"To Be Surprised" on the Dan in Real Life soundtrack by Sondre Lerche. "Stalker" by Turin Brakes on their latest album "Dark on Fire."
"Surprised" is truly a happy song, whereas "Stalker" is actually kinda creepy, as you can imagine what it's about! The video is equally as creepy, watch here.
More on each album: I was livid when I read a review by stinking Roger Ebert who actually gave the movie a thumbs up, but said, "If the film has a flaw, and I'm afraid it does, it's the Sondre Lerche songs on the soundtrack." Unbelievable! Sondre composed the entire soundtrack and the songs are as touching and sincere as the film; ie, they fittingly complement the film. BTW, we saw Sondre a few weeks ago at this tiny venue in Seattle called Nectar. Dan Wilson from Semisonic opened. It was one of those nights where you realize what live music is supposed to be about: intimate, interactive. There were sing-a-longs, whistle-a-longs, musician-crowd banter, and above all, talented guys using only 2 tools: their voices and guitars.
Re: "Dark on Fire." This one took a few listens to, but it is now my second fav TB album. I was so impressed w/ the Brakes' "Jackinabox," that I was initially disappointed w/ DOF. But I realized that feeling was longing for the sound of the last album and when I heard something different, I immediately judged it. That's what makes a good band--the ability to be dynamic and not put out the same crap over and over again, as many of them do. Anyway, I heard a rumor they'll be touring the US in the next few months and really anticipate this show. They better play Seattle!
More on each album: I was livid when I read a review by stinking Roger Ebert who actually gave the movie a thumbs up, but said, "If the film has a flaw, and I'm afraid it does, it's the Sondre Lerche songs on the soundtrack." Unbelievable! Sondre composed the entire soundtrack and the songs are as touching and sincere as the film; ie, they fittingly complement the film. BTW, we saw Sondre a few weeks ago at this tiny venue in Seattle called Nectar. Dan Wilson from Semisonic opened. It was one of those nights where you realize what live music is supposed to be about: intimate, interactive. There were sing-a-longs, whistle-a-longs, musician-crowd banter, and above all, talented guys using only 2 tools: their voices and guitars.
Re: "Dark on Fire." This one took a few listens to, but it is now my second fav TB album. I was so impressed w/ the Brakes' "Jackinabox," that I was initially disappointed w/ DOF. But I realized that feeling was longing for the sound of the last album and when I heard something different, I immediately judged it. That's what makes a good band--the ability to be dynamic and not put out the same crap over and over again, as many of them do. Anyway, I heard a rumor they'll be touring the US in the next few months and really anticipate this show. They better play Seattle!
