Music is most
commonly referred to as the soundtrack to people’s lives and so here is my list
of film soundtracks that are essential to creating a life resembling the
movies.
Walk The Line
A film with stellar
performances from Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon, continued it’s
impressive production into the soundtrack with performances from all of the
actors in creating the soundtrack and doing the likes of Johnny Cash, June
Carter, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis proud in this taste of the film. This
is the perfect homage towards some of the greats of music.
Elizabeth Town
Elizabeth Town, a
film that is not loved by many but the soundtrack is arguable one of the best
around. From Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers to Elton John to The Hollies and
Ryan Adams, this soundtrack encompasses the feeling of loss and coming to terms
with life throughout it’s selection and balance of music. The contrast of Let
It Out by Los Hombres and Hard Times by Eastmountainsouth creates a beautiful
juxtaposition in the album whilst moments like Come Pick Me Up by Ryan Adams
and Where To Begin by My Morning Jacket is the perfect compliment to each other
of longing. An album that fits all weather.
Midnight In Paris .
With a soundtrack
that creates the epitome of the issue discussed in the film, Golden Age
Thinking is strengthened whilst listening to this soundtrack you are
transported to Paris
in the 20’s and wish to be wandering through the streets in the rain.
From Je Suis Seul Ce Soir by Swing 41 to Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love) by
Conal Fowkes and Le Parc De Plaisir by François Parisi this album is
unforgettable and with only occasional lyrics allows you to appreciate the
beauty of the music and the era.
Searching For Sugar Man
Sixto Rodriguez, a
man who’s love of music and talent, makes this one of the best Soundtracks as what
could also be seen as best of. From the iconic ‘Sugar Man’ to the heartbreaking
‘I Think of You’ and the rabble rousing ‘This In Not A Song, It's An Outburst
(The establishment Blues).’ Rodriquez is an Idol for many and throughout this
soundtrack to the documentary, it is seen why he is beloved by so many people.
The Royal Tenenbaums
As a huge fan of
Wes Anderson’s films, any use of music to allow me to pretend that I live in a
world created by him is good by me. The Royal Tenenbaums soundtrack will always
be a favourite, from it being the first Anderson
production I laid my eyes and ears on to the beauty of the soundtrack. From
tracks like These Days by Nico, Needle in the Hay by Elliott Smith, Judy is a
Punk by Ramones to Police & Thieves by The Clash. The entire Soundtrack
transports you to the world of the characters and creates the perfect
combination of escapism and conscious.
These five soundtracks all from very different films, yet
all create the perfect balance of film merchandise and the fantastic art of compilations.
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