Vanilla Sky

Label: Sire Records
Release Year: 2001
Barcode: 093624810926
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack

An interesting soundtrack including cafe-type beats interspersed with some well-known songs from more established artists. The title song "Vanilla Sky" by Paul McCartney was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. 

"Vanilla Sky" is a 2001 psychological thriller directed by Cameron Crowe, starring Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, and Cameron Diaz. The film is a remake of the Spanish film "Open Your Eyes" (1997) and follows the story of David Aames (played by Cruise), a wealthy and charismatic publishing magnate whose life spirals into a surreal nightmare after a car accident disfigures his face. Blending elements of romance, mystery, and science fiction, the film explores themes of identity, reality, and redemption as David navigates through a world where dreams and reality blur. The film's non-linear narrative and ambiguous ending provoke thought and discussion, making "Vanilla Sky" a complex and intriguing cinematic experience.

The soundtrack of "Vanilla Sky" is a carefully curated collection of songs that complement the film's dreamlike atmosphere and emotional depth. Featuring a mix of rock, pop, and ambient music, the soundtrack includes tracks by iconic artists such as Radiohead, Paul McCartney, Sigur Rós, and The Chemical Brothers. Cameron Crowe, known for his exceptional taste in music, uses these songs to enhance the narrative's emotional resonance and to underscore key moments in the film. The title track, "Vanilla Sky," performed by Paul McCartney, was even nominated for an Academy Award. The soundtrack's eclectic mix not only reflects the film's surreal and shifting tones but also stands on its own as a compelling and immersive musical journey.

Track Listing

All The Right Friends
R.E.M.

Everything In Its Right Place
Radiohead

Vanilla Sky
Paul McCartney

Solsbury Hill
Peter Gabriel

I Fall Apart
Julianna Gianni

Porpoise Song (Theme From "Head")
The Monkees

Mondo '77
Looper Featuring Francis MacDonald

Have You Forgotten
Red House Painters

Directions
Josh Rouse

Afrika Shox
Leftfield / Afrika Bambaataa

Svefn-G-Englar
Sigur Rós

Last Goodbye
Jeff Buckley

Can We Still Be Friends
Todd Rundgren

Fourth Time Around
Bob Dylan

Elevator Beat
Nancy Wilson

Sweetness Follows
R.E.M.

Where Do I Begin
The Chemical Brothers

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