ll sell you his name
cos he was the one to send it with truth
That’s something from someone
And gena rowlands complete control for cassavetes
If it’s not for sale you can’t buy it buy it
Sad-eyed mogul reaching for your wallet
Like hand to holster why don’t you try it try it
Hollywood are you waiting on a sign
For someone to come on bust a genre
You poor city of shame
Ask me what you’re needing
I’ll front you his name
cos he was the one to send it with truth
that’s something from someone and gena rowlands