10 Songs Perfect for the New Moon Soundtrack by Nadya Vlassoff
As the New Moon pandemonium gets louder, with filming scheduled to start only days from now, we took a listen to a few songs that we think would make a good pairing with the second Twilight adaptation based on the popular novel, New Moon. In a recent interview, New Moon author and creator, Stephanie Meyer, explained that she had told the New Moon production staff the type of songs she did not want on the upcoming soundtrack. “No rap and no country,” Meyer was promised after discussing her hopes for the New Moon soundtrack.
With the sequel to Twilight about to swing into production on March 23 in Vancouver, here is a list of 10 songs we think would fit well with the storyline of New Moon:
Dido: “Here with Me”
It is an eternal love song that captures the meaning of wanting to be with someone regardless of the distance. For New Moon characters Edward and Bella, played by Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, their story takes on the meaning of "Here with Me" and proves that true love can conquer all.
Imogen Heep: “Speeding Cars”
A song that chronicles forgiveness more often than it should be given. Jacob Black, played by Taylor Lautner, struggles with his feelings for Kristen Stewart’s Bella knowing that she can’t love him the same way but for some reason he can’t help falling.
Muse: “Time is Running Out”
Muse was featured on the Twilight soundtrack and “Time is Running Out” encompasses the feeling of despair from Bella’s perspective as she struggles to remember how to live, and not just exist with the uncertainty of Edward.
Evanescence: “Missing”
This song could be interpreted mostly from Bella’s point of view in regard to Edward. But it describes that feeling of despair that every character in the series feels, whether it is Charlie who worries over Bella’s well-being or Alice as she desperately tries to help Jasper help himself.
A song about dark fate and the conundrum behind Edward’s pull to have Bella be his eternal love. Her mortality is tested as Bella and Edward challenge each other to find a solution to their problem.
Breaking Benjamin: “So Cold”
”So Cold” is the metaphor for Edward not only in his physical state as he is cold to the touch but also the void he leaves in Bella in regard to the relationship with his family. Cold and broken is Bella’s plight. Who can save her?
Flyleaf: “All Around me”
It sounds adolescent in many ways but it is reminiscent of the great love stories throughout the ages. For fans of the Twilight Saga, this song captures the emotion that Bell and Edward feel as they fight their feelings for each other to try and find some semblance of normalcy.
Boys Like Girls: “Thunder”
It may seem like a strange pick but innocence counts for a lot in the story of Edward and Bella. In New Moon Bella refers to that summer with Edward as the best of her life. So why not include a song that captures that emotion of pure, unending devotion?
Boa: “I’ll Eat You Up”
The title says it all. It is what Bella wants and Edward denies. It is a little darker, a little more demonic, but in the end those who have read the third installment in the Twilight saga know what this is leading to.
Sia: “Breathe Me”
”Breathe Me “ has taken on more controversy than anyone could have guessed with fans of Twilight who know there’s a huge push for it to be added to the New Moon soundtrack. Some Twilight lovers are adamant that it remains known for its use on the finale of “Six Feet Under”. Either way, “Breathe Me” is about that all-consuming love that wraps you up and refuses to let go. You live and breathe only for that one other person, and that is what Bella and Edward live for in each other.
BREATHE BY TAYLOY SWIFT SHOULD SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BE ON THE SOUNDTRACK!!!!!!!!! IT'S PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Catherine
September 11, 2009 - 20:13
Subject: new moon fsho
what about almost lover by fine frenzy. that is perfect.
Courtney – Alabama
September 06, 2009 - 04:27
Subject: Soundtrack
Everytime i think of New Moon the song 'When your Gone' by Avril Lavigne come to mind.
It always does; just because it describes basically the emotions of Bella being without Edward.
Bev
September 04, 2009 - 17:28
Subject: new moon soundtrack
Wow, every time I hear all around me I think of new moon! great choice!
Theres this unreleased song by Paramore called breathe, the lyrics are perfect; I climb I slip I fall reaching for your hands but I lay here all alone sweating all your blood, if I could find out how to make you listen now because im starving for you here with my undying love, and I, I will breathe for love tomorrow cuz theres no hope for today, breathe for love tomorrow cuz maybe theres another way.
Yeah lol Its perfect, for Bella
Also the song Hate me by Blue October from edwards point of view, it makes me cry!
Nichole
September 02, 2009 - 03:10
Subject: Soundtrack
I think Secondhand Serenade's Fall For You belongs on this soundtrack. It fits perfectly, especially the verse:
So breathe in so deep
Breathe me in, I'm
yours to keep
And hold onto your words
cause talk is cheap
and remember me tonight
when you're asleep
Gives me goosebumps...
Ck – Home
September 02, 2009 - 01:14
Subject: I listened to this song and it goess soo well!
Evanescence..My Immortal
These lyrics alone are why it is perfect!!
And if you have to leave
I wish that you would just leave
'Cause your presence still lingers here
And it won't leave me alone
These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase
Your face it haunts
My once pleasant dreams
Your voice it chased away
All the sanity in me
I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone
But though you're still with me
I've been alone all along
The whole song is perfect.. You can feel the sadness and it is exactly how Bella feels!!
Reply to Ck
Allison
November 21, 2009 - 21:58
Subject: Re: I listened to this song and it goess soo well!
Honestly? That song not long souds horrible but is such a stereotypical winey, emo song. It's a huge joke with no meaning.
kat
August 30, 2009 - 18:12
Subject: !!!
i really like these choices for the new moon soundtrack! they seem to sit well witht he story in both lyrics and sounds! i was a bit surprised about "eat you up" by BoA. it doesn't seem that "twilighty" but i still like it.
kudos!
Tasha – al
August 14, 2009 - 16:30
Subject: Breathe by Taylor Swift
I think the song "Breathe" by Taylor Swift would be a good song to have on the New Moon soundtrack b/c in the book when Edward leaves Bella gets a feeling like her chest is being ripped out and she can't breathe so she has to wrap her arms around her to try to hold herself together and the lyrics to "Breathe" would really fit that...look them up and u will see for yourself its a really good song that should be on the soundtrack
Jen
August 07, 2009 - 20:33
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Without a doubt, All Around Me would be one of the best songs for New Moon. It would be awesome if they put it on the soundtrack.
Monica
July 31, 2009 - 13:22
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all around me by flyleaf would be perfect its as if it was written for it
emma
July 30, 2009 - 17:02
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i LOVE flyleaf! all Around me is 1 of my favorites!!!
Lana – QLd, australia
July 28, 2009 - 02:52
Subject: RE:songs that should me on new moon
MCFLY - DOWN GOES ANOTHER ONE
if you listen to the lyrics, it fits the storyline of new moon perfectly, listen to it , see what u think! its really good!
Dido: “Here with Me”
Evanescence: “Missing”
Flyleaf: “All Around me”
Sia: “Breathe Me”
it's just peeeerfect!