Meet Me On The Mountain

MEET ME ON THE MOUNTAIN is the latest link in a chain of inspiration that began with Annie Proulx's brilliant short story "Brokeback Mountain." Adapted by Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry into an Oscar-winning screenplay, the story was brought to the screen by director Ang Lee and into the hearts of millions through the deeply affecting performances he coaxed from the film's stellar cast -- most notably Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams, and Anne Hathaway.

Says songwriter Shawn Kirchner: "'Brokeback Mountain' made a huge impact on me, both personally and artistically. I've heard many people say they felt similarly to me: for days afterward I couldn't shake the feeling the film left me with. I felt like I wanted to respond, but out of respect, I didn't want to touch it -- since the film was such a complete expression in itself. After some attempts at writing lyrics to the soundtrack's beautiful theme, a wise friend said 'You know, you're going to have to write your own music.' Once I got started, the songs just kept coming...."

sung by Ryan Harrison

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http://www.shawnkirchner.com/

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Category:

Music

Tags:

• Heath Ledger
• BBM
• Brokeback Mountain

[sfericsf]

The endin' made me cry. Excellent work!

[BayCityJohn]

Thank you Eric.

Isn't that Ryan Harrison great on the vocals?

[motorbikecop]

Your film is neatly made allowing this powerful song free rein. The music is so carefully constructed, the brilliant words are haunting and the performance is stunning. There's no wonder the effect is moving.

[tenorbear60]

Love Shawn Kirchner's music and Rayn Harrison's perfect vocal. Thank you to the both of them for giving us the beautiful song.

[4260laurel]

WHEN I AM DEPRESSED I COME TO THIS AND HAVE A GOOD CRY AND LET IT ALL OUT.........know both of these men, and was so proud of what they did with this film...and heath....so sad.

[4260laurel]

I love the pictures- almost like paintings...who did these....what a beautiful of fim, song and the singer- so touching

[4260laurel]

this song is stunning

[4260laurel]

OMG....what a find...thank you  Shawn from another SEAN.......

[marioizi]

damn!!.....i thought i was passed the crying stage on BBM.......they just came flooding............

[talkstocoyotes]

This just blew me away! If there's ever a BBM opera, it would have to be part of it.

[kt27rule]

i so lvoe this video it so cool and so sad

[montclairguy]

Was priveleged to hear Shawn and Ryan perform this lovely song last night at a Man Dance Company event in San Francsico. The photo montage of Heath and Jake is especially poignant now.

[zankou1991]

great :)