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Killer soundtrack

posted 8 years ago by aristideau
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I first heard of this film in a 'shoegaze' (a style of music) forum where someone posted that three of my all time favourite bands, 'Death in Vegas', 'The Jesus and Mary Chain' and 'My Bloody Valentine' where rumoured to be featured in the soundtrack.

Normally I would be very keen to see these bands featured in any film, but when I read that it was to be a 'romcom' I was doubtful that this kind of music would be suitable. My fears were somewhat allayed when I read that Sophia Coppola was behind it, but when I saw the film I did not expect to be blown away as to just how appropriate the music was to the film.

Songs from these bands were featured every time Bill Murray was in a taxi.

1-The opening scene 'Death in Vegas' - Girls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJgxWQ-mRwY

2-In the middle 'My Bloody Valentine' - Sometimes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsj9sMDgh-A

3-The end 'The Jesus and Mary Chain' - Just like Honey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOpXt30kZCw

[–] theendisnear1 8 years ago

It's my favorite film soundtrack of all time. Every song on it is perfect. I listen to this album pretty regularly, ever since the film came out.

[–] Qrispy 8 years ago

This soundtrack (and movie) changed my life.

Less than forget. But more than begun.

[–] reverbz 8 years ago

It is truly a masterpiece for me.

-It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything-

[–] ipacac22 8 years ago

Just Like Honey is an awesome song.

Utah! Get me two.