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certainthings ([personal profile] certainthings) wrote2011-12-23 05:59 pm

Taylor Swift and The Hunger Games

So, as you may have heard. Miss Taylor Swift has sung a song for the upcoming The Hunger Games movie. There is an article here about it (along with the song)

I really do not like it. Maybe after a couple more listens it'll be okay but right now. No.

I have nothing against Taylor Swift and country music is probably my second favourite type of music. But I don't think this song fits the feel of the book (or the movie based on the trailer)

I'd like more of a Run Lola Run and/or Hanna soundtrack.

[identity profile] americangrl69.livejournal.com 2011-12-24 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
I went to go listen to it via your link and the video's been blocked. This is how the entire internet will be if the douchebags in the entertainment industry get the SOPA bill passed.

[identity profile] americangrl69.livejournal.com 2011-12-24 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
After doing a search of youtube I did find one that wasn't blocked. It's okay but I'm with you. I mean I love Taylor Swift. She's one of my favorites but I'd probably have to listen to it several times before I actually started liking it. Lately, though I've found that I don't really like a lot of songs featured on soundtracks. Even if I really like the artist or band that sings it.

[identity profile] gwendolynmstacy.livejournal.com 2011-12-24 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
I gave it a few listens today and I came to the conclusion that I hate it and it's not my kind of thing. TBH, I pictured something less.. slow sounding.

Lesigh. I'll just go back to that new Fray song that's getting frequent rotation

[identity profile] certainthings.livejournal.com 2011-12-24 07:18 pm (UTC)(link)
I haven't listened to it again. I'm not sure when that will happen. I don't want music making me all What is this Shit? during the Holiday Season.

[identity profile] tabularassa.livejournal.com 2011-12-24 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
Totes agree with this whole post! ♥

[identity profile] later-tuesday.livejournal.com 2011-12-24 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not terribly impressed with the song either. You're right, unless the trailer is completely misleading us, and they are REALLY straying from the book-I can't see it fitting in to any scene I can think of.

I'm not sure I'd go techno/instrumental like Hanna or Run Lola Run, but I don't have any better suggestions, so yeah, those would be much better than the song they've setled on.

[identity profile] certainthings.livejournal.com 2011-12-24 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
I think I just want the music to be more hard edged / rockier / fast paced / etc.

[identity profile] annapeace.livejournal.com 2011-12-24 09:41 pm (UTC)(link)
The song is supposed to be Rue's lullaby though, and if you listen to it with that in mind, it's pretty good.

[identity profile] certainthings.livejournal.com 2011-12-24 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay, yes. That does make it better but I'm still not digging it. :/