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Buy The Classic Rock of Supernatural, Support the Striking Writers
- By CP Cochran
- Published 11/18/2007
- Supernatural
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Driver picks the music (and raises funds for charity)
Now you can buy the music of Supernatural and show your
support for the striking writers at the same time. Through December 31, 2007,
Firefox News is donating 100% of its affiliate sales commissions to the Actors
Fund to help support writers and crew members affected by the WGA writer's
strike. Firefox News makes a 5% commission per sale. At The Music of Supernatural page, you'll find a list of songs used on the series with a link to download on
iTunes.
Right from the start, music has been an integral part of creating the atmosphere on Supernatural. Everything from Ozzy Osbourne to Bob Dylan has helped provide just the right note, either as background setting or to underscore an emotional scene. "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas has practically become the show's theme song. And no Supernatural fan can listen to Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Bad Moon Rising" without a shiver.
Show creator Eric Kripke felt that the choice of music for the show was important enough that he put a note on it in the original pilot script: "You can take your anemic alternative pop and shove it up your ass. We're playing Dean's music -- adrenaline pumping metal -- and we're playing it loud."
In actuality, the songs used in the show are diverse, and more than just metal. The music of blues legend Robert Johnson formed the backdrop for a season two hunt, and Frank Sinatra, The Doors, and Johnny Cash have all been heard. But there is definitely a flavor of music the show leans towards, and it's one of the many factors that contribute to setting Supernatural apart. Most series don't use Jefferson Airplane and Styx to help set a scene, and not in such memorable ways. Many songs in the classic rock landscape have taken on new levels of meaning because of how they were used on the series.
This is a chance to fill in the gaps in your Supernatural playlists and at the same time help support the striking writers. They're the ones whose words allow stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki to bring Sam and Dean Winchester to life as they travel the backroads of America fighting wendigos, ghosts, shapeshifters, and their own inner demons.
Right from the start, music has been an integral part of creating the atmosphere on Supernatural. Everything from Ozzy Osbourne to Bob Dylan has helped provide just the right note, either as background setting or to underscore an emotional scene. "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas has practically become the show's theme song. And no Supernatural fan can listen to Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Bad Moon Rising" without a shiver.
Show creator Eric Kripke felt that the choice of music for the show was important enough that he put a note on it in the original pilot script: "You can take your anemic alternative pop and shove it up your ass. We're playing Dean's music -- adrenaline pumping metal -- and we're playing it loud."
In actuality, the songs used in the show are diverse, and more than just metal. The music of blues legend Robert Johnson formed the backdrop for a season two hunt, and Frank Sinatra, The Doors, and Johnny Cash have all been heard. But there is definitely a flavor of music the show leans towards, and it's one of the many factors that contribute to setting Supernatural apart. Most series don't use Jefferson Airplane and Styx to help set a scene, and not in such memorable ways. Many songs in the classic rock landscape have taken on new levels of meaning because of how they were used on the series.
This is a chance to fill in the gaps in your Supernatural playlists and at the same time help support the striking writers. They're the ones whose words allow stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki to bring Sam and Dean Winchester to life as they travel the backroads of America fighting wendigos, ghosts, shapeshifters, and their own inner demons.
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Comments
Comment #1 (Posted by KerryG)
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Great idea! I've posted a notice about this offer on my Supernatural music page. Hope others will do the same!
Comment #2 (Posted by an unknown user)
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This is an awesome idea! Thank you very much for doing this to support the writers! Is it internationally applicable, or just in the US?
Comment #3 (Posted by Leva Cygnet)
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This should work internationally *if* the music is in the iTunes store in your country. Basically -- try it and see. :-)
Comment #4 (Posted by K)
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Great idea, but I've been wondering where the music's been this season if it's such an integral part of the show. We've had one song this season (and now for the life of my I can't remember what it was), at the end of Fresh Blood. I say bring the music back!
