The Beach

Label: London Records
Release Year: 2000
Barcode: 643443107921
Country: UK
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned) 
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack

The Beach is a 2000 adventure drama film directed by Danny Boyle and based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Alex Garland. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Richard, a young American backpacker who travels to Thailand in search of adventure and discovery. Richard learns about a hidden, idyllic beach untouched by tourists from a fellow traveler, Daffy, played by Robert Carlyle. Intrigued by the promise of paradise, Richard sets out to find this secluded spot, eventually discovering a secret community living in a utopian existence.

However, as the realities of their isolated paradise begin to unravel, Richard finds himself facing moral dilemmas, conflicts, and the darker aspects of human nature. The film explores themes of idealism, escapism, and the consequences of chasing an unattainable dream, all set against the stunning backdrop of Thailand's coastline.

The soundtrack for The Beach features an eclectic mix of music that captures the film's adventurous and edgy atmosphere. It includes tracks from a variety of artists and genres, enhancing the film's narrative and emotional arcs. Notable contributions include Moby's "Porcelain," which underscores the film's sense of serene beauty and introspection, and All Saints' "Pure Shores," which became a hit single and perfectly embodies the allure of the beach paradise.

The soundtrack also features songs by Leftfield, Blur, and Underworld, among others, creating a dynamic and immersive auditory experience. The music complements Danny Boyle's vibrant and visually striking direction, helping to convey the film's themes of longing, discovery, and the often harsh reality behind idealized visions of paradise.

Track Listing

Snake Blood
Leftfield

Pure Shores
All Saints

Porcelain
Moby

Voices
Dario G

8 Ball
Underworld

Spinning Away
Sugar Ray

Return Of Django
Asian Dub Foundation

On Your Own
Blur

Yeke Yeke
Mory Kante

Woozy
Faithless

Richard, It's Business As Usual
Barry Adamson

Brutal
New Order

Lonely Soul
UNKLE & Big in Japan

Beached
Angelo Badalamenti

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