F# A# 39
It’s maybe not surprising that music from a year from winter’s collection often turns up in films, radio or television. This Christmas we’ve had a bit of the Christian Wallumrød Ensemble — I think ‘Wedding Postponed’ from A Year from Easter as the background music for an advert for Radio 4’s serialisation of A Christmas Carol.
Much stranger however, is the use of Godspeed You! Black Emperor in the background for the trailer for the BBC’s new production of the 39 Steps. I was under the impression that Godspeed were quite particular about their music being used (or not being used) for these purposes. The only other time I’ve heard them on a soundtrack was on 28 Days Later (’East Hastings’ from A# F# Infinity). The music suited the post-apocalyptic theme of the film perfectly.
Well, maybe the members of Godspeed (the band is sadly no more) are relaxing more about their music’s use, or maybe they need the money. Anyway, I look forward to watching the 39 Steps and seeing if Godspeed have made their way onto the soundtrack and will keep an ear peeled for any future use of their music.
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