With a unique and authentic soundtrack the film primarily features music composed by Chilean singer songwriter folk/trova artist Manuel Garcia, including a collaboration with surfer/musician Jack Johnson. The film also includes songs by by traditional Chilean folk ensemble Inti-Illimani, virtuoso flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia, Chilean street duo Congrio Fuerte, and a spoken poem by Valparaiseño Bruno 'El Inmortal' Bertal. Bookending the film are poems by Pablo Neruda "Oda Al Mar" and "Farewell" put to song by Manuel. The ghost of Neruda is ever present throughout.
PABLO NERUDA (1904 - 1973) Chilean poet, diplomat, and politician, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971.
Manuel Garcia - Extending a proud tradition of Latin American "trova" to a new generation, Manuel is among the most important voices of the last decade in Chile. Garcia's music embodies an original blend of nueva canción, rock, pop and orchestral sounds. His poetic lyrics and angelic voice a consummate companion to the film. In addition to inclusions from his album 'Panico', Manuel has put to song three poems of acclaimed Chilean poet Pablo Neruda as original recordings for the production, one as a collaboration with surfer/musician Jack Johnson.
("Oda Al Mar", "Hablar De Ti", "BUFÓN", Insecto De Oro", "Caen Lunas", "El Reino Del Tiempo", "Farewell").
Inti Illimani - Instrumental and vocal Latin American folk music ensemble from Chile. A cultural icon famous for their unique poetic and socio-political history, Inti Illimani's compositions are treasure, bringing timeless themes and spirit that unite us in our common humanity.
("Huarjra", "Tema De La Quebrada De Humahuaca").
Paco de Lucia - One of the finest living guitarists in the world, Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia, the greatest guitarist of the flamenco. Paco has advanced the technical and musical boundaries of his instrument over decades.
("Entre Dos Aguas")
Congrio Fuerte - From the coastal port of San Antonio, Chilean street duo Congrio Fuerte embody the very soul of Chile with a diverse yet distinct mix of traditional and contemporary songs blending folklore, jazz and rural music.
("Mozaico", "Chincol", "Pero Azul")
Jack Johnson - Hawaiian folk rock singer songwriter/surfer musician Jack Johnson has collaborated on a song composed by Manuel Garcia featuring verses from the poem "Farewell" by Pablo Neruda. The song is bilingual, Manuel joined by Silvia Thomás singing verses in Spanish, Jack joined by Paula Fuga singing verses in English. A harmonious waltz.
("Farewell")
