Angel: Live Fast, Die Never
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Angel: Live Fast, Die Never is an Angel
soundtrack album.
The album primarily features scores composed by Robert J. Kral
. In addition it also contains an extended version of the opening credits by Darling Violetta
, performances from actors Andy Hallett
, and Christian Kane
, as well as Kim Richey
's "A Place Called Home" which is featured in the episode "Shells
" and VAST
's "Touched" which was featured in the second episode "Lonely Hearts
". The album was released in the United States
on May 17, 2005, a year after the show's final episode.
All of the tracks performed by outside bands meant something special to the show. "I'm Game" was composed by Christophe Beck
, who also composed seasons two through four of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and was used throughout the series as a theme for whenever Angel or his team were involved in heroic actions. "Touched" was considered by many fans to be a theme of the show, and VAST
's music was used in the original unaired pilot episode of Angel.
"LA Song" was written by David Greenwalt
, who co-created the series, and was performed by Christian Kane
who played Lindsey McDonald
through all five seasons of the show. "Lady Marmalade" and "It's Not Easy Being Green" were both performed by the late Andy Hallett
, the actor who portrayed Lorne in the series. "A Place Called Home" by Kim Richey
was performed during the final season as a tribute to the character Fred Burkle.
Elin Carlson provided all vocals featured in the score tracks. Robert J. Kral
stated that the tracks were culled from all five seasons of the series based on popularity amongst fans. Many of the tracks are actually extended suites that combine many score pieces from one episode.
Angel (TV series)
Angel is an American television series, a spin-off of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The series was created by Buffys creator, Joss Whedon, in collaboration with David Greenwalt, and first aired on October 5, 1999...
soundtrack album.
The album primarily features scores composed by Robert J. Kral
Robert J. Kral
Robert J. Kral is an Australian film and television composer. He is best known for scoring the TV series Angel for most the entire series . In May 2005, a soundtrack album called Angel: Live Fast, Die Never was released, including many tracks which had been composed by Kral during the show's history...
. In addition it also contains an extended version of the opening credits by Darling Violetta
Darling Violetta
Darling Violetta is a dark pop band based in Hollywood, California. Their name is taken from the salutation used by Bela Lugosi in letters to his mistress, Violetta Napierska. The band released their first EP Bath-Water-Flowers in 1997, though this work is commonly considered an album by most...
, performances from actors Andy Hallett
Andy Hallett
Andrew Alcott "Andy" Hallett was an American singer and actor best known for playing the part of Lorne in the television series Angel. He used his singing talents often on the show, and performed two songs on the series' 2005 soundtrack album, Angel: Live Fast, Die Never.-Early life:Andrew Alcott...
, and Christian Kane
Christian Kane
Christian Kane is an American actor and singer/songwriter of Native American descent. He currently stars as Eliot Spencer on the TNT series Leverage. He is best known for his roles in the television shows Angel and Into the West, and the movies Just Married and Secondhand Lions.He is the lead...
, as well as Kim Richey
Kim Richey
Kimberly Kay "Kim" Richey is an American singer/songwriter. Though her work fits into the general country music category, her sound is not easily categorized. Her songs have been hits on both the country and pop charts...
's "A Place Called Home" which is featured in the episode "Shells
Shells (Angel episode)
"Shells" is episode 16 of season 5 in the television show Angel.-Plot synopsis:Wesley thinks that Fred is alive, if a little blue, but he soon realizes that she's really Illyria. Her expression is blank and her movements are staccato impressions of who Fred once was. Illyria turns and is shocked...
" and VAST
VAST
VAST is an American industrial rock band based in Austin, Texas. The acronym VAST stands for Visual Audio Sensory Theater and is the main creation of singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jon Crosby...
's "Touched" which was featured in the second episode "Lonely Hearts
Lonely Hearts (Angel episode)
"Lonely Hearts" is the second episode of season one of the television show Angel. Written by David Fury and directed by James A. Contner, it was originally broadcast on October 12, 1999 on the WB network. In "Lonely Hearts", Angel Investigations looks into a series of killings linked to a trendy...
". The album was released in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on May 17, 2005, a year after the show's final episode.
All of the tracks performed by outside bands meant something special to the show. "I'm Game" was composed by Christophe Beck
Christophe Beck
Christophe Beck , also credited as Chris Beck, is a Canadian television and film score composer....
, who also composed seasons two through four of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and was used throughout the series as a theme for whenever Angel or his team were involved in heroic actions. "Touched" was considered by many fans to be a theme of the show, and VAST
VAST
VAST is an American industrial rock band based in Austin, Texas. The acronym VAST stands for Visual Audio Sensory Theater and is the main creation of singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jon Crosby...
's music was used in the original unaired pilot episode of Angel.
"LA Song" was written by David Greenwalt
David Greenwalt
David Greenwalt is an American screenwriter, director and producer.He was the co-executive producer of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and co-creator of its spinoff, Angel. He is also co-creator of the short-lived cult television show Profit...
, who co-created the series, and was performed by Christian Kane
Christian Kane
Christian Kane is an American actor and singer/songwriter of Native American descent. He currently stars as Eliot Spencer on the TNT series Leverage. He is best known for his roles in the television shows Angel and Into the West, and the movies Just Married and Secondhand Lions.He is the lead...
who played Lindsey McDonald
Lindsey McDonald
Lindsey McDonald is a fictional character from the television series Angel. He first appeared in the series' first episode, "City of," and featured prominently in the story arcs of seasons one, two, and five. Lindsey is the only character besides Angel himself to appear in both the first and last...
through all five seasons of the show. "Lady Marmalade" and "It's Not Easy Being Green" were both performed by the late Andy Hallett
Andy Hallett
Andrew Alcott "Andy" Hallett was an American singer and actor best known for playing the part of Lorne in the television series Angel. He used his singing talents often on the show, and performed two songs on the series' 2005 soundtrack album, Angel: Live Fast, Die Never.-Early life:Andrew Alcott...
, the actor who portrayed Lorne in the series. "A Place Called Home" by Kim Richey
Kim Richey
Kimberly Kay "Kim" Richey is an American singer/songwriter. Though her work fits into the general country music category, her sound is not easily categorized. Her songs have been hits on both the country and pop charts...
was performed during the final season as a tribute to the character Fred Burkle.
Elin Carlson provided all vocals featured in the score tracks. Robert J. Kral
Robert J. Kral
Robert J. Kral is an Australian film and television composer. He is best known for scoring the TV series Angel for most the entire series . In May 2005, a soundtrack album called Angel: Live Fast, Die Never was released, including many tracks which had been composed by Kral during the show's history...
stated that the tracks were culled from all five seasons of the series based on popularity amongst fans. Many of the tracks are actually extended suites that combine many score pieces from one episode.
Track listing
- "Angel Main Theme [The Sanctuary Extended Remix]" - Darling ViolettaDarling ViolettaDarling Violetta is a dark pop band based in Hollywood, California. Their name is taken from the salutation used by Bela Lugosi in letters to his mistress, Violetta Napierska. The band released their first EP Bath-Water-Flowers in 1997, though this work is commonly considered an album by most...
- "Start the Apocalypse"
- "The End of the World"
- "Massive Assault"
- "Home"
- "Hero" (Featuring Elin Carlson)
- "Judgment & Jousting"
- "The Birth of Angelus" (Featuring Elin Carlson)
- "Rebellion"
- "The Trials for Darla"
- "Dreaming of Darla"
- "Untouched/Darla's Fire"
- "Darla's Sacrifice"
- "Welcome to Pylea"
- "Through the Looking Glass"
- "Castle Attack"
- "Cordy Meets Fred"
- "Princess Cordelia"
- "Farewell Cordelia"
- "I'm Game" - Christophe BeckChristophe BeckChristophe Beck , also credited as Chris Beck, is a Canadian television and film score composer....
- "Touched" - VASTVASTVAST is an American industrial rock band based in Austin, Texas. The acronym VAST stands for Visual Audio Sensory Theater and is the main creation of singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jon Crosby...
- "LA Song" - Christian KaneChristian KaneChristian Kane is an American actor and singer/songwriter of Native American descent. He currently stars as Eliot Spencer on the TNT series Leverage. He is best known for his roles in the television shows Angel and Into the West, and the movies Just Married and Secondhand Lions.He is the lead...
- "Lady MarmaladeLady Marmalade"Lady Marmalade" was also covered by Italian pop star Sabrina. It was released in 1987 as the album's second single by Baby Records. In some countries, including France and the Netherlands, the song was known as "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? " and was released in 1988.-Track listings:7" maxi#...
" - Andy HallettAndy HallettAndrew Alcott "Andy" Hallett was an American singer and actor best known for playing the part of Lorne in the television series Angel. He used his singing talents often on the show, and performed two songs on the series' 2005 soundtrack album, Angel: Live Fast, Die Never.-Early life:Andrew Alcott... - "It's Not Easy Being GreenBein' Green"Bein' Green" is a popular song written by Joe Raposo in 1970 for the first season of the children's television program Sesame Street. It was originally performed by Kermit the Frog ....
" - Andy HallettAndy HallettAndrew Alcott "Andy" Hallett was an American singer and actor best known for playing the part of Lorne in the television series Angel. He used his singing talents often on the show, and performed two songs on the series' 2005 soundtrack album, Angel: Live Fast, Die Never.-Early life:Andrew Alcott... - "A Place Called Home" - Kim RicheyKim RicheyKimberly Kay "Kim" Richey is an American singer/songwriter. Though her work fits into the general country music category, her sound is not easily categorized. Her songs have been hits on both the country and pop charts...