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Ashenden · 02-01-2005, 06:04 AM

I just watched the Bourne Identity and was reminded when the end-credit song came on, how much I often enjoy these. The end-credit song probably have a 'proper' name, but I can't come up with it right now. It is basically the song that is being played when the end-credits comes on at the end of a movie.

I can think of 3 movies where the end-song have made me sit through the credits;

Bourne Identity/Bourne Supremacy both features Moby's Extreme Ways which after you have sat through the movie is just the perfect ending. Another one is Sexy Beast which have the old Dean Martin number Sway. A number I hadn't heard for years but was completely....well.... swayed by when I heard it after watching the movie.....

So what do you think? Do you have a special place for end-credit song? What's ya favorite? and Why?

MooglePorn · 02-01-2005, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashenden

I just watched the Bourne Identity

WEIRD. That's the movie I watched tonight... I agree the end-credits song fits very well.

Wes Anderson's Rushmore, Royal Tennenbaums, and Life Aquatic all had great end-credits songs that made me sit there... Life Aquatic's "Queen Bitch" remake was especially entertaining for me.

And who can forget Top Gun's "Mighty Wings"??

Dilmo · 02-01-2005, 07:38 AM

Are we talking original songs, made for the movie?

MooglePorn · 02-01-2005, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dilmo

Are we talking original songs, made for the movie?

He didn't specify that, I would assume any song over the end-credits of any movie.

Did The Pixies play all the way through to the credits on Fight Club? If so, add that...

incubus0 · 02-01-2005, 08:04 AM

The first one that came to mind was the Guns and Roses remake of Sympathy For The Devil during the end credits of Interview With The Vampire. The song fit, would have been better if it was the original Stones version, but memorable for the film nonetheless.

Dilmo · 02-01-2005, 08:05 AM

Well then, Paint It Black from The Devil's Advocate and Full Metal Jacket. That's for starters.

incubus0 · 02-01-2005, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MooglePorn

He didn't specify that, I would assume any song over the end-credits of any movie.

Did The Pixies play all the way through to the credits on Fight Club? If so, add that...

Was that Wave of Mutilation? Great tune.

Reaver · 02-01-2005, 08:25 AM

Wake Up from Rage Against The Machine at the end of The Matrix. That was the perfect song on so many levels, and the energy of it sent you out of theaters on a strong note.

Dilmo · 02-01-2005, 08:46 AM

Livin' Thing by ELO from Boogie Nights.

FreeJack · 02-01-2005, 10:51 AM

Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension

Damian · 02-01-2005, 12:29 PM

Into the West from Return of the King

Sycho · 02-01-2005, 02:35 PM

my favorite is from the matrix, rage fits perfectly there

tazer floyd · 02-01-2005, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FreeJack

Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension

Amen!!

I also love Lyle Lovett's version of "Moritat" from Quiz Show. Back when I used to work at a movie theater, I'd always like cleaning this theater just to hear the song.

PorkRind · 02-01-2005, 03:18 PM

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's "Over the Rainbow/It's a Wonderful World" medley at the end of "Finding Forrester."

Niki · 02-01-2005, 03:44 PM

May It Be from Fellowship of the Ring, Gollum's Song from The Two Towers and Into the West from Return of the King. I love those songs.

I'm sure there are others I've liked, but those are the three that came to mind first.

Monterey Jack · 02-01-2005, 04:02 PM

"Malaguena Salerosa" in Kill Bill Vol. 2.

greatfoxmusic · 02-01-2005, 04:36 PM

"While the Earth Sleeps" by Deep Forest featuring Peter Gabriel, from the end credits of "Strange Days". You can find this extended version on CD single but not on the soundtrack.

***SeanL*** · 02-01-2005, 04:37 PM

"Minstrel Boy" in Black Hawk Down- Reading the casualty list with that song playing...it's very moving, at least to me.

02-01-2005, 04:41 PM

One of my favorites is "Never Say Goodbye" by Helen Reddy. It plays at the end of Continental Divide, a John Belushi/Blair Brown film from 1980.
This movie and song is very special for my fiance and myself. For anyone who hasn't seen it, give it a try. It's available on Dvd and can usually be found for less than $7

manigrasso · 02-01-2005, 04:54 PM

Through the Eyes of a Child from South Park BLU

LeChuck · 02-01-2005, 05:46 PM

I thought the ending credits of Requiem for a Dream were amazing precisely because there was no song. It was just the wind and it was beautiful and allowed you to reflect.

As for actual songs, I will reiterate Fight Club and add Buffalo '66 onto the list with Sweetness by Yes. Great song and fits the movie so well.

bgbohemian217 · 02-01-2005, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PorkRind

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's "Over the Rainbow/It's a Wonderful World" medley at the end of "Finding Forrester."

Yes, I love that one.
Off the top of my head, when David Bowie's "Young Americans" plays over the end of Dogville's credits, it's just insanely non-sensical but sensical to me.

Notoriousaurus · 02-01-2005, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by incubus0

Was that Wave of Mutilation? Great tune.

Nope, it's "Where Is My Mind?" Which is a great tune as well.

limacharliewhiskey · 02-01-2005, 06:18 PM

One of my favorites is one of the first ones I can recall sitting through the end credits enjoying the song, which was in Karate Kid II, with Glory of Love by Peter Cetera. Until then, most soundtracks bored the hell out of me when watching end credits.

The Riddler · 02-01-2005, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

"Malaguena Salerosa" in Kill Bill Vol. 2.

Another point for Kill Bill Vol. 2! I love that song + the KB1 & 2 shots shown during the song.

I also dig...

Shrek - Stay Home by Self (just a happy go lucky song that fits perfectly at the end of the song).

Finding Nemo - Beyond The Sea by Robie Williams (Classy old school song).

Fright Night - Fright Night by J.Geils Band (nothing like a self titled song explaining the plot of the movie).

machine ghost · 02-01-2005, 07:55 PM

Has to be The Pixies Where is my mind? at the end of Fight Club.

But I'll give an honourable mention to Jane Siberry's It can't rain all the time at the end of the Crow as it seemed Uber appropriate after the heavy-bass soundtrack and is a perfect theme song for the weather here in Vancouver.

Millhouse · 02-01-2005, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Notoriousaurus

Nope, it's "Where Is My Mind?" Which is a great tune as well.

and the lyrics are perfectly fitting...

beautiful song.

wmajero · 02-01-2005, 08:53 PM

"My Heart Will Go On" from "Titanic".

Oh, please...you knew someone was going to do it!

deepfry · 02-01-2005, 09:08 PM

I don't know the name of the song, but I also don't know if it counts because there is still video to see at the end of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" - but the song was pretty catchy for its day.

I also enjoyed the music that played with the credits of the Mummy.

Wake up by Rage Against the Machine at the end of the Matrix, as has been already stated, was awesome.

At the end of Charlie's Angels they play "All the Small Things" by Blink182 which was quite fitting.

Onibubba · 02-01-2005, 09:22 PM

Dancing in the Dark by Diamanda Galas from Lord of Illusions. Totally floored me that they used that.

MooglePorn · 02-01-2005, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Notoriousaurus

Nope, it's "Where Is My Mind?" Which is a great tune as well.

Indeed.

I agree with Dilmo on "Paint it Black" being at the end of The Devil's Advocate.

Special honor to The Sopranos for having such excellent end-credit music on almost every episode as well...

flix · 02-01-2005, 09:48 PM

Same Ol' Song over the end credits of Blood SImple

**SidcupMartin** · 02-01-2005, 11:00 PM

Sting's "Shape Of My Heart" at the end of Léon. Yeah, I know he's now a corporate whore but it fitted perfectly.

I'll second the ELO tune from Boogie Nights

aedavela · 02-01-2005, 11:07 PM

Can't remember the song titles, so bear with me:

The Matrix Reloaded (first song)
Daredevil (first and third songs)
Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Oh Yeah by Yellow (?)

Reaver · 02-01-2005, 11:17 PM

After watching School Of Rock, I'd have to say their AC/DC song was funny and cool. A perfect end to the movie.

Volcane · 02-01-2005, 11:18 PM

The Tina Arena / Marc Anthony duet at the end of The Mask Of Zorro... but then I love the whole score to this movie... I now have VERY high hope for the forthcoming sequel!

Also I like the Siouxie and the Banshee song at then end of Batman Returns... I cannay remember what it's called though!

Ashenden · 02-02-2005, 03:16 AM

I don't think I have ever had this many responses to any of my threads before...........

There is a lot of good ones that have been mentioned. Do you think the movie puts you in a special mood which makes you more receptable (sp?) to certain songs? Or maybe it's just the fact that a movie will bring you into more positive spirit and because of that it is easier for you to like specific songs? I am sure there is a longer medical reason behind, but I still remember when I wathed Bourne Supremacy in the theaters and walked home afterwards with that Moby tune in my head....."Extreme ways that that help me, Help me out at night, Extreme places I had gone, But never seen any light"

rtcpenguin · 02-02-2005, 04:03 AM

I worked at a 6 screen theater for over a year, and was subjected to the same end credit songs from the same movies 5-6 times per day for the duration of their running...

The only songs that never got old for me was "Blinded By The Light" at the end of "Blow".

MooglePorn · 02-02-2005, 05:35 AM

I just watched 21 Grams tonight for the first time and Dave Matthew's "Some Devil" felt pretty good playing in the credits. I get the impression it was "studio added", but you never know... Good choice, anyway.

Dilmo · 02-02-2005, 04:37 PM

In God's Country - U2 from Three Kings. Very good use.

02-01-2005, 06:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ashenden Actor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: San Francisco, California	Favorite End-Credit Song.......... I just watched the Bourne Identity and was reminded when the end-credit song came on, how much I often enjoy these. The end-credit song probably have a 'proper' name, but I can't come up with it right now. It is basically the song that is being played when the end-credits comes on at the end of a movie. I can think of 3 movies where the end-song have made me sit through the credits; Bourne Identity/Bourne Supremacy both features Moby's Extreme Ways which after you have sat through the movie is just the perfect ending. Another one is Sexy Beast which have the old Dean Martin number Sway. A number I hadn't heard for years but was completely....well.... swayed by when I heard it after watching the movie..... So what do you think? Do you have a special place for end-credit song? What's ya favorite? and Why? __________________ No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible

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Reaver Metrosexual in Training Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Beyond the outer rim...	Wake Up from Rage Against The Machine at the end of The Matrix. That was the perfect song on so many levels, and the energy of it sent you out of theaters on a strong note. __________________ My personal website (get updates on my novel) The Dead Robots' Society (a podcast I co-host with other writers on writing)

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Sycho I needs to show ID with a personal check Join Date: Dec 2003	my favorite is from the matrix, rage fits perfectly there __________________ On the bed, on the floor, on the towel by the door. In the tub, in the car, up against the mini-bar.

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PorkRind Supporting Actor Join Date: Nov 2003	Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's "Over the Rainbow/It's a Wonderful World" medley at the end of "Finding Forrester." __________________ PorkRind - The Crunchy Other White Meat Byproduct

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Dilmo Suspended Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Braunfels, Texas. Far From Crawford!	Are we talking original songs, made for the movie?

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incubus0 Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts	The first one that came to mind was the Guns and Roses remake of Sympathy For The Devil during the end credits of Interview With The Vampire. The song fit, would have been better if it was the original Stones version, but memorable for the film nonetheless.

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Dilmo Suspended Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Braunfels, Texas. Far From Crawford!	Well then, Paint It Black from The Devil's Advocate and Full Metal Jacket. That's for starters.

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Dilmo Suspended Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Braunfels, Texas. Far From Crawford!	Livin' Thing by ELO from Boogie Nights.

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Damian My dad can beat up your dad. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Mississippi	Into the West from Return of the King

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Niki Actress Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Carolina	May It Be from Fellowship of the Ring, Gollum's Song from The Two Towers and Into the West from Return of the King. I love those songs. I'm sure there are others I've liked, but those are the three that came to mind first.

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greatfoxmusic Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rio Rancho NM USA	"While the Earth Sleeps" by Deep Forest featuring Peter Gabriel, from the end credits of "Strange Days". You can find this extended version on CD single but not on the soundtrack. __________________ My Modest Collection www.greatfoxmusic.com

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*SeanL* Producer/Admin Got BMG? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NW Florida	"Minstrel Boy" in Black Hawk Down- Reading the casualty list with that song playing...it's very moving, at least to me. __________________ Forum Administrator "You can never go home again, Oatman... but I guess you can shop there."

02-01-2005, 04:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
davey_4964	One of my favorites is "Never Say Goodbye" by Helen Reddy. It plays at the end of Continental Divide, a John Belushi/Blair Brown film from 1980. This movie and song is very special for my fiance and myself. For anyone who hasn't seen it, give it a try. It's available on Dvd and can usually be found for less than $7

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manigrasso Forum Sage Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: NJ	Through the Eyes of a Child from South Park BLU __________________ manigrasso I used to have a little cropped mustache and wear brown shirts with swastika armbands. Then I read about this guy named "Hitler." Man, was my face red! No wonder why Inga was the only girl who'd go to Prom with me!

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LeChuck "Woman Hands" man Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cambridge, MA	I thought the ending credits of Requiem for a Dream were amazing precisely because there was no song. It was just the wind and it was beautiful and allowed you to reflect. As for actual songs, I will reiterate Fight Club and add Buffalo '66 onto the list with Sweetness by Yes. Great song and fits the movie so well.

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limacharliewhiskey FryMaster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The O.C.	One of my favorites is one of the first ones I can recall sitting through the end credits enjoying the song, which was in Karate Kid II, with Glory of Love by Peter Cetera. Until then, most soundtracks bored the hell out of me when watching end credits. __________________ "Believing oneself to be perfect is often a sign of a delusional mind." - Data in Star Trek: First Contact DVD Aficionado collection.

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machine ghost Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver/Canada	Has to be The Pixies Where is my mind? at the end of Fight Club. But I'll give an honourable mention to Jane Siberry's It can't rain all the time at the end of the Crow as it seemed Uber appropriate after the heavy-bass soundtrack and is a perfect theme song for the weather here in Vancouver. __________________ "The rich are poorer than ever and the poor are wallowing in luxury."- FOX News

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wmajero Actor Join Date: May 2002	"My Heart Will Go On" from "Titanic". Oh, please...you knew someone was going to do it!

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deepfry Unnecessarily Loquacious Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pickering, Ontario	I don't know the name of the song, but I also don't know if it counts because there is still video to see at the end of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" - but the song was pretty catchy for its day. I also enjoyed the music that played with the credits of the Mummy. Wake up by Rage Against the Machine at the end of the Matrix, as has been already stated, was awesome. At the end of Charlie's Angels they play "All the Small Things" by Blink182 which was quite fitting.

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flix Actor Join Date: Sep 2001	Same Ol' Song over the end credits of Blood SImple

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SidcupMartin Director/Moderator Captain Paranoia Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Sting's "Shape Of My Heart" at the end of Léon. Yeah, I know he's now a corporate whore but it fitted perfectly. I'll second the ELO tune from Boogie Nights __________________ eternally putting the kettle on

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aedavela Color Me Surprised! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY	Can't remember the song titles, so bear with me: The Matrix Reloaded (first song) Daredevil (first and third songs) Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Oh Yeah by Yellow (?) __________________ "Pussy? Well who taught you judo?" My DVD Collection My Top 20 Movies Guzzlefish Last DVD(s) Acquired: Kingdom of Heaven Director's Cut; Ronin SE

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Reaver Metrosexual in Training Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Beyond the outer rim...	After watching School Of Rock, I'd have to say their AC/DC song was funny and cool. A perfect end to the movie. __________________ My personal website (get updates on my novel) The Dead Robots' Society (a podcast I co-host with other writers on writing)

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Volcane Actor Join Date: Jan 2004	The Tina Arena / Marc Anthony duet at the end of The Mask Of Zorro... but then I love the whole score to this movie... I now have VERY high hope for the forthcoming sequel! Also I like the Siouxie and the Banshee song at then end of Batman Returns... I cannay remember what it's called though!

02-02-2005, 03:16 AM	#37 (permalink)
Ashenden Actor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: San Francisco, California	I don't think I have ever had this many responses to any of my threads before........... There is a lot of good ones that have been mentioned. Do you think the movie puts you in a special mood which makes you more receptable (sp?) to certain songs? Or maybe it's just the fact that a movie will bring you into more positive spirit and because of that it is easier for you to like specific songs? I am sure there is a longer medical reason behind, but I still remember when I wathed Bourne Supremacy in the theaters and walked home afterwards with that Moby tune in my head....."Extreme ways that that help me, Help me out at night, Extreme places I had gone, But never seen any light" __________________ No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible

02-02-2005, 04:03 AM	#38 (permalink)
rtcpenguin Actor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fairfax, VA	I worked at a 6 screen theater for over a year, and was subjected to the same end credit songs from the same movies 5-6 times per day for the duration of their running... The only songs that never got old for me was "Blinded By The Light" at the end of "Blow". __________________ The Adventures of Ted Superfly Blog

02-02-2005, 05:35 AM	#39 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	I just watched 21 Grams tonight for the first time and Dave Matthew's "Some Devil" felt pretty good playing in the credits. I get the impression it was "studio added", but you never know... Good choice, anyway.

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Dilmo Suspended Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Braunfels, Texas. Far From Crawford!	In God's Country - U2 from Three Kings. Very good use.

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