Twilight (soundtrack) explained

Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Various Artists
Cover:Twilight soundtrack.jpg
Released:November 4, 2008 (U.S.)
Recorded:Various times
Length:45:30
Chronology:The Twilight Saga soundtracks
Next Title:The Twilight Saga: New Moon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Next Year:2009

Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the official soundtrack to Twilight, released on November 4, 2008.

The soundtrack was chosen by music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas;[1] while the score, Twilight: The Score, was composed by Carter Burwell.[2] The soundtrack album was released by Patsavas' Chop Shop label in conjunction with Atlantic Records. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, having sold about 165,000 copies in its first week of release, 29% of which were digital downloads.[3] Twilight: The Score was made available for digital download on November 25, 2008, and the album was released to stores on December 9, 2008.[4]

Twilight is the best-selling theatrical movie soundtrack in the United States since Chicago.[5] Both the soundtrack and the lead single, "Decode" by Paramore, were nominated for the 2010 Grammy Awards.[6]

Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Director Catherine Hardwicke revealed in an interview with MTV that a song by alternative rock band Muse, later revealed to be "Supermassive Black Hole", would be included on the film's soundtrack.[7] The soundtrack includes two songs by Paramore,[8] a new song by Mutemath, and an original song for the film by Perry Farrell.[9] "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" by Iron & Wine was chosen for inclusion in the movie by actress Kristen Stewart, who plays Bella Swan.[10] The soundtrack won a 2009 American Music Award for Favorite Soundtrack.[11]

Marketing

The CD booklet on the physical CD folds out into one of four Twilight posters.[12] Hot Topic locations across the United States hosted exclusive Twilight soundtrack listening parties on October 24.[13] Albums bought at Borders bookstores feature an acoustic version of Paramore's "Decode".[14] Summit Entertainment provided a free remix of "Bella's Lullaby" through iTunes, with the purchase of a Twilight theatre ticket through online ticket services Fandango or MovieTickets.com.[15]

Track listing

Notes

Singles

Chart performance

The Twilight soundtrack debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 165,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen Soundscan.[3] Twilight is the first soundtrack to hit #1 in advance of its film's release since the 8 Mile soundtrack in 2002.[22] The album was certified double platinum on April 16, 2009.[23] After a re-release of the album in a "Deluxe Edition" in March, 2009, it climbed from #14 to #3 on the Billboard 200, selling 74,000 copies.[24] [25] [26] It remained on the Billboard 200 for 48 consecutive weeks. As of April 2014, the album has sold 2,807,000 copies in the US.[27]

The soundtrack peaked at number one in New Zealand on February 9, 2009, and has been certified platinum, selling over 15,000 copies.[28] The album has been certified gold in Mexico, selling over 50,000 copies.[29] [30]

Weekly charts

Chart (2008–2009)Peak
position
Argentine Albums (CAPIF)[31] 5
Greek Albums (IFPI)[32] 1
Mexican Albums (AMPROFON)[33] 5
Mexican International Albums Chart[34] 2

Year-end charts

Chart (2008)Position
US Billboard 200[35] 147
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[36] 19
Chart (2009)Position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[37] 11
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[38] 24
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[39] 60
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[40] 11
French Albums (SNEP)[41] 35
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[42] 15
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[43] 18
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[44] 35
US Billboard 200[45] 4
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[46] 2
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[47] 1
Chart (2010)Position
US Billboard 200[48] 108
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[49] 37
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[50] 11

Certifications

Twilight: The Score

Twilight: The Score
Type:Film
Artist:Carter Burwell
Cover:Twilight score.jpg
Released:December 9, 2008
Recorded:September 2008 at Air Lyndhurst Studios in London, England
Genre:Orchestral
Length:46:53
Label:Atlantic
Chronology:The Twilight Saga scores
Next Title:The Twilight Saga: New Moon: The Score
Next Year:2009

Notes and References

  1. News: Are Pop-Punks Paramore A Good Fit For 'Twilight'?. https://web.archive.org/web/20080920051014/http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/09/19/are-pop-punks-paramore-a-good-fit-for-twilight/. dead. September 20, 2008. James Montgomery . 2008-09-19. MTV. 2008-09-22.
  2. News: "Twilight" Assigned to Carter Burwell. Mikael Carlsson . 2008-06-10 . Film Music Magazine . 2008-09-22.
  3. Katie Hasty . 'Twilight' Bumps AC/DC From Atop Billboard 200 . . 2008-11-12 . 2008-11-12 .
  4. Web site: 'Score' Album Announced! . TwilightTheSoundtrack.com . 2008-11-10 . 2008-11-14 .
  5. Web site: Week Ending April 12, 2009: Breaking Records With Rascal Flatts - Chart Watch . https://archive.today/20120711154132/http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/33060/week-ending-april-12-2009-breaking-records-with-rascal-flatts/ . dead . 2012-07-11 . New.music.yahoo.com . 2010-06-19 .
  6. Web site: John Sinkevics . Grammy nominees Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, 'Twilight' clean up at pop show debate . Michigan Live LLC . MLive.com . 2009-12-03 . 2009-12-10 .
  7. "Twilight" Author Stephenie Meyer on Her Musical Muses, Upcoming Movie and Mermaid Dreams . https://web.archive.org/web/20080811222345/http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/08/08/twilight-author-stephenie-meyer-on-her-musical-muses-upcoming-movie-and-mermaid-dreams/ . dead . August 11, 2008 . Erica Futterman . 2008-08-08 . Rolling Stone . 2008-08-17.
  8. News: 'Twilight' Exclusive: Paramore To Contribute Two New Songs To Film's Soundtrack. https://web.archive.org/web/20080920070715/http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1595214/story.jhtml. dead. September 20, 2008. James Montgomery. 2008-09-18. MTV. 2008-09-19.
  9. Exclusive: Perry Farrell to Write Song for the 'Twilight' Movie, Possibly Reunite Jane's Addiction . Jada Yuan . 2008-09-19 . . 2008-09-22.
  10. On the scene: 'Twilight' Q&A with Robert Pattinson and Catherine Hardwicke . https://web.archive.org/web/20081210112109/http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/11/robert-pattinso.html?iid=top25-20081105-On%2Bthe%2Bscene%3A%2B%27Twilight%27%2BQ&A%2Bwith%2BRobert%2BPattinson%2Band%2BCatherine%2BHardwicke . dead . 2008-12-10 . . 2008-11-04 . 2008-11-05 .
  11. Web site: 2009 American Music Awards . ABC.com . 2009-11-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091125131215/http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/winners . November 25, 2009 .
  12. Web site: CD Poster, iTunes Announcement . TwilightTheSoundtrack.com . 2008-10-27 . 2008-10-29.
  13. News: James Montgomery . 'Twilight' Soundtrack To Be Previewed At Hot Topic Listening Parties . https://web.archive.org/web/20081018212420/http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1597227/story.jhtml . dead . October 18, 2008 . MTV . 2008-10-16 . 2008-10-16.
  14. Borders Is 'Twilight' Central this Season with Vampire Inspired Books, CDs, Calendars, Gifts, Free In-Store Parties, Exclusive Online Content, Podcast and More! . . 2008-11-04 . 2008-11-06.
  15. News: Jennifer Vineyard . UPDATED: 'Twilight' Trick Or Treat - Ticket Presales To Begin On Halloween . https://web.archive.org/web/20081106035512/http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/10/31/exclusive-twilight-trick-or-treat-ticket-presales-to-begin-on-halloween/ . dead . November 6, 2008 . MTV . 2008-10-31 . 2008-11-29 .
  16. Web site: Hayley Williams on Twilight . TwilightTheSoundtrack.com. 2008-10-01 . 2008-10-16.
  17. Web site:
        • October 1, 2008***
    . StephenieMeyer.com. February 10, 2008 . 2008-10-13.
  18. Web site: Video Premiere: Paramore, 'Decode', from the 'Twilight' Soundtrack . https://web.archive.org/web/20081106051425/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2008/11/03/video-premiere-paramore-decode-from-the-twilight-soundtrack/ . dead . November 6, 2008 . MTV . 2008-11-03 . 2008-11-03.
  19. Web site: Perry Farrell song unveiled! . TwilightTheSoundtrack.com . 2008-10-23 . 2008-10-28.
  20. Web site:
        • October 23, 2008***
    . StephenieMeyer.com. February 10, 2008 . 2008-10-28.
  21. Web site: 2023-02-08 . "Twilight": novo single de Clei Ribeiro pode ter referência a Crepuscúlo. . Zona Suburbana.
  22. News: Paul Grein . Week Ending Nov. 9, 2008: The Vampire That Rocked The Chart . . 2008-11-12 . 2008-11-13 .
  23. Web site: Gold & Platinum - June 18, 2010 . RIAA . 2010-06-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070626050454/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH . June 26, 2007 .
  24. 'Now 30,' 'Hannah Montana' Lead Busy Week On Billboard 200 . Billboard.com . 2009-09-14 . 2010-06-19.
  25. News: Paul Grein . Week Ending March 22, 2009: Winning Despite The Odds . Yahoo! Music . 2009-03-25 . 2009-03-26 .
  26. Keith Caulfield . Kelly Clarkson Stays On Top Of Billboard 200 . Billboard . 2009-03-25 . 2009-03-26 .
  27. Web site: Chart Watch: "Frozen" Gets Hotter . Paul Grein. Yahoo Music . April 23, 2014. April 27, 2014.
  28. Web site: RIANZ . RIANZ . 2010-06-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110709193210/http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart_facts.asp . 2011-07-09 .
  29. http://greaves.tv/amprofon3/Top100.pdf Mexican Album Charts & Certifications
  30. http://www.esmas.com/musica/rock/noticias/801445.html Todo un éxito el soundtrack de 'Luna Nueva'
  31. Web site: Representando a la Industria Argentina de la Música . CAPIF . 2010-06-19 . dead . http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20020914131059/http://www.capif.org.ar/default.asp?codop=ravp&co=6 . 2002-09-14 .
  32. http://www.ifpi.gr/chart01.htm Greek Top 50 Albums
  33. Mexican AMPROFON Albums Chart, - 13th January 2009
  34. http://greaves.tv/amprofon3/Top20.pdf Mexican Top 20 International Albums Chart - 13th January 2009
  35. Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2008. Billboard. November 4, 2021.
  36. Soundtracks – Year-End 2008. Billboard. November 4, 2021.
  37. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2009. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 27, 2021.
  38. Web site: Jahreshitparade Alben 2009. austriancharts.at. October 27, 2021.
  39. Web site: Rapports Annuels 2009. Ultratop. October 27, 2021.
  40. Top Canadian Albums – Year-End 2009. Billboard. October 27, 2021.
  41. Web site: Top de l'année Top Albums 2009. SNEP. fr. October 27, 2021.
  42. Web site: Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts. de. GfK Entertainment. offiziellecharts.de. October 27, 2021.
  43. Web site: Top Selling Albums of 2009. Recorded Music NZ. October 27, 2021.
  44. Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2009. hitparade.ch. October 27, 2021.
  45. Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2009. Billboard. October 27, 2021.
  46. Top Rock Albums – Year-End 2009. Billboard. October 27, 2021.
  47. Soundtracks – Year-End 2009. Billboard. October 27, 2021.
  48. Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2010. Billboard. October 27, 2021.
  49. Top Rock Albums – Year-End 2010. Billboard. October 27, 2021.
  50. Soundtracks – Year-End 2010. Billboard. October 27, 2021.

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