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[Taltos19]

If anyone's wondering, the tracks from the Yahoo Preview of the first 10 minutes include:

1. Young Folks - Peter Bjorn & John
2. If It's Lovin' That You Want (Part 2) - Rihanna ft Cory Gunz
3. What Goes Around... Comes Around - Justin Timberlake
4. Diamond Hipster Boy - Washington Social Club

ET change to:
Some of the various promo songs:
Glamorous - Fergie
What Goes Around...Comes Around - Justin Timberlake
Open Your Eyes - Snow Patrol
Afraid - Nelly Furtado
Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani
Find A New Way - Young Love
Shine - The Wilshires
It's All On You - Samantha Newark
You Do - Until June
Dirty Little Secret - The All-American Rejects
Something To Believe In - Aqualung

Edited by Taltos19, Sep 17, 2007 @ 4:51 PM.

[CaitMo]

Go - Hanson

This song definitely is and that makes me very happy.

[Taltos19]

101 Pilot

1. Young Folks - Peter Bjorn & John. Serena returns; Dan & Jenny greet their dad.
2. If It's Lovin' That You Want (Part 2) - Rihanna ft Cory Gunz. News of Serena's return spreads; Blair 'borrows' Nate.
3. What Goes Around - Justin Timberlake. Serena's arrival interrupts Blair & Nate's make-out session.
4. The Gift - Angels & Airwaves. Serena goes to visit Eric.
5. Diamond Hipster Boy - Washington Social Club. Dan, Jenny & their dad chat during breakfast.
6. Concerto In G - Antonio Vivaldi. Dan runs to catch the bus & overhears Nate & Chuck discussing Serena.
7. 99 Percent - Mooney Suzuki. Dan & his father post flyers.
8. Bounce With Me - Kreesha Turner. Jenny gives Serena an invite to Blair's 'Kiss On The Lips' party.
9. Back To Black - Amy Winehouse. Blair & Serena catch up.
10. Space For Rent - Who Made Who. Dan & Jenny discuss Serena.
11. Send You Back - Matthew Dear. Chuck & Serena 'banter'.
12. Photograph - Air. Flashback of Serena & Nate; Chuck hits on Serena.
13. Joyful Waltz - Zdenek Bartak Dan returns Serena's cell phone.
14. Hang Me Up To Dry - Cold War Kids. Nate makes up with Blair.
15. Time Won't Let Me Go - The Bravery. Lily confronts Rufus.
16. Hard To Live In The City - Alberta Hammond Jr. Limo ride; Dan arrives to meet Serena.
17. The Way I Are - Timbaland ft Keri Hilson & D.O.E. The Kiss On The Lips party starts; Chuck targets Jenny.
18. Go - Hanson. Dan introduces Serena to his father.
19. Don't Matter - Akon. Chuck lures Jenny away from the party.
20. Knock Knock - Lyrics Born. Dan & Serena look for Jenny at the party.
21. The Gift - Angels & Airwaves. Jenny, Dan & Serena leave the party.

ETA: all songs now known.

Edited by Taltos19, Sep 20, 2007 @ 6:44 PM.

[Hallelujah]

Anyone know what song CW is using in the promos with the "six lost souls" trying to find their way or something along those lines?

[Taltos19]

"Something To Believe In" by Aqualung (assuming you mean the one on the main CW GG page

[Hallelujah]

Yep, that's it. Thanks, Taltos.

I have to say that I was pretty underwhelmed by the music choices. I guess it comes with the territory (parties, etc.), but I prefer OC-type music choices better. I'm pretty sure Alex Patsavas is the music supervisor for this show. She was awesome on The OC; I hope she can introduce fans to new music for GG.

[Taltos19]

Yes, she is. She has been quote as saying ""What 'The OC' did for indie rock, we'd like 'Gossip Girl' to do for pop" (source)

[Hallelujah]

I felt like all the artists were well known. I listen to indie rock, and even I recognized pretty much all the songs.

[MethodActor05]

I really liked that they used Young Folks.

Honestly, I like that they mix in the Top 40 stuff as well...it really makes you feel the contemporary feeling of the show. Like, these are songs that I'm hearing at parties right now.

[nothingforjuice]

I think "Young Folks" is going to be the new "Mambo Number 5" in terms of being over-licensed. It's going to be used in every show this fall.

[RedHotRevolver]

Any other Air fans get excited as I did when "Photograph" played when Chuck tried to pull shit on Serena, and Nate confessed to Blair?

[SomethingYellow]

I trust Alexandra Patsavas 100%. The music for the pilot was flawlessly chosen. From the contemporary famous songs (such as What Goes Around/Comes Around which I think perfectly fit the wealthy, full of betrayals and tensions, sexually charged mood of the show), the sophisticated cocktail party music (Air) to the classical music (Vivaldi's Concerto in G was probably a reference to Sofia Coppola's decadent Marie Antoinette, which featured the same song).

Edited by SomethingYellow, Sep 20, 2007 @ 7:12 AM.

[wanderklutz]

Anyone else thrilled over the the use of "Hang Me Up to Dry?" during the Nate and Blair make-up sushi scene? I adore the CWK and am glad to see them getting more mainstream exposure beyond being the darlings of indie bloggers. If you haven't heard much of them, I highly recommend "St. John" and "We Used to Vacation."

[Nocturne]

I felt like all the artists were well known. I listen to indie rock, and even I recognized pretty much all the songs.

I agree, Hallelujah. The funny thing was watching this with my friends last night. Every time a song would come on I'd be like "I love this song!" and/or "I have that CD!" Even funnier, I have a huge crate next to the tv with all of my CDs in it. Once it was over, they were laughing and pulling out my CDs saying things like, "Okay, now which one was on that episode/that commercial in between?" Fun stuff!

[Taltos19]

The CW has put up a music page and they actually *gasp* list all the songs for the pilot. There's also an interview with Alexadra Patsavas.
You can see it here.

[Halo]

Anyone else thrilled over the the use of "Hang Me Up to Dry?" during the Nate and Blair make-up sushi scene?

I am. "Hang Me Up to Dry" has been my ringtone for a couple of months now. Cold War Kids are criminally underexposed, so getting on a CW show is a nice boost for them. It's a great band.

[TWoP Bayliss]

Man, aren't they great? If it weren't for the Bravery -- my favorite band after the Killers for at least the last four years -- this would be my favorite clip.

[PepSinger]

They should totally play a song from The Killers. That'd be awesome.

I've never heard of Cold War Kids, but I really liked their song.

Edited by PepSinger, Sep 21, 2007 @ 6:38 AM.

[wanderklutz]

PepSinger, if you liked Hang Me Up to Dry, you will love the rest of the tracks from "Robbers and Cowards." I'm excited for all the CWK love. I saw them live a couple months ago with Tokyo Police Club (meh) and they were fantastic.

[SassandtheCity]

I liked most of the music choices so far on the show. I really wonder what the theme song is going to sound like. In my own, crazy alternative universe where this show has good ratings, I would make the theme song be The Cure's Lovecats.

[Cherrysakura5]

I will speak on behalf of the entire nation of people who are going crazy trying to figure out these two songs from the old promos.

This is the song Serena, Dan, and Jenny have:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3Q1W6o5FTe4

This is the Song Blair, Nate, and Chuck have:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xGhqCQpZLPI

[MethodActor05]

Does anyone have any indie bands you'd like to see featured on GG?

There's this one band, called Da Bears, that I would to see get featured. I don't even think they're signed, but god, they're good. They're on myspace, if you wanna hear their stuff.

I get the feeling though that their stuff would have fit more with Veronica Mars or the O.C., as they are a SoCal band so they have more of that feel.

[wanderklutz]

Oh good question, MethodActor. I'm not certain - I think most of the stuff I listen to is insufficiently angsty for this melodrama. For example, I've been listening to "The Wombats" like crazy for the last week and a half, but somehow I don't see Blair and Serena having a catfight to "Let's Dance to Joy Division!" Although, on second thought, wouldn't that be awesome?

[SassandtheCity]

I'd really love if they played Dragonette's I Get Around at some point with Serena and/or Chuck is on the screen. I was really surprised that they didn't play Rehab at some point during the pilot episode. I'd also die if they used Calvin Harris' "The Girls" when Nate or Chuck is on screen at some point. Nothing like comedy through good music choices.

Edited by SassandtheCity, Sep 24, 2007 @ 11:25 AM.

[GluedToTheTube]

Just popping in to say "Woo Hoo! Hanson!!!!"

(Couldn't believe it when I heard it! Squee!)

[likeelectric]

I would LOVE to see the Virgins' Rich Girls. I think it would fit in well.

[TWoP Bayliss]

Sass: I've been wishing "I Get Around" would make it on the show for months now. It's such a great pick.

[Taltos19]

102 The Wild Brunch

1. Hit Me Up - Gia Farrell. Brunch preparation.
2. Stick With Me, Kid - The Broken Remotes. Jenny & Dan discuss Chuck.
3. Shut Up & Drive - Rihanna. Phone montage; repeats when Lily accuses Dan of eavesdropping & during the group confrontation.
4. When Did Your Heart Go Missing - Rooney. Serena & her mom talk.
5. Brandenberg Concerto No.3 in G Major BWV 1048: I. Allegro - Bach. Dan & Nate both go looking for Serena.
6. The Ballad Of Gus & Sam - Ferraby Lionheart. Dan invites Serena to brunch.
7. Tell Me 'Bout It - Joss Stone. Dan & Serena arrive at the brunch.
8. The Queen & I - Gym Class Heroes. Chuck is critized by his dad, then gives Blair a suggestion.
9. Believe - The Bravery. End montage.

ETA: de-spoiler coded

Edited by Taltos19, Oct 11, 2007 @ 2:31 PM.

[teeveeforme]

Just popping in to say "Woo Hoo! Hanson!!!!"

(Couldn't believe it when I heard it! Squee!)

I was pleasantly surprised by this also. It's good to see them get some airplay even if it's on the CW.

I want Alex Patsavas (is that how it's spelt...?) to stock my iTunes library.