Atomic Blonde Movie Soundtrack
Atomic Blonde | |
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| Movie Soundtrack (2017) | |
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| Director | David Leitch |
| Studio | Focus Features |
| Release date | 2017-07-28 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Mystery, Thriller |
| Composer(s) | Tyler Bates |
| Cast | Charlize Theron as Lorraine Broughton James McAvoy as David Percival John Goodman as Emmett Kurzfeld Bill Skarsgård as Merkel |
About This Soundtrack
The Atomic Blonde soundtrack, released alongside the 2017 action thriller directed by David Leitch, features a collection of 1980s synth-pop and new wave classics. The musical selection serves as a sonic backdrop to the espionage missions of Lorraine Broughton in a divided Berlin during the final days of the Cold War. The tracklist includes licensed songs from artists such as New Order, Depeche Mode, and David Bowie, which anchor the production in its specific historical setting.
Music supervisors John Houlihan and Willa Yudell coordinated the licensing of several high-profile tracks to match the gritty aesthetic of the film. Notable inclusions are 'Blue Monday' by New Order, '99 Luftballons' by Nena, and a cover of 'Cat People (Putting Out Fire)' by David Bowie. These tracks are integrated into the film's combat sequences and atmospheric moments, providing a rhythmic foundation for the fight choreography designed by the 87Eleven stunt team.
In addition to the licensed pop music, the production features an original score composed by Tyler Bates. Bates, known for his work on action productions like John Wick, utilized industrial textures and analog synthesizers to complement the existing 80s tracks. The official soundtrack album was released through Focus Features and includes both the original score elements and the commercial hits that defined the musical identity of the film.
Additional Songs
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Blue Monday Also in Finding Emily by New Order
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Cat People (Putting Out Fire) Also in Motor City by David Bowie
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Fight The Power by Public Enemy
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Major Tom (Völlig losgelöst) by Peter Schilling
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99 Luftballons by Nena
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Blue Monday by HEALTH
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Father Figure by George Michael
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Kack Zukunft by Ausschlag
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Der Kommissar by After the Fire
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Cities In Dust by Siouxsie & The Banshees
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The Politics of Dancing by Re-Flex
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Voices Carry by 'Til Tuesday
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Stigmata by Marilyn Manson
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Behind the Wheel by Depeche Mode
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I Ran (So Far Away) Also in Carrie by A Flock of Seagulls
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Drinking Song by Alfred Kluten
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99 Luftballons by Kaleida
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London Calling by The Clash
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Under Pressure by Queen, David Bowie
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Did you know?
- Charlize Theron performed nearly all of her own stunts in the film, including the famous eight-minute stairwell fight sequence which was shot as a single continuous take.
- During the intense training for the film's action sequences, Charlize Theron cracked two of her teeth due to clenching her jaw during the high-impact choreography.
- Director David Leitch made his solo feature directorial debut with Atomic Blonde, having previously co-directed the first John Wick movie (uncredited).
- The film is an adaptation of the 2012 graphic novel 'The Coldest City', written by Antony Johnston and illustrated by Sam Hart.
- Several members of the 87Eleven stunt team, known for their work on John Wick and Deadpool, were instrumental in designing the gritty, realistic combat styles seen in the movie.
Official Trailer
About the Movie
Berlin, 1989. On the eve of the Wall's collapse, top-level MI6 spy Lorraine Broughton is sent into a nest of double agents to retrieve a high-stakes microfilm list. As she faces a web of betrayal, she must adapt to the shifting loyalties of the Cold War underground to survive her mission.
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