Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Movie Samples

In the late 90s and early 00s it became common for punk bands that I like to intro some tracks with clips of movie scenes. I was never quite sure why, but I've always found it interesting and enjoyable. I'm trying to research who may have started the practice, but so far the earliest example I've found (I'm sure there are earlier examples) was this:

Guns 'N Roses - Civil War (1991)
Movie:Cool Hand Luke


I'll be posting some of favorite examples as I research this. Feel free to chime in.

One response to “Movie Samples”

Redheaded Golem said...

Sigue Sigue Sputnik did it in 1988. The opening of the song "M.A.D." is a sample from Star Trek, followed by samples from newscasts and other TV/movies.

I was a fan in 1988. I have no idea what kind of music you would call this, btw.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfqKtsSn-I