A cover of Life On Mars by David Bowie. And its a beautiful cover at that.
arrrrrrrrgh of course this song is going to be on the last of the albums
A cover of Life On Mars by David Bowie. And its a beautiful cover at that.
arrrrrrrrgh of course this song is going to be on the last of the albums
arrrrrrrrgh of course this song is going to be on the last of the albums
Do we know that it is a cover original to the show?
I can't find the version of Clair de Line that was used on the show, and it definitely wasn't on Vol. 2
It's PeteySo....remember Lube Man? Do any of you guys think he ties into the greater story in some way, or was he just a one-off? I kinda' hope it's the latter. I like the idea of skinny dude in a silver suit squirting himself with grease and jumping down storm drains because reasons...
I'm fairly certain the classical tracks are just regular symphonic records and not from Trent and Atticus. But that cover was definitely them.
If it'll end up on the soundtrack or not is another story.
As much as we talk and discuss the show in this thread, Lindelof and the writers (a diverse group at that) have talked and discussed the show that much more. So far, every time I've felt a little unsure of the direction of the show, they have executed plot developments really well.
I think the reaction that it doesn't make sense that Laurie divulged too much info and fell for the trap door was probably intended. Do you think the writers didn't discuss this? We know Lindelof has said that he learned "hard truths" from his writers. I'm sure the idea of Manhattan disguised as a black man was also discussed. It seems like something that would be talked about extensively. Especially when we know racial injustice(to say the least) was a major influence on the conception of this series. It's certainly possible that they didn't address or predict every possible concern, but this show was cooking for a while.
Agreed with this. Mr Robot is something special right now. Watching both of these shows on Sunday is damn amazingMr. Robot by a bit.
Watchmen is great. Amazing, even. The last two seasons of Mr. Robot is an artistic masterpiece.
Yea this cover sounded like theirs.
Also HBO is good about getting the music they use out there to people so non Trent and Atticus stuff could end up somewhere.
Absolutely. Definitely check it out.So I've not seen any of the new show yet, but I love both the orignal comic and even Snyder's film (directors cut).
Is this new show any good? Seems like you all are enjoying it, I might have to check it out after all.
So I've not seen any of the new show yet, but I love both the orignal comic and even Snyder's film (directors cut).
Is this new show any good? Seems like you all are enjoying it, I might have to check it out after all.
You have to watch it.So I've not seen any of the new show yet, but I love both the orignal comic and even Snyder's film (directors cut).
Is this new show any good? Seems like you all are enjoying it, I might have to check it out after all.
it'll be on the soundtrack. Bowie was an integral part of Reznors life and sobriety. there's no way the estate would turn down a favor.Yea this cover sounded like theirs.
Also HBO is good about getting the music they use out there to people so non Trent and Atticus stuff could end up somewhere.
This soundtrack is probably Reznor and Ross' best work together since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (a criminally underrated soundtrack, probably ignored because the movie itself isn't that great).
I wouldn't think they'd have a problem with the Jones estate, given Reznor and Bowie were friends. I can't see this cover not popping up on the third volume.Well classical music is weird. Obviously the original composers are dead, so the only royalties/clearance you need is the orchestra that performed it. Because of that there isn't a real need to have those tracks on the soundtrack, cause they are practically ubiquitous. Whereas Life On Mars is a whole other situation, where they would have to clear it with Bowie's estate, the record label, etc etc
Tl;dr - there's little point in having classical music being part of a soundtrack compared to an actual cover haha
If Life on Mars was a cover, the only thing that needs to be cleared is whoever owns the publishing rights. Often times it's the reason a cover is used instead of the original or popular version, because it can be easier and much cheaper to license the publishing rights and pay somebody to cover the song than it is to license the publishing rights and the recording of the original or popular version of the song.Well classical music is weird. Obviously the original composers are dead, so the only royalties/clearance you need is the orchestra that performed it. Because of that there isn't a real need to have those tracks on the soundtrack, cause they are practically ubiquitous. Whereas Life On Mars is a whole other situation, where they would have to clear it with Bowie's estate, the record label, etc etc
Tl;dr - there's little point in having classical music being part of a soundtrack compared to an actual cover haha
I liked it, and tbh I haven't seen it in a long time and am prob due for a rewatch, but I remember feeling kinda underwhelmed when I saw it.
I stopped after S1. That show would have had to have gotten leaps and bounds better to be in WATCHMEN's class.
Yeah, and I quite like it. It seems contradicting, but people being imperfect has always been a thing in the Watchmen comics. Even the grand Ozymandias is a narcisstic asshole who thinks he can controls everything.It's interesting because it kind of flies in the face of what Trieu was saying about Nostalgia; that it was meant to be a tool to help people move on from the past, rather than dwelling on it and becoming fixated on the worst memories. That's exactly what she's doing with herself and her daughter, evidently; dwelling on her worst memories and passing them down through literal memory transfer rather than genetic memory.
It's is kind of a mess thematically as well. It's like someone sketched out the show and then they decided to add the racism. Either that or it was emphasized somewhere down the road after originally only being integral to Hooded Justice. That's the way it comes off anyway, not doing anyone favors.
Lindelof has said that the burning of Black Wallstreet / The Tulsa Race Massacre was the beginning of the story he wanted to tell.
Then Big O comesI think I can guess what's Treiu'd plan is. To make a the entire world forget their past so they can move towards the future and people she chooses will keep their memories
That will get rid or subdue the racist, make ppl forget about the squid, who caused it etc
Evil plan that does good
100%You should probably watch it, before you start making comparisons based on nothing.
I stopped after S1. That show would have had to have gotten leaps and bounds better to be in WATCHMEN's class.
You should probably watch it, before you start making comparisons based on nothing.
I stopped after S1. That show would have had to have gotten leaps and bounds better to be in WATCHMEN's class.
I also stopped after S1, though I liked it well enough. Just not curious at all about where it was heading. Then people who's opinion I respect told me S2 wasn't worth it.
So did it pick up by a lot? If so, can I just get back on board at the penultimate season, maybe watch a recap?
Not yet, but I think we do get to see him. I remember a news story that Redford would actually play himself.Have they shown us President Redford in this show yet? Wonder if he isn't important besides the Viedt connection and the reparations.
I thought the conspiracy to manufacture a kavalry/masked police conflict in a bid to win the presidency stretched credulity, then Watchmen was like, "hold my beer" with the last third of the episode. I don't mind because the show just aims to be a bit of fun, but there's a lesson here: don't sacrifice your plot to chase dem twists and drive speculation. It's not worth it.
It's is kind of a mess thematically as well. It's like someone sketched out the show and then they decided to add the racism. Either that or it was emphasized somewhere down the road after originally only being integral to Hooded Justice. That's the way it comes off anyway, not doing anyone favors.
Besides that, it's fun!
season 2 was amazing and it just keeps bringing the hits straight through 3/4. it might be one of the most smartly and intensely crafted television series to date.I also stopped after S1, though I liked it well enough. Just not curious at all about where it was heading. Then people whose opinion I respect told me S2 wasn't worth it.
So did it pick up by a lot? If so, can I just get back on board at the penultimate season, maybe watch a recap?
season 2 was amazing and it just keeps bringing the hits straight through 3/4. it might be one of the most smartly and intensely crafted television series to date.
i only say "might' because there's four episodes left. gotta see it through to the end.
HBO got bought by a company that has the Watchmen license. That's the reason.Boy they better come up with a damn good reason why Dr. Manhattan came back to do this.
You should probably watch it, before you start making comparisons based on nothing.
She didn't say that to Cal, he said it to her.She also found him to be very hot and asked him "Do I know you?"
She then does the plot Yesterday. Trieu the Beatles
I think I can guess what's Treiu'd plan is. To make a the entire world forget their past so they can move towards the future and people she chooses will keep their memories
That will get rid or subdue the racist, make ppl forget about the squid, who caused it etc
Evil plan that does good