"The Sopranos" is known for its diverse soundtrack that series creator David Chase, producer Martin Bruestle, and music editor Kathryn Dayak carefully selected. Pre-recorded music is often chosen after completing the production and editing of an episode, but occasionally sequences are filmed to match the songs picked beforehand. In "The Sopranos: Selected Scripts from Three Seasons," Chase elaborates on why he uses popular songs and little to no original compositions:
"I sometimes see the music as another character, the lyrics of songs functioning as a Greek chorus, sometimes — but not always — summing up or commenting on events in the story ... Mostly the music fosters a feeling or mood."
Chase masterfully curates music from an assortment of moods, genres, and artists to voice the inner emotional life of his characters and their relationship to contemporary culture. This sonic tapestry amplifies the story being told and the themes of suburban family life,...
"I sometimes see the music as another character, the lyrics of songs functioning as a Greek chorus, sometimes — but not always — summing up or commenting on events in the story ... Mostly the music fosters a feeling or mood."
Chase masterfully curates music from an assortment of moods, genres, and artists to voice the inner emotional life of his characters and their relationship to contemporary culture. This sonic tapestry amplifies the story being told and the themes of suburban family life,...
- 8/29/2022
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
Danny Boyle's supposedly dangerous playlist is nothing of the sort. It just proves we're a nation of stick-in-the-muds and conformists
So the Olympics opening ceremony isn't just going to be Teletubbies Land with sheep? Albion will rise, for the Queen will spontaneously combust when she hears God Save the Queen by the Sex Pistols. A living flame will light the way. Her maj may have been lulled into submission by Gary Barlow and entertained by man of the people Jimmy Carr, but the leaked playlist planned by Danny Boyle is dangerous, man.
There is Relax by Frankie. Sex! There is a bit of Underworld. Drugs – well, lager. There is some Oasis. Rock'n'roll. There is some Handel and stodgy old Clash. For the laydeez there is some Mia and Sugababes. And, of course, some Mike Oldfield and that other famous Brit, Michael Jackson.
It's all very jolly and an essentially British playlist.
So the Olympics opening ceremony isn't just going to be Teletubbies Land with sheep? Albion will rise, for the Queen will spontaneously combust when she hears God Save the Queen by the Sex Pistols. A living flame will light the way. Her maj may have been lulled into submission by Gary Barlow and entertained by man of the people Jimmy Carr, but the leaked playlist planned by Danny Boyle is dangerous, man.
There is Relax by Frankie. Sex! There is a bit of Underworld. Drugs – well, lager. There is some Oasis. Rock'n'roll. There is some Handel and stodgy old Clash. For the laydeez there is some Mia and Sugababes. And, of course, some Mike Oldfield and that other famous Brit, Michael Jackson.
It's all very jolly and an essentially British playlist.
- 6/20/2012
- by Suzanne Moore
- The Guardian - Film News
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