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| 1. The Ground Beneath Her Feet - Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, Richard Rainey, Tim Palmer, U2 |
| 2. Never Let Me Go - Bono, Hal Willner, Daniel Lanois, The MDH Band, Eric Liljestrand |
| 3. Stateless - Daniel Lanois, U2, Brian Eno, Mark Howard, Eric Liljestrand, Richard Rainey |
| 4. Satellite Of Love - Bono, Milla Jovovich, Hal Willner, The MDH Band, Eric Liljestrand |
| 5. Falling At Your Feet - Bono, Daniel Lanois, Hal Willner, Eric Liljestrand |
| 6. Tom Tom's Dream - Eric Liljestrand, Hal Willner, The MDH Band |
| 7. The First Time - The Edge, U2, Flood, Brian Eno, Willie Mannion |
| 8. Bathtub - Eric Liljestrand, Hal Willner, The MDH Band |
| 9. The First Time (Reprise) - Hal Willner, The MDH Band, Daniel Lanois, Eric Liljestrand |
| 10. Tom Tom's Room - Brad Mehldau, Eric Liljestrand, Hal Willner, Bill Frisell |
| 11. Funny Face - Eric Liljestrand, Hal Willner, The MDH Band |
| 12. Dancin' Shoes - Bono, Hal Willner, Daniel Lanois, The MDH Band, Eric Liljestrand |
| 13. Amsterdam Blue (Cortege) - Gregg Arreguin, Jamie Muhob, Jon Hassell, Pete Scaturro |
| 14. Satellite Of Love - Hal Willner, The MDH Band, Daniel Lanois, Eric Liljestrand, Bill Frisell, Greg Cohen |
| 15. Satellite Of Love - Danny Saber, Milla Jovovich, Jon Hassel |
| 16. Anarchy In The Usa - Eric Liljestrand, Hal Willner, The MDH Band, Tito Larriva |
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The soundtrack to a Wim Wenders joint is often as creative and satisfying as the movie itself (see Until the End of the World and Wings of Desire), serving not only as a companion to the film but as a standalone work of art. The Million Dollar Hotel is no exception, indeed it ups the ante. The film is based on a story conceived and written in part by U2's Bono, and his influence is all over the score. U2 contribute three stunning songs, most notably a collaboration with Daniel Lanois: "The Ground Beneath Her Feet", a soaring pop ballad with lyrics penned by writer Salman Rushdie that stands among the best U2 cuts ever recorded. In addition, Bono joins the all-star "Million Dollar Band" (comprising Mr Fly himself, Daniel Lanois, Bill Frisell, Brian Eno and others) for a host of great tracks, including the ethereal groove of "Never Let Me Go". And if that isn't enough, The Million Dollar Hotel also features a duet between Brad Mehldau and Frisell ("Tom Tom's Room"), a surprisingly smoky cover of Lou Reed's "Satellite of Love" by model-actress-chanteuse Milla Jovovich and a raved-up, Americanised, Spanish-language version of the Sex Pistol's "Anarchy in the UK" ("Anarchy in the USA") sung by Tito Larriva with the Million Dollar Band. Despite such a wide-ranging host of contributors, Bono's sure hand keeps the album within the same emotional spectrum, coloured by a kind of melancholic longing and a wistful wonder, resulting in one of the best and most original soundtracks ever recorded. --Tod Nelson
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I love this album, the soundscape and the music.
The only problem is that there is a horrible sound within the mix during the whole album which is really annoying and makes it un-listenable !!!
They could have heard it before mixing and selling it...
The only problem is that there is a horrible sound within the mix during the whole album which is really annoying and makes it un-listenable !!!
They could have heard it before mixing and selling it...
Format:Audio CD
The thought of U2's Bono working on the soundtrack for a film to which he co-wrote the story is cringeworthy to many. The unbelievers who espouse an view of Bono (and U2) as self-important kitsch-art lovers is put to rest with this OST. The Wenders film is something of an understated masterpiece, having suffered from Bono's involvement and being seen as a vanity project of both director and co-writer. The soundtrack is as understated as the film. The Million Dollar Hotel band, defined mostly by synths and solo trumpet, provide a unbeatable accompaniment to the films meditation on the concentration of a number of distinct characters.
U2 were rebuilding themselves at the time that 'TMDH' was released and this work-in-process is present in the song 'Stateless' a disctinctly relaxed U2 song which fits perfectly into the narrative of the film. 'The Ground Beneath Her Feet' is another collaboration, this time with writer Salman Rushdie, but a much fuller song which works to a crescendo which make the hairs on the back of many necks stand on end.
This soundtrack, unlike many, avoids dubious filler. The three versions of 'Satellite of Love' are all distinct enough to not feel intransient. Other shorter instrumental tracks, like the reprise to U2 classic 'The First Time', reflect the lethargic atmosphere of the film. This is a great album to lie back and zone out to. The closing track, a Spanish language (I think) cover of The Sex Pistols is the final of innumerous intertextual touches.
If you have not already got the film, then get a hold of it. If you have the film or have seen it, then this album is a must-buy.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
although most of this album are fillers, they contain some outstanding tracks. TGBHF, Stateless,and all 3 Bono Solo songs. Outstanding. Beautiful. words can't describe how i feel. this album is a warm up for the new album shortly to be released and boy it's good. ROCK ON U2 !
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U2 rule forever!
This is a brilliant album from U2. The Ground beneath her feet is a moving track that I could listen to forever! I can't wait for U2's new album, they never dissapoint. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2000
A Must Have
What a superb compilation. I have followed U2 since the early days of Boy and October and have never been disappointed. This album was no exception. Read more
Published on 16 April 2000
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