I do, however, strongly recommend purchasing (or otherwise acquiring) the Watchmen soundtrack and graphic novel. The comic speaks for itself; the soundtrack, however, is basically genius. Here's the tracklist:
1. Desolation Row - My Chemical Romance
-The real clunker, mostly because I love this song and hate this band, especially how they distilled such an epic song into a 3 minute pop travesty. Skip this one.
2. Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
-Awesome. In the film this song accompanies the murder of the Comedian, and does so beautifully.
3. The Times They Are a-Changin' - Bob Dylan
-Accompanies the opening credits and sets the tone beautifully for the film.
4. The Sound of Silence - Simon and Garfunkel
-Perfect choice for the Comedian's funeral. Evokes all the right emotions while being just tongue-in-cheek enough to make sense.
5. Me and Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
-Who doesn't love her?
6. I'm Your Boogie Man - KC and the Sunshine Band
-Hooray for this song.
7. You're My Thrill - Billie Holliday
-I love Billie, but this song slows down the pace of the album. It's not featured heavily in the film.
8. Pruit Igoe and Prophecies - Philip Glass
-I thought this was original score when I saw the film, but it's not. In any case, it's heavily featured during Dr. Manhattan's origin, but on the album it's boring and repetitive.
9. Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
-And we're back. This track was awesome in film and on the album.
10. All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
-For my money, this is the centerpiece of the album, and the film. It kicks in as Rorschach and Night Owl approach Ozymandias' Antarctic retreat, and it is wonderful.
11. Ride of the Valkyries - Richard Wagner
- Included more for the nod to Apocalypse Now than through any desire to actually feature the song, but it is still a great composition.
12. Pirate Jenny
-This is apparently from the Threepenny Opera, but it didn't come with the copy I "found" for some reason.
So yeah, go listen to those songs, and find the compilation if you much (or, if you're like me, you probably have most of the songs anyway).
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MUSIC EDITING FOR THIS MOVIE WAS A FUCKING JOKE. whether or not its an excellent compilation is up to the individual to decide. But for a movie of this scale, i can't believe they didn't rely on the OST to enhance an already great story
ReplyDeleteThe thing that pissed me off the most his how they instead use antiquated hits to montage the story. Well done, but i get it, this took place in the 50, 60, and 70s, great job
using Nat King Cole's song unforgettable was indeed excellent
i find Wagner in film to be very tacky
and my chemical romance.... really never acceptable
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