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Why does film begin with Iko Iko

posted 4 years ago by Adam60z (3754)
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I'm just rewatching this for like the 10th time, and it's a true classic. I just have one gripe: why that dumb song Iko Iko to begin the film with?! I know, it's up to the director's discretion to select the soundtrack (I prefer completely original soundtracks), but I just think it's a poor selection of song. Anyone agree?

[–] LiquidOcelot (2313) 4 years ago

It is a slightly odd choice but that's what makes it memorable. I think Hans Zimmer probably chose it as he's the composer.

[–] NGMI (1184) 3 years ago

and what about that stupid ass song when they went to Vegas. The woman is just hollering and screaming like a fucking...well.

[–] Adam60z (3754) 3 years ago

That was Hans Zimmer who did the original score. Just filler music; his Leaving Walbrook segment is better.

[–] NGMI (1184) 3 years ago

I wanna punch that woman in the face.

[–] aavfreak (2980) 3 years ago

like a what? LIKE A FUCKING WHAT??

[–] Interlepos (1789) 2 years ago

There you go again. How many threads?

[–] Where (1371) a year ago

Hey now, hey now
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-ney

[–] tom8 (3009) a year ago

agree..... sounds stupid AF

[–] Redsfan001 (6050) a year ago

Possibly in part because the studio does not have to pay any royalty fees to the writer (who is unknown). It is in sphere of public domain, like Ba Ba Black sheep.

I like the song.

[–] Rusty (548) a year ago

It’s a brilliantly bizarre choice. All of the needle drops in Rain Man are awesome, and that’s before we even discuss Hans Zimmer’s incredible score.