Casper, the Dopest Ghost...

If you know me, you know i like Harmony Korine's work. (He wrote the screenplay for Kids and wrote/directed Gummo, Julien Donkey Boy and Mister Lonely) Harmony not only has a knack for filmmaking but is a connoisseur of music as well. He chooses very obscure tracks to compliment his films and never fails to impress. While watching Kids for the first time i recall hearing a quite distinctive rendition of Casper the Friendly Ghost while Casper and the gang completely obliterated a guy in the park. The scene was so graphic and gritty. Yet, the accompanying music was so peaceful and happy.

Unfortunately the clip i found on youtube, of this scene, has its embedding options disabled (thank you dick poster that blocked the vid.)

That rendition was performed by the great Daniel Johnston. In his prime, Johnston's music was nothing short of amazing. He now suffers from bipolar disorder and his bout with the disease has halted the creation of his music. However, he still loves to get that guitar out and make the most of it, shakey hands and all.



A Documentary was made chronicling Johnston's career and his battle with his imbalance. It's called The Devil and Daniel Johnston, and of course you know what has two thumbs and that DVD right? THIS GUY!