Trainspotting (soundtrack, pop, rock, album, iggy pop)

**jackhammer** · 03-08-2008, 06:42 PM

I realise many people have heard this soundtrack but if you have'nt, where have you been? Contemporary soundtracks are rarely right on the money. The balancing act of the music complimenting the images is a delicate balance and I think that very few directors manage this feat. Trainspotting does it. A soundtrack should be a self contained album that can stand up on it's own two feet without the film behind it. Trainspotting encapsulated the musical climate in Britain at the time yet it also retains a timeless quality and sounds as fresh as it did nearly 12 years on (is it really that long ago?). Soundtracks can be seen as an empty vehicle to boost particular artists and sometimes dont even appear in the film for more than a few seconds. Trainspotting is different. It is an essential album and one of the best contemporary soundtracks put down.

"Lust for Life" - Iggy Pop (5:15)
"Deep Blue Day" - Brian Eno (3:58)
"Trainspotting" - Primal Scream (10:36)
"Atomic" - Sleeper (5:11)
"Temptation" - New Order (7:02)
"Nightclubbing" - Iggy Pop (4:15)
"Sing" - Blur (6:03)
"Perfect Day" - Lou Reed (3:46)
"Mile End" - Pulp (4:33)
"For What You Dream Of" (Full-on Renaissance Mix) - Bedrock featuring KYO (6:30)
" – 2:1" – Elastica (2:35)
"A Final Hit" - Leftfield (3:17)
"Born Slippy .NUXX" - Underworld (9: 46)
"Closet Romantic" - Damon Albarn (3:09)

sweet_nothing · 03-08-2008, 06:50 PM

OMG! Yes I love that movie so much (the book is also amazing)
That movie is the reason I bought Iggy Pop's The Idiot

**jackhammer** · 03-08-2008, 06:52 PM

It's a pity that Welsh's follow up book Porno sucked big time.

sweet_nothing · 03-08-2008, 06:54 PM

I didn't think it was that bad. It wasn't great either, Renton should've stayed the main character not Sick Boy.

**jackhammer** · 03-08-2008, 07:01 PM

I did like Begbies little burglar friend though. That sub plot had potential. The reason why a follow up ( film wise) has never emerged is McGregors dismay at Porno. I agree entirely.

sweet_nothing · 03-08-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

I did like Begbies little burglar friend though. That sub plot had potential. The reason why a follow up ( film wise) has never emerged is McGregors dismay at Porno. I agree entirely.

But still I'd love to see them make a movie. When I frist read Trainspotting I had no idea what they were saying because it's written in scottish.. but I figured it out. kind of like when I read A Clockwork Orange.

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03-08-2008, 06:42 PM
jackhammer A Cabled Discount Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 5,416	Trainspotting I realise many people have heard this soundtrack but if you have'nt, where have you been? Contemporary soundtracks are rarely right on the money. The balancing act of the music complimenting the images is a delicate balance and I think that very few directors manage this feat. Trainspotting does it. A soundtrack should be a self contained album that can stand up on it's own two feet without the film behind it. Trainspotting encapsulated the musical climate in Britain at the time yet it also retains a timeless quality and sounds as fresh as it did nearly 12 years on (is it really that long ago?). Soundtracks can be seen as an empty vehicle to boost particular artists and sometimes dont even appear in the film for more than a few seconds. Trainspotting is different. It is an essential album and one of the best contemporary soundtracks put down. "Lust for Life" - Iggy Pop (5:15) "Deep Blue Day" - Brian Eno (3:58) "Trainspotting" - Primal Scream (10:36) "Atomic" - Sleeper (5:11) "Temptation" - New Order (7:02) "Nightclubbing" - Iggy Pop (4:15) "Sing" - Blur (6:03) "Perfect Day" - Lou Reed (3:46) "Mile End" - Pulp (4:33) "For What You Dream Of" (Full-on Renaissance Mix) - Bedrock featuring KYO (6:30) " – 2:1" – Elastica (2:35) "A Final Hit" - Leftfield (3:17) "Born Slippy .NUXX" - Underworld (9: 46) "Closet Romantic" - Damon Albarn (3:09) __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.

03-08-2008, 06:52 PM
jackhammer A Cabled Discount Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 5,416	It's a pity that Welsh's follow up book Porno sucked big time. __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.

03-08-2008, 07:01 PM
jackhammer A Cabled Discount Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 5,416	I did like Begbies little burglar friend though. That sub plot had potential. The reason why a follow up ( film wise) has never emerged is McGregors dismay at Porno. I agree entirely. __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.