Rushmore: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Free Music Notes for Rushmore: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Free Music Review: One of the Most Diverse and Pleasing Soundtracks Ever
Hit: 5 Stars
First off, the first track on this album, "Hardest Geometry Problem in the World" is what turned me on to the awesome musical talent of former Devo member Mark Mothersbaugh. It's a short but beautiful instrumental piece that introduces the film. Call me crazy, but the brief instrumentals by Mothersbaugh by themselves are worth the price of this CD. But in case you aren't into Mark Mothersbaugh, the rest of this CD is top notch, no filler!
This is a diverse collection of songs ranging from mellow to mid-energizing, ranging from folk-pop artists like Chad & Jeremy and Cat Stevens to classic British rock The Who & The Kinks. I could probably best describe this as a great rainy day album. This collection is simultaneously relaxing and stirring. Tracks like "Concrete and Clay" pick up the relaxed pace, but never go into a Ramones-paced overdrive (though Ramones are great for when you want to jumpstart your senses!)
Lastly, if you have never seen the movie "Rushmore," it is a must see!
Free Music Review: One of the best soundtracks ever
Hit: 5 Stars
A good soundtrack should be one that is integral to the movie but still good enough to stand alone as its own product. 'Rushmore' is a proof that soundtracks can still follow this formula. Although half of the songs are classics that have seen better days, it is hard to disassociate these tunes from the film after watching it. None more true than 'Oh La La.' played at the very end of the movie, summarizing the entire movie experience. The soundtrack is also capable taking a life own its own. The songs are very easy on the ears. The consistency and flow of the songs is first class, sadly not a common denomination wiht soundtracks anymore. One song segues to the next seamlessly. The insertion of soundbites from the film doesn't break the consistency, in contrary, it makes the whole soundtrack more cohesive. 'Rue St. Vincent' throws in a layer of quirkiness that is present throughout the movie.
Overall, an excellent soundtrack from a wonderful movie.
Free Music Review: Great Soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
Two things: One, the Rolling Sones never give rights to their songs to be placed on any soundtrack album. I have noticed people upset over the omission of "I Can't Wait" from Rushmore and the omission of "2000 Man" from Bottle Rocket. If Martin Scorcese can't get the rights to put "Gimme Shelter" on his Casino soundtrack then no one can. Its not Wes Anderson's fault it's the descision made by the Rolling Stone's record company.Secondly, fans of the movie should boycott Timberland!! I was mortified to hear a commercial showing images of nature accompanied by the song "The Wind" by Cat Stevens. That song beautifully encapsulates an epiphanous moment in Rushmore, yet it is now being used to hawk shoes and camping gear! Those corporate slimeballs have polluted one of my favorite movie moments. I hate when that happens! Boycott those weasels! Rushmore fans unite!
Free Music Review: Kick Ass Soundtrack to a Kick Ass Movie
Hit: 5 Stars
This soundtrack rocks! There is nothing I hate more on a soundtrack than a bunch of tunes that you don't even remember from the movie, mixed in with some little instrumental bits. When you listen to Rushmore, you remember every one of the songs AND the instrumentals, which is a refreshing change! The instrumental bits also provide wonderful segues into the songs and are every bit as important to the soundtrack.If anything, this cd will make you very happy. I can't stop listening to it and dancing around to great songs like "Oh Yoko," or "Here Comes My Baby." And although the song "Rue St. Vincent" really doesn't make a lot of sense on a soundtrack of British Invasion tunes, I understand why it was included, and I think that anyone who saw the movie will too.
Buy this cd. It's really fun and it will get you moving and wanting to start up a club or two.
Free Music Review: Brilliant Soundtrack to a Brillian Film
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the ONLY movie soundtrack I have ever bought in my life. I never thought that I could like this type of music. In fact, I am listening to it as I write this review. I saw Rushmore a countless number of times, but it was recently that I had started to notice the music. I would have been willing to pay any price for this CD. It is a must have for those who appreciate REAL music.
As I hear each track, I can recall every exact scene in the movie that I heard the song. The same can be said for very few to almost no other movie soundtracks. Tracks by John Lennon, Unit 4 + 2 (awesome), and Creation really stand out. This is a CD that you WON'T get tired of listening to. Very refreshing music that needs to be heard by a generation where originality and artistic ability are seldom heard.