'Martha Marcy May Marlene': John Hawkes Sings 'Martha's Song' (Video)

Deadwood and Winter's Bone Oscar nominee John Hawkes displays some of his musical talent in the new film Martha Marcy May Marlene. 

our editor recommends

Martha Marcy May Marlene: Film Review

Gotham Award Noms Go to 'The Descendants' and 'Martha Marcy May Marlene'

SUNDANCE Q&A: Elizabeth Olsen Reflects on 'Martha Marcy May Marlene,' 'Silent House' and What She's Learned From Mary-Kate and Ashley

In the film, Hawkes -- who plays a charismatic cult leader that has a hold over his flock and a new recruit, played by Elizabeth Olsen -- performs a love song for Olsen's character Martha. Called "Martha's Song," the tune written by '60s folk singer Jackson Frank, and was unearthed by director Sean Durkin when he was looking for songs that include the names of characters in his film, reports Rolling Stone.

PHOTOS: Elizabeth Olsen, Jessica Chastain Pose for THR

This isn't the first time Hawkes' music background has been incorporated into his screen work: He wrote the Winter's Bone murder balled "Bred and Buttered." Hawkes was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar for his role in that film.

Hawkes, who moonlights in the Los Angeles indie band King Straggler and was a member of Austin's Meat Joy, performs "Martha's Song" for Rolling Stone below: