Full Version: The Music of "Chuck"
^ Word! Scene was totally awesome. Song fit perfectly...so glad they used it.
QUOTE (Chuck_Composer @ Feb 1 2009, 02:25 PM) 
Chayne,
Hey there. You know, it's interesting that you mention Stewart Copeland. I remember loving his work on a TV show called the 'Equalizer'. I was just starting with synthesizers back then. Jan Hammer, 'Miami Vice' also made a big impression. These were the guys that had all the expensive toys a teenager couldn't afford (ie Fairlight Series III, Moogs, Junos, Prophets etc...) I would try and emulate them on my Casio CZ1000 (not that expensive... ;-)
I would consider both of those guys influences. Those early musical experiences tend to seep in and affect your music in a deep way. I'm also a big 'Vangelis' , 'ELO' (Xanadu Soundtrack) fan for some of the same great synth sounds and production values. I'm a sucker for great sounding analog synths. The Vangelis score to 'Blade Runner' is one of my high water marks. I would also be remiss if I didn't mention Peter Gabriel for the profound impact his music (scores) and song writing have had on me. Many, many more influences to mention at a later date, but you nailed me on the Copeland thing ;-) I've always loved his percussive, energetic scores.
Cheers. Go Cardinals
Hey there. You know, it's interesting that you mention Stewart Copeland. I remember loving his work on a TV show called the 'Equalizer'. I was just starting with synthesizers back then. Jan Hammer, 'Miami Vice' also made a big impression. These were the guys that had all the expensive toys a teenager couldn't afford (ie Fairlight Series III, Moogs, Junos, Prophets etc...) I would try and emulate them on my Casio CZ1000 (not that expensive... ;-)
I would consider both of those guys influences. Those early musical experiences tend to seep in and affect your music in a deep way. I'm also a big 'Vangelis' , 'ELO' (Xanadu Soundtrack) fan for some of the same great synth sounds and production values. I'm a sucker for great sounding analog synths. The Vangelis score to 'Blade Runner' is one of my high water marks. I would also be remiss if I didn't mention Peter Gabriel for the profound impact his music (scores) and song writing have had on me. Many, many more influences to mention at a later date, but you nailed me on the Copeland thing ;-) I've always loved his percussive, energetic scores.
Cheers. Go Cardinals
Tim
You talk about liking synthesizers. My favorite band (Split Enz and anything by The Finn Brothers) had an amazing keyboard player named Eddie Rayner. I would bet that you have heard of him but just in case you have not you should really check him out. He has been playing with the Finn Brothers for several decades now and Eddie still plays with Neil in the studio and sometimes on tour with Crowded House. One of Neils albums to check out would be "Try Whistling This". I think Neil even lives in L.A. just in case you ever get to hook up with him and play some tunes together. Maybe you could get him on the show and the two of you could do a cameo. Yes I am a dreamer, but what is life without dreams right?
QUOTE (Chuck_Composer @ Feb 1 2009, 05:25 PM)
Chayne,
Hey there. You know, it's interesting that you mention Stewart Copeland. I remember loving his work on a TV show called the 'Equalizer'. I was just starting with synthesizers back then. Jan Hammer, 'Miami Vice' also made a big impression. These were the guys that had all the expensive toys a teenager couldn't afford (ie Fairlight Series III, Moogs, Junos, Prophets etc...) I would try and emulate them on my Casio CZ1000 (not that expensive... ;-)
I would consider both of those guys influences. Those early musical experiences tend to seep in and affect your music in a deep way. I'm also a big 'Vangelis' , 'ELO' (Xanadu Soundtrack) fan for some of the same great synth sounds and production values. I'm a sucker for great sounding analog synths. The Vangelis score to 'Blade Runner' is one of my high water marks. I would also be remiss if I didn't mention Peter Gabriel for the profound impact his music (scores) and song writing have had on me. Many, many more influences to mention at a later date, but you nailed me on the Copeland thing ;-) I've always loved his percussive, energetic scores.
Cheers. Go Cardinals
Hey there. You know, it's interesting that you mention Stewart Copeland. I remember loving his work on a TV show called the 'Equalizer'. I was just starting with synthesizers back then. Jan Hammer, 'Miami Vice' also made a big impression. These were the guys that had all the expensive toys a teenager couldn't afford (ie Fairlight Series III, Moogs, Junos, Prophets etc...) I would try and emulate them on my Casio CZ1000 (not that expensive... ;-)
I would consider both of those guys influences. Those early musical experiences tend to seep in and affect your music in a deep way. I'm also a big 'Vangelis' , 'ELO' (Xanadu Soundtrack) fan for some of the same great synth sounds and production values. I'm a sucker for great sounding analog synths. The Vangelis score to 'Blade Runner' is one of my high water marks. I would also be remiss if I didn't mention Peter Gabriel for the profound impact his music (scores) and song writing have had on me. Many, many more influences to mention at a later date, but you nailed me on the Copeland thing ;-) I've always loved his percussive, energetic scores.
Cheers. Go Cardinals
It was the work on Equalizer that I was thinking off, the use of synths, I was never a fan of the show, but the theme always stuck in my head.
The Vangelis score from Blade Runner is a great one too, and who doesn't like a little bit of ELO?
Are you familiar with Murray Gold's work on Doctor Who?
QUOTE (morganstwinbrother @ Feb 3 2009, 05:14 PM)
#9. Anyone know the exact name of the opera song? I've heard it before but cannot remember what it is and what it was on. Any help would be much appreciated.
Has anyone found this or know this song?
"Duettino - Sull'aria" from The Marriage Of Figaro, I believe.
If that's what it is, it was another nod to Shawshank Redemption.
If that's what it is, it was another nod to Shawshank Redemption.
Anyone for the music of chuck's dream/openning ?
Hey Tim,
This is just a quick question, but were you the one in charge of the music for the NBC video 'Sarah Sizzles'? Is that an original composition or just an instrumental of a song?
This is just a quick question, but were you the one in charge of the music for the NBC video 'Sarah Sizzles'? Is that an original composition or just an instrumental of a song?
QUOTE (hosshardkor @ Feb 4 2009, 03:49 PM)
Anyone for the music of chuck's dream/openning ?
If anyone can find out what music was playing at the beginning of the 3D episode I would be very appreciative. Because I would like to set it on fire and wipe it from the universe.
QUOTE (Vicki_Vale19 @ Feb 4 2009, 09:57 PM)
Hey Tim,
This is just a quick question, but were you the one in charge of the music for the NBC video 'Sarah Sizzles'? Is that an original composition or just an instrumental of a song?
This is just a quick question, but were you the one in charge of the music for the NBC video 'Sarah Sizzles'? Is that an original composition or just an instrumental of a song?
I'm actually not familiar with that video 'Sarah Sizzles'. Do you know where I could see it? I could tell you if it's mine or not.
Tim
QUOTE (Chuck_Composer @ Feb 5 2009, 09:32 PM)
I'm actually not familiar with that video 'Sarah Sizzles'. Do you know where I could see it? I could tell you if it's mine or not.
Tim
Tim
Tim
I have not seen the video myself (NBC locks out Canadians) but you can find it here.
<http://www.nbc.com/Chuck/video/clips/sarah-sizzles/933961/>
Did you see my Eddie Rayner comment?
GrantB
Can someone please tell me what is the name of the song that they played in Chuck Versus The Third Dimension, which is in the following scenes:
- where Chuck runs out of the hotel room up to the roof followed by the two girls
- where Chuck and the musician attack the other guy in the dressing room
- Chuck and the musician go stage diving
I looked all over the internet, but no one seems to know it.... I really love this song/theme. I'm sure it must be out there somewhere.
Appreciate your helps, thx
- where Chuck runs out of the hotel room up to the roof followed by the two girls
- where Chuck and the musician attack the other guy in the dressing room
- Chuck and the musician go stage diving
I looked all over the internet, but no one seems to know it.... I really love this song/theme. I'm sure it must be out there somewhere.
Appreciate your helps, thx
QUOTE (Chuck_Composer @ Feb 5 2009, 11:32 PM)
I'm actually not familiar with that video 'Sarah Sizzles'. Do you know where I could see it? I could tell you if it's mine or not.
Tim
Tim
http://www.nbc.com/Chuck/video/clips/sarah-sizzles/933961/
Should be a direct link.
QUOTE (masterc @ Feb 6 2009, 02:03 AM)
Can someone please tell me what is the name of the song that they played in Chuck Versus The Third Dimension, which is in the following scenes:
- where Chuck runs out of the hotel room up to the roof followed by the two girls
- where Chuck and the musician attack the other guy in the dressing room
- Chuck and the musician go stage diving
I looked all over the internet, but no one seems to know it.... I really love this song/theme. I'm sure it must be out there somewhere.
Appreciate your helps, thx
- where Chuck runs out of the hotel room up to the roof followed by the two girls
- where Chuck and the musician attack the other guy in the dressing room
- Chuck and the musician go stage diving
I looked all over the internet, but no one seems to know it.... I really love this song/theme. I'm sure it must be out there somewhere.
Appreciate your helps, thx
Ah, a Chuck classic....
"Cobrastyle" - TeddyBears
QUOTE (prez_of_buymoria @ Feb 6 2009, 08:30 AM)
Ah, a Chuck classic....
"Cobrastyle" - TeddyBears
"Cobrastyle" - TeddyBears
That's score. Goes back to season one
QUOTE (Vicki_Vale19 @ Feb 4 2009, 09:57 PM)
Hey Tim,
This is just a quick question, but were you the one in charge of the music for the NBC video 'Sarah Sizzles'? Is that an original composition or just an instrumental of a song?
This is just a quick question, but were you the one in charge of the music for the NBC video 'Sarah Sizzles'? Is that an original composition or just an instrumental of a song?
Vicki,
That music isn't mine, must be something NBC found for the promo.
Tim
QUOTE (GrantB25 @ Feb 3 2009, 09:48 PM)
Tim
You talk about liking synthesizers. My favorite band (Split Enz and anything by The Finn Brothers) had an amazing keyboard player named Eddie Rayner. I would bet that you have heard of him but just in case you have not you should really check him out. He has been playing with the Finn Brothers for several decades now and Eddie still plays with Neil in the studio and sometimes on tour with Crowded House. One of Neils albums to check out would be "Try Whistling This". I think Neil even lives in L.A. just in case you ever get to hook up with him and play some tunes together. Maybe you could get him on the show and the two of you could do a cameo. Yes I am a dreamer, but what is life without dreams right?
You talk about liking synthesizers. My favorite band (Split Enz and anything by The Finn Brothers) had an amazing keyboard player named Eddie Rayner. I would bet that you have heard of him but just in case you have not you should really check him out. He has been playing with the Finn Brothers for several decades now and Eddie still plays with Neil in the studio and sometimes on tour with Crowded House. One of Neils albums to check out would be "Try Whistling This". I think Neil even lives in L.A. just in case you ever get to hook up with him and play some tunes together. Maybe you could get him on the show and the two of you could do a cameo. Yes I am a dreamer, but what is life without dreams right?
Grant,
Sorry for the slow response. I'm not familiar with Eddie, but you can bet I'll check him out... Thanks for the tip!
Tim
QUOTE (Chuck_Composer @ Feb 6 2009, 11:42 AM)
That's score. Goes back to season one
Ahh I see....
Well thanks for setting the record straight.
What about the opening to 3D, was that score also? Very catchy beat!
QUOTE (prez_of_buymoria @ Feb 6 2009, 09:30 AM)
Ah, a Chuck classic....
"Cobrastyle" - TeddyBears
"Cobrastyle" - TeddyBears
I have that song, but it don't think its that one.
Thanks anyways.
What's the song where it starts with a bass line then some clapping then some like point(when you press a button on some kinda game biit).
it's been on i think all of the episodes
its when like Casey and Sarah go to rescue chuck from being in bigggg trouble
haven't found it!#
it's been on i think all of the episodes
its when like Casey and Sarah go to rescue chuck from being in bigggg trouble
haven't found it!#
Had a thought....
I think that an excellent song to be used in a future episode would be “Running up that Hill” by Placebo. Go listen to it if you get a chance. It is very dark and chilling and would go well with any scene where maybe Chuck is going to be forced to kill someone to save someone he loves. The lyrics would work well also. They could definitely go slow-mo or something with him like running with a gun trying to get there in time or something like that to make it more dramatic.
I think that an excellent song to be used in a future episode would be “Running up that Hill” by Placebo. Go listen to it if you get a chance. It is very dark and chilling and would go well with any scene where maybe Chuck is going to be forced to kill someone to save someone he loves. The lyrics would work well also. They could definitely go slow-mo or something with him like running with a gun trying to get there in time or something like that to make it more dramatic.
Deetown has just released "Let's Get It Crackin' " by The DeeTown All Stars which was used in Chuck Versus The Imported Hard Salami (when Chuck & Lou enter the club & run into Stavros). It's available at CdBaby and iTunes on an album called "DeeTown Presents: Music from Chicks Shows (Vol. 2)".
The best songs I've heard on Chuck are "New Town," by Datarock, which was in the episode Chuck versus the Sensei, when Casey was chasing his mentor. It went "FBI. CIA. EMI. TDK. It's the n-n-n-n-new song." and "Keep Yourself Warm," by Frightened Rabbit in the dramatic ending of Chuck versus the Fat Lady. It goes "No you don't know who's in your bed. Can you see in the dark, can you see the look on your face, the falshing white lights been turned off, you don't know whooo's in your bed."
^I think it was called "New Song" 
I love Data Rock, I hope they can put "Fa-Fa-Fa" on their somewhere. I loved the use of the National and Frightened Rabbits. Looking forward to more, along with more possible David Bowie, Hives. Oh, Interpol has great songs, or Cold War Kids... Vampire Weekend... I could go on and on 
I love Data Rock, I hope they can put "Fa-Fa-Fa" on their somewhere. I loved the use of the National and Frightened Rabbits. Looking forward to more, along with more possible David Bowie, Hives. Oh, Interpol has great songs, or Cold War Kids... Vampire Weekend... I could go on and on
New Song, sorry, yeah. xD
Does really no one know the opening song, while he's asleep?
^ Yeh i've been searching for that song for awhile now and yet i still havnt found it.
Btw, my friend told me there was a Chuck Soundtrack floating around but Amazon has no recollection of having one.
Maybe it's a fake?
Suburbs in 3 days!
Btw, my friend told me there was a Chuck Soundtrack floating around but Amazon has no recollection of having one.
Maybe it's a fake?
Suburbs in 3 days!
There is no official Chuck soundtrack, although there are a few different compilations put together by fans. Here's the most common one, called Chuck - The TV Soundtrack Volume 1. All songs available from iTunes or Amazon:
01 - Teddybears & Mad Cobra - Cobrastyle
02 - Apartment - Fall Into Place
03 - Spoon - Don't You Evah
04 - Eels - Fresh Feeling
05 - The Editors - The Weight Of The World
06 - Finley Quaye - Dice
07 - Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
08 - Gnarls Barkley - Gone Daddy Gone
09 - Beck - Cellphone's Dead
10 - Rogue Wave - Lake Michigan
11 - Gomez - See The World
12 - Jet - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
13 - Gotan Project - Santa Maria
14 - The National - Slow Show
15 - Pop Levi - Sugar Assault Me
16 - The New Pornographers - Challengers
17 - The Fratellis - For The Girl
18 - Band of Horses - No Ones Gonna Love You
19 - Envelopes - Sister In Love
20 - The Shins - A Comet Appears
Additionally, here's a list I put together for the second season. I got the song listings from this board and from tv.com.
Blitzen Trapper - Furr
Bon Iver - Skinny Love
Datarock - The New Song
Flight Of The Conchords - Foux du Fafa
Frightened Rabbit - Keep Yourself Warm
Grand Archives - Sleepdriving
Hives - Try It Again
Kooks - Love It All
Love As Laughter - Don't Worry
Okkervil River - Lost Coastlines
Phantom Planet - Dropped
Plastilina Mosh - My Party
Ra Ra Riot - Can You Tell
Republic Tigers - Buildings & Mountains
Spoon - Don't Make Me A Target
Supergrass - Diamond Hoo-Ha Man
The National - Fake Empire
Thermals - Returning to the Fold
Your Vegas - Christmas And Me Are Through
Your Vegas - It Makes My Heart Break (Acoustic Version)
01 - Teddybears & Mad Cobra - Cobrastyle
02 - Apartment - Fall Into Place
03 - Spoon - Don't You Evah
04 - Eels - Fresh Feeling
05 - The Editors - The Weight Of The World
06 - Finley Quaye - Dice
07 - Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
08 - Gnarls Barkley - Gone Daddy Gone
09 - Beck - Cellphone's Dead
10 - Rogue Wave - Lake Michigan
11 - Gomez - See The World
12 - Jet - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
13 - Gotan Project - Santa Maria
14 - The National - Slow Show
15 - Pop Levi - Sugar Assault Me
16 - The New Pornographers - Challengers
17 - The Fratellis - For The Girl
18 - Band of Horses - No Ones Gonna Love You
19 - Envelopes - Sister In Love
20 - The Shins - A Comet Appears
Additionally, here's a list I put together for the second season. I got the song listings from this board and from tv.com.
Blitzen Trapper - Furr
Bon Iver - Skinny Love
Datarock - The New Song
Flight Of The Conchords - Foux du Fafa
Frightened Rabbit - Keep Yourself Warm
Grand Archives - Sleepdriving
Hives - Try It Again
Kooks - Love It All
Love As Laughter - Don't Worry
Okkervil River - Lost Coastlines
Phantom Planet - Dropped
Plastilina Mosh - My Party
Ra Ra Riot - Can You Tell
Republic Tigers - Buildings & Mountains
Spoon - Don't Make Me A Target
Supergrass - Diamond Hoo-Ha Man
The National - Fake Empire
Thermals - Returning to the Fold
Your Vegas - Christmas And Me Are Through
Your Vegas - It Makes My Heart Break (Acoustic Version)
oops, forgot to add Kaiser Chiefs - Good Days Bad Days to the Season 2 list.
Well kudos to those guys because that mix is ridiculously awesome !
Haha speaking of, i actually made my own and loser as it sounds the name was Chuck versus the Soundtrack. (Right now, thinking about it makes me cringe) but then i changed it back to Music from Chuck. Haha
Haha speaking of, i actually made my own and loser as it sounds the name was Chuck versus the Soundtrack. (Right now, thinking about it makes me cringe) but then i changed it back to Music from Chuck. Haha
Hey, does anyone know the last song played at the end of "Chuck vs. The Imported Hard Salami" xD?
In the scene when Chuck leaves a message on Sarah's phone and when Sarah and Casey find Bryce alive.
Thanx
In the scene when Chuck leaves a message on Sarah's phone and when Sarah and Casey find Bryce alive.
Thanx
QUOTE (stichu @ Feb 16 2009, 11:48 AM)
Hey, does anyone know the last song played at the end of "Chuck vs. The Imported Hard Salami" xD?
In the scene when Chuck leaves a message on Sarah's phone and when Sarah and Casey find Bryce alive.
Thanx
In the scene when Chuck leaves a message on Sarah's phone and when Sarah and Casey find Bryce alive.
Thanx
Pretty sure that it is original score composed by Tim Jones. It is a very moving piece. Tim comes by here and answers our original score related questions on a regular basis. If you read back about four pages he mentions that the score may be available to purchase in the future. Hope this helps.
Hey people, I was wondering if anyone knows what band played the final song on chuck tonight? They were playing it when chuck was talking to his sister.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Does any one know who is responsible for the song played near the end?
Not a music heavy ep, huh?
Not a music heavy ep, huh?
QUOTE (Gvillekyle @ Feb 16 2009, 10:30 PM)
Does any one know who is responsible for the song played near the end?
Not a music heavy ep, huh?
Not a music heavy ep, huh?
"Freeze and Explode" by Cassettes Won't Listen
Your welcome buddy
Anyone Know the other songs in the episode?
QUOTE (shlurger @ Feb 16 2009, 10:21 PM)
Hey people, I was wondering if anyone knows what band played the final song on chuck tonight? They were playing it when chuck was talking to his sister.
Thanks!
Thanks!
"Freeze and Explode" by "Cassettes Won't Listen"
^ "Once In A Lifetime" by Talking Heads
"Fever" by Peggy Lee (played twice)
"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash
"Fever" by Peggy Lee (played twice)
"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash
What was the name of the song where Chuck is getting brainwashed by the suburb folks towards the end of the episode? I'm guessing it's the original score, but is there a specific name to it?
Thanks.
EDIT: Well, I probably should mention that the song was electronic, close to Industrial. It had a sick beat!
Thanks.
EDIT: Well, I probably should mention that the song was electronic, close to Industrial. It had a sick beat!
does anyone know if the original scores will be avaliable? i know there are a few different ones but there is the obvious sarah and chuck piano one that they always play and that's the one i'm looking for.
QUOTE (vindicated @ Feb 17 2009, 12:22 AM)
does anyone know if the original scores will be avaliable? i know there are a few different ones but there is the obvious sarah and chuck piano one that they always play and that's the one i'm looking for.
In earlier posts, the composer for Chuck (Tim Jones) has said that he hopes that the original score will be available to purchase. No specific date. You can search for his posts. His name here is Chuck_Composer
LOVED last night's episode...it was SO sad...Loved Chuck and Sarah living together...that song playing at the end was AWESOME - it's this new band, Cassette's Won't Listen and song is Freeze and Explode - took me ages to find it! It's SOOOOO good!
QUOTE (Zackst @ Feb 16 2009, 11:22 PM)
Anyone Know the other songs in the episode?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUhhCc3biDM (Cassette's Wont Listen - Freeze and Explode link)
^Thanks for the link Great song
Great song
wow i haven't been on this board in a while... anywho i was just thinking about some songs that would go well with the show. thought i'd share em with you guys (some of them may be a bit of a stretch lol)....
love as laughter - "coconut flakes"
city and colour- "the girl"
great lake swimmers- "this is not like home"
cloud cult- "take your medicine"
bon iver- "blindsided"
voxtrot- "long haul"
broken social scene- "lover's spit"
frightened rabbit- "backwards walk"
pete and the pirates - "blood gets thin"
muse- "supermassive black hole"
and a few songs played in the OC
joseph arthur- "honey and the moon"
eberg- "inside your head"
damien rice- "cannonball"
love as laughter - "coconut flakes"
city and colour- "the girl"
great lake swimmers- "this is not like home"
cloud cult- "take your medicine"
bon iver- "blindsided"
voxtrot- "long haul"
broken social scene- "lover's spit"
frightened rabbit- "backwards walk"
pete and the pirates - "blood gets thin"
muse- "supermassive black hole"
and a few songs played in the OC
joseph arthur- "honey and the moon"
eberg- "inside your head"
damien rice- "cannonball"
I think California by Phantom Planet on the O.C. soundtrack might work, because the stroy of Chuck's life takes place in California.
Except that its already associated too closely with the other show.
Besides, using a song only because it takes the show place in California is pretty weak.
Besides, using a song only because it takes the show place in California is pretty weak.
I was searching the inter webs for more information on Cassettes Won't Listen and found this on cnet.
music.download.com/cassetteswontlisten You can download Freeze and Explode for free from cnet.
music.download.com/cassetteswontlisten You can download Freeze and Explode for free from cnet.
staind - all i want is pretty appropriate for charah...
Another awesome episode...another awesome music set.
Freeze and Explode was the only one that I got from this episode. The others just had that weird suburb vibe and weren't really there for people to like, just there to put them in that mindset.
This is a "lo-fi" version of our main content. To view the full version with more information, formatting and images, please click here.