Friday Night Lights
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Has anyone else been struck by the quality of the soundtrack? Some great music and really well positioned.
I've come across umpteen new songs or artists having heard snippers, thought that I had to find/get it and searched on line.
It seems to be known for this and there are several sites with really good track listings that even position tracks against parts of an episode and give snippets to listen to, like this:
http://www.tunefind.com/show/friday-night-lights/s...
I've come across umpteen new songs or artists having heard snippers, thought that I had to find/get it and searched on line.
It seems to be known for this and there are several sites with really good track listings that even position tracks against parts of an episode and give snippets to listen to, like this:
http://www.tunefind.com/show/friday-night-lights/s...
i have been introduced to so much new music from watching this show, iron and wine, explosions in the sky, etc.
the soundtrack is brilliant and i have been watching the series from the beginning on sky atlantic and at firt i wasn't sure i was going to watch it at all.
So glad i did, i am hooked and now cheering for the Lions over the Panthers!!!!!!!!!!!
the soundtrack is brilliant and i have been watching the series from the beginning on sky atlantic and at firt i wasn't sure i was going to watch it at all.
So glad i did, i am hooked and now cheering for the Lions over the Panthers!!!!!!!!!!!
y2johnny said:
i have been introduced to so much new music from watching this show, iron and wine, explosions in the sky, etc.
the soundtrack is brilliant and i have been watching the series from the beginning on sky atlantic and at firt i wasn't sure i was going to watch it at all.
So glad i did, i am hooked and now cheering for the Lions over the Panthers!!!!!!!!!!!
Exactly the same as me. I love NFL and used to play (a UK based version) many years ago so thought I'd try ot out. But with so many episodes and so much else to do, dithered and nearly stopped. Glad i didn't. It quickly grabbed me and now it's a 'must see'.the soundtrack is brilliant and i have been watching the series from the beginning on sky atlantic and at firt i wasn't sure i was going to watch it at all.
So glad i did, i am hooked and now cheering for the Lions over the Panthers!!!!!!!!!!!
Music wise, it's led me to Iron and Wine, Explosions in the Sky, Eastern Conference Champions, reminded me of some Wilco I'd lost/forgotten, Fleet Foxes, Mono, Grizzly Bear and Band of Horses amongst others.
A real win all round for me.
AnonSpoilsport said:
Exactly the same as me. I love NFL and used to play (a UK based version) many years ago so thought I'd try ot out. But with so many episodes and so much else to do, dithered and nearly stopped. Glad i didn't. It quickly grabbed me and now it's a 'must see'.
Music wise, it's led me to Iron and Wine, Explosions in the Sky, Eastern Conference Champions, reminded me of some Wilco I'd lost/forgotten, Fleet Foxes, Mono, Grizzly Bear and Band of Horses amongst others.
A real win all round for me.
And if you like all them then definitely check out scott matthews if you haven't already, eyes wide open is a great track but he has also done a fair few covers of things like bob marley and joy division.Music wise, it's led me to Iron and Wine, Explosions in the Sky, Eastern Conference Champions, reminded me of some Wilco I'd lost/forgotten, Fleet Foxes, Mono, Grizzly Bear and Band of Horses amongst others.
A real win all round for me.
The whole show along with the wire is probably the best thing i have watched on TV. I've never really got in to NFL before apart from playing madden on the mega drive way back when.
The series has also led me to listen out to music in other TV shows which i normally don't do and have picked up a few gems. Erma Franklin off the wire series 5 (Thanks Lester!) was one of these.
I don't think it is going to happen but how much does everyone want the lions to draw the panthers in the championship game of the final episode?
Just a quick one, has anyone seen the film with Billy bob thornton of hesame title, is it similar?
The nearest thing i have ever seen to this was Varsity Blues which was very similar storyline to the first season.
y2johnny said:
Just a quick one, has anyone seen the film with Billy bob thornton of hesame title, is it similar?
Aye, it's pretty good (and has a few of the same cast members, but not in the same roles IIRC)Both are based on the same book, but the film isn't directly related to the TV series other than telling the same story as such.
trooperiziz said:
Aye, it's pretty good (and has a few of the same cast members, but not in the same roles IIRC)
Both are based on the same book, but the film isn't directly related to the TV series other than telling the same story as such.
Thanks, i keep looking out for it on TV but it never seems to come on, might wait until the end of the tv show and thn look to get it on amazon!Both are based on the same book, but the film isn't directly related to the TV series other than telling the same story as such.
AmiableChimp said:
Mrs Chimp was out last night and I had a few hours to kill so I thought i'd give S1E1 of this a try to see what it was like (Sky On Demand).
I ended up watching the first 6 episodes of Season 1 last night
Loving it!
I found it quite addictive! One of those series I recorded and then watched at quiet times to relax me, a programme that was easy to just watch and go with the flow on, often pre-bed. It does get quite 'dark' and with a fair bit of intrigue later so I'd avoid spoilers here on on Wiki etc.I ended up watching the first 6 episodes of Season 1 last night
Loving it!
I’ve been banging on and on about this for ages. (see my previous posts)
Such underrated and underappreciated drama.
If you notice any ‘continuity issue’ between seasons it’s because when they filmed season 1 they weren’t sure if there would be season 2. Season 2 was affected by ‘writers’ strike’ and season 3 was written as the final season until it was renewed for two more seasons.
I’ve been re-watching them all on Sky. Wonderful.
Such underrated and underappreciated drama.
If you notice any ‘continuity issue’ between seasons it’s because when they filmed season 1 they weren’t sure if there would be season 2. Season 2 was affected by ‘writers’ strike’ and season 3 was written as the final season until it was renewed for two more seasons.
I’ve been re-watching them all on Sky. Wonderful.
AnonSpoilsport said:
Has anyone else been struck by the quality of the soundtrack? Some great music and really well positioned.
I've come across umpteen new songs or artists having heard snippers, thought that I had to find/get it and searched on line.
It seems to be known for this and there are several sites with really good track listings that even position tracks against parts of an episode and give snippets to listen to, like this:
http://www.tunefind.com/show/friday-night-lights/s...
+1I've come across umpteen new songs or artists having heard snippers, thought that I had to find/get it and searched on line.
It seems to be known for this and there are several sites with really good track listings that even position tracks against parts of an episode and give snippets to listen to, like this:
http://www.tunefind.com/show/friday-night-lights/s...
Added a lot of songs to my spotify list. Most recently 'To Build A Home' (The Cinematic Orchestra) from S2 the great boat-trip scene.
BrotherMouzone said:
+1
Added a lot of songs to my spotify list. Most recently 'To Build A Home' (The Cinematic Orchestra) from S2 the great boat-trip scene.
Exactly the same for me. I heard various clips and hurriedly found them via lyric searches etc. in case I lost who they were from - then found there was an entire site devoted to their use of music!Added a lot of songs to my spotify list. Most recently 'To Build A Home' (The Cinematic Orchestra) from S2 the great boat-trip scene.
As a result of this show - and even links the artists linked and found! - I came across The Cinematic Orchestra, Explosions In The Sky (quite similar), Fleet Foxes, Eastern Conference Champions (the latter two both my current favourites; EEC are an awesome band imho), Iron and Wine, Pepper Rabbit, Blue Merle, Sufijan Stevens amongst others and renewed my love of Wilco.
I'll always feel grateful to this show and the producers' brilliant use of music for what it's given me.
Still re-watching it on Sky and today's episode (S3EP12) featured this scene with Tyra Collette.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2paQxcITHQ (crap video, not mine)
Amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2paQxcITHQ (crap video, not mine)
Amazing.
Just a heads up Sky Atlantic will be re-showing the whole series again from tomorrow 8pm (Mon 2nd Dec), though it’s probably in Sky on-demand somewhere as well.
Friday Night Lights is one of my favourite TV dramas, and I rate the pilot episode to be one of the greatest ‘pilots’ of all time. Give it a try!
Friday Night Lights is one of my favourite TV dramas, and I rate the pilot episode to be one of the greatest ‘pilots’ of all time. Give it a try!
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