Life has been so busy here because both of my kids have started back at school after a VERY LONG summer vacation! The biggest Metamorphosis at my home this week has been with my boy, Big Al. He has just started at a new Middle School and I have never seen him so happy! He turns 11 on Wednesday and he seems to be growing up right before my eyes...
He volunteers to do his homework without being told, runs to his classroom every morning after being dropped off and, to top off the week, he received an award for enthusiasm!
This week is also going to be a busy one on the home-front. After being flooded three times, we have decided to rip out all of our carpeting and to tile the whole bottom floor of the house. We will be shifting furniture and having a big clean up this week and then the tiler arrives on Thursday. I am so excited as I have been waiting for about 10 years to get the downstairs area tiled! I will show you the pictures of our family room metamorphosis as soon as I can.
Now, on to this week's #TuesdayTune!
Have you heard Alexandre Desplat's beautiful music? Alexandre Desplat is a one time Grammy-nominated, two time Golden Globe-nominated, four time Academy Award-nominated, and four time BAFTA-nominated French film composer.
The King's Speech is about George VI's struggle to cure his stammer is a massively confident crowd-pleaser. What looks at first like an conventional Brit period drama about royals is actually a witty and elegant new perspective on the abdication crisis and on the dysfunctional quiver at the heart of the Windsors and of prewar Britain. It suggests there was a time when a member of the royal household experimented with psychoanalysis – disguised as speech therapy. (The Guardian)
I would say that the King goes through quite a metamorphosis throughout his therapy!
He learns about himself, about his role in society and he learns about the gift of friendship.
I would say that the King goes through quite a metamorphosis throughout his therapy!
He learns about himself, about his role in society and he learns about the gift of friendship.
Today's Tuesday Tune comes from the soundtrack to The King's Speech. If you haven't seen this film yet, please try to see it-it is truly wonderful! The critics must agree too; just have a look at all of the accolades the film has received to date:
I sure do hope that Desplat wins the Oscar for the beautiful music in what has become one of my favourite movies EVER!
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Before I go I just want to invite you to join in with a Special Valentine's Edition of Tuesday Tune on the 13th. It would be wonderful if you could share your favourite Romantic Valentine's Day Song!
I hope you will be able to join me on the 13th!
Natasha In Oz
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It is definitely on my list of movies to see when it is out on video. Thanks for all the information and the beautiful music.
ReplyDeleteI should say I have heard nothing but praise from it from the people who've seen it.
ReplyDeleteNatasha, both are lovely. I agree, he should win the Oscar. Thanks for sharing this gorgeous music.
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing well. ~ Sarah
Thank you for that beautiful music on a sunday morning...I must get the soundtrack. Wasn't it the most wonderful movie. And that Alexandre is easy on the eye as well :)
ReplyDeleteThe movie was fabulous. It was of special interest to me cuz I work with children with speech challenges. Glad you posted this music cuz I was too busy lookin' at Colin Firth while I watched the movie in the theater. :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting SS again, Natasha. I always enjoy your posts and those of the other bloggers. blessings on your week! k
Wasn't that just a brilliant film? I adored everything about it. And yes the music was excellent too. xx
ReplyDeleteI love this movie! The music was wonderful. What a terrific idea to feature music.
ReplyDeletePam
The movie looks fantastic and the music is beautiful. I always like your instrumental choices. They make me remember that I enjoy this type of music even if it's not my first pick.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are home and posting the Sunday Linky party again. :o) I've missed you--bunches! I might have shared this song, What I love About Sunday before, but I can't help it..the artist and the music are so close to home for me. I hope to share something of my own next week, now that I know your back and blogging. Thanks Natasha for sharing such beautiful music with us. :o)
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Donna
It is good to back and enjoying listening to Sunday Song selections again. Great choice for the first one of 2011. This film has also been released in Italy but I will wait until I can hire the DVD and watch in English :)
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha. I'm so glad you enjoyed The Kings Speech so much. I did a review of it on my blog a week ago. I loved it, and could have watched it all over again. In my review, I also mentioned the music from the film, because I thought it was wonderful! It was lovely to be able to listen to it again here.
ReplyDeleteI love them both Natasha! Desplat's music is so beautiful. I am anxious to see this movie, it opens in Paris on Wednesday, I am a sucker for any period film.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great weekend,
Mimi
I will love to see this movie and what a great song:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! He should definitely win an Oscar! I can't wait to see this movie!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lana
What a handsome young man!
ReplyDeleteHappy week! ~ Sarah
This is definitely on my "to see" list!
ReplyDelete...ahhh, and your son looks so very contented. This is what we strive for, as parents, and it makes our hearts sing when our babies are happy...ENJOY!...xoxox Rosie
so sorry to hear about the flooding always thinking about you sweet Natasha your boy is so handsome great eyes he he
ReplyDeletegreat song and so want to watch the kings Speech
hugs Rebecca
Hi Natasha, thanks for giving me this chance. I joined with a very popular and timeless Italian singer: Mina. She's got a great voice!
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