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[ottergreen]

This show has an amazing soundtrack, from Rilo Kiley to Mike Doughty to Tegan and Sara and the Ditty Bops and Thirteen Senses. Discuss.

[misseileen310]

Into the Fire: Thirteen Senses
Sunday: Sia
Tiger, My Friend: Psapp
The Dog Song: Nellie McKay

off the top of my head my favorite songs that I have downloaded because of GA... and of course the theme song *blushes* yes I like the theme song...

[Gracelessly]

I think the first thing I loved about the show was that they used by favorite band - Rilo Kiley - in the opening scene.

Am I the last to know that Psapp - who perform the theme song - only play toys to achieve the desired sound?

[wackychick21]

I didn't know that about Psapp. Listening to the song, though, I can definitely hear it. That's cool. Now I might have to check out their other stuff...

[Gracelessly]

I really like "Chapter" by Psapp, which was played last season.

[ClaireV]

Love "I Hear the Bells" by Mike Doughty which plays when the helicopter comes in to land with the shaman on board. Not sure why a song that goes "Dum, Dum, Dum, Dum-be, Dum, Dum" does it for me, but there you go.

Edited by ClaireV, Nov 1, 2005 @ 10:56 PM.

[contrarianfreak]

I think the song choices are great, but sometimes too obtrusive to the scenes. They could cut it back a little.

[Gracelessly]

I've felt that TPTB have cut back on songs for season two and when there have been songs they haven't been as intrusive as in season 1. But I didn't mind, because I liked the songs.

Let's hope they never have to play drama show staple "Hallelujah" (which, of course, I love, but that song gets played to death).

[Drkangel]

The only reason I started watching this show was becuase of the use of "Such Great Heights" by The Postal Service in the promos. Then I heard the opening theme, "Cosy in the Rocket" and I was hooked. Alexandra Patsavas, the Music supervisor, obviously has tastes that match my own. Favorites used so far in the series:

-Everything they've used by Tegan & Sara and Jem, especially "Where does the Good Go?" and "They". I've downloaded most of their stuff since the summer, and play it often.

-"Never Leave Your Heart Alone" by Butterfly Boucher. Very pretty and just seems to embody the MehcDreamy ship.

-"The Edge of the Ocean" by Ivy. Super mellow. I accidently downloaded initially and hated it, but it grew on me and now I love it.

ABC hasn't posted Sunday's music guide yet, but I thought the selection was great.

Edited b/c after all this time I still have trouble with code...

Edited by Drkangel, Nov 1, 2005 @ 11:11 PM.

[Babsonite]

Love "I Hear the Bells" by Mike Doughty which plays when the helicopter comes in to land with the shaman on board. Not sure why a song that goes "Dum, Dum, Dum, Dum-be, Dum, Dum" does it for me, but there you go.

I love this song too, but for different reasons. cough *VM Soundtrack* cough. I'm just a little disappointed they cut it off before my favorite line, "You snooze you lose, well I have snost and lost."

The only reason I started watching this show was becuase of the use of "Such Great Heights" by The Postal Service in the promos.

Me too!!

[Joslynm]

I love this song too, but for different reasons. cough *VM Soundtrack* cough. I'm just a little disappointed they cut it off before my favorite line, "You snooze you lose, well I have snost and lost."

Hee. Babsonite, me too.

I haven't checked out the official GA soundtrack yet, but I love most of the stuff they play. Can't say I'm crazy for the theme song, but it's growing on me as I enjoy the show more and more. (That Pavlovian thing where you know something good is coming) Can anyone recommend the soundtrack or should I just go find the individual songs that I like?

[spentcigarette]

Can't say I'm crazy for the theme song, but it's growing on me as I enjoy the show more and more.

I actually kind of like the theme song, but I am biased because I liked PSAPP long before they were featured here. However, I'm not too fond of the credit sequences.

I download every single song played on GA thanks to a LiveJournal community. I'm addicted to the music this show plays, even if I have already got most of the songs.

[Mama Tiger]

I recently broke down and got the soundtrack, and I have to say for me it's well worth it. The music on this show is one thing I love so much about it -- they don't just recycle the same old crap, the music fits so well with the scene. "Don't Forget Me" by Way Out West during the shaman ritual is my total favorite from the whole show, so I'm hoping they'll put together a second season soundtrack, too.

[BostonsKrissy]

Hey does anybody know if there's a Greys Anatomy Radio Station out there somewhere in web space? If yes could you possibly link it? Thanks in advance!

I love this song too, but for different reasons. cough *VM Soundtrack* cough. I'm just a little disappointed they cut it off before my favorite line, "You snooze you lose, well I have snost and lost."

I heart you Babsonite.

[InJen]

I downloaded I Love the Rain the Most by Joe Purdy because it was forever stuck in my head. One of the best songs I've downloaded from the show yet!

[LiliaNic]

Emiliana Torrini's "Today Was OK" really grabbed me last week. SF Gate was offering free mp3s of her stuff, which I'm really enjoying.

[Coma Girl]

The best thing I've heard on GA (among the 57 songs I've got so far on my iTunes GA playlist) is Brandi Carlile's "What Can I Say." Especially after reading the music supervisor's comments about her on the official ABC site, I knew I had to buy her album. It's quite simply the best debut album I've ever heard and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Every song is brilliant. Her voice is amazing. I'm sure they'll be using more of Brandi's music in episodes to come.

Edited by Coma Girl, Nov 2, 2005 @ 12:41 PM.

[ivandeloire]

Hi everyone, first-time poster here after much lurking. Have watched every single episode at least twice, and the one rendition of a beautiful song that stands out to me is Inara George's interpretation of "Fools in Love" - it moves me to silence.

[violet4120]

One of my favorite songs from the soundtrack is Maria Taylor's "Song Beneath the Song." I just love it.

But of course I was hooked on the show's music with "Such Great Heights" and Rilo Kiley. Everything since has been wonderful.

[bwshutterbabe]

Does anyone know what the opening song to episode 2.4 was? (Aired 10/0/05)

[zoeyblue13]

Love the music they use. I recently bought Mike Doughty's CD, and its great, so many good tunes other than the VM and GA used ones. Also purchased Brandi's CD, can't wait to get it.

[Attaka]

The best thing I've heard on GA (among the 57 songs I've got so far on my iTunes GA playlist) is Brandi Carlile's "What Can I Say."

Thank you so much for the recomendation Coma Girl. I downloaded this this afternoon and I'm in love. Very very beautiful and addicitive at that. Is half-an-hour of repeat on one song too long?

[angelamyte]

I've fallen in love with Interpol's Evil and Roison Murphy's Ramalama (Bang Bang) because of the show. There are a ton of songs I wouldn't have EVER listened to, if it weren't for this show.

[Enigma13]

I love most, if not all, of the songs that they use on this show, but sometimes it feels like they're putting it in just because they can. Sometimes it gets a little distracting and seems out of place, but most of the time it fits quite well.

[mentalpretzel]

In my search for a certain song from season 1 ("Somewhere Only We Know by Keane") I found this site that lists the songs from each episode. I figured I'd share it, since it seems pretty cool.

TuneFind

Edited by mentalpretzel, Nov 3, 2005 @ 1:01 AM.

[velouria]

I think the song choices are great, but sometimes too obtrusive to the scenes. They could cut it back a little.

I agree, they can be a bit overpowering. I also really love some of their selections, and hate on some of the others. That Keane song? Ew, man. And most of the music isn't particularly obscure. I imagine the music coordinator as a nineteen year old film student reading David Sedaris. It's the slightly more mature OC soundtrack.