Sharon Van Etten Releases New Song “Quiet Eyes”
Sharon Van Etten wrote the closing song to Celine Song’s incredible film, Past Lives. Grizzly Bear’s Daniel Rossen and Christopher Bear composed the film’s score.
Van Etten took to Twitter to thank Song for giving her the chance to be a part of such a beautiful and meaningful film. She added that it was an “honor” to be asked to write “Quiet Eyes” alongside Zach Dawes for the A24 film.
It was such an honor to be asked to write the original song, “Quiet Eyes”, with Zach Dawes for @a24's Past Lives … the film is so moving and I can’t wait for you all to see it! A big shoutout to Celine Song @helloellephanta for her writing and direction, the entire cast pic.twitter.com/edwCztESeH
— Sharon Van Etten (@sharonvanetten) June 7, 2023
The “Like I Used To” singer delivered nothing but praise to Song and her filmmaking, writing, “The idea of past lives, who I used to be, what I could have been, people I lost touch with, parts of myself I lost along the way… is a beautiful, intangible, relatable concept that Celine Song so gracefully explores in her story, Past Lives.”
The idea of past lives, who I used to be, what I could have been, people I lost touch with, parts of myself I lost along the way… is a beautiful, intangible, relatable concept that Celine Song so gracefully explores in her story, Past Lives. pic.twitter.com/phxChj8Mr8
— Sharon Van Etten (@sharonvanetten) June 2, 2023
Van Etten asked her friend and collaborator, Zach Dawes, to contribute to “Quiet Eyes.” She revealed that their original song is an “attempt at embodying the innocence of youth, mourning of loss, and acceptance of the present. Memories. Love. Friendship.”
Thank you, Celine Song, for capturing this celebratory moment with Zach Dawes and I. So proud to be associated with such a meaningful film as Past Lives. Thank you to @a24 for having us at the premiere last night. What a beautiful team you have and what wonderful art you make. pic.twitter.com/t3PKXi7lwH
— Sharon Van Etten (@sharonvanetten) June 6, 2023
A synopsis of the film states, “Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrestled apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.”
The film stars Greta Lee (Russian Doll), Teo Yoo (Love to Hate You), and John Magaro (Not Fade Away). Although the film is only currently playing in select theaters, it has gone on to receive rave reviews so far.
The best film of 2023 opens in limited release today. If you’re lucky to have Past Lives at a theater in your town, don’t miss it. pic.twitter.com/58CdlhjXkq
— Brian Rowe (@mrbrianrowe) June 2, 2023
I need a physical copy of that screenplay for PAST LIVES to mark up and highlight and overanalyze ASAP because there are lines that I still can’t shake three days later (and probably never will) and it’s simply just instantly one of the best & most beautiful scripts ever written? pic.twitter.com/ARvfj0tLFg
— Zoë Rose Bryant (@ZoeRoseBryant) June 4, 2023
Song’s Past Lives is quickly proving to be another A24 smash. Fans can see the film at select theaters now. “Quiet Eyes” is available to stream and watch below.
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