@opensprings

4 weeks ago

This scene is very realistic. It is like we are voyeurs peeking in on how the song 'Exodus' came together in 1977. The setup is so natural. At 2:37 I love how they have a band member in the background taking a 'smoke break' outside while the other band members are working on the song. Was he later reprimanded by Bob for not participating in the session? You know, Bob Marley could be a taskmaster. How about the guy on the sofa hitting a tea cup with a spoon? I love his contribution to the song using makeshift percussion. There are so many elements in this clip that are just easygoing/informal. Look at Rita sitting down at the table trying to get into the song while getting high. We can't tell whether she approves of how the song is coming together or not. I mean, is she really into it? The acting is all around believable. At 1:31, notice how the guy who is reading a magazine looks up at the other guy walking by him. You can't plan for that, but that's what helps sell a scene as legitimate. And in that very same shot, Junior Marvin is strapping on his guitar. So we know he's ready when Bob Marley asks, "Junior Marvin, what ya have?" And listen to the tone in Bob's voice when he calls on Junior Marvin. He actually stops playing guitar to give him the spotlight because he is so interested in what Junior will conjure up. It is like Bob is really putting a lot of pressure on him as the newest member of the band. Junior still has to prove himself. 😁

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