Episode 6
James Gunn and the art of the Needle Drop
Through his tasteful use of "needle drops" director James Gunn has crafted heartfelt and thematic soundtracks, where each song elevates the story without overstaying its welcome. Ethan and Sarah explore the music of "The Suicide Squad" (2021) and the "Guardians of the Galaxy" trilogy in an effort to showcase and understand these masterful soundtracks. Both hosts bring to the table their favorite OST picks for discussion. Some songs are silly, others score epic fight sequences, and a few are emotionally impactful in deeply personal ways.
Content Warning: Strong language, fictional violence, sexual references, themes of depression
Attributions
Intro Theme: Game Boy | Written by Andrew Stanton | Produced and Performed by Ender
Outro Theme: Faxel-Hecked | Written and Performed by Matteo Galesi
Transitions SFX © Lloyd Richards 2023 - http://www.lloydrichards.net/transitions
SFX Helicopter sound effect from Pixabay
Featured Music Snippets
Holding Out for a Hero - Bonnie Tyler | Composed and produced by Jim Steinman | Labels: CBS and Columbia
Come and Get Your Love - Redbone | Label: Epic
Hooked on a Feeling - Blue Swede | Written by Mark James | Produced by Chips Moman | Label: Scepter
Moonage Daydream - David Bowie | Written and produced by David Bowie | Labels: RCA and B&C
Cherry Bomb - The Runaways | Composed by Joan Jett and Kim Fowley | Label: Mercury
Ooh Child - Five Stairsteps | Written and produced by Stan Vincent | Label: Buddah | Performed by Chris Pratt from "Guardians of the Galaxy"
Mr. Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra | Written and produced by Jeff Lynne | Label: Frontiers
The Chain - Fleetwood Mac | Label: Warner Bros.
Southern Nights - Glen Campbell | Written and produced by Allen Toussaint | Cover produced by Gary Klein | Label: Capitol
Come a Little Bit Closer - Jay and the Americans | Produced by Artie Ripp | Label: United Artists
Creep - Radiohead | Written by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazelwood | Labels: Parlophone and Capitol
No Sleep till Brooklyn - Beastie Boys | Produced and co-written by Rick Rubin | Labels: Def Jam and Columbia Records
Since You Been Gone - Rainbow | Written by Russ Ballard | Cover produced by Roger Glover | Label: Polydor
Dog Days Are Over - Florence + the Machine | Written by Florence Welch and Isabella Summers | Produced by James Ford | Labels: Universal Island, Moshi Moshi, and IAMSOUND
People Who Died - Jim Carroll Band | Produced by Earl McGrath | Label: ATCO
Whistle for the Choir - the Fratellis | Written by John Fratelli | Produced by Tony Hoffer | Label: Drop the Gun
Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody - Louis Prima | Produced by Voyle Gilmore | Label: Atlantic
