Summary
Aftersunhas a soundtrack that is stacked with classic rock, R&B, and ‘90s pop songs. Charlotte Wells’ award-winning film follows Calum and his daughter Sophie, who go on holiday to Turkey in the late 1990s.TheAftersuncastis led byNormal People’s Paul Mescal, who plays Calum, and Frankie Corio, who takes on the role of Sophie in the movie.Aftersun’ssoundtrack was composed by Oliver Coates, whose haunting scores are featured throughout the film, alongside some memorable contemporary tracks.
TheAftersunsoundtrack features songs that authentically reflect the ups and downs of Sophie and Calum’s last summer together. Various artists, from Aqua to Queen, can be heard in the movie as theirsongs played an integral role in bringing Wells’ story to life.TheAftersunreviewsreflect how a good soundtrack can help an audience emotionally connect to a movie.
“Drinking in L.A.”
“5, 6, 7, 8”
Queen and David Bowie
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When Every Song On The Aftersun Soundtrack Plays In The Movie
The Aftersun Soundtrack Features Classic Rock, R&B, And Pop Songs
“Lucky You” by The Lightning Seeds: The Lightning Seeds' “Lucky You” is the first song that plays inAftersun. The upbeat song plays as Sophie and Calum play pool at the hotel and are joined by two teenage boys who are also in Turkey for a vacation.
“My Oh My”by Aqua: “My Oh My” is the next song on theAftersunsoundtrack. Aqua’s hit pop song plays when Sophie and Calum have dinner at the hotel restaurant.
“Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)” by Los del Rio: The remix of the popular “Macarena” is the song that the resort entertainers do a dance routine to. The song can also be heard in the background as Sophie and Calum have dinner and talk about Sophie having her own room, which she can paint yellow when her dad moves to his new apartment.
Aftersunwas Charlotte Wells’ directorial debut.
“Road Rage” by Catatonia: “Road Rage” plays as Sophie and Michael play a motorbike game in the hotel arcade. The song can also be heard playing in the background as shots of the ocean are shown.
“Drinking in L.A.” by Bran Van 3000: The next entry on theAftersunsoundtrack comes during a scene where Sophie is hanging out at the poolside bar with the teenagers she and Calum met when they were playing pool. In the scene, Sophie and one of the older boys push a couple into the pool before they both dive in.
“Tender” by Blur: This song plays in the background as Sophie and Calum lie in bed talking about Calum’s childhood. “Tender” continues playing in a scene featuring one of Calum’s flashbacks.
“5, 6, 7, 8” by Steps: The next song on the soundtrack is “5, 6, 7, 8” by Steps. The song is heard playing through Sophie’s headphones as she and Calum lie by the pool.
How Much Older Calum Is Than Sophie In Aftersun
In Aftersun, the age gap between Calum and Sophie is a significant feature of their relationship, especially as he is a young, inexperienced father.
“Real Gone Kid” by Deacon Blue: Juxtaposed against the Steps song is “Real Gone Kid” by Deacon Blue. As opposed to “5, 6, 7, 8”, this song plays through Calum’s headphones as he lies by the poolside.
“Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba: “Tubthumping” is the upbeat song onAftersun’s soundtrack that plays as the kids hang out by the poolside. The song plays on as Sophie hangs back while her new older friends drink and have fun.
“Never Ever” by All Saints: Another song featured on theAftersunsoundtrack is “Never Ever” by All Saints. The song can be heard in the background when one of the new friends Sophie made gives her an all-inclusive pass to everything at the resort.
“Gamsız Hayat” by Candan Erçetin: The next song on the soundtrack plays as Sophie and Calum have their last dinner at the resort. The upbeat song provides the right mood for the conversation father and daughter are having.
“Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie:“Under Pressure” is the last and probably the most important song onAftersun’s soundtrack. The song plays duringtheAftersunendingwhile Sophie and Calum dance at the hotel’s restaurant. The “Under Pressure” lyrics aptly represent the scene because it was the last time that Sophie and Calum danced.
Where To Listen To The Aftersun Soundtrack
Oliver Coates Composed The Aftersun Soundtrack
TheAftersunsoundtrack is available on streaming platforms likeSpotifyandApple Music. Even though theAftersunOriginal Motion Picture soundtrack has 14 songs, more than the 14 songs listed on the official playlist are in the movie. The officialAftersunsoundtrack only includes songs by composer Oliver Coates. Other additional songs that were not composed by Oliver Coates, including R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” and Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure”, are available for streaming or purchase on music streaming platforms, including Spotify.
Aftersun
Cast
Aftersun is a 2022 drama directed by Charlotte Wells. The film follows a young girl named Sophie who reflects on a vacation she took with her father, Calum, twenty years earlier. Through a series of memories, Sophie attempts to reconcile the loving father she knew with the unresolved aspects of their relationship. Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio star in this introspective exploration of memory and familial connection.
