I have yet to see the film "Dan in Real Life" as it is clearly a "rent", but I did pick up the soundtrack when I heard my favorite Norwegian pop folkie was at the helm. Yes, friends, Sondre Lerche has done it again. He's produced a fantastic feel good pop album that skips along with tones fresh from another time. Much of it sounds like a throwback to a 50's television show. Like when families ate dinner at the table without the TV on. Notable tracks include the retro pastiche "Hell No" a duet with indie it-girl Regina Spektor and the playful "To be Surprised." My favorite track is Lerche's cover of the Pete Townshend hit "Let my Love Open the Door" the original of which is featured in the trailer for the film. I forgot just how much I enjoy this song. I also remember (and am not too proud to admit) that until a few years ago I thought he was singing "it might have opened the door." What!? I was young! And song lyrics don't always need to make sense! Anyway, check out these tracks from the soundtrack, go pick it up and love it! That's right! You do what the hand says! Enjoy.
From the Dan in Real Life Original Soundtrack:
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Sondre Lerche - To be Surprised
Sondre Lerche - Let my Love Open the Door
Also have a go at the 80's pop goodness that was Townshend's original and another, very "margaritaville" cover by M. Ward.
From Empty Glass:
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Pete Towneshend - Let My Love Open the Door
From The Starbucks Compilation Sweetheart.
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M. Ward - Let My Love Open the Door
