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Filmic Dreamscape
Created by:	Her
Tracks:	18
Length:	01:18:55
Keywords	1. film 2. dream 3. soporific
Created on	1/13/07 11:28am
Level	6
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description:

This is a mix of songs from some of my favourite films. It's not, however, a "best of the soundtracks" sort of mix. I've borrowed heavily from the films of Gregg Araki because I just love his soundtracks (and the films they relate to of course). This mix is relaxing and dreamy and, in my opinion, flows nicely. My least favourite part of making a mix is trying to get the tracks ordered in a way that sounds right and by the time I've finished listening to it through a million times I tend to be sick of the songs and not want to hear it again for a while. That hasn't happened with this one, thank goodness. This is my first mix here and I may mess some things up so please go easy on me!

tracklist

1	Pixies : River Euphrates
	I love the Pixies. I seriously worry about anyone who doesn't. This song was used in the film "The United States of Leland" (as well as two other Pixies tracks and some other gems) but unfortunately there was never an official soundtrack released. I thought I'd start of the mix with a real corker to get people's attention. SHOW MORE
	Track 1 from Surfer Rosa Length: 00:02:31 Year: 1988
	Track Description: I love the Pixies. I seriously worry about anyone who doesn't. This song was used in the film "The United States of Leland" (as well as two other Pixies tracks and some other gems) but unfortunately there was never an official soundtrack released. I thought I'd start of the mix with a real corker to get people's attention. SHOW LESS
2	Ride : Drive Blind
	I'm heading into shoegaze territory now and, although Ride will never be up there with the greats, this track was a welcome addition to the mix. Drive Blind was used in the film "Mysterious Skin" and is the first of the Gregg Araki-borrowed songs on this compilation. SHOW MORE
	Track 2 from Smile Length: 00:04:45 Year: 1990
	Track Description: I'm heading into shoegaze territory now and, although Ride will never be up there with the greats, this track was a welcome addition to the mix. Drive Blind was used in the film "Mysterious Skin" and is the first of the Gregg Araki-borrowed songs on this compilation. SHOW LESS
3	My Bloody Valentine : Sometimes
	Sophia Coppola has used some great tunes in her films, and this (from "Lost In Translation") is one of the best. I could have chosen something a little more obscure, but I decided to go with the classic. I think it payed off. SHOW MORE
	Track 3 from Loveless Length: 00:05:21 Year: 1991
	Track Description: Sophia Coppola has used some great tunes in her films, and this (from "Lost In Translation") is one of the best. I could have chosen something a little more obscure, but I decided to go with the classic. I think it payed off. SHOW LESS
4	Joy Division : Atmosphere
	I think everyone will agree that a mix always benefits from a Joy Division song! This track (and video) was used to great effect in the fantastic film "24 Hour Party People". I really love the transition of this song to the next for some reason... SHOW MORE
	Track 4 from Substance Length: 00:04:11
	Track Description: I think everyone will agree that a mix always benefits from a Joy Division song! This track (and video) was used to great effect in the fantastic film "24 Hour Party People". I really love the transition of this song to the next for some reason... SHOW LESS
5	The Cure : Plainsong
	Love, love, love the Cure! There were a lot of songs I could have chosen from "Marie Antoinette" (it really is a stellar soundtrack) but Plainsong is one of my all time favourites so it seemed like a no-brainer. Especially since I have a friend I want to give this mix to who needs a good introduction to the band. I really like the transition from this song to the next as well. I'm usually so bad at that part. SHOW MORE
	Track 5 from Marie Antoinette Length: 00:05:08 Year: 2006
	Track Description: Love, love, love the Cure! There were a lot of songs I could have chosen from "Marie Antoinette" (it really is a stellar soundtrack) but Plainsong is one of my all time favourites so it seemed like a no-brainer. Especially since I have a friend I want to give this mix to who needs a good introduction to the band. I really like the transition from this song to the next as well. I'm usually so bad at that part. SHOW LESS
6	Slowdive : Shine (The Splendiforous Locust Mix)
	Gregg Araki does it again, this time for the film "Splendor". Perfect after Plainsong (you'll have to listen to the mix to see what I mean) and deliciously dreamy and lush. SHOW MORE
	Track 6 from Splendor Length: 00:04:23 Year: 1999
	Track Description: Gregg Araki does it again, this time for the film "Splendor". Perfect after Plainsong (you'll have to listen to the mix to see what I mean) and deliciously dreamy and lush. SHOW LESS
7	Lush : I Have The Moon
	Speaking of Lush! This cover of one of my favourite Magnetic Fields songs was used in Gregg Araki's film "Nowhere" and, even though the original is still my favourite, they did a marvellous job covering it. One of the prettiest songs I've ever heard. SHOW MORE
	Track 7 from Nowhere Length: 00:03:51 Year: 1997
	Track Description: Speaking of Lush! This cover of one of my favourite Magnetic Fields songs was used in Gregg Araki's film "Nowhere" and, even though the original is still my favourite, they did a marvellous job covering it. One of the prettiest songs I've ever heard. SHOW LESS
8	Cocteau Twins : Summerblink
	This lovely Cocteau Twins track is another inspired song choice from Gregg Araki for his flick "The Doom Generation". I'm not sure whether or not I'm entirely happy with the transition between these songs, but what can you do? SHOW MORE
	Track 8 from The Doom Generation Length: 00:03:09 Year: 1995
	Track Description: This lovely Cocteau Twins track is another inspired song choice from Gregg Araki for his flick "The Doom Generation". I'm not sure whether or not I'm entirely happy with the transition between these songs, but what can you do? SHOW LESS
9	This Mortal Coil : Song To The Siren
	A cover I actually enjoy more than the original, this song was used wonderfully in the David Lynch film "Lost Highway" and then omitted from the soundtrack! Madness. Anyway, it's on mine. SHOW MORE
	Track 9 from It'll End In Tears Length: 00:03:30 Year: 1984
	Track Description: A cover I actually enjoy more than the original, this song was used wonderfully in the David Lynch film "Lost Highway" and then omitted from the soundtrack! Madness. Anyway, it's on mine. SHOW LESS
10	Julee Cruise : Questions in a World of Blue
	I'm starting to regret picking songs other people haven't because adding them to the database is a bitch! Anyway, this is a lovely track from the prequel film "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me". If you haven't seen Twin Peaks, you should. SHOW MORE
	Track 10 from Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me Length: 00:04:50 Year: 1992
	Track Description: I'm starting to regret picking songs other people haven't because adding them to the database is a bitch! Anyway, this is a lovely track from the prequel film "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me". If you haven't seen Twin Peaks, you should. SHOW LESS
11	Mazzy Star : Happy
	Mazzy Star contributed three songs to the little seen film "Down In The Valley" starring Edward Norton. This is my favourite of the three (well, the one that fit best on my mix anyway). Peter Salett's original songs from the film are worth checking out too. SHOW MORE
	Track 11 from Among My Swan Length: 00:03:58 Year: 1996
	Track Description: Mazzy Star contributed three songs to the little seen film "Down In The Valley" starring Edward Norton. This is my favourite of the three (well, the one that fit best on my mix anyway). Peter Salett's original songs from the film are worth checking out too. SHOW LESS
12	The Breeders : Do You Love Me Now?
	I love this song. It was featured in the film "May" (as well as another Breeders track) and, again, there was no official soundtrack released. It bugs me so much when studios do this because it always seems to happen to films with worthwhile soundtracks! SHOW MORE
	Track 12 from Last Splash Length: 00:03:01 Year: 1993
	Track Description: I love this song. It was featured in the film "May" (as well as another Breeders track) and, again, there was no official soundtrack released. It bugs me so much when studios do this because it always seems to happen to films with worthwhile soundtracks! SHOW LESS
13	Sonic Youth : sunday
	This version of Sunday isn't the one featured in "Suburbia" but it was in the database and I'm getting too tired to add things now. The film version is eight minutes but it still fits on an 80 minute CD - I checked. SHOW MORE
	Track 13 from a thousand leaves Length: 00:04:52 Year: 1998
	Track Description: This version of Sunday isn't the one featured in "Suburbia" but it was in the database and I'm getting too tired to add things now. The film version is eight minutes but it still fits on an 80 minute CD - I checked. SHOW LESS
14	Elastica : 2:1
	Probably not most people's first choice from the impressive "Trainspotting" soundtrack, but I've always had a soft spot for Elastica, and this track fit the best on my mix. SHOW MORE
	Track 14 from Elastica Length: 00:02:31 Year: 1995
	Track Description: Probably not most people's first choice from the impressive "Trainspotting" soundtrack, but I've always had a soft spot for Elastica, and this track fit the best on my mix. SHOW LESS
15	Radiohead : Talk Show Host
	I'm not sure which version of this song was used in "Romeo & Juliet" because I don't actually own the soundtrack, but the version I'm using is the 4 minute 16 second one. Anyway, I remember it from the film because it's when we first meet Romeo. I think. Radiohead have some of the best B-Sides around. SHOW MORE
	Track 15 from Street Spirit (Fade Out) Single Length: 00:04:16 Year: 1996
	Track Description: I'm not sure which version of this song was used in "Romeo & Juliet" because I don't actually own the soundtrack, but the version I'm using is the 4 minute 16 second one. Anyway, I remember it from the film because it's when we first meet Romeo. I think. Radiohead have some of the best B-Sides around. SHOW LESS
16	Spiritualized : Anyway That You Want Me
	I can't believe I had to add Spiritualized to the database! It's a travesty! Anyway, this wonderful song, which is actually a cover, was featured in the film "Me and You and Everyone We Know". SHOW MORE
	Track 16 from Complete Works, Vol. 1 Length: 00:06:29 Year: 2003
	Track Description: I can't believe I had to add Spiritualized to the database! It's a travesty! Anyway, this wonderful song, which is actually a cover, was featured in the film "Me and You and Everyone We Know". SHOW LESS
17	Broken Social Scene : Stars and Sons
	I'm in love with this song. It could be to do with the handclaps, but I just adore it. When I heard it playing in the wonderfully acted film "Half Nelson" I made a little squeal. It wouldn't make sense to omit this song from my mix. SHOW MORE
	Track 17 from You Forgot It in People Length: 00:05:08 Year: 2003
	Track Description: I'm in love with this song. It could be to do with the handclaps, but I just adore it. When I heard it playing in the wonderfully acted film "Half Nelson" I made a little squeal. It wouldn't make sense to omit this song from my mix. SHOW LESS
18	Devotchka : How It Ends
	Again, not the version from "Little Miss Sunshine" but this will have to do. It fits on anyway, which is what counts. I just couldn't resist putting a song with the word "end" in it as the last song on my mix. That rarely happens and it amused me. Yes, I'm easily amused, why do you ask? It's a lovely song too, so shush! SHOW MORE
	Track 18 from How It Ends Length: 00:07:01 Year: 2004
	Track Description: Again, not the version from "Little Miss Sunshine" but this will have to do. It fits on anyway, which is what counts. I just couldn't resist putting a song with the word "end" in it as the last song on my mix. That rarely happens and it amused me. Yes, I'm easily amused, why do you ask? It's a lovely song too, so shush! SHOW LESS

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kristwh

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impressive!

7/28/10 10:51pm

doppelganger

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Gregg Araki is one of my favourite directors!!! Between him, Vincent Gallo, and David Lynch, I don't know who's soundtracks are better.
Fuck, I love this mix & you! lol

8/23/09 4:54pm

irishprayer

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I love this, everything on here is great.

11/15/07 12:52am

Her

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Thanks for all the comments guys! Here's the sendspace link if anyone wants it: http://www.s endspace.com/file/04xi36

1/16/07 3:44am

galaxiepi

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I wonder if Peter Salett and Ed Norton are friends or something, because I dinstinctly remember a Peter Salett song in that crappy priest/rabbi movie he did with Ben Stiller.

Oh, also, nice mix!

1/15/07 9:07pm

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spiritulaised are very cool but I love the original of 'Anyway that you want me'. A fantastic song. good mix.

1/14/07 3:28am

Rachael