Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Bon Iver targeted for 'New Moon' soundtrack
If reports out of San Diego's Comic-Con are correct, "Twilight" sequel "New Moon" will have an exponentially stronger soundtrack than the first film in the franchise. Director Chris Weitz is quoted as saying Radiohead's Thom Yorke and indie singer/songwriter Bon Iver are booked for the sequel to the vampire soap opera, both supposedly contributing new songs.
Although when it comes to blockbuster soundtracks, the word "new" is sometimes redefined as a "new recording of a previously unreleased track." Nevertheless, Weitz's targeting of Yorke and the warm folk-pop of Bon Iver are a good sign, as the original "Twilight" soundtrack ranged from the silly (actor Robert Pattinson's coffeeshop-safe tunes) to the obvious (current mall-punk faves Paramore with typically tuneless single).
The director tells our friends at HitFix that Yorke will be turning in his song for the film on Friday. "Unless it's sounds of him belching, I think I'll put it in," Weitz said. Radiohead, of course, is no stranger to the "Twilight"-verse, as the band's Grammy-endorsed song "15 Step" played over the film's end credits.
Weitz tells HitFix, "I selfishly want to put songs in by artists I love. And some of the cast and crew also happen to love. I think [Bon Iver] is fantastic. He says he wrote it for the film, but who ever knows if it might just be something laying around in his cupboard."
There's still more slots to be filled on the soundtrack, of course, and expect some big, radio-friendly names to be added. The "Twilight" soundtrack was a mega-hit of Taylor Swift-like proportions, and don't think the inclusions of Yorke and Bon Iver are a sign that the franchise is suddenly getting all arty. Weitz still has designs on once-and-former delightfully scruffy Southern rockers Kings of Leon.
The "Twilight" soundtrack is still in the top 40 on the U.S. pop chart, and has sold 2.1 million copies in the U.S. to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
-- Todd Martens
Photo: Thom Yorke. Credit: Los Angeles Times
A music critic/journalist ripping on Paramore--how obvious.
Posted by: minnie swirl | July 24, 2009 at 02:30 PM
can i place this article and video radio head in my blog ?
Posted by: jaenal | July 24, 2009 at 09:43 PM
Robert Pattinson's songs in a coffee shop? Like Bon Iver could never be in one either. They're both great, and that's fine. Low blow just because he's in the movie. I'd give this whole article 2 stars.
Posted by: j | July 27, 2009 at 11:47 AM
well i loved the twilight soundtrack so im so looking forward to new moons! hope its just as good...twilight had songs that really matched the moods i believe and of course new moon has a completely different feel all around so im so excited!!! ive heard rumors good and bad...really hope the bad ones arent true, like kelly clarkson, ew. please no. but radiohead is awesome, and muse hope to see them again, big fan! its unfortunate that robert wont have any songs he has an awesome voice...but hey life goes on : )
Posted by: amanda | July 30, 2009 at 10:45 PM
yeah.. calling paramore's song tuneless is plain stupid. does this guy know anything about music? ever taken music theory? or maybe he's just one of those aged music critics that only likes music from his day. and i'm not really a fan of kings of leon either. they sound like something that coulda come out a couple of decades ago.
Posted by: birdy | August 11, 2009 at 01:32 PM
Dayum, I really like
Bon Iver music. I think it will be perfect for the movie.
Posted by: Karen | September 20, 2009 at 08:42 PM
this band is great and always make a different music..
thanks for this great info
Posted by: Chord | January 16, 2011 at 02:54 AM