Twilight 2008 Soundtrack

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Thesoundtrack was chosen by music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas;[4] while the score, Twilight: The Score, was composed by Carter Burwell.[5] The soundtrack album was released by Patsavas' Chop Shop label in conjunction with Atlantic Records.[6] It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, having sold about 165,000 copies in its first week of release, 29% of which were digital downloads.[7] Twilight: The Score was made available for digital download on November 25, 2008, and the album was released to stores on December 9, 2008.[8]

Twilight is the best-selling theatrical movie soundtrack in the United States since Chicago.[9] Both the soundtrack and the lead single, "Decode" by Paramore, were nominated for the 2010 Grammy Awards.[10]

Director Catherine Hardwicke revealed in an interview with MTV that a song by alternative rock band Muse, later revealed to be "Supermassive Black Hole", would be included on the film's soundtrack.[11] The soundtrack includes two songs by Paramore,[6] a new song by Mutemath, and an original song for the film by Perry Farrell.[12] "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" by Iron & Wine was chosen for inclusion in the movie by actress Kristen Stewart, who plays Bella Swan.[13] The soundtrack won a 2009 American Music Award for Favorite Soundtrack.[14]

The CD booklet on the physical CD folds out into one of four Twilight posters.[15] Hot Topic locations across the United States hosted exclusive Twilight soundtrack listening parties on October 24.[16] Albums bought at Borders bookstores feature an acoustic version of Paramore's "Decode".[17] Summit Entertainment provided a free remix of "Bella's Lullaby" through iTunes, with the purchase of a Twilight theatre ticket through online ticket services Fandango or MovieTickets.com.[18]

The soundtrack peaked at number one in New Zealand on February 9, 2009, and has been certified platinum, selling over 15,000 copies.[31][32] The album has been certified gold in Mexico, selling over 50,000 copies.[33][34]

Carter Burwell composed and orchestrated the score for Twilight over a 9- to 10-week period, and it was recorded and mixed in about 2 weeks in late September 2008.[84] He began the score with a "Love Theme" for Bella and Edward's relationship, a variation of which became "Bella's Lullaby" that Robert Pattinson plays in the film and that is included on the Twilight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.[84] The original theme is featured throughout the film, and serves to "play the romance that drives the story".[84] Another theme Burwell composed was a "Predator Theme", which opens the film, and is intended to play Edward's vampire nature.[84] Other themes include a bass-line, drum beat and distorted guitar sound for the nomadic vampires, and a melody for the Cullen family.[84] Twilight: The Score was released digitally on November 25, 2008, and in stores on December 9.[8] The score album had sold 218,000 copies in the United States as of June 2010.[85]

More than a decade ago, Twilight fever gripped America. The book series became massively successful, and then the stories were quickly adapted into a film franchise. Those movies produced a handful of soundtracks that were hugely popular at the time, and which are apparently still beloved to this day.

The first Twilight soundtrack breaks back into the top 10 on the Top Album Sales chart this week, landing at No. 7. The The Twilight Saga: New Moon album appears at No. 13, sitting just below the highest tier.

Such healthy sales figures are also enough to push both Twilight and The Twilight Saga: New Moon to several other rankings. The bestsellers reappear on the Billboard 200 and the Soundtracks lists. They also both manage to debut on the Vinyl Albums tally this frame.

Robert Pattinson is a cinematic jack of all trades. You name almost any scenario under the sun, and he's probably depicted it on the big screen: compete in the Triwizard Tournament, explore the Amazon rainforest, lead the cops on a merry chase through New York, traverse the vacuum of space, lose a grip on reality at a 19th century lighthouse, travel through time to aid John David Washington, and protect the citizens of Gotham City. Quite the filmmaking resume, wouldn't you agree?

His acting credits are well-known, of course, but we're willing to bet you're not as acquainted with Pattinson's musical side, which came to light via the official soundtrack cultivated for 2008's adaptation of Twilight (now streaming on Peacock alongside its four sequels). In addition to landing the lead role of sparkly vampire heartthrob Edward Cullen that made him a superstar, the British native also performed two original songs: "Never Think" and "Let Me Sign." Director Catherine Hardwicke hailed both tracks as "haunting" and beautiful" during an interview with The Los Angeles Times, but here's the thing...Pattinson never expected them to actually be released.

Sitting down with MTV ahead of the film's theatrical debut, the actor confessed he got on the soundtrack "by accident" after sharing a CD of music recorded "years ago" to co-star Nikki Reed (Rosalie Hale), who then passed it along to Hardwicke.

"I think Catherine put it into a cut and I didn't even realize what it was at first. It kind of fit really well," Pattinson explained. "I didn't really think about it other than I didn't know I was going to be on the soundtrack. I wanted to do it [under] another another name because I thought it would be distracting ... which it has been. It was probably all a big mistake. But I like the idea. I think the song fit there. I didn't think it sounded like me, so I thought it would just kind of work. I'm not trying to get a music career out of it or anything."

The Twilight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on vinyl is a must-have for fans of the saga and vinyl collectors alike. Featuring iconic tracks like "Supermassive Black Hole" by Muse and "Decode" by Paramore, this soundtrack perfectly captures the mood and essence of the film. The vinyl edition includes all the beloved songs from the movie, such as "Full Moon," "Leave Out All The Rest," and "Spotlight (Twilight Mix)." Additionally, fans can enjoy unique tracks like "Let Me Sign" and classical pieces such as "La Traviata" and "Claire de Lune." With its rich blend of rock, alternative, and classical music, the Twilight soundtrack offers a diverse listening experience. This vinyl release is perfect for those who appreciate high-quality sound and a physical connection to their favourite music. The vinyl comes in a beautiful sleeve, making it a great addition to any collection. Don't miss out on owning this piece of Twilight history on vinyl.

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So whether Muse's Supermassive Black Hole often reminds you of that iconic baseball scene, you visited author Stephanie Meyer's website for the premiere of Paramore's Decode or you're just generally feeling nostalgic, the Twilight soundtracks will surely have you reliving feelings of teenage angst.

The Twilight soundtrack was a huge hit, becoming the best-selling soundtrack in the US since Chicago and receiving a Grammy nomination. Rock band Paramore wrote the lead single Decode for the album, which premiered on Twilight author Stephanie Meyer's website and won a Teen Choice Award.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon's soundtrack comprises entirely of original songs exclusive to the soundtrack, once again performed by a selection of indie and alternative rock artists. Death Cab for Cutie wrote and performed the lead single this time, which was titled Meet Me on the Equinox and premiered at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

To truly date this film, the soundtrack for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse was released in an all-day reveal event on MySpace in May 2010. Muse returned once again, this time contributing the lead single Neutron Star Collision (Love is Forever) which reached number 11 on the UK Singles chart.

The first not to feature any Muse songs, the soundtrack for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 nonetheless saw two singles released: It Will Rain by Bruno Mars, and A Thousand Years by Christina Perri. It Will Rain was released exclusively on iTunes and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, while A Thousand Years has received over two billion views on YouTube where it is a popular cover song.

The final soundtrack for The Twilight Saga featured the likes of Ellie Goulding, St Vincent and James Vincent McMorrow, with Green Day providing the lead single The Forgotten. Christina Perri's A Thousand Years from the previous film's soundtrack was re-recorded with vocals from theatre star Steve Kazee and appears in the end credits.

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