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The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack
- By Various Artists
- Genre: Soundtrack
Common Sense Media says
Dark, cool tunes OK for kids too young for the movie.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there are some haunting sounds on this CD, full of melancholy and woe, but nothing that would pose an issue for teens or even tweens for that matter. This soundtrack is in fact more suitable for younger kids than either the Twilight book series or the Twilight movie. That's good news for kids clamoring to get in on the teen fan frenzy, and this might be a good starting point for introducing the saga. There are a few references to love, death and feeling blue, but nothing too depressing.
What's the story?
So hotly anticipated that its release date was pushed up nearly a week, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON - ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK is a collection of moody indie rock that subtly gives a nod to the much-loved vampiric angst of the novels and films. All songs on the album are original and exclusive to the soundtrack, so you won't find any recycled singles here. Artists included on the LP include Death Cab for Cutie (who performs the premiere single "Meet Me on the Equinox"), The Killers, Band of Skulls, Sea Wolf and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, just to name of few of the 15 various performers.
Is it any good?
Like the pairing of Bella and Edward, this soundtrack is the perfect marriage of quality tunes (that could stand on their own merits) and subtle references to the vampire love story. In fact there's plenty of obvious allusions to spooky stuff here, enough to keep Twilight fans under the spell of the movie for sure. Lykke Li eerily and sweetly sings, "tell me when you hear my heart stop, you're the only one I love" on "Possibility" and The Killers sing "A White Demon Love Song" fitting for the Cullen's complexion.
References to friends, darkness, the equinox, and immortality make the connection to the film without hitting you over the head with obvious nods to the plotline. There's a decidedly '80s feel that draws on the sounds of Depeche Mode and New Wave on tracks like Muse's "I Belong to You" and "Hearing Damage" from Thom Yorke. But the pop sound is balanced out perfectly by a host of ambient tracks full of hypnotic melodies and far-away harmonies that create an almost dream-like state.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about vampires and the appeal of these stories. If your kids are fascinated by Twilight and New Moon, use the books, movie, and music to have discussions about topics you wouldn't otherwise talk about.
Families can talk about how falling in love is portrayed in books and on film. Do you think relationships like those of Edward and Bella are realistic? Do you think the moody music that's found on this album relates well to the theme of New Moon?
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Kid, 12 years old
February 12, 2010
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Good...Really Good
I love it my favs: Monsters, Shooting The Moon, and I Belong To You
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Its pretty good!
Pretty good. A couple of the songs were very good and a couple of the other songs were very strange. I liked it. Not as good as the Twilight soundtrack but it still was a good selection of bands and songs.
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Really, Really Good Album
These songs are really good. I mean, really really good. I find them dark and mysterious. My favorite song is "Rosyln", because it has that dark tone and really good rhythm. =)
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Sad music, my kind of music
i always lean towards sad, melencoly sonds more than the more up beat songs you hear everywhere now. i think the songs on my ipod prove i listen to sad songs more than happy songs, so i love this album its great
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Kid, 12 years old
January 4, 2010
AGE
ITS GOOD FOR TWEENS AND UP
I LOVE IT
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what do you think about the movie?
i think that moveie is good cuz my kids watch them
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perfect for everyone who loves "DARK FLAIR"
nothing to review just tooooo great soundtracks for all ages. I am just flabbergasted.
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy |
| Artist: | Various Artists |
| Release date: | October 16, 2009 |
| Label: | Atlantic |
| Genre: | Soundtrack |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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