The art of executing a perfect compilation of songs for a film is like making a perfect mixtape for your soulmate. Everything about this soundtrack makes my knees weak and my hopes for this film are soaring so high right now. My gut feeling tells me that it will be as good as the book and it’s scary to think that the last time I truly had an appreciation for a film soundtrack was the one made for the well known film (500) Days of Summer.
The Fault In Our Stars Soundtrack has everything you can ever imagine. With a high regard for in indie music and everything that isn’t mainstream (well… except for Ed Sheeran), it’s not everyday you come across a music soundtrack that encourages you to pinpoint which song was used in a particular scene of the film. It’s almost like following an unfamiliar roadmap but nonetheless, still enjoying the journey and the mysteries that come along with it.
When you first hear, “All of the Stars” by Ed Sheeran, you will feel all sorts of emotions from this man’s angelic voice. It’s no wonder women get absolutely swooned by his singing talent. The chorus in itself makes quite a tear-jerking performance, bringing an emotional ballad to the start of the soundtrack.
With a cute little introduction to the indie-folk scene, Jake Bugg delivers quality results with his track “Simple As This”, bringing positive vibes that are much needed to this compilation. It’s also important to admire how even the most simplest songs can bring out such exquisite beauty and Jake perfectly masters this happy-go-lucky atmosphere he creates with the power of his voice from this lovely track.
Birdy makes quite an appearance with tracks “Tee Shirt” and “Not About Angels”. By far never in my life have I come across such simplistic and empowering lyrics; she executes every high note, setting the bar even higher for the intensity of emotions people will feel when watching this film. The story-telling nature of her lyrics brings a hauntingly beautiful aura to the soundtrack, giving little subtleties of the incredible love story both Hazel and Augustus share. Kodaline continues this unbreakable bond between these star-crossed lovers with “All I Want”, qualifying for being one the best tracks ever made by the talented Irish rock band. The elegance to this track cannot be underestimated, with its charming lyrics and music made to perfection, creating a balance between both alternative and indie rock music genres.
Drawing to a heartbreaking close, “Wait” by M83 creates a poignant track, with a combination of both post-rock/indie elements. It is by far one of the stand-out tracks off the compilation as it perfectly captures every single emotion you could ever feel when you’re really heartbroken. The deep, echoing vocals just says it all with its soul-stirring guitar strums being used throughout, making it a beautiful tragedy.
Otherwise, The Fault In Our Stars Soundtrack is an absolute stunner. The diversity of the tracks will thoroughly impress and move listeners as each song is indicative of an event that happens in both the film and the book. One of the greatest aspects of a soundtrack is its way of making you feel like you’re watching the film already and I must say, it’s definitely both a rewarding and incredible experience to know that music has the ability to do that in the first place.
Review Score: 9.0 out of 10.
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The Fault in Our Stars: Music from the Motion Picture is out now through Warner Music Australia.
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