{"id":93519,"date":"2023-04-10T21:33:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T21:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/10\/ben-affleck-reveals-the-80s-classics-that-inspired-his-new-movie-air-spotify\/"},"modified":"2023-04-10T21:33:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T21:33:15","slug":"ben-affleck-reveals-the-80s-classics-that-inspired-his-new-movie-air-spotify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/10\/ben-affleck-reveals-the-80s-classics-that-inspired-his-new-movie-air-spotify\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Affleck Reveals the \u201980s Classics That Inspired His New Movie, \u2018AIR\u2019 \u2014 Spotify"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For all that Michael Jordan achieved on a basketball court docket, his signature sneakers are an equally necessary a part of his legacy. And within the new film <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIR<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014which <\/span><b>Ben Affleck<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directs and stars in alongside <\/span><b>Matt Damon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Viola Davis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Jason Bateman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014followers can uncover how one of many world\u2019s most legendary footwear got here to be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But extra than simply exploring the mythology of Air Jordan and his game-changing kicks, the film additionally stands out for its soundtrack. Featuring the likes of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3eqjTLE0HfPfh78zjh6TqT?si=ff11c6230c164073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bruce Springsteen<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3CQIn7N5CuRDP8wEI7FiDA?si=3ae91a24c5d04202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Run-D.M.C.<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/55vs7NT1KxcFjbMC4y202E?si=44b8ecbc191a402c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>REO Speedwagon<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6mQfAAqZGBzIfrmlZCeaYT?si=099cd9f3dfda442c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Chaka Khan<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIR<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> soundtrack is a continuous parade of iconic \u201980s hits.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To have fun <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIR<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s launch, Ben took the nostalgia a step additional and created a playlist of the \u201980s classics that impressed him throughout filming. Jumping from pop to rock to hip-hop (and every part in-between), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/6JMdTjvrioUFrj4JzUvzDo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1984<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consists of tracks from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5a2EaR3hamoenG9rDuVn8j?si=fa97731f5d48415a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Prince<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6OQrOpxSIfPai3cFaN4v4P?si=26914d5a7f334613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Dolly Parton<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/77tT1kLj6mCWtFNqiOmP9H?si=32c25529f9d34f49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Daryl Hall and John Oates<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5hQCwevTf03u1rECrRMeop?si=58441a89e4a64e13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Grandmaster Flash &amp; the Furious Five<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2cnMpRsOVqtPMfq7YiFE6K?si=72af1a29ec154f5e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Van Halen<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6OQrOpxSIfPai3cFaN4v4P?si=26914d5a7f334613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sheila E.<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and extra.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: 1984\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/6JMdTjvrioUFrj4JzUvzDo?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the Record<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had the chance to talk with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIR<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s music supervisor, <\/span><b>Andrea von Foerster<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who gave us the within scoop on how she and Ben helped deliver the film to life by way of its music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Were there methods you used the soundtrack to reinforce the narrative?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ben directed an incredible movie that feels authentically \u201980s, visually and musically. There was a lot good music from that point, and we used lots of the songs from a story standpoint. Using lyrics that matched what was taking place in sure scenes was an effective way so as to add power and comedy. For instance, Run-D.M.C.\u2019s \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/6LdpVTJzigyi2vbKe8mZAr?si=e87dd1c9fa0f4550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Adidas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d performs as Michael Jordan meets with Adidas, and REO Speedwagon\u2019s \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/5WwqdeavrQrbeAMDxGawse?si=f7dec52aa2054daf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t Fight This Feeling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d helps set the tone as Nike CEO <\/span><b>Phil Knight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> goes on a run and decides whether or not or to not make a suggestion to Michael.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Were there any songs that turned a must-include for the soundtrack?\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right at the beginning of the method, Ben despatched me a 1984 playlist as a leaping off level. As we received nearer to the ultimate edit, the tune selections advanced. Sometimes we determined we may beat what we initially had in thoughts, and different instances we would have liked to pivot as a result of budgetary restrictions. \u201cMy Adidas\u201d and \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/0dOg1ySSI7NkpAe89Zo0b9?si=6434c78f769349be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Born In The U.S.A.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d are mentioned within the movie, so we positively needed to maintain these.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We additionally didn\u2019t have a composer on this movie, so we licensed current scores from different \u201980s movies. Seven of these have been from the digital group <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1BGN1IdyiSR0ZYrkoKNchl?si=6ed532a10bcc4cda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Tangerine Dream<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But then we would have liked to seek out the best music for 2 spots within the movie, so we commissioned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5d9PdhcsOsXj0GIM857nvE?si=8bec945087514cd2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Paul Haslinger<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a former member of Tangerine Dream, to compose music for these moments.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22234\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22234\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-22234\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2023\/04\/andrea-von-foerster-air-music-supervisor-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2023\/04\/andrea-von-foerster-air-music-supervisor-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2023\/04\/andrea-von-foerster-air-music-supervisor.jpeg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-22234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andrea von Foerster<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Are there any songs on the soundtrack that you simply contemplate deep cuts or forgotten gems?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I believe it is determined by how previous you&#8217;re. I\u2019m not that far behind Matt and Ben in age, so we now have the identical consciousness of music. But in case you\u2019re youthful, you won&#8217;t know all of the songs. So I believe most individuals will know \u201cBorn in the U.S.A.,\u201d however they could not know the Violent Femmes\u2019 \u201cProve My Love.\u201d <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3MCjwjfIor5FkK3h639qkW?si=Ohlko74PTC63n1l-7OpVxg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Rufus<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Chaka Khan\u2019s \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/53Za5vyGc1x7GxgJVRjRKc?si=d25e7c228e04470b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ain\u2019t Nobody<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d can be an incredible tune that some folks may uncover for the primary time. There was a second when it performed throughout the premiere and everybody within the theater began singing it. It\u2019s such an excellent tune.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>If you needed to guess, what would Michael Jordan have had in his Walkman in 1984?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I believe it\u2019s secure to say he was listening to Prince, like all self-respecting human alive at the moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And then I\u2019d guess Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Van Halen, Run-D.M.C., Chaka Khan, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3fMbdgg4jU18AjLCKBhRSm?si=8bd60b4250bf4947\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Michael Jackson<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0oSGxfWSnnOXhD2fKuz2Gy?si=1bccb61c8a8646ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>David Bowie<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4dBOV77d0Fy9KcTZkieXcu?si=f6fe1637295a4f3a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Whodini<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3VNITwohbvU5Wuy5PC6dsI?si=0fc86ecc96714ba6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Kool &amp; The Gang<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/08GQAI4eElDnROBrJRGE0X?si=f674914b784449ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Fleetwood Mac<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7zliF6Q946WznVk3ZMYhZX?si=028de22a02534d9f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>The Sugarhill Gang<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out all of the sights and sounds of 1984 in <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIR<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, taking part in in theaters now. And to find extra classics of the period, try our playlist \u201980s Hits.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: 80s Hits\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DXb57FjYWz00c?si=cd092c435b6a4a92&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] For all that Michael Jordan achieved on a basketball court docket, his signature sneakers are an equally necessary a part of his legacy. 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