By Jeremy Hannaford (CIVL DJ) – Email
Print Edition: October 17, 2012
Jeremy Hannaford is big into movies and their soundtracks, which he views as a key part of the film as they meld together to build the story and setting. He loves nothing more than a late night film with some friends and bowl of popcorn. He hosts CIVL’s program Listening to the Movies at 8 p.m. on Thursday nights.
Groove Armada – “Hands of Time”
Truly anything from Collateral could be used in a shuffle but “Hands of Time” is one of the best songs in the film besides The Roots with “The Seed.” Michael Mann continually proves that he can film LA night life smog free, and also accompany great tracks to driving scenes.
Chromatics – “Tick of the Clock”
Speaking of driving, this is another great track to play when one is making a long night drive. Played during the opening scene of Drive, “Tick of the Clock” brings a sense of sensual feeling as well as uneasy aggression. It also sounds really cool!
Milton Mapes – “Lonesome Town”
While it isn’t a film, the video game Stubbs the Zombie: Rebel without a Pulse has one of best soundtracks I’ve ever heard for a game. All recorded especially for the game, “Lonesome Town” stands as one of the best homage songs for its respects to the original by Ricky Nelson as well as adding its own flair and style.
Michael Brook – “Ultramarine”
Finishing off with a Canadian track, Michael Brook’s “Ultramarine” truly captures the light landscape of LA as well as the mystery of crime and wealth. Still waiting for the right moment to play it, the soundtrack from Heat is basically the benchmark of Michael Mann’s career and a standing point of film and music.
