Watch: Martin Scorsese’s Musical Journey in Malta

Martin Scorsese’s Maltese Connection: A Musical Journey

Imagine Martin Scorsese, the legendary filmmaker, sitting in a quiet room, not directing a scene from ‘Goodfellas’ or ‘The Departed’, but instead, lost in thought, reminiscing about his life through the lens of music. This is not a hypothetical scenario, but rather the premise of ‘Martin Scorsese − My Life in Music’, a captivating documentary produced by ARTE. And guess what? You can watch it right here in Malta.

From Malta to the World

ARTE, the European cultural TV channel, has made this documentary available to viewers in Malta through their online platform. This means that while you’re enjoying a traditional Maltese ‘fenek’ or a ‘pastizzi’ at the bustling Strait Street in Valletta, you can also look the musical journey of one of Hollywood’s most iconic directors.

Scorsese, known for his gritty crime dramas and biopics, takes a break from his usual storytelling to share his personal connection with music. From his childhood in New York’s Little Italy to his rise as a filmmaker, Scorsese walks us through his life, one song at a time.

Music as a Storytelling Tool

For Scorsese, music is not just a soundtrack to his films; it’s a character in its own right. It’s the rhythm that drives his narratives, the emotion that amplifies his scenes. In ‘My Life in Music’, he explains how he uses music to tell stories, to evoke feelings, and to create a sense of time and place.

He discusses how the music of his youth, from the rock ‘n’ roll of Elvis Presley to the soulful sounds of Ray Charles, influenced his early films. He also talks about how he discovered the power of music in storytelling when he was a young boy, watching his mother dance to the tunes of Frank Sinatra at their local Italian-American club in New York.

Scorsese’s love for music is evident in his films. From the iconic use of ‘Layla’ in ‘Goodfellas’ to the haunting ‘Gimme Shelter’ in ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’, his films are a symphony of sounds that add depth and resonance to his storytelling.

Watching in Malta

So, how can you watch ‘Martin Scorsese − My Life in Music’ in Malta? Simply visit the ARTE website, create an account, and enjoy the documentary. It’s that easy. And the best part? It’s free!

But remember, this is not just a documentary about music. It’s a personal journey into the mind of one of cinema’s greatest storytellers. It’s a chance to understand how Scorsese uses music to tell his stories, and perhaps, to appreciate the films you’ve loved even more.

So, go ahead, grab some local Maltese wine, sit back, and enjoy ‘Martin Scorsese − My Life in Music’. After all, as Scorsese himself says, “Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.”