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Scream (1996 Soundtrack)
The music to the 1996 slasher film '' Scream'' directed by Wes Craven featured two albums released in order to promote the film. An original soundtrack to the film featuring several songs as heard in the film, released by TVT Records on December 17, 1996. Marco Beltrami's score for the film was released along with ''Scream 2'', in a double-disc album in July 1998. The soundtrack and score received acclaim from critics. Soundtrack ''Scream: Music from the Dimension Motion Picture'' is the original soundtrack to the film released on December 17, 1996, by TVT Records. It featured 11 songs—most of which appeared in various scenes in the film—in addition to a cue from Beltrami film's score. The soundtrack was not as successful, failing to chart on the US ''Billboard'' 200. Background " School's Out" by Alice Cooper appeared in the film following the closure of Woodsboro high school, but in the album, the original song was replaced by its cover performed by The Last Hard Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slasher Film
A slasher film is a subgenre of horror films involving a killer or a group of killers stalking and murdering a group of people, usually by use of bladed or sharp tools. Although the term "slasher" may occasionally be used informally as a generic term for any horror film involving murder, film analysts cite an established set of characteristics which set slasher films apart from other horror subgenres, such as monster movies, splatter films, Supernatural horror film, supernatural and psychological horror films.Petridis, Sotiris (2014).A Historical Approach to the Slasher Film. Film International 12 (1): 76–84. Critics cite psychological horror films such as ''Peeping Tom (1960 film), Peeping Tom'' (1960) and ''Psycho (1960 film), Psycho'' (1960) and the Italian ''giallo'' films as early influences.Mark D. Eckel (2014). "When the Lights Go Down". p. 167. WestBow Press. The genre hit its peak between 1978 and 1984 in an era referred to as the "Golden Age" of slasher films. Notable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cover Version
In popular music, a cover version, cover song, remake, revival, or simply cover is a new performance or recording by a musician other than the original performer or composer of the song. Originally, it referred to a version of a song released around the same time as the original in order to compete with it. Now, it refers to any subsequent version performed after the original. History The term "cover" goes back decades when cover version originally described a rival version of a tune recorded to compete with the recently released (original) version. Examples of records covered include Paul Williams' 1949 hit tune " The Hucklebuck" and Hank Williams' 1952 song " Jambalaya". Both crossed over to the popular hit parade and had numerous hit versions. Before the mid-20th century, the notion of an original version of a popular tune would have seemed slightly odd – the production of musical entertainment was seen as a live event, even if it was reproduced at home via a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mick Harvey
Michael John Harvey (born 29 August 1958) is an Australian musician, singer-songwriter, composer, arranger and record producer. A multi-instrumentalist, he is best known for his long-term collaborations with Nick Cave, with whom he formed The Boys Next Door, The Birthday Party and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Harvey has also produced and contributed to multiple recordings by different artists and released several albums and soundtracks as a solo artist. Early life Born in Rochester, Victoria, Australia, Harvey moved to the suburbs of Melbourne in his childhood. His father was a Church of England vicar, and the family lived adjacent to the father's church; first in Ormond and later in Ashburton. Harvey sang in the church choir from an early age. Harvey, his elder brother Philip, and younger brother Sebastian all attended the private boys' school Caulfield Grammar School. He met Nick Cave, Phill Calvert and Tracy Pew at school in the early 1970s. A rock group was formed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catherine (alternative Rock Band)
Catherine was an American alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States, that was active from 1985 to 1998. They were signed to TVT Records. Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins has credited the band with introducing him to the Big Muff, which he would later use as the basis for the Siamese Dream trademark guitar sound. Breakup In 1997, Catherine toured the US and Europe, opening for bands like Garbage, the Lemonheads, in the US, and played several large festivals in Europe, including Reading Reading is the process of taking in the sense or meaning of symbols, often specifically those of a written language, by means of Visual perception, sight or Somatosensory system, touch. For educators and researchers, reading is a multifacete ... (UK), Bizarre (Cologne), and Rocknacht (Leuven). After their 1997 tour, the band began recording a new LP in the studio they built in a remodeled barn outside Watervliet, Michigan. Meanwhile, TVT Records would not return th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Saki And Bedtime Stories
''Hot Saki & Bedtime Stories'' is the second and final studio album by American alternative rock band Catherine. It was released on September 17, 1996, through TVT Records. D'arcy Wretzky of The Smashing Pumpkins, drummer Kerry Brown's wife at the time, contributed vocals on the record. The song "Four Leaf Clover" was released as a single, and another song, "Whisper," was contributed to the soundtrack of the film '' Scream''. Critical reception In their retrospective review, AllMusic called it "an even more varied and generally successful package" than their previous studio album, '' Sorry!'' Track listing Music videos * "Four-Leaf Clover" (1996) * "Whisper" (1996) Personnel ; Catherine * Keith Brown – bass guitar * Kerry Brown – drums * Mark Rew – vocals ; Additional personnel * Jerome Brown – guitar on track 6 * Chris Connelly – backing vocals on track 11 * Fever – backing vocals and guitar on track 2 * Neil Jendon – backing vocals and trombone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birdbrain (band)
Birdbrain was an American post-grunge band, formed in Boston, Massachusetts, by neighborhood friends in 1992 and dissolved in 1997. They had some success with their song "Youth of America", which appeared in the 1996 film '' Scream'', as well as a contribution to the soundtrack for the 1995 film ''The Last Supper'' with a cover of Paul McCartney's " Jet". They were formed by guitarist/singer/songwriter Joey Ammo and drummer Mike Benway and signed to TVT Records in 1995. With two CD albums and two soundtrack contributions they broke up in 1997. History The Boston band was formed in the early 1990s after a chance meeting in a Roslindale, MA bar between Ammo and Benway. They rented a rehearsal studio, began funding some recording projects and started setting up bookings. Eventually they hired local manager Jeff Hudson. Hudson successfully shopped the recordings to contacts at TVT Records in 1995 with their tape "Princess", their contribution to ''Boston Rock n' Roll Anthology Vol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Youth Of America (Birdbrain Song)
"Youth of America" is Birdbrain's final and most successful single. It was the first single from their 1997 album '' Let's Be Nice'', and was featured in the hit film '' Scream''. It can also be heard in the movie '' Masterminds'' starring Patrick Stewart and Vincent Kartheiser Vincent Paul Kartheiser (born May 5, 1979) is an American actor. He gained acclaim for his role as Pete Campbell on the AMC drama series ''Mad Men'' from 2007 to 2015. He had starring roles in films such as ''Alaska'' (1996), '' Masterminds'' ( .... Music video The video features parts of ''Scream'', along with footage of the band driving in a van, and playing at the scene of a murder. References 1997 singles Birdbrain (band) songs TVT Records singles 1997 songs {{1990s-US-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republica
Republica are an English alternative rock band formed in 1994. They reached the height of their popularity from 1996 to 1999. The band went on hiatus in 2001 and reunited in 2008. The Republica sound was described by the band as " technopop punk rock". The current line-up consists of Saffron (vocals), Tim Dorney (keyboards) and Johnny Male (guitar). History 1994–1997: Beginnings, debut album and international success Former Flowered Up keyboard players Tim Dorney and Andy Todd founded Republica. They recruited singer Saffron, who was an actress at one point, performing for two years in London's ''Starlight Express''. She also appeared in the video for the Chesney Hawkes' hit " The One and Only" and in the video for N-Joi's single "Mindflux". She was also lead vocalist on N-Joi's hit "Anthem" in 1990. Republica released the first single "Out of This World" in 1994, followed by the single "Bloke" in March 1995. In April 1996, their single " Ready to Go" became their fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds are a Rock music, rock band formed in Melbourne in 1983 by lead vocalist Nick Cave, multi-instrumentalist Mick Harvey and German guitarist-vocalist Blixa Bargeld. The band has featured international personnel throughout its career and presently consists of Cave, violinist and multi-instrumentalist Warren Ellis (musician), Warren Ellis, bassist Martyn P. Casey (all from Australia), guitarist George Vjestica (United Kingdom), touring keyboardist/percussionist Larry Mullins (musician), Larry Mullins, also known as Toby Dammit (United States), and drummers Thomas Wydler (Switzerland) and Jim Sclavunos (United States). Described as "one of the most original and celebrated bands of the post-punk and alternative rock eras in the '80s and onward", they have released eighteen studio albums and completed numerous international tours. The band was founded following the demise of Cave and Harvey's former group The Birthday Party (band), the Birthday Party, the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Right Hand
"Red Right Hand" is a song by the Australian Rock music, rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. It was released as a single from their eighth studio album, ''Let Love In (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds album), Let Love In'' (1994), on 24 October 1994 by Mute Records. A condensed version was included in the single, while the longer version was included with the album. The title comes from John Milton's epic poem ''Paradise Lost'' (1667), in which it refers to the vengeful hand of God. The song has become one of Nick Cave's List of signature songs, signature songs, being performed at most of his concerts; only "The Mercy Seat (song), The Mercy Seat" has appeared in more of his live sets since 1984. It has since become best known for its use in the Scream (franchise), ''Scream'' film series and later as the theme song to the British period crime drama TV series ''Peaky Blinders (TV series), Peaky Blinders'', which resulted in the song receiving a re-release single in 2014. It has bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gus Black
Anthony Penaloza, better known by his stage name Gus Black and formerly known by the mononym Gus, is an American director, singer-songwriter, and producer. He signed to Almo Sounds and released two albums on the label, 1996's ''Gus'' and 1999's ''Word of Mouth Parade''. The label disbanded in 2000. Since then, Black has released three albums, all of which were released internationally before seeing domestic distribution. His album "Autumn Days" was selected by iTunes as Top 10 "Best Indie Singer/Songwriter" releases of 2006. The 2008 release "Today Is Not The Day..." was critically acclaimed in Europe. He produced a hit cover of the popular Blue Öyster Cult song " Don't Fear the Reaper" for the '' Scream'' soundtrack. The same cover was also featured at the end of the 19th episode of season 2 of ''Smallville'', and in the horror film '' The Howling: Reborn''. His cover of Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" appeared on the " Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder" episode of the TV sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
