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By Sofia Giarrusso<\/h1>\n

\u201cYou gotta hear this one song, it\u2019ll change your life, I swear.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

This is how we are introduced to Natalie Portman\u2019s character, Sam, in Garden State<\/em>, released in August of 2004. Sam proceeds to place her headphones over the protagonist\u2019s, Andrew’s, ears (played by writer and director Zach Braff). Our senses are then combined with Andrew\u2019s as we hear the Shin\u2019s \u201cNew Slang.\u201d Something seemingly awakens in him, not because of the music\u2014as Sam insists\u2014but rather because of her beauty. Nice try, Braff; very<\/em> subtle. <\/p>\n

Sure, maybe the Shins did change Sam\u2019s life, or even yours. The track is undoubtedly beautiful and melodic. It\u2019s one of many amazing choices made through the music supervision of the film. In fact, Garden State<\/em> is remembered most fondly for its Grammy-award-winning soundtrack featuring Coldplay, Nick Drake, and Frou Frou, amongst many others.<\/p>\n

When the film was released 20 years ago, it received generally favorable reviews<\/span><\/a> for its visual aesthetic, character-driven plot, and, of course, soundtrack. Two decades into the present, it does not stand the test of time. See, Garden State<\/em> follows a lost everyman on his depleted journey through his home state of\u2014you guessed it\u2014New Jersey, after his mother\u2019s passing. Overall, the film isn\u2019t terrible<\/em> by any means as it maintains a warm sincerity throughout. Nevertheless, the film isn\u2019t amazing<\/em> despite the soundtrack trying to trick you into believing so. It relies on tropes like the \u201cManic Pixie Dream Girl<\/span><\/a>\u201d to support the actions and intentions of Andrew. He lulls around waiting for good things to come to him, and when they finally do, there is a lack of playoff. In reality, it is difficult to root for the protagonist when you ultimately find yourself waiting for the next song to play\u2014 well, at least that\u2019s the case for me.<\/p>\n

I am obviously not the first to highlight the music of the film (duh\u2014 note the Grammy award). Moreover, I find the disparity between the actual content of Garden State<\/em> and the soundtrack to be kind of\u2026comical? Jarring, even? Call me a hater but there exists so much depth within the music that the story becomes innately bleaker and less powerful. Truly, I believe that if the work of the Shins, Zero 7, and so on were scrapped from the film, we wouldn\u2019t even be discussing Braff\u2019s 2004 film in the modern age. Not even in a cult-classic way. <\/p>\n

Interestingly, Garden State<\/em> lacks a traditional instrumental score (called an \u201cunderscore\u201d). Braff instead utilizes a \u201csong score,\u201d an approach that implements music that either previously existed or was made for the film. This isn\u2019t your typical John Williams, classical music fare, as song scores aren\u2019t meant to hide in the background behind characters or actions. This enhances music\u2019s role in a film, making soundtracks like the Garden State<\/em>\u2019s vehicles for a cinematic fingerprint.  <\/p>\n

So, after all this talk about the soundtrack, you\u2019re probably wondering, \u2018what makes it so good that it\u2019s worthy of discussion 20 years later?\u2019<\/em> It\u2019s the indie of it all, of course! Seriously though, I\u2019ll give Braff credit where it is due: his curation of songs creates an infatuating aura in itself. The mix of soft rock, folk and experimental sounds blend seamlessly to both push along the story and stand alone by itself. Indie sensibility flows throughout without feeling too overt or in-your-face; Braff doesn\u2019t attempt to wow the audience with popular needle drops or shock value. I wouldn\u2019t say the soundtrack is full of angst or grittiness in, say, a Gregg Araki-indie soundtrack sort of way. Rather, the music of the film establishes a center of vulnerability and adult naivete. <\/p>\n

The track listing of Garden State<\/em> spans 13 songs and I could gush about each individual song all day if given the chance. But, let me keep my concluding thoughts brief for everybody\u2019s sake: absolutely indulge yourself in the soundtrack, and you can absolutely pass on the film. Or, maybe at least give the Wikipedia<\/span><\/a> a quick read for some extra context. At the very<\/em> least, take a listen to my favorite songs\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cDon\u2019t Panic\u201d by Coldplay<\/h2>\n

A certified \u201800s classic (at least in my household), Coldplay\u2019s \u201cDon\u2019t Panic\u201d is a stifling opening track for the film. The gorgeous, yet simple instrumentation, layered with Chris Martin\u2019s hollow vocal performance is hauntingly addicting. The juxtaposition of the lyrics \u201cAll of us are done for \/ And we live in a beautiful world\u201d sets the tone for Garden State<\/em> to a T.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cCaring is Creepy\u201d & \u201cNew Slang\u201d by the Shins<\/h2>\n

Garden State<\/em> may as well be called The Shins: The Film.<\/em> Zach Braff has voiced his admiration<\/span><\/a> for James Mercer and the Shins time and time again, even collaborating again for his 2014 film, Wish I Was Here<\/em>. There is not much to say that hasn\u2019t been said already about these tracks off of Oh, Inverted World<\/em> (2001). They\u2019re unassuming at first, then immediately hit you with a sense of nostalgia with the fervor of a ton of bricks. Like much of Mercer\u2019s expansive discography (including his work with Danger Mouse), his music practically oozes cinema. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cIn The Waiting Line\u201d by Zero 7<\/h2>\n

\u201cDo you believe \/ In what you see? \/ There doesn\u2019t seem to be \/ Anybody else who agrees with me.\u201d This lyric alone just about sums up Andrew\u2019s journey in Garden State<\/em>. Zero 7\u2019s ambient hit is a total earworm that begs for repeated listens with its casual approach to its nihilistic subject matter. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cLebanese Blonde\u201d by Thievery Corporation <\/h2>\n

One of the more unique tracks on the soundtrack, \u201cLebanese Blonde\u201d takes from many musical styles like electronic and Indian classical. While the instrumentation is the stand-out, the lyricism fits the tone of the film. Take this snippet for example that literally mirrors Andrew\u2019s relationship with his mother and Sam: \u201cA satellite recalled your voice \/ Sent me round the world again.\u201d  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cSuch Great Heights\u201d by Iron & Wine<\/h2>\n

Iron & Wine\u2019s acoustic cover of the Postal Service\u2019s \u201cSuch Great Heights\u201d is suited best for a rainy fall day. It\u2019s sleepy and sentimental. As Samuel Beam sings the iconic line, \u201cBut everything looks perfect from far away,\u201d you can\u2019t help but also feel his dreadful sense of admiration. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cLet Go\u201d by Frou Frou<\/h2>\n

One of my favorite songs of all <\/em>time. Seriously. Imogen Heap and Guy Sigsworth have an otherworldly ability to take you on a sonic journey through experimental vocals and instrumentation. The upbeat tempo and strings blend with Heap\u2019s longing performance in such a remarkably wonderful way. \u201c\u2018Cause there\u2019s beauty in the breakdown\u201d is a mantra not only for Garden State<\/em>, but for many of our lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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