I subscribed to netflix this summer, which was a great decision. Around our house, we average a DVD per week through the service. Through this regular movie going I’ve found that movie soundtracks are a great place to find wedding music (duh). Among those I recently came across was Dan in Real Life. First of all, this movie is hilarious. The soundtrack was scored by Norwegian singer/songwriter Sondre Lerche. The album features several mood-rich Acoustic guitar based instrumentals. Among the other tracks are whimsical, upbeat songs like “Modern Nature”, a duet which features Regina Spektor, or the love song “My Hands are Shaking”. Another standout is the cover of Pete Townshend’s “Let My Love Open the Door”

Like most married men, I have to watch “Chick Flicks” from time to time. Although I wouldn’t watch the movie again, “Just like Heaven” begins with a slow, acoustic version of the Cure song “Just like Heaven” as interpreted by Katie Melua. While searching for the song online I came across a number of other versions/covers. One, performed by Laura Cortese, which would work well at setting the mood in a wedding. On a side note, I’ve always preferred Dinosaur Jr.’s version of this song, although it’s much less romantic than others.

Perhaps you might find these a bit pedestrian, so……..got any others???

Grant