Trainspotting

jackhammer · 03-08-2008, 07:42 PM

I realise many people have heard this soundtrack but if you have'nt, where have you been? Contemporary soundtracks are rarely right on the money. The balancing act of the music complimenting the images is a delicate balance and I think that very few directors manage this feat. Trainspotting does it. A soundtrack should be a self contained album that can stand up on it's own two feet without the film behind it. Trainspotting encapsulated the musical climate in Britain at the time yet it also retains a timeless quality and sounds as fresh as it did nearly 12 years on (is it really that long ago?). Soundtracks can be seen as an empty vehicle to boost particular artists and sometimes dont even appear in the film for more than a few seconds. Trainspotting is different. It is an essential album and one of the best contemporary soundtracks put down.

"Lust for Life" - Iggy Pop (5:15)
"Deep Blue Day" - Brian Eno (3:58)
"Trainspotting" - Primal Scream (10:36)
"Atomic" - Sleeper (5:11)
"Temptation" - New Order (7:02)
"Nightclubbing" - Iggy Pop (4:15)
"Sing" - Blur (6:03)
"Perfect Day" - Lou Reed (3:46)
"Mile End" - Pulp (4:33)
"For What You Dream Of" (Full-on Renaissance Mix) - Bedrock featuring KYO (6:30)
" – 2:1" – Elastica (2:35)
"A Final Hit" - Leftfield (3:17)
"Born Slippy .NUXX" - Underworld (9: 46)
"Closet Romantic" - Damon Albarn (3:09)

sweet_nothing · 03-08-2008, 07:50 PM

OMG! Yes I love that movie so much (the book is also amazing)
That movie is the reason I bought Iggy Pop's The Idiot

jackhammer · 03-08-2008, 07:52 PM

It's a pity that Welsh's follow up book Porno sucked big time.

sweet_nothing · 03-08-2008, 07:54 PM

I didn't think it was that bad. It wasn't great either, Renton should've stayed the main character not Sick Boy.

jackhammer · 03-08-2008, 08:01 PM

I did like Begbies little burglar friend though. That sub plot had potential. The reason why a follow up ( film wise) has never emerged is McGregors dismay at Porno. I agree entirely.

sweet_nothing · 03-08-2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

I did like Begbies little burglar friend though. That sub plot had potential. The reason why a follow up ( film wise) has never emerged is McGregors dismay at Porno. I agree entirely.

But still I'd love to see them make a movie. When I frist read Trainspotting I had no idea what they were saying because it's written in scottish.. but I figured it out. kind of like when I read A Clockwork Orange.

[Paranoid.Android] · 04-24-2009, 11:06 PM

Trainspotting, both the book and the movie, remains one of my favorite stories ever told. And the soundtrack is stellar, to say the least.
I haven't read Porno, though. I just didn't think Trainspotting really needed a follow-up.

LoathsomePete · 05-09-2009, 07:48 PM

1. Choose Life - PF Project
2. Passenger - Iggy Pop
3. Dark & Long [Dark Train Mix] - Underworld
4. Habanera [From Carmen Suite]
5. Statuesque - Sleeper
6. Golden Years - David Bowie
7. Think About the Way - Ice MC
8. Final Hit [Full Length Version] - Leftfield
9. Temptation - Heaven 17
10. Nightclubbing [Baby Doc Remix] - Iggy Pop
11. Our Lips Are Sealed - Fun Boy Three
12. Come Together - Primal Scream
13. Atmosphere - Joy Division
14. Inner City Life - Goldie
15. Born Slippy [Darren Price Mix][Version] - Underworld

Hard to find little bugger, but a good follow up to the original. As far as Porno is concerned, it was a decent story, but definitely no Trainspotting or Acid House. Welsh has continually disappointed me with his past few books, the last one I can say I really enjoyed was Glue, but I have still yet to read Ecstasy or Filth, however I have read Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs and If You Liked School Then You'll Love Work and yeah... I dunno it's nice to see him branch out into America, but I liked it more when it was set exclusively in the U.K. I haven't even bothered with his newest entry Crime because the last two have disappointed me so much.

Piss Me Off · 05-10-2009, 10:07 AM

I don't have either

Freebase Dali · 05-26-2009, 10:42 PM

If you're into acid trance and you like the stuff that was in Trainspotting, check out London Acid City. 1998 or abouts, I believe.

03-08-2008, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Trainspotting I realise many people have heard this soundtrack but if you have'nt, where have you been? Contemporary soundtracks are rarely right on the money. The balancing act of the music complimenting the images is a delicate balance and I think that very few directors manage this feat. Trainspotting does it. A soundtrack should be a self contained album that can stand up on it's own two feet without the film behind it. Trainspotting encapsulated the musical climate in Britain at the time yet it also retains a timeless quality and sounds as fresh as it did nearly 12 years on (is it really that long ago?). Soundtracks can be seen as an empty vehicle to boost particular artists and sometimes dont even appear in the film for more than a few seconds. Trainspotting is different. It is an essential album and one of the best contemporary soundtracks put down. "Lust for Life" - Iggy Pop (5:15) "Deep Blue Day" - Brian Eno (3:58) "Trainspotting" - Primal Scream (10:36) "Atomic" - Sleeper (5:11) "Temptation" - New Order (7:02) "Nightclubbing" - Iggy Pop (4:15) "Sing" - Blur (6:03) "Perfect Day" - Lou Reed (3:46) "Mile End" - Pulp (4:33) "For What You Dream Of" (Full-on Renaissance Mix) - Bedrock featuring KYO (6:30) " – 2:1" – Elastica (2:35) "A Final Hit" - Leftfield (3:17) "Born Slippy .NUXX" - Underworld (9: 46) "Closet Romantic" - Damon Albarn (3:09) __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

03-08-2008, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	It's a pity that Welsh's follow up book Porno sucked big time. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

03-08-2008, 08:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I did like Begbies little burglar friend though. That sub plot had potential. The reason why a follow up ( film wise) has never emerged is McGregors dismay at Porno. I agree entirely. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

04-24-2009, 11:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
[Paranoid.Android] YOU GET NOTHING! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The heart of the Sun. Posts: 76	Trainspotting, both the book and the movie, remains one of my favorite stories ever told. And the soundtrack is stellar, to say the least. I haven't read Porno, though. I just didn't think Trainspotting really needed a follow-up. __________________ I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments.

05-09-2009, 07:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	1. Choose Life - PF Project 2. Passenger - Iggy Pop 3. Dark & Long [Dark Train Mix] - Underworld 4. Habanera [From Carmen Suite] 5. Statuesque - Sleeper 6. Golden Years - David Bowie 7. Think About the Way - Ice MC 8. Final Hit [Full Length Version] - Leftfield 9. Temptation - Heaven 17 10. Nightclubbing [Baby Doc Remix] - Iggy Pop 11. Our Lips Are Sealed - Fun Boy Three 12. Come Together - Primal Scream 13. Atmosphere - Joy Division 14. Inner City Life - Goldie 15. Born Slippy [Darren Price Mix][Version] - Underworld Hard to find little bugger, but a good follow up to the original. As far as Porno is concerned, it was a decent story, but definitely no Trainspotting or Acid House. Welsh has continually disappointed me with his past few books, the last one I can say I really enjoyed was Glue, but I have still yet to read Ecstasy or Filth, however I have read Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs and If You Liked School Then You'll Love Work and yeah... I dunno it's nice to see him branch out into America, but I liked it more when it was set exclusively in the U.K. I haven't even bothered with his newest entry Crime because the last two have disappointed me so much. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	I don't have either __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

05-26-2009, 10:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	If you're into acid trance and you like the stuff that was in Trainspotting, check out London Acid City. 1998 or abouts, I believe. __________________