Another weekly mix-tape for ya:
As I mentioned, I picked up the two Grindhouse soundtracks, and I’ve been enjoying them immensely. Rodriguez’ soundtrack for “Planet Terror” is a score album, featuring his occasionally John Carpenter-ish compositions for the film; and the soundtrack for “Death Proof” is pure Tarantino — a display of obscure music that he’s really into, which he shares with the public (kinda like Friday Music, in a way). Here is a sample from each:
Robert Rodriguez – “Grindhouse (Main Titles)” This is the track that has been used in all the trailers, commercials, etc. Nasty, nasty sound.
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich – “Hold Tight.” Viewers of “Death Proof” will appreciate the significance of this particular track.
Bjork has a new album coming out, and the lead single has leaked. It’s far less experimental than her recent efforts, much more ‘traditional Bjork’, if there can be such a thing. Bjork – “Earth Intruders.”
A song from the album “Catholic Boy”, which caused quite a stir at the Catholic schools that I attended in the early 80s. We, rebellious during lunch — wearing our top buttons unbuttoned and our ties loose, fer godssake, would chant the lines “Teddy sniffing glue, he was 12 years old, Fell from the roof on East Two-nine, Cathy was 11 when she pulled the plug, 26 reds and a bottle of wine” The nuns were NOT pleased. Jim Carroll Band – “People Who Died.”
Frost is a swedish group that I discovered this week. I like their sound — a bit like the Postal Service, but with a female vocalist. Good stuff – Frost – “Modesty.”
…and, lastly, on days like today, sometimes you just need some Goblin King: David Bowie – “As The World Falls Down.”
Enjoy.
Thanks for the Goblin King goodness. Makes me with I had that soundtrack here at work.
I particularly liked the Frost and Grindhouse selections. But if Bjork never produced another song, I’d be just fine. ;)
Love the Bowie track, Labyrinth is actually one of my favorite movies of all time.
FYI – Tarantino and Rodriguez were on the Tyra banks show yesterday for the movie. Lots of parody sketches and discussing why Tarantino watches her show …
Mmmm. Labyrinth music on a rainy afternoon. :)
The Frost song is really pretty, too.
Yay! New Bjork. And without insane Japanese “I can make any noise you can imagine with just my mouth” man.
Good choices. And, thank you.
“…sometimes you just need some Goblin King”
I don’t believe I’ve ever heard anyone express that sentiment before, but I won’t argue. I really appreciate the Goblin King.
With a description of “Nasty, nasty sound,” I wasn’t expecting to enjoy the Grindhouse piece; I thought it would be all electronic sounds and not much music. It was a surprise when quite a bit of it seemed to be acoustic instead, and good acoustic at that, blended well with electronic music. I did enjoy it, and expect to listen to it again in the future.
I look forward to Fridays – they bring the Order of the Stick -and- Friday Music!