It's finally here; not only the movie "Twilight" (based on the popular book series by Stephanie Meyer), but its long-awaited soundtrack.
Not that the movie hasn't been overly-awaited, as well, it's just that most fans have been wondering about its music for quite some time now. It seems as if Meyer herself is an avid music-freak, seeing as how she creates playlists on her Web site for each of the books, and always thanks bands, such as Muse, in her acknowledgements.
"Twilight" is a love story between Bella Swan, a clumsy, human girl who moves to Forks, Wash. to live with her father, and Edward Cullen, the perfect guy in every aspect, except for, oh yeah, he's a vampire. The two have to work through many obstacles, the biggest being Bella's scent is the sweetest Edward has ever encountered. When enemy vampires come onto Edward's family's territory, Bella's life becomes more in danger than before; her scent has been struck by James, a searcher who will not stop his chase until she is his.
Of course, fans will not be disappointed with this soundtrack. Rob Pattinson, who plays Edward, performs "Never Think," a soft, almost indie-like melody that would remind most of Jack Johnson. Also, with popular bands such as Paramore, whose lead singer Hayley Williams calls herself a Twilighter, and Muse, one of Meyer's musical inspirations, fans of these bands will not be ashamed. "Decode," the single Paramore wrote for the movie, is a declaration, it seems, from Bella's behalf. This album includes sweeping love songs, while throwing in the fist-pumping jams that must coincide with the vampire-on-vampire scenes. Don't forget the long awaited "Bella's Lullaby," which was rumored to be written by Pattinson. Carter Burwell actually composes the sweet piece, leaving the listener breathless in its wake.
Many of the lyrics seem to have been co-written by Meyer herself, since they so desperately match the storyline. Although they weren't, you can still sense the world of "Twilight" in every song. Every note is laced with the love, and yet, the hate the book refers to so often.
Any Twilighter would find this soundtrack the perfect mate for the oh-so-loved novel - now the only thing left on everyone's mind is if the movie going to do it justice, as well. There's only one day left to find out. "Twilight" hits theaters tomorrow.
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