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Nick Cave on Writing the ‘Train Dreams’ Title Song in Support of a ‘Devastating’ Yet ‘Life-Affirming’ Story: ‘That’s the Beautiful Paradox of Grief’ (EXCLUSIVE)
- Nick Cave wrote the Train Dreams title song by singing lyrics over Bryce Dessner's score after a dream-inspired moment.
- Cave previously hesitated to interfere with the film's score, fearing a rock song would disrupt the score’s mood.
- Cave says the song came to him in a dream, a rare experience where lyrics appeared overnight.
- Cave emphasizes grief and mortality as central themes influenced by the Train Dreams book and his own life.
- The Elvis reference in the song stems from the book, with Cave noting it wasn’t included in the film.
- Cave notes his personal connection to grief through his work and family, shaping his approach to the song.
- Cave reveals he rarely collaborates outside his close circle, making this project a notable exception.
- Cave confirms solo shows in the U.S. are in the works, though his band schedule remains primary.
- The interview frames Train Dreams as a film that balances wonder with grief, a theme Cave sees reflected in both the book and film.
- Cave praises Bryce Dessner’s score as emotionally effective and compatible with the added song.
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