Friday film flashback one
Posted on 14 October 2005 | 4 Comments
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Two songs. Two great movies. Two bands that were profoundly influential for me and countless others.
Christian Slater starred in the 1990 film Pump Up The Volume. This is dark and funny teen-movie about a teen that starts a pirate radio station. It is fitting that the thing I most remember about this movie is the music from it. The soundtrack features songs by Concrete Blonde, Bad Brains, Sonic Youth, Soundgarden, and The Pixies, but leaves off songs from the film by Leonard Cohen, Beastie Boys, and the Descendents.
I initially wanted the soundtrack for the Leonard Cohen song “Everybody Knows,” and was dismayed to find that it was not on the soundtrack, but the version by Concrete Blonde is pretty good. The Pixies UK Surf version of “Wave of Mutilation” included on this soundtrack is great and totally different from the version found on Doolittle. Great song by a great band.
Lost In Translation was released in 2003 to much critical acclaim. This oscar-winning film is a must see for any Bill Murray fan. The film is beautiful and the accompanying soundtrack is gorgeous as well. The soundtrack just happens to feature one of my favorite songs of all-time from one of my favorite bands. In the movie, the scenery of Tokyo set to the music of MBV is almost breathtaking.
When I first heard My Bloody Valentine in the early 90’s, their music forever changed my views on music. I’m not going to go into it here, but to me (and many others) their album Loveless is a groundbreaking work that will forever hold a spot in my list of all time greats. Perhaps I will explore this deeper in another post, but (for now at least) enjoy these tunes, watch these movies if you haven’t seen them, and enjoy your Friday evening.
MP3 | The Pixies – Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf) Pump Up The Volume OST
MP3 | My Bloody Valentine – Sometimes Lost In Translation OST
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