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Original soundtrack to the highly anticipated 2012 motion picture, the final film in the enormously popular Twilight franchise. Features tracks from Green Day, Feist, Passion Pit, St. Vincent, Ellie Goulding and many others.
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77 of 83 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was reading through the reviews, mostly for a recap on when the songs played in the movie (Seems that's not available yet, I'll just have to see the movie again) and I was aghast at the horrible reviews this soundtrack was receiving. "I was hoping for upbeat music" and "Green Day and Ellie Goulding were fun, but the rest sucks" seems to be a trending theme. And that's just wrong.
No one watches Twilight (or any of the movies following) because it's uplifting. It's a moody book series, it's a moody set of movies. Therefore, you're not going to have Justin Beiber and other crappy upbeat artists on the soundtrack. Sorry. If you're looking for top 20 pop beats, go buy the new NOW CD (if they even still make that garbage).
This album has some enchanting, peaceful songs that continue the trend set by earlier albums. I see a direct connection between some of the songs and the New Moon soundtrack that most everyone seemed to enjoy. Feist's song, "Fire in the Water," is the best example I see. It's chilling, moving, and thought provoking. And you can't beat Feist's vocals.
The most impressive songs to me seem to be the ones no one is talking about on here: Feist "Fire in the Water", St. Vincent "The Antidote", and James Vincent McMorrow "Ghosts". They aren't shallow pop hits, no. But these albums have never been about shallow pop hits. Green Day and Ellie Goulding are, by far, the weak spots in the album.
And here's an update on song placement in the movie. WARNING: SOME SPOILERS after this point. I am not 100 percent on some of these, as I only took mental notes while I was watching it. Feel free to correct me if I missed a couple.
1.) Passion Pit - Where I Come From: This song plays at the very beginning of the movie, when Bella is seeing the world for the first time as a vampire.
2.) Ellie Goulding - Bittersweet: Thankfully, I think this song only plays in the credits.
3.) Green Day - The Forgotten: Credits (again, thankfully)
4.) Feist - Fire in the Water: Bella and Edward's scene where they... uh... yeah. sexy time.
5.) The Boom Circuits - Everything and Nothing: Cullen family returning from the cottage, giving Bella the key.
6.) St. Vincent - The Antidote: Bella and Emmett arm wrestle.
7.) POP ETC - Speak Up: I think this is the song that plays at the end of the movie when Alice is seeing Renesmee and Jacob's future.
8.) Iko - Heart of Stone: Edward and Bella talk in the cottage, Bella realizes Alice's secret message.
9.) A Boy and His Kite - Cover Your Tracks: Bella and Edward see the cottage for the first time.
10.) James Vincent McMorrow - Ghosts: Bella returns from meeting with J Jenks. Watches Edward with Renesmee.
11.) Paul McDonald, Nikki Reed - All I've Ever Needed: Credits, I assume, since I didn't hear it in the movie. Nikki Reed is the actress that plays Rosalie, so it's fitting. And she has a great voice.
12.) Reeve Carney - New For You: Not sure where this plays.
13.) Christina Perry - A Thousand Years: Last scene of the movie, as well as picture credits.
14.) Carter Burwell - Plus Que Ma Prope Vie: Throughout the movie.
No one watches Twilight (or any of the movies following) because it's uplifting. It's a moody book series, it's a moody set of movies. Therefore, you're not going to have Justin Beiber and other crappy upbeat artists on the soundtrack. Sorry. If you're looking for top 20 pop beats, go buy the new NOW CD (if they even still make that garbage).
This album has some enchanting, peaceful songs that continue the trend set by earlier albums. I see a direct connection between some of the songs and the New Moon soundtrack that most everyone seemed to enjoy. Feist's song, "Fire in the Water," is the best example I see. It's chilling, moving, and thought provoking. And you can't beat Feist's vocals.
The most impressive songs to me seem to be the ones no one is talking about on here: Feist "Fire in the Water", St. Vincent "The Antidote", and James Vincent McMorrow "Ghosts". They aren't shallow pop hits, no. But these albums have never been about shallow pop hits. Green Day and Ellie Goulding are, by far, the weak spots in the album.
And here's an update on song placement in the movie. WARNING: SOME SPOILERS after this point. I am not 100 percent on some of these, as I only took mental notes while I was watching it. Feel free to correct me if I missed a couple.
1.) Passion Pit - Where I Come From: This song plays at the very beginning of the movie, when Bella is seeing the world for the first time as a vampire.
2.) Ellie Goulding - Bittersweet: Thankfully, I think this song only plays in the credits.
3.) Green Day - The Forgotten: Credits (again, thankfully)
4.) Feist - Fire in the Water: Bella and Edward's scene where they... uh... yeah. sexy time.
5.) The Boom Circuits - Everything and Nothing: Cullen family returning from the cottage, giving Bella the key.
6.) St. Vincent - The Antidote: Bella and Emmett arm wrestle.
7.) POP ETC - Speak Up: I think this is the song that plays at the end of the movie when Alice is seeing Renesmee and Jacob's future.
8.) Iko - Heart of Stone: Edward and Bella talk in the cottage, Bella realizes Alice's secret message.
9.) A Boy and His Kite - Cover Your Tracks: Bella and Edward see the cottage for the first time.
10.) James Vincent McMorrow - Ghosts: Bella returns from meeting with J Jenks. Watches Edward with Renesmee.
11.) Paul McDonald, Nikki Reed - All I've Ever Needed: Credits, I assume, since I didn't hear it in the movie. Nikki Reed is the actress that plays Rosalie, so it's fitting. And she has a great voice.
12.) Reeve Carney - New For You: Not sure where this plays.
13.) Christina Perry - A Thousand Years: Last scene of the movie, as well as picture credits.
14.) Carter Burwell - Plus Que Ma Prope Vie: Throughout the movie.
64 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I own every single Twilight Soundtrack ... the songs on the CD's used to be anthems of me ... they'd get me excited about the movies, they'd fill my car up as I drove around, I loved them -- loved them so much, in fact, I'd buy the digital iTunes album for my computer and iPod as well. I liked Twilight, loved New Moon, liked Eclipse ... then ... we got into the Breaking Dawn albums.
If the ball of awesomesauce was dropped for Part 1 of Breaking Dawn ... the ball shattered on impact in Part 2.
Gone are things I have loved about the soundtracks that came before -- the moody, almost haunting songs that guided us fans through the saga have replaced now by rock ballads and Greenday ... GREENDAY! There is nothing about the love of Bella and Edward that screams Greenday to me, sorry ya'll but it just doesn't. The redemption comes in maybe 3 songs in the entire album, but that's it and sadly, it's not enough.
Finishing thoughts: This was the END of a Saga that marked years for readers and fans ... and rather than going out with a bang, they busted and how incredibly disappointing is that?
If the ball of awesomesauce was dropped for Part 1 of Breaking Dawn ... the ball shattered on impact in Part 2.
Gone are things I have loved about the soundtracks that came before -- the moody, almost haunting songs that guided us fans through the saga have replaced now by rock ballads and Greenday ... GREENDAY! There is nothing about the love of Bella and Edward that screams Greenday to me, sorry ya'll but it just doesn't. The redemption comes in maybe 3 songs in the entire album, but that's it and sadly, it's not enough.
Finishing thoughts: This was the END of a Saga that marked years for readers and fans ... and rather than going out with a bang, they busted and how incredibly disappointing is that?
31 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By Tara Smith
Format:Audio CD
Say what you will about the Twilight books and movies. While I'm a fan, I know perfectly well that they're dreadful and that most rational people won't like them. However, I've always found the soundtracks to be really enjoyable stand-alones with a good mix of both artists and mood. (Maybe broody, but there are usually a few stompers like Muse's "Supermassive Black Hole" and The Black Keys' "Chop and Change to liven things up a bit.) I think they've gotten the mix wrong here. It's relentlessly downbeat and/or airy. Does that fit with a movie where the Cullen family feels they're under the threat of imminent death the whole time? Sure. But there are light moments in the story, too (Emmett and Bella arm-wrestling, Bella and Edward realizing they've got an eternity of really great sex ahead of them) and the folks at Chop Shop should have tried a little harder to reflect that. And why did Christina Perri have to re-write "A Thousand Years" to reflect Bella's newly frozen status? Ick. Call me a sap, but I liked the original and this literal revamping is just silly.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed the Soundtrack
I enjoyed the music on this album. I actually order it for my daughter and wind up enjoying it myself. I will share!
Published 1 day ago by MTBEGAY
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
It arrived which I did not order it but I like it. I gave it away as a gift. She Loved it
Published 4 days ago by shannon larson
5.0 out of 5 stars
loveeeeeeeeeee
really loved all the songs, is how the film was seeing through, I recommend to all fans of the films.
Published 4 days ago by Nanda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Soundtrack
I love the mix of tracks on all the Twilight CDs. There are some talented not so well known artists on each CD. I love listening to these songs! =)
Published 5 days ago by Dreamer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Apart from the third movie it is great
It is interesting and captivating, it has drama, action and suspense, is not an Oscar nominated movie but it is very cool to see all the saga and the end of it. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Karla Ceciliano P
5.0 out of 5 stars
Breaking Dawn, Part 2
This is some of the BEST indie music around! Tracks like "Bittersweet", "Where I Come From", "Ghosts" and "Heart of Stone" are worthy of mainstream... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Chucharin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Breaking Dawn Part 2
I had already read the book and loved it and I was very surprised at the new ending. It was better than the book's ending.
Published 10 days ago by K. Salley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved the soundtrack
I heard the music watching the movie and decided I wanted to hear more I play it over and over great songs
Published 12 days ago by Maria Darby
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
great for twilight lovers. not a problem at all and it came fast and easy and the price was better than buying it in store for sure
Published 13 days ago by valerina
4.0 out of 5 stars
good album
Took a few listens through but then it was on repeat in my car. I wish there were a few more upbeat songs, but all of the songs are nice to listen to, especially on a crisp, cool,... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Colleen Morse
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