Film soundtracks are often the most memorable part of the whole movie experience. Music can evoke emotion, hint at what’s coming next or simply create an appropriate backdrop for a critical scene. On the flip side, it’s possible to watch a movie and question the music choices. Take Juno for example: the soundtrack is either totally brilliant or totally repetitive depending on whom you ask.

In the name of Pulp Fiction, I’ve  hand-picked some diverse OurStage tracks that should be included on a movie soundtrack. I dare you to disagree.

“Getaway” by Jean Claude Garner:
This song definitely belongs in a buddy cop flick right as the boat chase ends and the credits roll. Just picture it: the good guys think they’ve finally won but one lone bad guy is speeding off into the sunset (in his boat, remember).  Obviously there will be a sequel.

“Super Bad Vampire Eyes” by Etcetera Etcetera:
WARNING: This song will get stuck in your head. I think it should have been featured in Forgetting Sarah Marshall because it sounds like a song Peter (the main character) would write about Sarah and how seeing her was driving him crazy. He’d definitely work this track into the Dracula-themed rock opera he was writing.

“Never Too Soon” by New City Lions
No summer is complete without a feel-good-get-the-girl-find-yourself  teen flick.  This track will pump you up and make you forget your worries so it should definately play during the inevitable party scene, when boy and girl are ignoring the world around them.

“Dinosaur” by Jeremy Dalmas:
I haven’t seen Land of the Lost yet, so it’s possible that this song already made the cut. If it didn’t, I have serious doubts about the music editor’s credibility since the song was clearly written for Will Ferrell to sing in a ridiculously awesome attempt to ward off dinosaurs.

“The Unification of Science and Religon Part 1” by Sapience:
I couldn’t leave this Ambient/Experimental track off the list. After all, its description flat out says it was written as an intro to the full song written about the book Angels and Demons. So it’s the perfect track for opening credits.

“Merle’s Last Stand” by Hightide Blues:
Ocean’s Eleven happens to be one of my favorite movies so I can assure you that “Merle’s Last Stand” would be a great addition to the movie soundtrack. It’s the perfect backdrop for George Clooney or Brad Pitt  to get real to. If not Oceans Eleven, definitely the theme music for some funky villain in a Quentin Tarantino flick.

“Galaxy” by Northern Room:
My last pick is “Galaxy”—a pretty, ethereal rock song by Northern Room. I envision this song in the background of a love scene in the new Star Trek movie since the characters would be floating somewhere out in space. One listen and even Mr. Spock would understand.

If you’ve enjoyed my movie soundtrack picks then you should make a list of your own next time you’re at the theater!