Rob Dougan - Selected Songs Showcasing Style

Selected Songs Showcasing Style

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"Clubbed to Death (Kurayamino variation)"
The classic featuring big beats and orchestral themes. Used in The Matrix "Woman in the Red Dress" scene. The strings at the beginning of the "Kurayamino Variation" mix are adapted from Enigma Variations, a popular piece by British composer Edward Elgar. The opening string figure of the Jupiter movement from Gustav Holst's The Planets is also sampled throughout this song. Both these examples demonstrate a strong 20th century classical influence.
"I'm Not Driving Anymore"
Instrumental and vocal versions. From Furious Angels album. This song originally appeared on the soundtrack for the movie Driven in 2001. The instrumental version was used as the theme for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order in the UK until season 12. It was also used in the trailers and DVD menu of The Matrix Reloaded, and the opening video montage of the New York Knicks for the 2006-2007 NBA season.
"Furious Angels"
Features big beats, strings and other orchestral overtones. From The Matrix Reloaded initial fight scene between Neo against several agents, to buy time for the other Zion captains and crew (such as Morpheus and Niobe) to escape. The instrumental version of 'Furious Angels' also appears in the opening FMV sequence of Grand Prix 3. It was also used in a commercial for the Post Office Service in the United Kingdom. A remixed version is used as the theme for Law & Order in the UK from season 13 onwards.
"Château"
Features beats, strings and brass. From The Matrix Reloaded fight scene of Neo against the Merovingian's henchmen. Also used as an unofficial song to introduce the highlights of the 2008 Summer Olympics in the UK. Fast paced, atmospheric, modern instrumental.
"Born Yesterday"
Also from Furious Angels. Vocal version offers plaintive, powerful lyrics.
"Left Me for Dead"
Again, from Furious Angels. Vocal version poses some angry lyrics alongside strings and deep bass beats.
"Clubbed to Death 2"
Furious Angels exclusive track. A more driving version than the 1 counterpart. It uses samples from Frédéric Chopin's Prelude in E Minor.
"Will You Follow Me" and Instrumental
From Furious Angels. Virtually all orchestral elements creating some romantic modern orchestra music. Used in the new Motorola Z8 advert. UK's ITV used it in a video with highlights of the 2008 Formula 1 World Championship.
"There's Only Me"
Instrumental and vocal versions. From "Furious Angels". Used as the theme for Law & Order: Criminal Intent in the UK.

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