The Behrend Beacon I 8 Juno soundtrack: better than the movie? it’s recent capture of number one on With the Billboard charts, many album could quite possibly the film that is nominated for best picture of the year... A little over a month ago. the indie film Juno appeared out of nowhere, blowing critics away while leaving audiences unsure as to how to feel towards the strangely comical film that revolves around a young girl's pregnancy. The film received mixed reviews, as no one seemed to agree if the film should actually receive a nomi nation for Best Picture for the upcoming Golden Globes. However, in this past week, all attention on the film has been put on hold due to the fact that the soundtrack has topped Alicia Keys on the charts and is currently the best selling album in the country. A surprise to say the least, as Americans have become accus tomed to pop albums ruling the charts, the truth of this reality is that this is a compilation of bril liant tunes all contributing to the film’s ultimate meaning. Buddy Holly. Sonic Youth, the Velvet Underground, the Kinks. COMPENSATION: Right to Withdraw; Top Ten Musicians, dead or alive, that I would like to Ted Nugent Neil Young Rivers Cuomo Elliott Smith Ben Gibbard By Ryan P. Gallagher music editor rpgsoo4Cf'psu.edu Mott the Hoople, the Moldy Peaches. Belle and Sebastian and many more artists all con tribute an original that gives this film its respectable originality that sets it apart from the others. In addition to the mentioned artists. Michael Cera and Ellen Page cover a Moldy Peaches song, which also adds wonders to the film, primarily because they are the two actors that the story revolves around. If you've seen the film, you undoubtedly noticed the strange, raw, almost childlike tunes that underscore the film through its entirety. A few songs were easily recognizable, however the majority of the film consisted of rare, indie tracks in which many listeners. I would imagine, had never even heard of until their viewing of Juno. It does not sound like your typical soundtrack so get over it. In fact, it doesn't really sound like anything but Juno. ATTENTION STUDENTS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Your participation is requested to complete au email survey seat to randomly selected students Subject line of email will state: “Effects of Alcohol on Sexual Assault” PURPOSE: Completely Voluntary and Confidential RISK/ BENEFITS: This Hot ko been ipprmd by the PWa Suit Office tor Rmarck frotectiooa. Director, Health aad Wdtocn Crater, fan State ttknal Doctoral Scudrat ai Ougrant Vunerrity School of Nwtriaf % 814-8954217 or poptipoada have a drink with.. By Ryan P. Gallagher wonder be better than When I think of the movie, in addition to the good story, bril liant dialogue, and the subtle, hilarious comedic acting, I think of the music that brings the entire film together. When I lis ten to this soundtrack, even though I can easily relate to the songs written by the master minds of the world of music, I overlook these thoughts and my mind immediately broadcasts Juno straight into my eyes. It's not that I'm obsessed with the film (even thought it is damn good), it's just that the collec tion of music selected for this soundtrack is like nothing you've ever imagined and it will actually make you appreci ate the film even more. If you didn't enjoy the movie Juno. I apologize, but don't take it out on the music. Give the soundtrack a try. Sample it. steal it. buy it, whatever, just give this brilliantly obscure mix of songs a listen and I will be a happy man. 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Who wrote the theme song for this movie, which is coincidentally titled “That Thing You Do”? A. Howard Shore B. Adam Schlesinger Album Review of the Week Matt Costa's latest work proves that he has grown tremendously as a cian, ences with a fresh batch of tunes Unfamiliar Faces.. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED Above: Matt Costa releases his latest album entitled Unfamiliar Matt Costa could be compared to New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. He will always be in the shadows of his superior and good friend Jack Johnson, but he seems to have a Super Bowl worthy performance with his new album Unfamiliar Faces. Being under Brushfire Records, Johnson's recording company, and touring with Johnson in the past. Costa is associated with the music super star. While Johnson's fourth album Sleep through the Static hits stores in a few days, Costa's Unfamiliar Faces not only got the leg up on sales, but has an album that can compete with Johnson’s. The first track off of Unfamiliar Faces, "Mr. Pitiful", shows the evolution of Costa from his last album, 2005's Songs We Sing. While Songs We Sing received rave reviews, the sound from Unfamiliar Faces is a fresh, new mix of catchy upbeat tunes to the slower bal lads. "Mr. Pitiful" is a catchy, upbeat song that features the piano, which was used sparingly in Songs We Sing. Batting second on the album is Lilacs, a song that is reminis cent to Costa’s earlier work, but with a new attitude to it. In Songs We Sing, it seemed that The Behrend Beacon is looking for creative writers to give their opinion on any type of music that interests them. If you have a pre view, review, or feature piece on mvtm of say genre that you would like to have published, please e ! pail rpgSoo4@psu.edu. Musical TVivia for the Behrend Beacon Friday, Feburary 1, 2008 rewarding his his new album By Andrew McLachlan co editor-in-chief asm.Soo6(s psu.cdu Costa's had it all with great music, inspiring lyrics, and a voice that rivals the best, hut it was lacking something to con sider it an excellent album. With Unfamiliar Faces. Costa found the missing ingredient and it is just the right spice. Two of the best songs off the albums are the third track “Never Looking Back" and the fifth track "Vienna". "Never Looking Back", to me. is remi niscent on how Costa emerged from the shadows of Johnson and is now making a name for himself, on his own. The tune sounds like a song Neil Young would do. Costa then goes bluesy with "Vienna". Within five songs on the album. C'osta shows that he can do it all. In Vienna, all this listener wants to do is find a martini and enjoy every second of the song. Another excellent song on the album is the ninth track. "Trying to Lose my Mind". In this song. Costa keeps up with his unpre dictable sound with an original upbeat number. Even though Johnson's new album will more than likely sell better than Costa's Unfamiliar Faces, it is still going to be tough for Johnson to outperform this album. Costa's new and improved sound will keep his name in my ipod. C. Tom Hanks D. Danny Elfman musi- audi-
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