Music for a Blue Train is a bluesy mood piece featuring an eclectic line-up of musicians who busk in Montreal's metro, or subways. Film score, camera work and editing evoke the essence of what it's like to work ' in the trenches,' hustling for a time slot and a good spot, fighting and forging friendships, playing to indifferent audiences--all in subterranean spaces.
Unlike other cities, Montreal doesn't require auditions or permits. It's first-come, first-served, usually before the metro opens, while the city is still asleep. Names are scribbled on the back of a cigarette pack or a piece of cardboard.
Bad News Brown, a charismatic harmonica player, acts as our witty impromptu host. Great music turns up in unexpected places.
Production Agency
National Film Board of Canada
More Info.: http://www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/collection/film/?id=51156
Rest in Peace Paul 'Bad News Brown' Frappier.
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what song is that at 12:43 ?
r.i.p bad news, i miss you and your music
pi1k 2 weeks ago
real talent cannot be taught or learned its given to us by god .... rip bnb
GuerilliaFarmer 1 month ago
sto
Mazoloco 1 month ago
beautiful
turnitup506 1 month ago
i feel special to be from montreal RIP BNB
SketchTheDj 2 months ago
R.I.P BNB
MrPatMtl 2 months ago
@brizbrown thank you for this. A beautiful documentary celebrating a beautiful life. I'm just so happy to have his music on my ipod. Amen
youmciarlaith 2 months ago
Who's the guy that play the trumpet
DelonchyStation 2 months ago
R.I.P. Bad News Brown!! true talent! dedication!!
TrehSix 2 months ago
MISSED YOU .....RIP BNB
MAXSTARFILMZ 2 months ago