Adam Pascal's "Winter Light" from NOEL
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#25
Posted: 9/20/05 at 9:51pmHey Nia - well, that happens sometimes. The movie was in a film festival or two, had a short run in Manhattan and was also shown once on TBS as a Christmas special last year. The reviews I've seen tend towards the opinion that the movie is overly sentimental, which is probably why it didn't get wide distribution.
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#26
Posted: 9/20/05 at 9:57pmChloe, did you see it? Opinions? I'm curious to know what was so bad that the producers decided against risking it on the open market, despite all the other not-so-good films out there.
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#27
Posted: 9/20/05 at 10:10pm
I saw parts of the TBS showing, and it definitely wasn't terrible, (though I was very disappointed that they cut off the end credits so that I didn't get to hear Winter Light, damn them.) I think that the rather high-powered cast, including Susan Sarandon and a cameo from Robin Williams, set up expectations that the script couldn't fulfill. It would have been quite acceptable as a holiday TV movie, but was aiming at being a major feature.
The last I saw, a self-destructing DVD of this was available from Amazon, but I don't know if that's still true. I don't think this self-destructing idea is taking off. The idea was for people to get a movie cheaply for three or four days, as if it were a rental, then it would disappear. But people like to hold onto things.
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re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#28
Posted: 9/20/05 at 10:21pmI feel like he's singing it wrong... though I know he's not. It is probably in a minor key, but I guess I have to know the song...
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#29
Posted: 9/20/05 at 10:30pm

I agree with Chloe, it wasn't the worst movie you'll ever see. It was shown in theatres in NYC and LA for about a week (to get Oscar consideration) before it was show on TV. It was directed by NY actor Chazz Palminteri. It supposed due out for a "real" DVD release later this year. Hopefully the score will see the light of day then. Posted a pic of the back of the CD with the tracklisting.
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#30
Posted: 9/20/05 at 10:31pmI know what you mean korenglish - the melody of the first couple phrases is unexpected and initially sounds "wrong," but of course if it really were, they would have done another take.
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re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#31
Posted: 9/20/05 at 10:35pmExactly how I felt about it... the one pitch that he sings just seems really unexpected, and not how I would have chosen the next note... but if that is what they were going for, I only could listen to one minute of the song, so I don't know how the end goes...
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#32
Posted: 12/24/05 at 7:46pm
Wanted to let everyone know that NOEL is now available on DVD as well as multiple airings on Lifetime. Happy Holidays to everyone.
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re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#33
Posted: 12/24/05 at 7:55pmOkay, did anybody else think this song sounds like a cut song from Labyrinth for David Bowie?
joey
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#34
Posted: 12/24/05 at 9:12pm
I freaking love this song, it's so pretty.
I love the low note on the word "noel"
Somewhere a voice / sings a noel
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#35
Posted: 12/26/05 at 3:49pmI agree OnTheSkyWay. I love this song too. Wish it was a bonus track on his Civilian CD.
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#36
Posted: 12/26/05 at 5:34pmWow, an old post of mine surfaces...Finally got a hold of this recording...I love it!
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#37
Posted: 10/9/08 at 8:51am
Hey BroadwayDoc - hoping you can help me out. Am really trying to get hold of a copy of the promo score for NOEL (Alan Menken), I saw you had scanned in a photo of the back cover...
Any idea? Would be SO grateful....
Cheers,
Jo
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#38
Posted: 10/9/08 at 8:56am
I have the promotional CD and I listen evey Christmas
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#39
Posted: 10/9/08 at 8:59am
Oh cool! Is there any way I could get a copy?! I really don't know how else to find it?!
Here's hoping!!!
Jo
re: Adam Pascal's 'Winter Light' from NOEL#40
Posted: 10/9/08 at 9:10amI'd also like to hear this song if anyone knows how to get it!
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