Death Of Uncool

Death Of Uncool


Jamie Lawson-Wasn’t expecting that-Acoustic music


Diplo & Sleepy Tom- Be right there-EDM, Trap, Dance


Calvin Harris- Mansion-EDM, Dance Pop


Paloma Faith- Agony-Pop, Soul, Jazz


Phillip George & Anton Powers- Alone No More-House


Alessia Cara- Here- R&B, Pop


U2-This is where you can reach me-Rock, Alternative Rock


Major Lazer- Light it up-EDM, Reggae Fusion, electro house


Years&Years- Eyes shut-Synthpop, Indie Pop, electronica


Snakehips-All my friends


Sigala-Sweet lovin’-House


The Score- Oh my love-Indie Pop


















How is this playlist postmodern?

This playlist includes songs from very contrasting genres. For example Diplo, is an EDM, Dance artist where as U2 is an alternative rock band. This album would be postmodern as it is not sticking to one genre but instead is a bricolage of different materials.



Fictional Film

This playlist accompanies a film titled '18' which tells the story of a group of young, American fraternity and sorority students. It follows the highs and lows of 21st century teenage life, the parties, relationships, and the struggles of balancing academic and social life as a student. The story focuses more specifically on the love life of one of the teenage couples, Alex and Chelsea. The film spans over a short amount of time during freshers week at uni, with endless partying, experimenting and socializing occurs.



How the songs relate to stages in the film


Wasn't expecting that- Opening titles of film which sees the students bidding fairwell to their loved ones as they start their new lives as students.


Be right there- The first night of partying begins where the fraternity and sorority students meet for their freshers week. Friendships are already blossoming and a spark is ignited between Alex and Chelsea.


Mansion-The realities of Jack's experimental drug use come to life when he incurs a bad 'trip' and ends up in hospital fighting for his life.


Agony-Jacks family and friends realize the severity of his drug taking and Jack has to make a big decision over whether University life is the best thing for him or whether he needs to defeat his demons and battle his problems before he returns.


Alone No More- Alex reveals his feelings to Chelsea.


Here-Jack's final night of partying leaves him with the realization that he can not cope with the temptations that surround him.


U2-The group bid fairwell to Jack as he leaves his fraternity and makes the conscious decision to attend rehab.


Light it up- Alex learns revelations of Chelsea's past. Their relationship is on the rocks, but can Alex learn to live with the mistakes Chelsea has made in her past?


Eyes Shut- Alex and Chelsea decide their relationship isn't going to work out and made the decision to take some time apart.Is Chelsea more upset than she shows?



Snakehips- Alex has his first night out since his split with Chelsea. However after watching his friends wild behaviors he has a sudden change of heart.


Sweet Lovin'- Chelsea and Alex reunite


Oh my Love- The final song of the film. Freshers has finished and the week of madness has changed several of the characters. Relationships have been formed and broken and the students are ready to start their new life at Uni.


Inspiration taken from the films:

Bad Neighbours

and

Project X



Blurb:

A group of young, adventurous teens begin their lives as university students. The group join their fraternity and sorority groups and prepare for Freshers week. However none predict the chaos that unvails. Revelations, heart ache and secrets project Modern student life and the highs and lows of their experimental lifestyles. Romance sparks between young couple Alex and Chelsea but can their relationship endure the madness of the first week of student life?