13 soundtracks that won't let you get bored on the road

The best travel soundtracks from movies

1. Easy Rider: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack / Deluxe Edition (Easy Rider)

• USA, 1969.
• Total length of the soundtrack: 104 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 29.

Two bikers, Wyatt and Billy, travel the southern states of the United States in search of freedom. During their trip, friends get to know different people: a simple farmer, young hippies and philosophizing lawyer George.

Not only was the film itself very innovative for its time (it is believed that it was "Easy Rider" laid the foundation for the road-movie genre), so the soundtrack to it became the first, which was published on a separate plate. Before that, only the original soundtrack, written for a particular picture, was honored with such an honor. Film director Dennis Hopper compiled a selection of compositions from radio hits 60s: The Band, The Byrds, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Steppenwolf.

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2. Forrest Gump: The Soundtrack ("Forrest Gump")

• USA, 1994.
• Total length of the soundtrack: 46 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 12.

The life story of Forrest Gump, told from the first person, who became the best in any business, but always remained disinterested and pure in spirit, touched and inspired many viewers. The adventures of the protagonist unfold against the backdrop of the most important events in American history of the second half of the 20th century, so that music plays a huge role in creating nostalgic atmosphere.

The soundtrack includes Hound Dog by Elvis Presley, the anti-war song Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival, California Dreamin 'by The Mamas & The Papas, Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, hits by The Doors, Jefferson Airplane and The Byrds. Needless to say, this set is perfect for traveling anywhere.

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3. Juno: Music From the Motion Picture ("Juno")

• USA, 2007.
• Total length of the soundtrack: 47 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 19.

Faced with an unplanned pregnancy sixteen year old schoolgirl Juno makes an unexpected and wise decision beyond her years about how to continue to live for herself and her unborn child. The deep, a little sad and sometimes comic story of the girl is perfectly underlined by a gentle soundtrack. The American singer-songwriter Kimya Dawson is in charge of it and will be a pleasure to listen to, for example, when traveling between small towns.

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4. The Darjeeling Limited: Original Soundtrack (“Train to Darjeeling. Desperate Travelers ")

• USA, 2007.
• Total duration of the soundtrack: 56 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 22.

Three not very friendly brothers, after a long separation, find themselves on a train going across India to the city of Darjeeling. They bring each other to a white heat, in between times getting into trouble and adventure.

Wes Anderson became famous primarily for his extraordinary visual style, but his non-trivial musical taste is no less worthy of attention. For example, before filming "Train to Darjeeling," the director sent his supervisor Randall Poster to exotic Calcutta. He had to agree on the use of melodies composed by the legendary Indian composer Satyajit Rai. Moreover, the director chose Joe Dassin's Les Champs-Elysées (a testament to Anderson's love for France) and the perky tracks of the English rock band The Kinks.

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5. Music From The Boat That Rocked ("Rock-wave")

• Great Britain, Germany, France, 2009.
• Total length of the soundtrack: 36 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 11.

Great Britain, 60s. The shy young man Karl arrives on the ship, from where one of the most famous pirate radio stations is broadcasting. Gradually, the insecure hero changes and learns a lot from the DJs. Meanwhile, officials who do not recognize rock 'n' roll sleep and see how to deal with the ship and everyone on board.

The film itself turned out to be rather controversial, but the musical arrangement is beyond praise. Hit Dusty Springfield, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, The Kinks, The Who, The Rolling Stones and other heroes rock and roll 60s.

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6. The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

• USA, 2012.
• Total soundtrack length: 49 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 11.

The plot is shy high school student Charlie is experiencing the grievous loss of two close people, but thanks to new friends, he finds the strength to shake up and love life again. Moreover, the hero is also helped in this by music: David Bowie, New Order, Cocteau Twins, Sonic Youth. In such a company, any trip will immediately turn into an atmospheric adventure.

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7. Inside Llewyn Davis: Original Soundtrack Recording ("Inside Llewyn Davis")

• USA, 2013.
• Total length of the soundtrack: 42 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 14.

The Coen brothers' picture of the misadventures of the unlucky guitarist is very musical - all the songs in the film performed by the actors themselves: Oscar Isaac (in the title role), no less gifted Justin Timberlake and others talented people. In addition, English was still working on the soundtrack. musician Marcus Mumford of the Mumford & Sons group. The melancholic atmosphere of the compositions will surely please fans of country and blues.

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8. Guardians of the Galaxy: The Complete Mixtape ("Guardians of the Galaxy")

• USA, UK, 2014.
• Total length of the soundtrack: 45 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 12.

A hilarious film about a company of space rogue combines a hurricane action, sparkling humor and well-chosen soundtrack. It consists of hits from the 80s (according to the plot, Peter Quill always listens to a cassette with old music, which his mother once gave him). An excellent choice if you are going somewhere with a big noisy company.

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9. Baby Driver: Music from the Motion Picture ("Baby on the drive")

• UK, USA, 2017.
• Total length of the soundtrack: 102 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 30.

In this film about a young driver who works for a crime boss, the director's style Edgar Wright immediately noticeable: the musical arrangement here becomes an important part of the plot. As events unfold, viewers will learn that as a child, the hero had an accident, his parents died, and the boy himself earned ringing in his ears for life, which had to be muffled with loud music Queen, T. Rex, The Beach Boys, Blur. Of course, the playlist of the protagonist can and should be borrowed for a long trip: it will definitely turn out excellent.

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10. Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ("Once in... Hollywood")

• USA, 2019.
• Total length of the soundtrack: 75 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 31.

Quentin Tarantino very attentively collects music tracks for his films, and "Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood" was no exception. Thanks to the soundtrack, the viewer is immersed as much as possible in the atmosphere of the late 60s. Recall that the film is about the actor Rick Dalton, who is trying to save his fading career. Meanwhile, his stunt double and friend Cliff Booth meets a girl from Charles Manson's "Family" while aspiring actress Sharon Tate is enjoying the first rays of fame.

Moreover, the director chose far from the most obvious compositions: for example, instead of the original of the cult song California Dreamin, a not very well-known cover is played here.

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The best soundtracks for a summer trip from TV series

1. The End of the F ***** g World: Original Songs and Score

• Great Britain, 2017-2019.
• Total length of the soundtrack: 42 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 16.

Soap opera "The end of the *** world»Is based on the graphic novel by Charles Forsman about teenagers who run away from home. The unsociable James considers himself a psychopath, and Alice wants to find her father, although she is not sure that he will be happy with her at all. On the soundtrack, the guitarist of the British band Blur, Graham Coxon, was invited to work, who wrote excellent music that perfectly suits the dark atmosphere of the project.

In addition, in the "End of the *** th of the world" you can hear famous performers of the 50s, Brenda Lee and Ricky Nelson, and See also compositions by Mazzy Star, Wanda Jackson, Buzzcocks, Shaggy Otis and Fleetwood Mac (full list carefully collected‘The End Of The F *** ing World’: Every Song From Season One fans). And if you liked the music of the first season, don't miss the soundtrack for the second - it's just as thoughtful there.

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2. I Am Not Okay With This: Music from the Netflix Original Series ("I Don't Like This")

• USA, 2020 - present.
• Total length of the soundtrack: 39 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 11.

Schoolgirl Sydney suddenly discovers her telekinesis ability. In parallel, the heroine meets a new friend Stanley, who teaches the girl to enjoy life and lets her listen to the Bloodwitch group. This collective is also mentioned in the comic book by Charles Forsman, on which the series is based.

Especially for the project "I do not like this»Graham Coxon, together with 16-year-old singer Tatiana Richaud, recorded an entire album and even came up with a backstory for a nonexistent group. As if the band was born in 1983 under the influence of The Velvet Underground, My Bloody Valentine and Jesus and Mary Chain, and was founded by a couple of young guys in love.

In addition to Bloodwitch, the soundtrack for the series has collected hits from real bands: Pixies, The Kinks, LCD Soundsystem and many others. A list of all the songs that sound in the project "I don't like it" can be viewed, for example, hereThe I Am Not Okay With This Soundtrack Is Full Of John Hughes Easter Eggs.

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3. High Fidelity: Original Soundtrack ("Melomanka")

• USA, 2020.
• Total length of the soundtrack: 38 minutes.
• Number of tracks: 11.

Trying to figure out herself, Robin, the owner of an independent record store, makes appointments with all her previous lovers. Meanwhile, her ex-boyfriend Mac returns to town with her new girlfriend.

"Melomaniac" reimagines the 1995 novel High Fidelity and at the same time the equally cult film adaptation with John Cusack in the title role, significant for connoisseurs music. Therefore, one could immediately expect that the creators will try to surprise the viewer as much as possible with auditory variety. So it is, and the selection of compositions turned out to be an order of magnitude more interesting than the plot itself.

You will hear Nina Simone, Death, The Grateful Dead, Impala Syndrome, David Bowie, Blondie and much, much more. It makes no sense to list all the performers, because the series featured more than 100 songs, most of which, however, were not included in the official soundtrack. But here unofficial ones come to the rescue collections: they have enough music for six hours.

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