Until the End of the World
1991
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It’s been a long time since I saw this movie, and I don’t really remember it at all (confirmed by just watching the trailer), but I do remember I really liked it. I might have seen it in the theater when it was first released, though 1991 – I may not have entered my big Wim Wenders phase by then, ignited by Wings of Desire. I think I probably had though, because I remember the soundtrack coming out, and though not all of the songs made an impression, there have been a few that have stood out ever since I first heard it.
First, the trailer (William Hurt, smooth and cool as always):
A few of the stand-outs for me:
“The Adversary” – Crime and the City Solution.
I don’t know a thing about this band. This was definitely a one-off hit for me, but it starts off setting this icy tone, and then around the 3:00 minute mark it basically becomes a different song and becomes totally tender.
“Fretless” – R.E.M.
This was in the height of my R.E.M. phase. YouTube tells me this was recorded for “Out of Time” (which explains the Kate Pierson backing vocals) but then left off and used here instead.
“(I’ll Love You) Till the End of the World” – Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
I never really got into Nick Cave, but I love story songs and this one is fantastic.
“Calling All Angels” – Jane Siberry and k.d. lang
Used in the trailer above as well. Just a really pretty song (and the YouTube comments indicate this was also used in “Pay It Forward”, which I’ve never added to my must-see list).
- “Opening Title” – Graeme Revell – ♥♥♥
- “Sax And Violins” – Talking Heads – ♥♥♥
- “Summer Kisses, Winter Tears” – Julee Cruise – ♥♥♥♥
- “Move with Me (Dub)” – Neneh Cherry – ♥♥♥
- “The Adversary” – Crime & the City Solution – ♥♥♥♥
- “What’s Good” – Lou Reed – ♥♥♥
- “Last Night Sleep” – Can – ♥♥♥
- “Fretless” – R.E.M. – ♥♥♥♥
- “Days” – Elvis Costello – ♥♥♥
- “Claire’s Theme” – Graeme Revell – ♥♥♥
- “(I’ll Love You) Till The End Of The World” – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – ♥♥♥♥
- “It Takes Time” – Patti Smith (With Fred Smith) – ♥♥♥
- “Death’s Door” – Depeche Mode – ♥♥♥♥
- “Love Theme” – Graeme Revell – ♥♥♥
- “Calling All Angels” (Remix Version) – Jane Siberry with k.d. lang – ♥♥♥♥
- “Humans from Earth” – T-Bone Burnett – ♥♥♥
- “Sleeping in the Devil’s Bed” – Daniel Lanois – ♥♥♥
- “Until the End of the World” – U2 – ♥♥♥♥
- “Finale” – Graeme Revell – ♥♥♥
I remember when this movie came out, I really wanted to see it, but never did. And somehow I still haven’t. It might be one of those I just never see. Just looking at the soundtrack listing, I can’t see myself really digging it… so maybe it’ll be one of those albums I never hear. That used to bug me, knowing there are some things I’ll never watch or listen to, but the older I get, the more freeing it becomes to just skip over things and carry on.