"The Chain" featured in new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 trailer

[BlanketMan]

We've know for a while that The Chain was going to be on the GOTG2 soundtrack, its great to hear it featured as the main song in this new trailer. I love the Marvel movies, and the first GOTG flick provided major exposure to a lot of great 1970s pop/rock tunes. I expect this one to be even more popular. Nice to see FM represented!

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 trailer (http://youtu.be/4hdv_6gl4gk)

[bwboy]

Yes, and it sounds a little different from the versions I've heard before. I'm not sure what the differences are, as I'm not good at discerning things like bass, etc. It almost sounds speeded up, but whatever it is, I like it a lot! Glad to hear it made it on the soundtrack.

[TrueFaith77]

The Marvel movies turn pop music into kitsch.

The DC movies turn pop music into emotional expressivity.

[secondhandchain]

I'm a trailer editor and we sometimes beef up songs. We'll add drums, sound effects etc... It's NOT another version though it's possible it was sped up slightly.

[jbrownsjr]

so cool! Thanks for posting.

[David]

This ought to be fun. I liked the first one. And a good song never hurts a movie like this.

[FuzzyPlum]

The Awesome Mix Vol. 2 tracklist has been revealed: Fleetwood Mac, ELO and… David Hasselhoff?

http://hhhhappy.com/the-awesome-mix-vol-2-tracklist-has-been-revealed-fleetwood-mac-elo-and-david-hasselhoff/


Of the many bits of genius in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the use of music is one of the most commendable. The director not only put together an incredible mix of 70s and 80s staples, but he wove the soundtrack into the actual story in a way that fit the characters and markedly enhanced the film.
With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 opening in just a few short weeks (May 5th), it looks like Gunn has done it again with the revelation of the tracklisting for the aptly titled Awesome Mix Vol. 2.

The sequel to one of the best selling vinyl records of recent times is here: presenting the tracklist to Awesome Mix Vol. 2.

There’s plenty for music aficionados to love here, from Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra to Flash Light by Parliment. Even the most casual music fan can appreciate the inclusion of tracks like The Chain by Fleetwood Mac (apparently, the band had to watch the scene the song is used in before giving approval) and Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass.
There are also some deeper cuts, such as Wham Bam Shang-A-Lang by Silver and Jay and the Americans’ Come a Little Bit Closer.
The final track on the album is one Gunn wrote alongside composer Tyler Bates to be the “Guardians take on Meco’s disco Star Wars theme.” It’s a comedic number that features vocals by one of Peter Quill’s (Chris Pratt) childhood heroes, the great David Hasselhoff.


I wonder who had to give the approval...Lindsey and his kids?

[bwboy]

I wonder who watched the scene in the movie that gave permission for them to use the song? We know all 5 didn't sit down to watch the scene together and then discuss it. I can't see John caring at all; nor Christine, for that matter. Stevie, Lindsey, and Mick, maybe.

[bwboy]

Entertainment Weekly April 28/May 5 edition: describing a scene from Guardians of the Galaxy 2- "The emotionally turbulent vibe is reinforced by the screen's soundtrack: Fleetwood Mac's rock classic about tortured love, The Chain."

[jkmaletic]

Love how this was used in the trailer. Pretty cool.

[michelej1]

I wonder who watched the scene in the movie that gave permission for them to use the song? We know all 5 didn't sit down to watch the scene together and then discuss it. I can't see John caring at all; nor Christine, for that matter. Stevie, Lindsey, and Mick, maybe.

I wonder if Lindsey watches The Americans. It had The Chain and Tusk. I hope he watches.

Michele

[Sanne2]

I saw the movie saturday and The Chain is featured in 2 different scenes, with one scene being very important. Like the first movie there's a lot of musicin this one but The Chain is the only song they used twice, and it was so cool! It sounded like the original album version but a slightly different mix maybe? It sounded to me like the both the beat and the background vocals were more prominent. I sat through the whole end credits (because there are several post-credit scenes). The song is credited to Lindsey, Christine and John but also "Stephanie Nicks" and "Michael Fleetwood", that seemed curious to me, was The Chain ever credited with their full names like that?

[TrueFaith77]

I wonder if Lindsey watches The Americans. It had The Chain and Tusk. I hope he watches.

Michele

I find the show disgusting. But the lead actor was clearly cast because of his likeness to Lindsey (OR it was that likeness that inspired the use of Tusk in episode 1).

[jbrownsjr]

I find the show disgusting. But the lead actor was clearly cast because of his likeness to Lindsey (OR it was that likeness that inspired the use of Tusk in episode 1).

Really?? I love this show. Matthew Rhys is fantastic in it. I don't think the casting had anything to do with Lindsey or FMac.

It shows a different viewpoint about the cold war.

[Artemis]

Just saw the movie this evening, loved it when they used The Chain - perfect music for the scenes.

I noticed they credited it to "Lindsay Buckingham, Michael Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie and Stephanie Nicks" - so odd that they used Stevie and Mick's full names but spelled Lindsey's wrong as well :laugh:

[michelej1]

I find the show disgusting. But the lead actor was clearly cast because of his likeness to Lindsey (OR it was that likeness that inspired the use of Tusk in episode 1).

I don't think the use of music in the show has anything to do with the actor's looks and I'd never noticed a resemblance between him and Lindsey. But I wouldn't mind seeing him play an older Lindsey in a movie.

Here's Matthew and Keri at the Met Gala, tonight.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/michelej1/rhys2f-2-web_zpskxq42lfp.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/michelej1/media/rhys2f-2-web_zpskxq42lfp.jpg.html)

[jbrownsjr]

I don't think the use of music in the show has anything to do with the actor's looks and I'd never noticed a resemblance between him and Lindsey. But I wouldn't mind seeing him play an older Lindsey in a movie.

Here's Matthew and Keri at the Met Gala, tonight.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/michelej1/rhys2f-2-web_zpskxq42lfp.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/michelej1/media/rhys2f-2-web_zpskxq42lfp.jpg.html)

great pic!! I love that show. Sad it's ending.

[jbrownsjr]

I don't think the use of music in the show has anything to do with the actor's looks and I'd never noticed a resemblance between him and Lindsey. But I wouldn't mind seeing him play an older Lindsey in a movie.

Here's Matthew and Keri at the Met Gala, tonight.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/michelej1/rhys2f-2-web_zpskxq42lfp.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/michelej1/media/rhys2f-2-web_zpskxq42lfp.jpg.html)


good read

http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/the-americans-renewed-last-two-seasons-fx-show-ends-1201782857/

[secondhandchain]

I wonder who watched the scene in the movie that gave permission for them to use the song? We know all 5 didn't sit down to watch the scene together and then discuss it. I can't see John caring at all; nor Christine, for that matter. Stevie, Lindsey, and Mick, maybe.

That's not how it works. Our music supervisor will contact the label who will contact them and they will ask what project it is and either say no or yes. Never do the see the scene ahead of time. WE all know that Mick and Stevie and probably the rest would say yes in a heartbeat. But all those who own publishing have to agree.

[secondhandchain]

I wonder if Lindsey watches The Americans. It had The Chain and Tusk. I hope he watches.

Michele

He would know since he has to give permission if he owns publishing. Also the the others get performers rights.

[secondhandchain]

So it looks like Hi finesse (which does music for movies and trailers) sweetened the song. I would not call it a remix, more like adding and fattening up. We do it all the time.

[James89]

The Chain has now re-entered the U.K. Singles Chart at #88! That's including sales and streams. It re-enters the Top 100 Singles chart at #58. Great news!

[elle]

The Chain has now re-entered the U.K. Singles Chart at #88! That's including sales and streams. It re-enters the Top 100 Singles chart at #58. Great news!

GOTG2 is huge with kids here. my 14 was making me watch the whole trailer (which is only the chain) yesterday, telling me how the music and lyrics perfectly fit the action.

if BuckVie and their record company had any smarts they'd seize on this huge publicity and market thair new album and tour to all these new audiences. people who know nothing about the band will not automatically put 2+2 together, they need some help.

[BlanketMan]

I saw the movie saturday and The Chain is featured in 2 different scenes, with one scene being very important. Like the first movie there's a lot of musicin this one but The Chain is the only song they used twice, and it was so cool!

I think "Brandy" was used twice also, at the very beginning and later when Ego is explaining its meaning to Star-Lord.

But I thought "The Chain" and "Brandy" are clearly THE key songs in the film, and The Chain's second appearance in the movie really gets the audience charged up! I don't see it on Billboard's Hot 100 this week (May 13) but maybe it will appear when they release their new chart on Tuesday...?

"Father and Son" is another great tune that is used really will in GOTG2. I teared up when it was playing...

[secondhandchain]

It's on the US i tunes chart at nmber 121 probably to go higher.

[Street_Dreamer]

Was thrilled to hear the song twice during the movie. Hopefully it being featured so prominently will attract new fans to the band.

[Sanne2]

Sorry, But the Guardians of the Galaxy Are No Fleetwood Mac

The song most indicative of the motley crew in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2—you know this because you hear it once in the trailer, twice in the film, and because Entertainment Weekly mentioned it in a cover story—is “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac. And, really, why shouldn’t it be? The film, like the song (it’s about the band), tells the story of lovable misfits carrying entirely too much baggage sticking together despite the deep fissures in their relationships. It’s perfect! There’s just one thing. The Guardians of the Galaxy are no Fleetwood Mac.

Sure, Groot bears a striking resemblance to Mick Fleetwood. Dude’s like 6 foot 5. Put a black shawl on Gamora and she might pull off a Stevie Nicks look for Halloween. But is Peter Quill/Star-Lord a stand-in for Lindsey Buckingham? Nah. Does Rocket hold a candle to John McVie? He probably doesn’t have the rhythm. Could Drax be the Christine McVie of this crew? Well, let’s leave that one alone. But this isn’t about whether the Guardians could rock or the Mac could fly spaceships. It’s about whether the drama roiling the Guardians matches that of the band at its craziest. And in that comparison, the Guardians fall dramatically short.

“The Chain,” per legend, grew from another song by singer/keyboardist Christine McVie, and is the only track from the golden-era lineup with writing credits for everyone in the band. (Rolling Stone once called it their own “Frankenstein’s monster.”) Rumours, the album on which it appears, was created in an atmosphere of what McVie described as “dra-ma.” Nicks had recently split up with Buckingham, the McVies were divorcing, and Fleetwood’s marriage was faltering. (Because that wasn’t enough crazy, Nicks and Fleetwood hooked up a while later, because, hey, the band that plays toget… oh, never mind.) All of this occurred amid quantities of cocaine that would make Scarface say, “Whoa, slow down there.” Nicks once claimed that “two weeks’ worth of cocaine could have paid our rent for six months.” As you might imagine, this led to … difficulties in the studio. Rumours co-producer Ken Caillat once said the band “started throwing champagne in each others’ faces and yelling at each other” when arguing about song lyrics, which, of course, detailed everyone’s romantic entanglements and feelings.

The Guardians in Vol. 2, meanwhile, fight like raccoons and aliens, sure, but it all seems so tame in comparison. Star-Lord and Gamora, the ersatz Nicks and Buckingham in this scenario, basically argue about his thinking they have an unspoken Sam and Diane thing going on and her having no freaking idea what Cheers is, being from another planet and all. Star-Lord also calls out Rocket for being a jerk (rightly, I might add), but this entire “argument,” while presented as monumental, fills about five minutes of screen time and occurs without a single thrown beverage. Boooring. The rest of the drama, as it were, focuses on whether Quill should trust his newly found dad, Ego, and saving the galaxy. Again. Granted, saving the galaxy is admittedly a big ask, but without wrecked marriages, illicit affairs, and mounds of cocaine, it doesn’t really count, now does it? The quintessential line from “The Chain”—If you don’t love me now/you will never love me again/I can still hear you saying you would never break the chain—applies, but there’s no way it means the same here as it did for Fleetwood Mac.

Being space heroes also doesn’t produce one of the best rock songs and albums of the 1970s. Rumours went platinum 20 times over and won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1977. Both the album and the song “The Chain” remain wildly popular. (Glee did an entire episode on Rumours, for God’s sake.) The Guardians, on the other hand, earned $145 million at the US box office over the weekend, and Quill and Gamora finally acknowledged their “thing.” (Maybe Gamora, knowing that rulers make bad lovers, found comfort knowing Quill wouldn’t follow in the footsteps of his dad, the Living Planet?) That’s pretty good. But until they blow that money on a 7-mile line of coke and start throwing bubbly at each other, they’re no Fleetwood Mac.

https://www.wired.com/2017/05/guardians-of-the-galaxy-fleetwood-mac/

[James89]

This week The Chain moves up to #86 from #88 last week on the UK Top 100 Singles chart. Again this includes streaming which makes it even more impressive.

The song moves down slightly to #64 from #58 last week on the Top 100 Singles Sales chart which shows that many people are streaming it, hence the slight improvement on the overall singles chart. This means that the song being featured in GOTG2 is attracting a younger audience to the band.

Great news!

[elle]

This week The Chain moves up to #86 from #88 last week on the UK Top 100 Singles chart. Again this includes streaming which makes it even more impressive.

The song moves down slightly to #64 from #58 last week on the Top 100 Singles Sales chart which shows that many people are streaming it, hence the slight improvement on the overall singles chart. This means that the song being featured in GOTG2 is attracting a younger audience to the band.

Great news!

it definitely is. 14 year olds are streaming it.

[jkmaletic]

Mick Fleetwood just tweeted that The Chain is #1 on the Rock charts and is currently available today at Apple Music for .69!!

For real, he tweeted this.
Oh Mick, LOL.

Jamie

[James89]

Mick Fleetwood just tweeted that The Chain is #1 on the Rock charts and is currently available today at Apple Music for .69!!

For real, he tweeted this.
Oh Mick, LOL.

Jamie

Hey, come on. The guy needs the money. :lol:

[SisterNightroad]

Yes, I thought it slightly funny too but I doubt it's Mick himself who runs his Facebook page anyway, probably it's just some poor young assistant of someone.

[HomerMcvie]

What a financial dumbass! Of EPIC proportions!

[Jondalar]

It's been #1 on iTunes for Rock songs.

[jcalzaretta]

The Chain remastered is 100. Dreams is 87. Landslide is 28. Not too shabby for songs 40+ years old.