The lyrics aptly reflect what’s just occurred on screen as the credits begin to roll and we are left to ponder the fate of The Bride and her unborn child.ĭavid Bowie – ‘Cat People (Putting Out Fire)’ ( Inglourious Basterds) While it only plays during the opening credits, it occurs right after Bill shoots The Bride in the head and is a melancholy start to this action-packed revenge thriller. But when it comes to impact, it’s hard to go past the use of Nancy Sinatra’s ‘Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’.
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1 is chock full of awesome musical moments, from the haunting whistle of Bernard Herrmann’s ‘Twisted Nerve’ to The 5,6,7,8’s frenetic ‘Woo Hoo’ that plays as The Bride takes down O-Ren’s henchmen.
Nancy Sinatra – ‘Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’ ( Kill Bill Vol.1) It’s an iconic scene that sums up Tarantino’s genius when it comes to giving his films a soundtrack. Thurman, barefoot and sporting a black bob cut, busts out a number of classic moves while Travolta does his best to fit in, shimmying about in a black suit and looking completely out of place. But the film’s biggest surprise comes in the form of ‘100 Black Coffins’, a hip hop track written by Foxx and performed by rapper Rick Ross.Īs things start to get testy between Foxx’s Django and Walton Goggins’ memorable cowboy Bill Crash, the two exchange some wonderfully written dialogue before Ross’ gravelled voice cuts in, breaking up the tension and transitioning the scene into the next part of the story.Ĭhuck Berry – ‘You Can Never Tell’ ( Pulp Fiction)Įven now, some two decades later, watching John Travolta and Uma Thurman get down to Chuck Berry’s ‘You Can Never Tell’ fills the heart with pure joy. Tarantino’s first foray into the Western genre is an enthralling revenge tale with standout performances from Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz. Rick Ross – ‘100 Black Coffins’ ( Django Unchained) It’s so memorable, even Jon Favreau paid homage to it in his debut, Swingers, replacing ‘Little Green Bag’ with Average White Band’s underrated ‘ Pick Up The Pieces’. It’s a wonderfully shot scene highlighting the key cast members and introducing viewers to Tarantino’s inspired musical choices. As the opening credits roll and the ragtag group of criminals walk down the street before the diamond heist, George Baker Selection’s hip ‘Little Green Bag’ plays, creating a sense of calm before the audience is thrust into the aftermath of the failed robbery. Tarantino has a knack for finding classic, forgotten tunes and giving them a new life through his audience, something he does incredibly well in his debut, Reservoir Dogs. George Baker Selection – ‘Little Green Bag’ ( Reservoir Dogs) With music being such a big part of his films, we thought we’d take a look at some of the best musical moments from Tarantino’s filmography. Having already claimed the biggest box office opening of the auteur’s career, the film has been hailed for its soundtrack, featuring the likes of Jose Feliciano, Neil Diamond and Deep Purple. Known for his distinct style that includes pop culture-fuelled dialogue, sudden bursts of violence, references to his favourite films and casting actors in need of a comeback, his latest film may be his best yet. Quentin Tarantino is back in the spotlight with the release of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.
Words by Tobias Handke Jumping between the groovy and the gruesome.
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