As 'Stuck In The Middle With You' plays out, Mr. Blonde dancing psychopathically as he snips the ear off of a young officer, it's hard to know whether to laugh at the irony of the whole thing or hide behind the sofa in disgust. Stealers Wheel's track adds a somewhat light-hearted touch to what otherwise would've been a wholly uncomfortable moment, resulting in one of Tarantino's best scenes. This demonstrates Tarantino's uncanny knack of scoring his films. He's able to drastically alter the mood of a harrowing murder scene, making it satirical, even forcing a wry smile to appear on the faces of his viewers.
The next edition in Tarantino's filmography is arriving next year, and seeing as a solid soundtrack has been a key part of his success so far, (and because he may have lost his touch) we thought we'd offer some tips on who should help score 'Once Upon A Time in Hollywood'. Set in 1960s Hollywood, we're sure there'll be a slick swingin' sound yet we reckon Tarantino could easily add some contemporary touches too.
Alex Turner has already scored Richard Ayoade's Submarine and would certainly provide a unique touch to Tarantino's next creation. With Arctic Monkey's new lunar lounge sound having a retro, glamorous feel, Turner would be perfect to create an original score for the film however, he is unfortunately a little too busy right now stumbling across stages to write some new tunes.
So who else would be suited? Well, The Lemon Twigs seventies sound would fit like a glove and their latest release, Go To School, shows they know a thing or two about creating visual music, seeing as it's a musical. Another option would be a dream team of Americana suaveness, Molly Burch and Mattiel. It'd be smooth, slick and would stink of swagger. They both sound nostalgic and this partnership would have all the nutrients needed to match Taratino's big-screen prowess. The Nude Party's self-titled 2018 LP gives them a case too. Their sound is inextricably influenced by the sound of the 60s and 70s whilst their quirky lyrics could add a lighter touch to any disturbing scenarios that may appear.
Our final option is arguably heart over head, but Black Honey have been creating Hollywood rock'N'roll since they began and Tarantino has always influenced their sound. If Quentin wanted to give some new blood a chance, the Bad Black Honey Club should be the first place he looks.
What tracks do you think should be on the soundtrack?
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