New Moon Score Wins at World Soundtrack Awards

Variety reports that the talent behind the New Moon soundtrack, Andre Desplat has been named Composer of the Year at the World Soundtrack Awards - who knew?!

Alexandre Desplat has taken top honors at the World Soundtrack Awards for the second year running.

He was named film composer of the year on Saturday evening for his work on "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "New Moon," "Julie & Julia" and "The Ghost Writer."

"Mr Fox" also got the nod for best original film score, repeating Desplat's double last year with "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."

Congrats, good sir - "Memories of Edward" gets a lump in my throat every time *tear*

- Lorabell

Sneak Peek of the NM Score!

Hmmm... what do you think - Good/bad? Better than the soundtrack? Worse than Twilight? Inquiring ears want to know...

Via TwiFans

- Lorabell

MySpace Artist on Artist: Chris Weitz & Death Cab For Cutie!

*Beware of Spoilers!*

Very cool :)

Thanks MySpace

- Lorabell

P.s. Superman in golden-boy trousers makes me happy!

Pre-Order NM Score... & Peak Track Titles!!!

Set to be released November 24th "New Moon The Score" is now available for pre-order at Amazon!

Composer - the AcademyAward nominated - Alexandre Desplat, says that “Chris Weitz and New Moon provided me with a rich canvas to create the colors of desire, longing, heartbreak and eternal love.”

Here's the track listing - beware of mini-spoilers:

1. New Moon
2. Bella Dreams
3. Romeo & Juliet
4. Volturi Waltz
5. Blood Sample
6. Edward Leaves
7. Werewolves
8. I Need You
9. Break Up
10. Memories of Edward
11. Wolves v. Vampire
12. Victoria
13. Almost a Kiss
14. Adrenaline
15. Dreamcatcher
16. To Volterra
17. You’re Alive
18. The Volturi
19. The Cullens
20. Marry Me, Bella (<-- Um... SQUEEE!!!)
21. Full Moon

Via TwilightGuide

- Lorabell

NM Soundtrack Early Release This Friday!

Sooo... if we demand the movie early can we see it this weekend too?! :D

Via Twilight Twitter

- Lorabell

P.s. You can listen to it over here!

Psst ! Over Here ;)

Sorry for the delay on this, TCA's - it seems there was one entire video but now I'm going to have to post individually and update as/when they get taken down...

Now - let's rock this:































If someone wants to be my hero and edit these all together then please email in - other than that, if they get deleted, please link away in the comments!

Thanks to everyone who emailed in - especially my Twitarded gals ;)

- Lorabell

P.s. The Meadow makes me want to cry!

NM Soundtrack Teasers Made Easy :)

Miguidah put all the New Moon soundtrack Amazon snippets together - GENIUS! Here's the song list if you want to follow along :)

1. DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE - MEET ME ON THE EQUINOX
2. BAND OF SKULLS - FRIENDS
3. THOM YORKE - HEARING DAMAGE
4. LYKKE LI - POSSIBILITY
5. THE KILLERS - A WHITE DEMON LOVE SONG
6. ANYA MARINA - SATELLITE HEART
7. MUSE - I BELONG TO YOU (NEW MOON REMIX)
8. BON IVER & ST. VINCENT - ROSYLN
9. BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB - DONE ALL WRONG
10. HURRICANE BELLS - MONSTERS
11. SEA WOLF - THE VIOLET HOUR
12. OK GO - SHOOTING THE MOON
13. GRIZZLY BEAR WITH VICTORIA LEGRAND - SLOW LIFE
14. EDITORS - NO SOUND BUT THE WIND
15. ALEXANDRE DESPLAT - NEW MOON (THE MEADOW)

Via TwiFans

Thanks Ambie and Tess :)

- Lorabell

NM Soundtrack Snippets Now on Amazon :D

Bella got dazzled by the soundtrack!

Listen HERE - what do you think?

Via Lion_Lamb

- Lorabell :)

Meet Me At The Equinox Video Premiere!

Update: Oooh, new meadow glimpse!

I get that it suits the song but I am surprised there's NO Jake!


Who's excited to see the video for Death Cab For Cutie's song? Get on over to MTV online at 8pm EST and 1am GMT!

- Lorabell *raises hand*

P.s. You can also watch it on YouTube ... until it's removed ... when we'll relink it :D

Scene Deets for NM Soundtrack!

Three bands from the New Moon soundtrack talk to Vanity Fair about the song's lyrics and their scenes in the movie - love it:

Alex Brown Church of Sea Wolf on “The Violet Hour”

Do you know what scene [the song] will be featured in?

All I know is it’s going to be in a party scene … a house-party scene.

Can you give us some sample lyrics?

Sure.
Your arms are lovely
Yellow and rose
Your back’s a meadow
Covered in snow
Your thighs are thistles
And hothouse grapes
You breathe your sweet breath
And have me wait

Annie Clark, also known as St. Vincent, on her song with Bon Iver, “Rosyln.”

How did they react when they found out you were going to be included on the soundtrack?

I pretty much got every female member of my family just beside themselves. I’ve been asked many times if I think I’ll get to meet Robert Pattinson—fingers crossed, fingers crossed. I have a nine-year-old sister who calls me constantly about it, and I also have a 39-year-old sister, and she and her kids are thrilled about it. She’s a Twilight mom. She’s got little boys, and they love Twilight, too. It really is a phenomenon.

What’s the mood of [the song]?

It’s a melancholy, bittersweet kind of song with softer acoustic guitar and slide guitar—we kind of make up this choir of voices. It’s a somber song, for sure, very aching, longing, and beautiful. Typical Justin Vernon.

Do you know what scene they’re using it for?

I don’t know where the song will be in the film, but I know that Edward and Bella will not have sex to it.

Tim Nordwind of OK Go

What does ["Shooting the Moon"] sound like?

It’s a psychedelic acoustic song. It’s different from what people have known from us before. I don’t think we’ve ever released a psychedelic folk jam! For anyone who knows [of] the band, I think it will be a pleasant surprise from all guitars all the time. There’s a heavy emotive quality to our song. I hope that people who buy the soundtrack like it. You hope that it’s a gateway to people wanting to check out more.

Can you give us a sample of some of the song lyrics?

What can he tell ‘em now
Sorry I let you down
Sorry I wasn’t quite true
But don’t get hung up on it
Just soldier on with it
And good luck shooting the moon

Sounds very apropos. Do you know what scene it’s featured in?

Yes, I do. It’s a montage scene. The song itself is a thoughtful, acoustic song, and the scene they’re using it for is a moment when you see the two kids flirting with each other for the first time.

You mean Bella and Jacob?

Right, yeah.

For the article in full check out VF's Twilight Watch - thanks Andi :)

- Lorabell

"Meet me at the Equinox" Video Preview

Death Cab for Cutie's sneak peek at their "vampire themed" video from the New Moon soundtrack - the full video will premiere on MTV and MTV.com tomorrow :)

Thanks Gorgeous Graham via New Moon the Soundtrack

- Lorabell

OK Go Talk NM Soundtrack

Buzznet sat down and talked to OK Go about their song on the New Moon soundtrack - here's an excerpt:

Buzznet: What is the inspiration behind "Shooting The Moon" on the New Moon soundtrack?

Damian: The song is about an astronaut involved in a conspiracy. I am not personally a doubter re: the US moon landing, but the story fascinates me. The story, that is, that would be, were the conspiracy theory true. One of the most iconic heros of all time would have to live with the guilt. He'd have to keep such a heavy, terrible secret: that this huge historical watershed was a cynical lie. As the basis of a song, it let me get at a feeling that I otherwise have a hard time describing, the feeling of dread and conviction at the same time. Of wanting to say it's going to be OK, when in fact it probably isn't. It's a feeling I have a lot. The hero knows the only way to make things better in the long run is to unleash this awful truth which is going to break everyone's heart.

Buzznet: Did you create this song with the intention of having it on the New Moon soundtrack? Was "Shooting The Moon" recorded at the same time that you recorded your songs on your upcoming album?

Damian: It was recorded along with the songs on our new album, but it was a perfect fit for New Moon. Our record's already nearly an hour long, so we could afford it let this one go on to greener pastures. Which is no euphemism. The song is in such great company on this soundtrack that it's probably happier in its new home.

Buzznet: What is your favorite song off of the original Twilight Soundtrack?

Damian: I like the Iron and Wine song a lot.

Buzznet: If you were to have to choose 1 OK Go song to "set the mood" for Bella and Edward, what song would you play?

Damian: Hmm. I'm gonna give a few answers. Sorta depends on their mood. They're both earnest types, so perhaps the super-honest love song is the way to go. There's one on our new album called Last Leaf, in which I tell the woman I love that I will wait for her forever, which, sentiment-wise, seems pretty on-the-nose for B&E. But whether it'd get them feeling randy, I don't know. There's a dancier love song called "I Want You So Bad I Can't Breathe," and again, bingo, right? Or do vampires breathe? To me, the sexiest song on the record is this one that we've already released online called "Skyscrapers." But I have sorta different parameters for sexy than most folks; it's probably only advisable as an aphrodisiac for the slow-jam inclined.

Read the full interview over at Buzznet

Thanks GorgeousGraham

- Lorabell

P.s. In case you're not familiar, they're the creators of this slice of genius:

Eeek - New NM Song Preview!

Grizzly Bear are on tour right now and have worked their song "Slow Life" from the New Moon soundtrack into their set list - here's a quick recording.

What scene do you think it will be used in?! Judging by the title, I'm hoping for a "October, November, December, January" montage *fingers crossed*

Thanks Gorgeous Graham

- Lorabell

NM "Satellite Heart" Fan Video

I like it :)

Thanks KStewDevotee

- Lorabell

Update: Thanks to xxduhhitslisax for emailing in her great video:

Preorder Soundtrack on iTunes

The New Moon sountrack is now available to preorder on iTunes

1. Death Cab for Cutie- Meet Me On The Equinox
2. Band Of Skulls- Friends
3. Thom Yorke- Hearing Damage
4. Lykke Li- Possibility
5. The Killers- A White Demon Love Song
6. Anya Marina- Satellite Heart
7. Muse- I Belong To You (New Moon Remix)
8. Bon Iver & St. Vincent- Rosyln
9. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club- Done All Wrong
10. Hurricane Bells- Monsters
11. Sea Wolf- The Violet Hour
12. OK Go- Shooting The Moon
13. Grizzly Bear (with Victoria Legrand)- Slow Life
14. Editors- No Sound But The Wind
15. Alexandre Desplat- New Moon (The Meadow)
BONUS:
16. Lupe Fiasco - Solar Midnite
17. The Magic Numbers And Amadou & Mariam - All I Believe In
18. APM Orchestra. - Die Fledermaus ? Duettino: Ach, ich darf nicht hin zu dir
19. Death Cab For Cutie - Meet Me On The Equinox (Music Video)
20. Ulf Bastlein - Wandrers Nachtlied II, Op. 96, No. 3, D.768 (preorder
only)

Via Twilight Poison

- Lorabell

P.s. In Twilight soundtrack-esque related news, I'm a very lucky bunny who gets to interview Stephenie's fave band, Blue October - of Breaking Dawn tear-jerker "My Never" and many others - at their London show this Thursday.

Question suggestions would be very much appreciated as I'm fairly certain I'm going to go all "hospital bed Bella"! :)

NM Screening for Soundtrack Songstress!

So into Twi she's already sporting the rays ;)

Yesterday, we post that Anya Marina's song "Satellite" from the New Moon soundtrack was live on her MySpace.

Today, care of her record label, Chop Shop records, Anya has blogged how she was lucky enough to see a screening of the movie "a few months" ago:

A few months ago, I was asked by Chris Weitz (the director of the new Twilight movie (New Moon) to come in to his office to screen the latest Twilight movie, New Moon. I guess he’d heard my cover of T.I.’s “Whatever You Like” and really liked it. Naturally, I was thrilled. I heard all sorts of my favorite bands were being considered for the soundtrack (Thom Yorke, Death Cab, Grizzly Bear, etc). In fact, on the day of my own private screening, as I walked in, The Killers were making their way out.

oh.

em.

gee.

Suffice it to say, the movie was great and I got really inspired to adapt a new song I’d been working on to suit Bella and Edward and their whole drama. I got together with my friend, producer [and mixer on Slow & Steady...] Ken Andrews, and we recorded a pretty mean version of a new song called “Satellite Heart.”

When I heard that Chris decided not only to include Satellite Heart in my favorite scene in New Moon, but also in the soundtrack, I was–pardon the pun–over the moon. I can’t wait to see it in the movie or for you to hear some of the straight-up sick remixes that’ll be coming out soon, too. For now, stream the song (and check out the lyrics) on MySpace, and then pre-order the soundtrack through iTunes to be able to download ‘Satellite Heart’ instantly.

Enjoy. See you in November!

x

Anya

Thanks Gorgeous Graham

- Lorabell

New Moon Song Revealed

I'm so proud of the pic choice... red truck ;)

Anya Marinas' song "Satellite Heart" from the New Moon soundtrack has been added to her MySpace - it's no Florence + the Machine but the more I listen, the more I like :)

Thanks TwiExaminer

- Lorabell

Update: Thanks AshleyTWA via TwiFans for the lyrics:

So pretty, so smart
Such a waste of a young heart!
What a pity, what a sham,
What’s the matter with you, man?

Don’t you see it’s wrong, can’t you get it right?
Out of mind and outta sight.
Call on all your girls, don’t forget the boys,
Put a lid on all that noise!

I’m a satellite heart, lost in the dark.
I’m spun out so far, you stop, I start,
But I’ll be true to you.

I hear you’re living out of state,
Running in a whole new scene.
They say i haven’t slept in weeks,
You’re the only thing I see.

I’m a satellite heart, lost in the dark,
I’m spun out so far, you stop, I start,
But I’ll be true to you.

I’m a satellite heart, lost in the dark,
I’m spun out so far, you stop I start.
But I’ll be true to you no matter what you do,
Yeah I’ll be true to you.

Meet Me At The Equinox / New Moon Trailer!

Total awesomeness - I'm liking this song the more I hear it!

Thanks to Gorgeous Graham

- Lorabell

The Used NM soundtrack song info

Take40.com recently interview The Used who shared that their new song for the New Moon soundtrack was written especially for the movie, as well as being the title track, and is called "For You I Would" - good title!

Via TwiFans

- Lorabell

Death Cab For Cutie Tweet video deets

Death Cab For Cutie guitarist, Chris Walla, Tweet about being on set of their new video, which is for the first official track from the New Moon Soundtrack, to be premiered at the MTV Video Awards.

I wonder if he's teasing about the fake blood...

Thanks Lauryn!

- Lorabell