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9:30 Coffee Break: Wes Anderson movie music

by Steve Seel

February 20, 2015

Adrien Brody. Owen Wilson. Jason Schwartzman.
Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman in Wes Anderson's film, 'The Darjeeling Limited' (2007).
Nikolas Montaldi - Creative Commons

Wes Anderson's latest film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, has been nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Original Score.

Music has always been a hallmark of Anderson's storytelling. From Rushmore to The Royal Tenenbaums to The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou to The Darjeeling Limited and others, Anderson frequently uses pop music from the 1960s, 70s and 80s on his film soundtracks, and one band or musician tends to dominate each one. What's more, Anderson's films have often brought renewed attention to the artists featured in his soundtracks.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, we're wondering, what songs that have been featured in Wes Anderson films would you like to hear?

Songs Played


The Creation - "Making Time" - Rushmore

Seu Jorge - "Life On Mars" - The Life Aquatic

Hank Williams - "Kaw-Liga" - Moonrise Kingdom

The Kinks - "Nothin' In The World Can Stop Me Worryin' About That Girl" - Rushmore

Ramones - "Judy Is A Punk" - The Royal Tennenbaums

The Rolling Stones - "Play With Fire" - The Darjeeling Limited

Love - "Alone Again Or" - Bottle Rocket

Do you deserve a Coffee Break? Jill and Steve think you do and want to bring treats from Gigi's Café to your workplace. You'll also be treated to the music of local singer-songwriter Chris Koza! Send us an email: CoffeeBreak@thecurrent.org.