I was really into cyberpunk movies back in the 90s, so that’s where I would hear Peter Gabriel’s music. The first time was in Virtuosity in 1995. The name of the song was “Party Man,” and it was a fitting song after the climax of the movie. The next time I would hear him again was in The Fifth Element in 1997. His song “Little Light of Love” was playing at the end credits and it was a nice song to compliment the techno opera song performed by that weird blue alien diva.
Yes, I was excited when I heard the news that Peter Gabriel received a nomination for “Down to Earth” in WALL-E. The song’s very fitting for the end credit, especially since it’s about how the people are going back down to Earth and rebuilding it. It’s a nice song about appreciating Mother Nature and I’m a sucker for movies with an environmental message (despite what the director clams).
The Oscars is just a few days away and I was really looking forward to “Down to Earth” being performed by Peter. The Oscars decided to cut each song to around 65 seconds long and to be part of a melody. Peter Gabriel isn’t having any of it, so he’s protesting by not performing since he thinks it’s a slap in the face to the artists.
A part of me is like, “Yes, they’re trying to make a more entertaining show.” My other part is like, “But then again, the Oscars are supposed to be about honoring the people behind the films.” I’m pretty sure nobody cares except for me, but I can’t wait to see how the medleys will turn out this coming Sunday.
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Cricket
Feb 19, 2009 -
I give that man respect for not letting anybody screw him over. I must admit though, the songs make the Oscars slower so I agree with the 1 minute performances.
Reboot
Feb 20, 2009 -
I think he just needs to get over it, it would make sense if he was the only one getting cut down to a minute, but he’s not. Anyways the Oscars are not about the music.
I just hope they don’t give it to much attention in the media
All comes down to ego.
John Spartan
Feb 20, 2009 -
Yeah, you’re right, it’s not about the music, but music is a big part of cinema though.
Dirk
May 31, 2009 -
The song “Little Light of Love” has nothing to do with Peter Gabriel. It’s written AND performed by Eric Serra.
John Spartan
Jun 1, 2009 -
Actually, it has something to do with Peter Gabriel, you can check out the music video here.