I was extremely excited to get my copy of the New Moon Soundtrack, yes it was a gift but it's a gift I would gladly return. I can't begin to explain my utter disappointment on how much I DISLIKE this sound track. Now if I had insomnia it would be perfect because it will cause you to fall asleep even while walking. Someone on Twitter asked if all the songs sound alike and YES THEY DO! The upbeat tempo songs have a very distinct sound and the slower tempos are so slow I would think I was sleep walking.
I'm praying that when I finally watch New Moon these songs will fit, they had to be chosen to fit certain scenes, right? I've even heard a few say they like this sound track better than Twilight's sorry but at least with the Twilight Soundtrack you had a mix, New Moon is such a one trick pony I just get pissed.
Trust me I've tried to listen to the sound track on many occasions, while going to work, at works where music is the only way I make it through the day, at home while pretending to cook. And I'm still bored.
I think who ever put this soundtrack together missed out when they passed up 100Monkeys. They have a great eclectic sound that would have vastly IMPROVED this monstrosity of a CD.
Whew...and here I didn't think I had much to say.
Please remember SOMBER does not mean BORING! Somber can be good.
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE — MEET ME ON THE EQUINOX (((BORING)))
When I first heard Death Cab was on the soundtrack I was instantly disappointed and when I finally heard Meet Me on the Equinox, was not surprised how much I disliked the song. And it didn’t help my local station played it when my alarm went off at 5:30 am did not make me a happy blogger.
BAND OF SKULLS — FRIENDS (((ROCK)))
Hands down best song on the soundtrack, I don’t know what the band looks like but in my imaginary video the guys are slightly geeky with tatts and piercings drinking whiskey shots at the local bar. The ‘Beautiful’ friends aren’t your usual beautiful people but oddly beautiful. And the lead singer will be wearing skinny pants and look like he needs to be fed! And the girl of his dreams will be some girl under 100lbs., who sports a lip ring and platinum blond hair.
THOM YORKE — HEARING DAMAGE (((BORING)))
So….this song is 5 minutes of time I’ll never get back. The somber voice with the electronic beats drove me up effing wall. NEXT!
LYKKE LI — POSSIBILITY (((BORING)))
Is it possible to die from boredom? After listening to this song I’m starting to believe it’s a possibility.
THE KILLERS — A WHITE DEMON LOVE SONG (((Sad)))
I love the Killers and was excited when I heard they were on the soundtrack but I this song is just plain blah. I don’t know if I like it (sorry NO LOVE!) but I don’t hate it.
ANYA MARINA — SATELLITE HEART (((Not Sure)))
This song had promise but in the end I was bored. I stopped listening to the words so I made no connection.
MUSE — I BELONG TO YOU (NEW MOON REMIX) ((((ROCK))))
I like this version of I Belong to You, I get very irritated with the original version. Either way Muse rocks my socks off as usual.
BON IVER & ST. VINCENT — ROSYLN (((BORING)))
This song is simply boring. Why hurt myself putting this on repeat. ((((NEXT)))
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB — DONE ALL WRONG (((Not Sure)))
This song made me want to strap on some chaps and sit in a saloon and drink whiskey. Part of me like but again boredom sets in.
HURRICANE BELLS — MONSTERS (((ROCKS)))
LOVE this song too, almost as much as Friends. I love to sing it off key on repeat for hours at a time.
SEA WOLF — THE VIOLET HOUR (((Not Sure)))
I like this song but not in love with it, the beat is nice, great voice and pretty catchy. Okay I LIKE IT!!! YAH!!!
OK GO — SHOOTING THE MOON (((NOPE.COM)))
Yeah this is the song that literally gives me a headache. Too much going on. (((NEXT)))
GRIZZLY BEAR — SLOW LIFE ((((BORING)))
Another song where time stopped and it wasn’t because Rob Pattinson walked into the room. This is just another form of torture.
EDITORS — NO SOUND BUT THE WIND (((BORING)))
Sigh….why? There is nothing worst than an irritably boring song.
“Help me carry the light…” Dude I will help you keep your trap shut! (((NEXT)))
ALEXANDRE DESPLAT — NEW MOON (THE MEADOW) (((Not Sure)))
I crave a glass of wine when I listen to this so that’s NOT too bad. Just not my cup of tea but yet still soothing.
Please tell me your thoughts!
i completely agree with you. needless to say, this soundtrack is incredibly disappointing since the first was so good.
ReplyDeleteOk Tammy, thanks for the review I appreciate it. Well I'm going to have to say that I DONT HATE the whole thing just yet. As we all know NEW MOON is somber itself, there is nothing upbeat or rock about it. I know that in Twilight they may have had more around to play with when it came to scenes, but as we focus on Bella, she is very sulky and in turn in a dark place. Overall as the reader this book sucked ass if you rooting for Edward & Bella. There is so much torture, EMO, sadness, danger angst in this book, I can see why the soundtrack differs sooo much from Twilight soundtrack. Personally, again, I didn't like it off the bat, and like you I cannot just sit there and listen to it all the way through, so I agree with you there. Since Chris Weitz pretty much stated he kept in line with the book, I understand why the songs are dark, sad and somber. I too am hoping that once I see the movie, the songs will fit and it will trigger that part in me to understand the tune and feel it when I RE-LISTEN....if not then #EPICFAIL! Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteSomber doesnt have to have to = boring
ReplyDeleteI think I'm attracted to the more upbeat tempo songs because the rest bored me to death.
I pray Chris can make it work in the film because on its own its an epic fail!
Band of Skulls are a trio..and they are an excellent band..try Cold Fame to get a good feel for them. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review, but I actually loved the soundtrack. Now I am not someone depressing or depressive but the soundtrack goes very well with the book. Mind you = New Moon isn't one of my favorite books because it broke my heart and soul, but listening to the soundtrack and imagining the movie, it is perfect. Hope all is well!
ReplyDeleteListening to the music from "Golden Compass" I knew that this soundtrack was not going to be as good as "Twilight"! I wish they would have kept Carter Burwell! This guy didn't even want to try to keep a continuation from the last movie where Bella's Lullabye was concerned which was a wonderful piece! Hopefully if Rob contributes to the Eclipse soundtrack it will be better than this one and I will buy it!
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