Music from the motion picture: my ideal soundtrack for Blackout

To get into the mindset of the characters, and the vibes of the movie, I decided to compile my ideal 'soundtrack album' for the movie, using songs I think fit the film well.

A quick recap of the plot points that would occur should we film the entire movie:

- After Matthew's girlfriend's murder, he runs away in fear and lives rough for a while.

- After encountering a girl who looks like her on the streets, he vows to discover her murderer.

- Goes back to the flat and finds some clues.

- Follows where they lead him- into a seedy drug world that Rachel had become tangled in and discovers her murderer, who has set up a cast iron alibi and framed Matthew.

- His tie had been planted at the murder scene, so he is forced to live life as a fugitive because he cannot prove that who the murderer is.

1. David Bowie- Rock & Roll Suicide



I think this song would be ideal for the point where Matthew is still numb after finding Rachel- the line 'time takes a cigarette and puts it in your mouth' is particularly fitting, as I imagine him sitting in a doorway smoking, looking dishevelled.

2. Marina & the Diamonds- The Outsider



I thought this song would be perfect for Matthew revisiting the flat and resolving to avenge Rachel- the lyrics "Sitting on the outside observing the fun, don't get on my bad side, I can work a gun" perfectly sums up his state of mind in that moment.

3. Amos Lee- Colours



This is a very sad, heatrbreaking song, which I think would be a perfect accompaniment to a montage of Matthew's memories of Rachel, showing the audience that he did truly love her.

4. Boston- More Than A Feeling



I imagine this song playing a few times throughout the movie- perhaps it was Matthew & Rachel's 'song' and the fact he keeps hearing it spurs him on further to avenge her.

5. Brokencyde- Blue Steel




I have an image of Matthew entering a grimy club to locate the drug barons Rachel became entangled with, and this song playing in the background- the background music is ominous, the lyrics reflect the uncaring and misogynistic mindset of those he has come to find, and the screaming in it could represent Rachel's demise.

6. Crystal Castles- Alice Practice

The distorted vocals and screechy nature of this song would make it perfect for a face off between Matthew and the drug barons. It is a little surreal in feeling, which reflects the situation Matthew has found himself in. Also, the line 'Drop it- it's dead' reflects how the drug dealers think Matthew should let Rachel's death slide.

7. D-Mindz- Monster



I can imagine this song being used during a dramatic police chase scene- the lyrics 'I've turned into something I don't wanna, but you've made me so cold' sum up Matthew's changes since losing Rachel, and the repetition of the word 'Monster' shows how the authorities regard him. The beat is also dramatic and the female voice adds melodrama.