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There was one thing besides the movie that die-hard Twilight fans were waiting for this November. On November 4th, the “Twilight” movie soundtrack was released.
To be honest, I felt a little embarrassed pre-ordering the CD. Didn't obsessed fans do that kind of stuff? Didn't teens who scream whenever they see a shiny silver Volvo do that stuff? Was I becoming a crazy Twi-hard?
The first song sets the mood for the album. I think Muse's “Supermassive Black Hole,” which played during the baseball scene, is the best song on the CD. The way its fast-paced rhythm matches the singer's slow but cool voice makes you want to play ball in the rain. Okay, maybe not, but you get what I mean.
Then there is the band that I believe fits perfectly with the Twilight phenomenon. Paramore has always been a top contender for a spot on this album, and it's not surprising why: their music just screams teen angst. And their song, “Decode,” in my opinion, sets the tone for the entire movie.
I'll admit that the first time I listened to the album, I immediately skipped to track 10. My incentive for buying this CD was to hear Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen in the movie) sing “Never Think.” Since his catapult to stardom, some of his music has appeared on the Internet. So it was no surprise that he would lend his vocals to the soundtrack.
Pattinson's music has been compared to Jeff Buckley: bluesy with lots of groaning. But there is also a soft, subtle quality to his voice – completely swoon-worthy. Yes, I have a crush … leave me be!
Other artists on this album include the Black Ghosts, Iron & Wine, Linkin Park, and Blue Foundation. And of course, the soundtrack wouldn't be complete without “Bella's Lullaby.”
I believe the CD does justice to the book and movie. Though I wish it had more fast-paced songs, I truly enjoyed it.
This piece has also been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine.
BasketballChick5I really don't like Twilight at all......I read the first 5chapters of every book and was so bored nothing interesting.But i am glad some peopel liek and some don't and thats there opioion and I didn't liek the sound track adn your right Edward soes sound like hes singing thorugh adn m outh full of marshmillows!!!! And Bella doesn't really match up for the movie shes kinda weird, lame and Clingy!!!And Edward is not hot at all!!!Hes weird looking!!! But Jacob(TAYLOR) is so hot... (more »)
Annabelle7614I thought the books were okay and the movie STUNK but the soundtrack was horrible, just horrible. Robert Pattison sounds like he's singing through a mouth full of marshmallows and you can barely understand what he's saying. Definitely not my favorite kind of music. New Moon was awesome, except the motorcycle part and the part when Bella was depressed. Kristen Stewart shows nearly no emotion through the whole movie and speaks too softly. Rob Pattison is ugly and hairy, not the hot vampi... (more »)
Hollywog.Honestly?
The fact that you think RPattz and KStew are bad actors and ugly has nothing to to with the soundtrack.
If someone else likes them and appreciates them as good actors, good on them. You don't need to openly diss them.
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readlikecrazy10Stephenie Meyer talked about muse a lot in the back of her books, so i asked my sister about it. She said "yeah, they're good," so i went searching for what song they sang in the movie. We bought supermassive black hole and uprising, i think. I also liked the Black Ghost's Full Moon and I've always been a Paramore fan, so it's kinda awesome to hear them sing like the whole Twilight plot in a song. you're right, good article!!!!!!
forgot to mention Bella's lullaby. THAT SONG IS SO AWESOME!!!!!! i've been learning it on the piano, and i'm like obsessed with it. whenever i get home from school, the first thing i do is play the beginning of the song.
Vexa_RaveI'm not a big fan of the movie or book anymore, but I really liked the soundtrack. Paramore's one of ny favorite bands, and I also really liked the Linkin Park, Muse, Collective Soul, Mutemath, and The Black Ghosts songs. The others were okay-I found them kinda boring. The only one I really hated was that Perry Farrell song. Made mr wanna shoot something. In general, though, I thought it was really good. Could've been a little better, but still good. :)
Sorry for the misspellings. I'm just getting used to using an iPod Touch. :)
tottaly agree with u about Paramore. we have all of riot, pressure and emergency from all we know is falling, decode from the Twilight soundtrack, and ignorance from brand new eyes. They rock!!!!
Winged_Melody25 said...
Dec. 20, 2009 at 4:48 pm:
Dec. 20, 2009 at 4:48 pm:
Ok. I am split on the whole issuse of twilight. I was one of the first poeple to read it before it was all the rage. I loved them. Then when the movie came out I was excited to see. I did and I didn't really like it. The chareters are very flat in the movie and continue to stay that way into the New Moon. And now sadly, I'm starting to really not like both the books or the movies cause on the over barring Fangirls (and some fanboys). They freak when ever the see or hear Edward or Jacob... (more »)
LOL, I totally agree. There are TEACHERS at my school with cardboard cutouts of Jacob Black in their classrooms. It's not easy to concentrate on direct variation with a werewolf staring you down.
montanaI do not agree, but this piece is written very well. Do u think u can check my work out and uh rate it. Thanks.
Dynastyi loved the twilight soundtrack but the songs from new moon seem a bit depressing i cant listen to them without changing the song
PurpleMidnightI hated the movie, it ruined the whole book. The songs "Leave Out All The Rest", "Decode", and "I Caught Myself" kept me watching though. New Moon I heard was better, but still could have improved some. I have high hopes for Eclipse and especially Breaking Dawn.
bennyBI absolutly hate the sound track is just awful
twilight_teen14I absolutely love the Twilight Movie Soundtrack! My favorite songs being: "Leave Out All The Rest", "Flightless Bird, American Mouth", and "Bella's Lullaby". I love all the other a lot to though!
writer24/7/365yup. i especially love "Decode" and "I Caught Myself", both by Paramore.
Me too, I love paramore. I hated Leave Out All The Rest and Bella's Lullaby and me and my BFF started gagging when we heard Robert Pattison singing. I swear, his voice gives me a migraine. Why do all celebrities think they have to make a CD even if they can't sing to save their lives?
vampires123 said...
Sept. 2, 2009 at 4:49 pm:
Sept. 2, 2009 at 4:49 pm:
great soundtrack.. i think a band like Kill Hannah would have fit perfectly too<br /> they have a new cd coming out too- so vampire music
slowitdownnow
I thought R-Patz sounded drunk when he sang Never Think. He mumbles half the words and you can't understand any of it.
I think linkin park's "Leave out all the rest" is the best track of the cd....it perfectly captures the film's mood,at the end of it.
P.S-I love KRISTEN STEWART.Anyone who knows her personally can pass her this piece of info!!
Valkyrie_123i cant wait until new moon comes out it is going to be the bomb wow!!!!
inspiredbynaturefirst off i am sorry for offending twi-fans in advance, but the movie ruined the literacy of the book. the movie changed the vibe and brought a bubble-gum popularity to the book and made me sick to read it. However, Meyer is still a great author and the CD was amazing. I loved it. I just dont think Kristen Steward was that good and Rob was believable... it was too over done.
I think the guy for Edward should have been more majestic and, well, good looking. The movie really did ruin the book and I'll bet Stephanie Meyer regretted letting it become a movie. Whoever chose the actors should be either sued or put into a mental hospital.
inspirational is all i can say about this movie and this soundtrack it was the best and the artical of course great job.
Sunshine said...
Jun. 19, 2009 at 12:33 pm:
Jun. 19, 2009 at 12:33 pm:
Personally i dont like twilight all that much... i have only read the first bok and the only time i really liked the book is when i got close to the end. bellas lullaby is beautiful i can play it on the piano. all the other songs are ok! but have u seen jacob hes really cute
brinaAnnisa K. leave out all the rest (by: Linkin Park) fit because if you read the next book,New Moon, It fits perfectily. It is suggestive of what will happen.
I don't get how Leave Out All the Rest worked.
The main song I wanted to hear was EDWARD'S of course....I love it it is my all time favorite I just wish they had put his other song "Let me sign" on the album....But alas they didn't...Cause they SUCK....but I still LOVE the CD.
xcupcakesxbrokenheartxI really love Paramore and Linkin Park... honestly, I skipped past the song that Robert Pattinson sang every time until I realized that EDWARD CULLEN was singing it! I do love the books and movie, though; they're my guilty indulgences.
Dalton C.Some songs on the album were fitting and very good, but others just seemed to be stuck in there, slightly with the theme, but not like the before-mentioned ones were.
Jojo J. said...
Mar. 5, 2009 at 12:49 pm:
Mar. 5, 2009 at 12:49 pm:
Very good book. i just loved the book, and Edward and Bella. I hope i will found a boyfriend who is like Edward.
twi-lover-emo said...
Feb. 27, 2009 at 3:02 pm:
Feb. 27, 2009 at 3:02 pm:
i like the soundtarck, i love the songs-decode paramore is almost as good as hawthorne heights:)
supermassive blackhole(i didn't know at first that it was muse.)
the linkin park song.
they are some really deep songs that fit the movie and book both very well.
TwiHard-duh! said...
Feb. 20, 2009 at 4:43 pm:
Feb. 20, 2009 at 4:43 pm:
I love the twilight series and Im really glad I found this article! but the one thought that i had was 'okay, i may freak when i see a silver volvo, but it doesnt mean anything for a spaz'. I love this article.
edwardlover101 said...
Feb. 20, 2009 at 3:35 pm:
Feb. 20, 2009 at 3:35 pm:
I lave twilight so much!I think it is awsome and bella is always getting hurt, I think the people in the hostiptial know her name by heart!
MiniAliceI LOVE twilight. I went to see the movie three-eight times when it was in theatres, pre ordered the last copy of the DVD on amazon, and have worn out my CD I've played it so much.
chea said...
Feb. 12, 2009 at 1:58 pm:
Feb. 12, 2009 at 1:58 pm:
oooooooooh my gosh I love twilight sooo much I can read one of either book in two days or less I am almost as good as rob I saw in a magazine that he can read all in 1 weekend I love him so much and bella is just there to hold my place until I get there!!!!!!!
Kittink said...
Jan. 30, 2009 at 6:05 pm:
Jan. 30, 2009 at 6:05 pm:
Nice review! A thoughtful look at the soundtrack's pros and cons. I didn't like Rob Pattison's song at all for a while, but I might have to listen to it again after reading this review. ;)
Doris said...
Jan. 29, 2009 at 3:11 pm:
Jan. 29, 2009 at 3:11 pm:
i love twilight i read all four books and seen the movie i cant wait tilll the next movie!i love edward
trex1117 said...
Jan. 20, 2009 at 12:36 am:
Jan. 20, 2009 at 12:36 am:
i love, love, love muse. dont care too much for twilight, but Muse ROCKS!
crittel said...
Dec. 31, 2008 at 4:50 pm:
Dec. 31, 2008 at 4:50 pm:
Thanks, loved the article! I believe we all have a crush ;)
wendilynn said...
Dec. 31, 2008 at 3:26 pm:
Dec. 31, 2008 at 3:26 pm:
took me a long time to like the Muse tune until I saw the baseball scene, it fit perfectly. living in the NW, I've played lots of baseball in the rain. its fun.
FlyChic89 said...
Dec. 31, 2008 at 1:00 am:
Dec. 31, 2008 at 1:00 am:
Awesome articule!
It was thought provoking and to the point. It is always nice to read a review that is not harsh or crude! keep up the good work!
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