Silver Joy

Silver Joy was a perfect choice for The Holdovers. This song was used through the film as a motif. The simple E minor to F progression has a tenderness to it, without being too overly sentimental. When I heard the “Cat Stevens-like” tune in the film — I was convinced it was from an obscure 70’s folk artist. However Silver Joy is actually by American Indie-folk artist. Damien Jurado. The piece is from his 2014 album, Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son.

If you’re a fan of Alexander Payne’s films (e.g. Sideways, The Decedents) you’ll love