Soundtracks

**Perfume V** · 03-05-2003, 09:13 AM

Though it's not strictly a 'soundtrack', I always thought the sound effects in The Exorcist were the most unsettling part of the movie. Just little things like gusts of wind and leaves rustling seemed to take on such a new dimension.

I was amused when I went to see Solaris recently and heard 'Riddle Box' by Insane Clown Posse playing on the soundtrack in Jeremy Davies' room. I'm not entirely sure whether people in the distant future will still be listening to ICP, but it fitted the scene surprisingly well. Also, in light of the twist, the fact that the whole conversation between him and Clooney was underscored by the line "The joke's on you!" was nicely ironic.

**Perfume V** · 03-10-2003, 12:13 PM

Wow! What a find! I was just in HMV and I came across an import copy of the long-deleted soundtrack to one of my all-time favourite movies, Repo Man!

If you've seen this film, you'll understand why I'm so happy. The Repo Man soundtrack is a perfectly chosen compendium of the 80s East Coast punk scene. It has a crashing, specially written theme tune by Iggy Pop, tracks from Black Flag and Circle Jerks and one song with the immortal chorus line "Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole". Can one really progress in life without having heard this?

**Johann** · 03-10-2003, 01:59 PM

I looked high and low for a copy of the soundtrack to FRANTIC, but I have never found it. It's out of print, and I'm not about to pay an outrageous sum on the net for it....

**oscar jubis** · 03-10-2003, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by Perfume V
Wow! What a find! The Repo Man soundtrack is a perfectly chosen compendium of the 80s East Coast punk scene. It has a crashing, specially written theme tune by Iggy Pop, tracks from Black Flag and Circle Jerks and one song with the immortal chorus line "Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole". Can one really progress in life without having heard this?

It's pretty special alright, but these are California bands for the most part (Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Fear, Suicidal Tendencies,etc). I love the line:"Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole, NOT LIKE YOUU!!" Is it the original by Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers? THEY are from the East coast. I would recommend the soundtrack of THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION to you, in case you haven't heard it.

**Johann** · 03-11-2003, 02:49 PM

If you want a musical sedative that is really original, listen to John Lurie's Fishing With John soundtrack. I was dying with laughter when I saw the "film" of the same name. Had to get the soundtrack. Dry dry dry

rocketrogerhood · 05-19-2003, 12:57 AM

purple rain

**cinemabon** · 06-24-2003, 10:14 AM

I have heard this music so much lately it is driving me crazy!

What is the name of the music they used under the AFI tribute to Robert DeNiro last night?

The same music was also used by Chuck Workman for his short "100 years of Cinema" seen occasionally on TCM.

This is driving me INSANE! Please don't let me go insane...

I know my knowledgable friends at filmwurld always have the answer!

I think it might be something Bill Conti wrote but I can't be sure...

**HorseradishTree** · 07-20-2003, 08:18 AM

If you want a great soundtrack, you should get Danny Elfman's Music for a Darkened Theater collection. It includes all of his best stuff (up to 1996) and it's on two volumes. I'm awaiting a third due to the fact that he's done a lot since '96 (e.g. A Simple Plan, Spider-Man, Red Dragon, Hulk, Sleepy Hollow, etc.). I'm mad that he still hasn't released the Theme to Army of Darkness, one of his personal bests.

Another great listen is Howard Shore's Lord of the Rings stuff. I have the piano sheet music and it's really fun to play.

There's actually a great soundtrack for Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, the best of the Batman films. It's an animated movie that sadly was tokened as a "kiddie film." If you see it you'll know that it's anything but. The score is NOT by Danny Elfman, sadly, but it sure still is kickin'.

And for those not into scores, I say the best music soundtrack is The Matrix (NOT Reloaded). I could jam to that stuff for hours.

**cinemabon** · 07-20-2003, 10:51 PM

I listened closely to the opening of "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" over and over again, trying to figure out what language the chorus was singing. Was it Russian? Then I did a little research on the internet and went to Shirley Walker's web site.

She recounts a hilarious tale of intrigue. The words are not sanskrit or anything. They are the people who helped her in recording and putting together the music for Batman. She took everyone's name, and put the letters in reverse! THAT is what the chorus is singing. True Story! And one of my favorite soundtracks, thanks to Shirley Walker. I wish she composed more often. Great stuff.

Now can someone, PLEASE answer my last post above. PLEASE!!! It's still driving me crazy!

**HorseradishTree** · 07-21-2003, 08:07 PM

Con sarnit! I just can't find that music, my cinnamonny friend. I've been scouring the web for some time now, and it doesn't look like I'm getting anywhere! Maybe if I had actually watched that thing...Oh, and what the crap is up with De Niro getting a life achievement award? He stopped achieving things a LONG time ago. *sigh*, bad day.

**Ilker81x** · 07-22-2003, 07:11 AM

Well sure DeNiro hasn't achieved much in the last few years, but it's a LIFETIME achievement award. Think of all the achievements he's had up to now...quiiiiiiite a few. "The Deer Hunter," "The Mission," "Taxi Driver," "The Godfather, Part II," "Awakenings," "Casino," "Goodfellas," "Heat," shall I go on? The man's churned out some of the best film and theatre performances EVER in the span of his career...I'd say that in spite of whatever sub-par stuff he's done in the last five or six years, he still deserves it.

Speaking of "Heat," THAT is an incredible soundtrack! Brian Eno, Lisa Gerrard, Moby, Einesturzende Neubauten, Elliot Goldenthal's wonderful score with the Kronos Quartet...now THAT's a soundtrack.

**HorseradishTree** · 07-22-2003, 08:50 AM

Elliot Goldenthal? GAH!

I think the guy's a phony. I watched Final Fantasy: the Spirits Within recently, with music by old Eli. Soon later, after suckering myself into buying the Batman legacy box set of DVDs, I viewed Batman forever again. Whilst the main themes were different, Goldenthal uses the EXACT SAME side themes.

**Ilker81x** · 07-22-2003, 09:39 AM

To each their own opinion. James Horner does this too. Hell, James Horner uses bits from his score for "Aliens" in "Patriot Games." He uses a few bits of Jerry Goldsmith's score for the first movie in "Aliens," as well as a que that is very similar to the ballet from "2001." They used a bit of James Horner's score from "Aliens" as the end music que in "Die Hard," even though the rest of the score was by Michael Kamen.
Musicians tend to repeat themselves very often. GREAT musicians find ways to do this without being obvious. BRILLIANT musicians always come up with something different. I don't even rate the Batman movies Goldenthal scored because they were directed by Schumaker...and those movies brought out the worst in EVERYBODY who worked on them (except Jim Carrey). So I forgive Goldenthal for that. But I love his other scores. But if you don't, s'okay...your preference is your own. But overall, you have to admit the music on "Heat" is great...if not the score, at least the rest of the soundtrack. Excellent choices of music on Michael Mann's part.

**HorseradishTree** · 07-22-2003, 11:09 AM

Geez, I don't even remember the music from "Heat."

Oh, and since we WERE talking about it, the Terminator has a theme that could be stuck in your head for decades.