Rick Smith scoring Danny Boyle's 'Trance' - March 25, 2013 release

[chems1919]

I just found this article: http://www.firstshowing.net/2013/composer-news-clint-mansell-on-filth-underworld-solo-on-trance/

Since I'm a huge Danny Boyle fan and obviously an UW junkie, I'm loving this news. Danny shot the film before he did the Olympics and it's been in post-production for quite some time now. I'm assuming we'll get a trailer soon; it would be cool if it contained a clip of what Rick is cooking up.

Also, as an FYI, Boyle teamed up with screenwriter John Hodge again for the film. It's been a while since they worked together, but Hodge wrote Trainspotting.

[gcoleman99]

I just found this article: http://www.firstshowing.net/2013/composer-news-clint-mansell-on-filth-underworld-solo-on-trance/

Since I'm a huge Danny Boyle fan and obviously an UW junkie, I'm loving this news. Danny shot the film before he did the Olympics and it's been in post-production for quite some time now. I'm assuming we'll get a trailer soon; it would be cool if it contained a clip of what Rick is cooking up.

Also, as an FYI, Boyle teamed up with screenwriter John Hodge again for the film. It's been a while since they worked together, but Hodge wrote Trainspotting.
Thanks for linking. I'd read a little about the movie (it does look interesting), and had been a little curious to see if Rick was going to be doing something with it, given their history.....

[TheBang]

Nice find, thanks for posting. Interesting that it's being done as Rick Smith rather than Underworld.

[Dirty0900]

Wonder if it'll be like the Bungalow With Stairs stuff? Mostly ambient but a few frantic moments.

[Mike]

Nice find, thanks for posting. Interesting that it's being done as Rick Smith rather than Underworld.

It is interesting. I have suggested before, and at risk of making it sound like a conspiracy, it came across to me that Rick did pretty much all of the work on Olympics and was certainly the only name drop when it came to talking about it... Also subtle references in Karl's daily diary suggested that they seemed to be at distance from each other.

[chems1919]

The first trailer is out now. Sadly, there aren't any tunes from Rick on it; it has 2 UNKLE tracks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_bdS3_gr0

[the mongoose]

It is interesting. I have suggested before, and at risk of making it sound like a conspiracy, it came across to me that Rick did pretty much all of the work on Olympics and was certainly the only name drop when it came to talking about it... Also subtle references in Karl's daily diary suggested that they seemed to be at distance from each other.


Yeah, seems like anything Karl sings on or whatever is an "Underworld" track/remix/collab...but everything Rick is doing is either Danny Boyle or art project related, and published under his own name. Does seem to be a vibe of parting ways. Which would suck because no one makes better electronic music together. Guessing that would mean a "Rick Left the Band" scenario or a "Karl owns or acquired the rights to use the name Underworld™ from now on" sort of thing.

Who knows though when the band is so quiet for the last year and some change with no big band direction announcements one way or the other. :confused:

[ndrwrld]

i'm gonna wear my signed shoes inside the house all day today in hopes my feet's good vibes destroy what i just read here about the possibility of UW ceasing to exist as it does right now.

[jetpig]

I suspect its more of giving credit where due. I imagine rick does a lot more work on these prijects as of late (espescially with the lack of lyrics) and theres starting to be some segregation between 'underworld' projects and other projects.

[potatobroth]

Agree, something feels wrong here.

[Andrea]

It would be very sad indeed if Karl and Rick would go separate ways.

[cdave2]

I dunno, "parting ways" seems a little premature. Hopefully it's a detour, not a dissolution.

Perhaps, as jetpig suggested, the work will just be sifted into different channels (just as UW and Tomato have been for years). Rick'll have his soundtrack work under his own name, Karl his art exhibitions. And every so often they'll meet to give us the glorious whirlwind that is Underworld.

As long as they still perform every few years somewhere in between the US coasts, I'll be happy. :D

[Champiness]

Perhaps, as jetpig suggested, the work will just be sifted into different channels (just as UW and Tomato have been for years). Rick'll have his soundtrack work under his own name, Karl his art exhibitions. And every so often they'll meet to give us the glorious whirlwind that is Underworld.

I recall them saying in interviews a few years back that this was the direction they wanted to head in. Being able to focus on their myriad side projects and getting together every once in a while to concentrate their artistic impulses into Underworld awesomeness - if I remember correctly they even said they wanted to eventually defer the Underworld moniker on to a new generation! I'm sure there would be a lot of takers on this forum.

[Dirty0900]

Erm...after 30 years+ of working together, people are allowed time off from each other. Look at Radiohead for example and their different side projects. Outkast have gone 6 years with no new material.

Fear not. Anyway, I've not got a proper cut of Bamboo ;)

[TheBang]

They had their time off, in 1990. Back to work, boys! ;)

[holden]

They had their time off, in 1990. Back to work, boys! ;)

I'm taking your wink as sarcasm ;P

But really, i agree with the above. If you're in a collaborative relationship for as long as R&K, you'll no doubt have your unique artistic directions to forge and identities to explore. We are comfortable with both from 20+ years of Underworld, so we'll no doubt welcome and enjoy revelations from solo output. Stick the UW stamp on it and we "expect" a familiarity, too, and maybe the sum's greater than the parts? In any case, as long as that UW output is available, i welcome the diversions and side projects.

[stimpee]

http://bitcast-a-sm.bitgravity.com/slashfilm/wp/wp-content/images/TRANCE-poster.jpg

[TheBang]

Soundtrack to be released March 25. No pre-order details yet.

[Dirty0900]

Soundtrack to be released March 25. No pre-order details yet.

Link?

Will be interesting if we recognise any of the stuff

[TheBang]

No details, no tracklisting, no pre-order links yet. I found the date at the bottom of an article or press release.

[chems1919]

http://bitcast-a-sm.bitgravity.com/slashfilm/wp/wp-content/images/TRANCE-poster.jpg

Wow, that poster is just plain awesome. There's a new red band trailer out and it looks pretty stunning. I can't recognize the music; does anyone else know what it is or could it be something from Rick?

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[crank]

my guess is it's Rick

[big screen satellite]

another poster here (http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2490475008/tt1924429?ref_=tt_pv_md_5)- not as exciting

music by RICK SMITH...

not sure its a movie about Tiesto, which is a relief

[TheBang]

I can't recognize the music; does anyone else know what it is or could it be something from Rick?

The trailer music is Spitfire by Porter Robinson:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgZzH1FWi24#t=3m20s

[chems1919]

The trailer music is Spitfire by Porter Robinson:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgZzH1FWi24#t=3m20s

Thanks, that part of the song where it builds (that is used in the trailer) is awesome. When it gets all dubstep, I...yeah...I have to stop playing it.

[lemonjelly]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21600859

11 new tracks apparently, together with additional contributions...

[Dirty0900]

1. 'Chanson D'Amour' (Art & Dotty Todd)
2. 'Bullet Cut' (Rick Smith)
3. 'Solomon' (Rick Smith)
4. 'Here It Comes' (Emeli Sandé & Rick Smith)
5. 'Cannon Fall' (Rick Smith)
6. 'Sandman' (Kirsty McGee)
7. 'Raw Umber' (Rick Smith)
8. 'The Day' (Moby)
9. 'Santiago (101 Greatest Goals)' (Rick Smith)
10. 'Hold My Hand' (UNKLE)
11. 'Bring It To Me' (Rick Smith)
12. 'Movin' On Up' (M People)
13. 'Soho Dim Sum' (Rick Smith)
14. 'You Knew' (Rick Smith)
15. 'The Heist' (Rick Smith)
16. 'Sandman (I'll be There)' (Rosario Dawson & Rick Smith)

[whatmakesustick]

I prefer it when Karl and Rick work separately. We get twice as much output - two original albums in two months ;)

[whatmakesustick]

Very article about Rick/Boyle/Trance but touches on Rick/Karl not currently working togther:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/9895826/Underworlds-Rick-Smith-Danny-Boyles-music-man.html

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So has Smith found a new creative partner? Such a suggestion makes him speak of his relationship with Hyde like a well-worn marriage: “We’ve been working together for 30 years. Fresh experiences are important to both of us.” Underworld fans can be hopeful, the band have “no intentions of stopping.” "There’s always something trickling along”, he says, “but a short break would be nice.” Judging by what happened the last time Smith said that, it may be a little while coming.

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[crank]

Yeah, and the fact that Karl put a band together means it'll be a while before new UW material is out I'm sure.

[jetpig]

Pardon my newbieness, but when was the last time Rick said that? Post-emerson 2000-2002? Pre-riverrun 2003-2005? Between mrk 1 and mrk 2?

[Dirty0900]

Well Underworld are playing two gigs in March so anyone with a dear of doom can look forward to reports of how they react with each other. I wouldn't worry. Hasn't Thom Yorke just released a new band album from Radiohead? Freshens things up.

[TheBang]

Pardon my newbieness, but when was the last time Rick said that? Post-emerson 2000-2002? Pre-riverrun 2003-2005? Between mrk 1 and mrk 2?
It's referring to the beginning of the article, where he took a break after the Olympics, and 6 weeks later was working on the Trance score.

[jetpig]

:rolleyes: Thanks, I'm pretty oblivious sometimes...

[TheBang]

2 minute clip. It looks like it's straight from the movie, so I believe the background music is Rick's.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/03/07/trance-clip-heist

[BrotherLovesDub]

Looks like it could be a great movie. The music doesn't sound great but it was a brief clip.

[jetpig]

stoked.

[darktrain]

Pic of Rick at SXSW w/Danny Boyle:
http://mashable.com/2013/03/10/6-questions-danny-boyle/

[big screen satellite]

Rick Smith in this months Empire film magazine feature on Danny Boyle - under the Team DB feature:

Rick, i think, has more credits with DB than any one else in the team DB sections!!

check out the article in this Months Empire (April 2013)

[TheBang]

Interactive websites for the film. Lots of music from Rick on those websites:

http://www.trancethemovie.com/
http://www.doyouwanttoremember.com/
http://www.doyouwanttoforget.com/

Danny Boyle is also doing a Reddit AMA on Mar. 15 at 10 AM PST

[the mongoose]

Looks and sounds great by that brief clip....gotta check out the websites and get a better feel for it. :cool:

PM me the lossless WAV or FLAC of this and Edgeland...just throwing that out there in case of a blessing from someone that's got either one alreadies. I've already bought with my HARD earned $$$ and won't upload on Demonoid or Pirate Bay, etc....so its all cooool maaaan, just send the linxxxxx k thx! :p

[TheBang]

lol, I know what you mean. There are some promos out there of Edgeland, and some people posting on Twitter about it...

[TheBang]

Track timings are up on iTunes:

http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=1858036&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fgb%2Falbum%2F trance-o.s.t%2Fid613521442%3FpartnerId%3D2003

Looks like we'll be getting about 53 minutes of original Rick music.

[crank]

This is the UK Itunes- Any word on whether or not it will be released in the US?

[testudo]

PM me the lossless WAV or FLAC of this and Edgeland...just throwing that out there in case of a blessing from someone that's got either one alreadies. I've already bought with my HARD earned $$$ and won't upload on Demonoid or Pirate Bay, etc....so its all cooool maaaan, just send the linxxxxx k thx! :p

HERE HERE (or is it HEAR HEAR?)

[Dirty0900]

Is it digital album only?

[TheBang]

This is the UK Itunes- Any word on whether or not it will be released in the US?
Yeah, I'm sure it will go up on iTunes US closer to or on the release date (which is Apr. 2 for US)

Is it digital album only?
No, there's a CD release too, already up for pre-order on Amazon.

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BKBCJ66/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BKBCJ66&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-20
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BF94HGS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B00BF94HGS&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-21

[the mongoose]

So, not available in the UW Shop with any bonus goods, tracks, etc?? Just want to make sure I made the right purchase. :cool:

[TheBang]

So, not available in the UW Shop with any bonus goods, tracks, etc?? Just want to make sure I made the right purchase. :cool:
No, it's a major label release (Universal Music Group) because it's a major studio picture, so no special editions or anything like that. Just a straight-up, regular soundtrack release.

[big screen satellite]

has this link (http://www.blackbookmag.com/music/take-a-first-look-at-the-rick-smith-led-soundtrack-for-danny-boyle-s-trance-1.59559)been posted - apologies if it has..... worth a read

[Dirty0900]

Even though I've not heard any samples, I've bought the soundtrack, purely based on the bungalow with stairs stuff. And that small sports day work they did in the summer.

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Danny Boyle about to be interviewed on 5live

[Dirty0900]

Well the soundtrack is quite fantastic. Can't wait to see it with the film.

[crank]

Can't wait to hear it- we in the us have to wait until next month for it though :(

[crank]

Found these samples to listen to: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BF94HGS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B00BF94HGS&linkCode=as2&tag=tranceost-21

and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzM8IdOwwTg

[big screen satellite]

Danny Boyle about to be interviewed on 5live


again...

he's been doing the rounds, The One Show, Kermode & Mayo, Jonathon Ross, probably more - its unusual for a director rather than actors to promote his films so much - so kudos to him, i supect the whole olympics thing kinda helps his profile and demands

[the mongoose]

Arrival date of April 8th is reflecting in my order page....hmm, really want to hear this nowish.

Anyone know of any "listening posts" or is it on Youtube already??

Also, why is NO ONE talking about a Rick Smith album that has already been released in stores on these forums?????:eek:

[TheBang]

What do you want me to talk about? The "Moaner" sounds at the end of "Bring It To Me"?

Actually, that's about the only Underworld "sounds" that I could identify on the album. AFAICT the rest of the album all sounds new, with nothing recycled from earlier or unused UW work.

[negative1]

What do you want me to talk about? The "Moaner" sounds at the end of "Bring It To Me"?

Actually, that's about the only Underworld "sounds" that I could identify on the album. AFAICT the rest of the album all sounds new, with nothing recycled from earlier or unused UW work.

yeah, that stood out to me also.
the rest is decent, but i only listened to the rick smith tracks.

later
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[BrotherLovesDub]

The LA Times review of Trance was brutal. Doesn't sound like a very good movie and based on the lack of interest here, the soundtrack may not be essential either. I still play Breaking and Entering quite often. Lovely album.

[big screen satellite]

i quite like the trance soundtrack - especially love the Emilie Sande track - personally i like the Sunshine soundtrack best of the soundtrack

[jetpig]

Apparently Rick and Danny played a DJ set at SxSW:

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-sxsw-2013-danny-boyle-and-rick-smith-spinners-20130310,0,5995444.story

[the mongoose]

The Moby song is pretty dang lame, the couple of old time classic tracks are vibe destroying skippers for sure, but the Rick Smith stuff is interesting enough.

The song with the chick vocals is the most "UWish" sounding that I've heard and judging from comments here is the one standout single-type track. But her voice is too "shriiiiiiiiiiiiiiil" for my tastes...although the verse parts have a good delivery and the whole lyrics overall are kinda catchy in a country-pop kind of way. Oddly reminds me a bit of that KLF/Tammy Wynette combo from the 90's for some reason.

The rest of the tracks I need to get more familiar with, only listened briefly once (or twice for the couple of tracks I found on Youtube before the cd came in the mail) and not even sure I've heard all of the tracks (I know I haven't yet heard the Unkle track or anything after it yet)

Overall it is a solid cd so far so good.;)

[sloff]

Just got done with my first listen this morning. I feel like its a fine soundtrack.

Anyone else notice the similarities between "Raw Umber" and Rob & Goldie's "The Shadow (Underworld Process Mix)?"

[hypeless]

Anyone else notice the similarities between "Raw Umber" and Rob & Goldie's "The Shadow (Underworld Process Mix)?"

Spot on.

[TheBang]

Anyone else notice the similarities between "Raw Umber" and Rob & Goldie's "The Shadow (Underworld Process Mix)?"
Nice catch. While it obviously loses the D&B elements, it has the same motif and even song structure.

[sloff]

Probably never would have thought of it except it was one of my favorite songs for a while, made it on all my mixes.

[Sappys Curry]

How can I get the soundtrack if I live in America? I can't find it on U.S. iTunes.

[TheBang]

Here are the purchasing links:

Digital download: iTunes UK (http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=1858036&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fgb%2Falbum%2F trance-o.s.t%2Fid613521442%3FpartnerId%3D2003), iTunes US (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=xfg6zEPlSzU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252F us%252Falbum%252Ftrance-original-soundtrack%252Fid623621580%253FpartnerId%253D30), Amazon MP3 UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BSNJE78/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B00BSNJE78&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-21), Amazon MP3 US (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BXBJ0TM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BXBJ0TM&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-20)
CD: Amazon UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BF94HGS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B00BF94HGS&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-21), Amazon US (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BKBCJ66/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BKBCJ66&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-20)

[crank]

Kinda surprised there's not been more discussion about this...

[jetpig]

#3 film soundtrack of the year according to pop matters.

http://www.popmatters.com/column/176673-the-best-film-scores-of-2013/P1/

[khouri]

I was just cruising YouTube for Rick Smith interviews and found this feature on TRANCE. I still haven't seen the film or given the soundtrack a thorough listen, but I did notice something that begins at 5:19 in this video: http://youtu.be/GcBGscqbdsE?t=5m19s

That's Moaner.

[TheBang]

Yeah, that's part of the soundtrack.