when i was younger, handsomer and stronger, i felt like i could do anything.
Last night in a bout of insomnia I impulsively watched The Art of Flight, a new snowboarding documentary that follows pro boarder Travis Rice and his friends around the world as they search for the best powder that they can possibly find, often in the most remote of places. Featured spots include British Columbia (my home!), Patagonia, Alaska, Romania, Wyoming, and Austria. As you’ll see from the trailer above, it’s both visually stunning and heart-stoppingly terrifying. I think that I was holding my breath for the entire 80 minutes.
The added bonus to The Art of Flight is that is boasts a great soundtrack. It features some of my favourite songs of the year, as well as an early Okkervil River track that never fails to rip my heart out. It’s a stellar film in itself, but The Art of Flight also acts as proof of how a well-selected soundtrack can significantly enhance a viewing experience.
mp3: M83 feat. Zola Jesus - Intro from Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming (2011)
mp3: The Naked & Famous - No Way from Passive Me, Aggressive You (2010)
mp3: Apparat - Ash/Black Veil from The Devil’s Walk (2011)
mp3: Okkervil River - Westfall from Don’t Fall In Love With Everyone You See (2002)
