Need a new soundtrack to write to
March 31, 2021 5:23 PM Subscribe
If I like the soundtrack to Uncut Gems, what else can I be listening to with the same vibe? I prefer songs without lyrics when writing.
The original Blade Runner soundtrack by Vangellis may work for you.
posted by askmehow at 6:44 PM on March 31, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by askmehow at 6:44 PM on March 31, 2021 [1 favorite]
I asked a related question recently and got some good answers.
Here are some other recent AskMe threads that mention some music that might work for you. I've found some great stuff in all three of the linked threads.
posted by Dr. Wu at 6:46 PM on March 31, 2021 [1 favorite]
Here are some other recent AskMe threads that mention some music that might work for you. I've found some great stuff in all three of the linked threads.
posted by Dr. Wu at 6:46 PM on March 31, 2021 [1 favorite]
The Safdie Bros. previous movie Good Time had the same sort of stress-inducing level of pace and conflict as Uncut Gems, and as far as I can recall the same sort of score. If you liked Uncut Gems, you'll probably like Good Time.
posted by Sunburnt at 7:15 PM on March 31, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by Sunburnt at 7:15 PM on March 31, 2021 [1 favorite]
I highly recommend the solo work of Oneohtrix Point Never (who composed the soundtrack) but only about half of it is good to work to because the rest is a bit too weird with occasional vocals. Rival Consoles is a similar vibe and is my go to for when I need to get some serious work done.
posted by JZig at 7:39 PM on March 31, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by JZig at 7:39 PM on March 31, 2021 [1 favorite]
Oneohtrix's soundtracks are pretty heavily inspired some of the more melodic kosmische acts from the 70s/80s - you might enjoy Tangerine Dream and Ashra if you don't know them already. Tangerine Dream in particular have done a lot of soundtrack work.
The Akira soundtrack may also do the trick - there's one track from Uncut Gems which could have been lifted directly off there.
posted by dudekiller at 9:19 AM on April 1, 2021
The Akira soundtrack may also do the trick - there's one track from Uncut Gems which could have been lifted directly off there.
posted by dudekiller at 9:19 AM on April 1, 2021
You might like Zoe Keating's work. Lots of layers of cello.
posted by bedhead at 12:31 PM on April 1, 2021
posted by bedhead at 12:31 PM on April 1, 2021
I second Rival Consoles and I'll add :
-Alessandro Cortini
and
-Caterina Barbieri
Are both a bit more "primitive" (which is a good thing for me) than Oneohtrix's but they have gorgeous analog synth tones while remaining very "human".
posted by SageLeVoid at 1:55 PM on April 1, 2021
-Alessandro Cortini
and
-Caterina Barbieri
Are both a bit more "primitive" (which is a good thing for me) than Oneohtrix's but they have gorgeous analog synth tones while remaining very "human".
posted by SageLeVoid at 1:55 PM on April 1, 2021
Response by poster: These are all fantastic suggestions -- thank you!
posted by egeanin at 4:06 PM on April 1, 2021
posted by egeanin at 4:06 PM on April 1, 2021
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Lisa Bella Donna is the first thing that comes to mind.
The Uncut Gems soundtrack features a lot of Moog synthesizer, and Lisa Bella Donna uses a lot of Moogs (and has also done a lot of promo work for Moog).
This album is on there Moog bandcamp page, rather than hers, and is in a similar vein as the soundtrack. It's basically a big demo for the Moog One synthesizer, which was used heavily in the soundtrack.
Also, it you're interested in some geeky backstory about the soundtrack, you might like this.
posted by jonathanhughes at 6:26 PM on March 31, 2021 [1 favorite]