Ballad of Buster Scruggs - Cool Clear Water

Buster Scruggs singing "Cool Clear Water" in the opening scene of "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs"
Directed by Coen Brothers

[freezer]

They should make one whole movie with just buster it was frickin awesome

[JQXJQ]

I loved this segment so much, Tim Blake Nelson is a treasure.

[drunkinjedi]

this dude's character design is freaking awesome, we need a full blown movie

[jaredriggs-reeves]

Just discovered this movie and the beginning song. Idk what it is about this tune but I absolutely love the hell out of it. Grew up watching old westerns and “cool water” just strikes a cord I’ve never felt until now. This guy definitely deserves his own movie.

[mrmusickhimself]

I want a prequel of Buster's adventures. NOW.

[kotylee]

The part where he kicks the table and makes the guy shoot himself caught me so off guard. I couldnt stop laughing

[dawnwest-coast]

As a skilled fellow who gets old everyday.. this story hits hard. One day someone younger will come along and take your place.

[PowersFamily]

An entire movie about this character would be so good. The story of how he came to be such a lethal gunslinger would be incredible.

[reservoirdude]

The echoes of his voice in the mountains are such a lovely addition to an already lovely rendition of this tune. ❤️

[vicstevensn]

The first segment needs its own feature films. That guy plays that part amazingly well. Really enjoyed it.

[MCO]

The whole movie should’ve been about this character

[musicauthority]

Tim Blake Nelson is an accomplished musician. he plays a number of instruments including the banjo.

[DavidNorthMusic]

This is honestly my favourite scene from any movie ever. It's amazing, the song, the performance, the different shots and the way the sound is altered to suit each pov, inside the guitar, panning between the rocks and the harmonies bouncing off them. It's the best.

[envy]

Listen to this song everytime you play Red Dead 2.

[MrsSmilzall]

I need a movie about Buster Scruggs. He seems like the cowboy version of Deadpool. He breaks the 4th wall and has his own moral code but it COMPLETELY a bad guy! I would love to see what musical mischief he would get into

[Dan]

All day i faced
The barren waste
Without the taste of water
Cool water
Old Dan and i
With throats burned dry
And souls that cry for water
Cool clear water
Dan, can you see that big green tree
Where the water's running free
And it's waiting there for you and me
The night's so cool
And I'm a fool
Each star's a pool of water
Cool water
But with the dawn
I wake and yawn and carry on
Cool water(water)
Cool clear water(water, water)
Keep on moving, Dan
Don't you listen to him, Dan
He's a devil oughta man
And he spreads the burning sand
With water(water)
Dan, can you see that big green tree
Where the water's running free
And it's waiting there for you and me

[LorneVignettes]

There are a lot of sub par movies where I can honestly say "I could have done better". Absolutely can't say that about this. No way. Whoever produced the audio and oversaw this project is a true professional. It's pure release and you don't want it to end.

[Richard-qzks]

Best version of Cool clear water I've ever heard

[VWBusclips]

Im really upset Buster's part wasnt longer but the movie was great! this song is the shit lol

[Jealous_Oberon]

That shot inside the guitar was great, but my favorite has to be the quick "pan shot" from mountain to mountain in sync with music at 1:09. Gave the idea that we, the audience, have our brows furrowed and are looking around, wondering "Where are those voices coming from?!" Adore that kind of cinematography.