U2's Ordinary Love written for the new Nelson Mandela film (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom) could be an Oscar nominee for best song. Great to have a new track from my guys!
Mark Rubinstein
U2 Inspired by Mandela on 'Ordinary Love'
Saturday, December 14, 2013
U2 Inspired by Mandela on 'Ordinary Love'
U2's Ordinary Love written for the new Nelson Mandela film (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom) could be an Oscar nominee for best song. Great to have a new track from my guys!
Mark Rubinstein
U2 Inspired by Mandela on 'Ordinary Love'
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I love that U2 knew Mandela as a friend and not just as a leader and peacekeeper. I hope that the song will include insight about other aspects of his life that the general public would never have known about, while still honoring his brilliant work all over the world in efforts to reduce racism. What better way to say thanks to one of the greatest men you knew than writing the perfect song for his future biographical documentary. I think a class field trip is in order to see this when it is released!
It is so important for people who have created as much impact as Nelson Mandela to be remembered. News article and mentions on the news fade with time, but music lasts almost eternally.n U2's song will hopefully inspire people not directly impacted by Mandela's life, to know more about the extraordinary man he was.
Much respect to U2 for embodying everything that mandela stood for and honoring him like that. People tend to forget that he was just as much of a family and friend man as he was a revolutionary and a peace activist. There is obviously a lot of grief surrounding his death, and this is a great way to take a loss and turn it into something positive to remember him by. Also, I agree with katie. I think a field trip would be totally applicable in this case (:
Not much of a U2 fan, but its good to see that they are honoring one of the most influential men of our time in the best way they can. Its also nice to see that the movie about him will be released very close to his passing, it will help to further celebrate his life.
Also, Katie has the right idea. Lets make this a thing Wolak.
I personally loved how artistic the music video was, It gave the lyrics a deeper feeling. The shots were also very well done and I loved the use of focus in the video. I also found it very fitting that it was U2 to do the song on Nelson Mandela as both Bono and Mandela were both big activists. Its great to see this song honor him and his life.
I actually real like this song! The music video was very well done, very different and impactful. The message was deeply rooted in the connections that draw us together that are deeper than skin color or socioeconomic background-love and compassion. These are the principles that Mandela lived by and this is why he will be remembered forever. Bono is a very politically active figure so it makes sense that he would produce a song honoring one of the most influential activists of our time.
I think this song is just a combination of Pride (In the Name of Love) and I still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For. But anyway, I like the song. The main point is that it is a song for a great man. This is a man who showed Earth what being a genuine person should look like. We all have the power to do the things he did but get caught up in everyday activities to be anything but everyday.
U2 has always been a big supporter of humanitarian efforts and a lot of their songs such as "Where the Streets Have No Names" and "Sunday Bloody Sunday" are written about worldly things. Back in the '80s they played at a very famous concert called "Live Aid" that called world attention to the poverty in Ethiopia and raised money to help. It is no surprise to me that they are still using their music for good purposes today, and honoring Mandela is a perfect example of that.
I think it's really great that U2 embodied Nelson Mandela's life and values through this song. It was really nice to see a song especially in this day and age where a great man is being honored for his life's work to break the whole world together. This and the movie will create another spectacular combination to celebrate one of the most influential people of our time.
Its nice to see that U2 is honoring the great influence that Nelson Mandela had on not only South Africa but also the world. Ordinary Love will fit well in the new Mandela film: A Long Walk to Freedom which will celebrate Mandela's amazing life of being an activist, leader and honorable man and it will encourage viewers to step up and do what's right in their own community.
I think this music video is a great representation of the life Nelson Mandela lived. The video is so simple yet so powerful. One of my favorite scenes of the video is when the camera shows a globe. This portrays how Mandela's life had an impact on everyone in the world and that everyone can learn something from him.
This was one of the best tributes to Mandela I have seen in a while. Music is one of the best ways to transcend language, race, and age. Even though we are a little too young to really see Mandela's impact, I feel like his life should truly be honored, and this was a great way to do it!
I really enjoyed this song. I think that it embodies an idea that Nelson Mandela strongly supported: that ordinary acts of love and kindness can make an extraordinary impact on the world we live in. The song pays tribute to a man whose life work has, and will continue to, impact the world in amazing ways. Good for U2 for finding the right way to say the words that honor a man who so deserves to be honored.
"Ordinary Love" Golden Globe winner! "This is personal fo us, because Nelson Mandela refused to hate -- not because there wasn't a reason to -- but beacuse love would work better."
-- my guy Bono, who also gave a supporting neck rub to Amy Poehler before she won as best comedic actress.
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