Radiohead already sullied themselves once for “Twilight,” providing the music for the closing credits of the film — which were oddly not advertised or note in advance in any way; Radiohead fans found out if and when they saw the movie in theaters… someone was embarrassed possibly?
And that relationship Radiohead has with Stephenie Meyer work might continue. According to an interview with Rotten Tomatoes (via P4K), “New Moon” director Chris Weitz, Radiohead’s Thom York is interested in participating. Seriously Thom?
“Fortunately, I’m not at the stage where I have to turn anybody down yet, because everything is still kind of up in the air,” Weitz said, “but I am surprised at some of the bands that have said they’re interested. It’s kind of great. The criterion will still always be what’s right for the movie at that given moment, but Thom Yorke is interested; we might, if we’re very lucky, get Kings of Leon to do something… it’s exciting to be able to have access to this kind of talent.”
Did you hear that? That’s the sound of the bar being lowered. Alexandre Desplat, who scored Weitz’s anti-religion Coca-Cola polar bears fantasy flick, “The Golden Compass,” will be writing the score for “New Moon,” as well, but its possible people like Yorke and the Kings Of Leon will provide new songs?
Unless Weitz is totally crazy, he doesn’t sound like he’s making things up, unlike McG who said he hoped to get Yorke to create music for “Terminator Salvation,”and obviously that never happened. Apparently reps for Radiohead wouldn’t confirm anything, but those reps deny everything all the time (we know all too well, hello, nasty).
That “New Moon” trailer that came out around the MTV Movie Awards was seriously terrible. We’re not sure why anyone would align themselves with these films other than a paycheck. Still, when “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” comes out November 20 we’ll give it a fair shot, but we’re obviously not expecting our lives to change.
further proof why Radiohead have lost it?
There's something wrong if it is harder to get Kings of Leon than it is Thom Yorke.
Also, Chris Weitz shouldn't be a wuss; I'm sure he coud force Kings of Leon to do a redo of "Sex on Fire" called "There's Werewolves and Vampires."
Those southern friend boogie boys that sound like Randy Newman at a hee-haw festival are quite in demand these days.
Radiohead haven't lost it. What ridiculous hyperbole.
Eh, i don't like Hail to the Thief of much after. They lost it for me.
I *really* don't understand all the fawning over those southern fried boogie boys these days?
Also, I thought the trailer for new moon projected a movie much better than the first. I think it's great too that the twi-crazies may have discovered someone like iron & wine off of the first sdtrk. i mean, it beats the jonas brothers right?
This won't happen…mark my words. But in the meantime, check out Thom's new cover of a Mark Mulcahy song.
http://stereogum.com/archives/new-thom-yorke—all-for-the-best-stereogum-premie_079431.html
Radiohead lost it? I'm afraid I have to disagree. 'In Rainbows' is perhaps their greatest effort to date.
How unprofessional can you be to write an article that is so judmental towards one particular subject matter (twilight)? it's ridiculous is you ask me. I know so many people hate twilight and think the movies are terrible…sure there is merit there, but hey… what everyone can agree on if they have brains, is that at least the films have some damn good music. Radiohead have not lost anything… they are one of my favorite bands and who the hell cares what they involve themselves in. There music is still good no matter what movie is may be added to. get a life