The Music of Veronica Mars

[ArwenEowyn27]

I have been watching Veronica Mars since the pilot episode, and I love it. The thing is I really like the theme song but I don't know what it is. Do any of you guys know what the theme song is? I would really appreciate any help because it is driving me crazy! Thanks!

[zubazpants]

I believe the song they use as the theme is "We used to be friends" by The Dandy Warhols.

[ArwenEowyn27]

Thanks!

[M.D.]

I've heard that before. is it on another show?

[marsbar]

eps. 04

can anybody help me? cuz this is driving me crazy, i've been trying to find out what the song was the logan used in the latter half of lilly's tribute video. If anyone knows, please let me know!
thanks a bunch!

[dangerkitty]

"Now Is the Time" by Damone playing at the fountain dedication during the second half of the Lily video when Veronica’s contribution to the video is being shown. My friend Alex maintains a listing for the music featured on the show - Music Listing

[skist]

music in Echolls beating scene

Does anyone know what song was playing during that scene in which Aaron closed the door and started beating Logan? Veronica Mars makes some of the most interesting soundtrack choices of any show I've ever seen. I remember that being one of them.

[the panther]

Shoot... I can't remember which episode, but see if you can figure out which song it is in that ep. This is the list of all the music on VM (as according to WatchVeronicaMars.com):


Pilot
Don’t Fear The Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult
Sittin’ On Top Of The World – Botany Boyz
Bathroom Stall – Dame Lee
Butterflies – David Garza
Girls – Death In Vegas
White Lines – Grand Master Flash
Pata Pata – Miriam Makeba
Just Another – Pete Yorn
Give You More – Taxi Doll
Insincere Because I – The Dandy Warhols
Weak Become Heroes – The Streets
What You Want – The Wayouts
Atomic Girl – Wannabes

Credit Where Credit’s Due
Troubled Times – Fountains of Wayne
Word Up – Korn
Here It Comes – Longwave
Hi Lo – Under The Influence Of Gianta (AKA Home Town Hero)

Meet John Smith
Edge Of The Ocean – Ivy
Art – Louque
Goodbye World – Luke Adams
Rock And A Hard Place – Supreme Beings Of Leisure
No Blue Sky – The Thorns
What Are You Afraid Of – West Indian Girl

The Wrath Of Con
Now Is The Time – Damone
Party Crashers – Radio 4
All That We Perceive – Thievery Corporation
Diverse City – Toby Mac

You Think You Know Somebody
Such Great Heights – Postal Service
Put Your Lights On – Satana w/ guest vocals by Everlast
The New Kid – The Old 97’s

Return Of The Kane
Ventura Highway – America
Bandido – Banda La Estrella
Feel Alright – Red Onions
I’m In A Way – Rite Flyers
Still In Love Song – The Stills
La Femme D’Argent – Air

The Girl Next Door
The Trial Of The Century – French Kicks
Yellow Butta Sunshine – Pop

Like A Virgin
Hands On The Money – Kid Symphony
Don’t Let Them Get You – DownSpoon

Drinking The Kool-Aid
Fireflies – Amy Cook
Make A Deal With The City – East River Pipe
Famous Lover – Firemarshalls Of Bethlehem
Don’t Look Back – Peter Tosh
Have A Nice Day – Stereophonics

An Echolls Family Christmas
The Way You Are – 46 Bliss
Brilliant Sky – Saybia

Silence Of The Lamb
Slow Hands – Interpol
Saturday Night – Ozomatli
Carol Of The Bells – Rafael Padilla
Camp-Fire – Starling Electric
Little Drummer Boy – The Dandy Warhols
Little Bit More – Tony C And The Truth

Clash Of The Tritons
All They Ever Do Is Talk – Earlimart
Feel So Free – Ivy

Lord Of The Bling
The Bomb – Pharcyde
The Girl Who Wouldn’t Die – Tsar
Saturday Night – Ozomatli
Hey Ma – Cam’Ron
Living It Up – The League

Mars Vs. Mars
Don’t Stand So Close To Me – The Police
Tulips – Block Party
Worried About You – The Rolling Stones

Russkie Business
Just Another – Pete Yorn
Waiting – Taxi Dolls
One Thing Leads To Another – The Fixx
Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
True – Spandau Ballet

Betty And Veronica
You And Your Kind – Brown Mountain Light
Chorus Line – Ultra Magnetic MC’s
Rabbit On Your Shoulder – Firemarshalls of Bethlehem
Nothing Is Wrong – Brown Mountain Light
Fall Behind Me – The Donnas
Headphoneland – Mice Parade
Pick Up The Phone – The Notwist

Kanes And Abel’s
Breakin’ – The Music
Dangle – Daylight Titans
Dragonfly – M. Kroft
Ain’t That A Kick In The Head – Dean Martin

Weapons Of Class Destruction
Momentary Thing – Something Happens

Hot Dogs
Marc – Louis XIV
That’s Amore – Dean Martin

M.A.D.
Gold Rush – Kissinger
Me And You And A Dog Named Boo – Lobo
Finding Our True Love Is Blind – Louis XIV
Let’s Sail Away – Josh Kramon/Jeff D’Agustino
Our Love Is Here To Stay – Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald
Crimson & Clover – Tommy James And The Shondelles

A Trip To The Dentist
Creation – Atash
The Otherside – The BoDeans
Kingdom Of Chemicals – Sean Dailey
I Touch Myself – Saucy Monkey
Give You More – Taxi Doll
Ain’t No Game – Basko
I Like That – Houston

Leave It To Beaver
Bad Boyfriend – Garbage
Where The Boys Are – Connie Francis
Wannabe – The Spice Girls
Lily Dreams On – Cotton Mather

[skist]

Wow. Thank you.

[M.D.]

I really hope they come out with a VM OST.

[future miss Echolls]

Wow

Well that s pretty cool. Thank you very much. Where did you get all this informations?

[the panther]

No problem, Skist.

I found the list at WatchVeronicaMars.com - Rob Thomas Online. It's a GREAT site for VM hard-to-find info (like all the songs used on the show) and a ton of audio clips (my personal favorite is this one).

MD - They're in negotiations right now to make an OST! Go to WVM.com, hit enter, click Veronica Mars, and then go to Frequently Asked Questions:

Will there be a Veronica Mars soundtrack album?

Yes. We're in negotiations now.

What will be on the Veronica Mars soundtrack?

We're not sure. Do we want a recap of season 1 or do we want to preview the music we will use in season 2. Many decisions to make.

[yellowqueen22]

Best Music on Veronica Mars

Music plays a huge role on Veronica Mars... either just for the great background beat... the meaningful mood music... or the lyrics that practically become part of the dialogue. So what are your favorite songs and why?

We Used to Be Friends - Dandy Warhols (Theme Song & Lord of the Bling)

Reason - it is the theme songs... and it does fit so poignantly into the themes of the show. Additionally, the transition in the episode "Lord of the Bling" from Veronica's line about her friendship with Yolanda into the song is priceless.

Key Lyrics - A long time ago... We used to be friends but I haven't thought of you lately at all... If ever again a greeting I send to you... Short and sweet to the soul I intend... Come on now honey... Bring it on bring it on yeah... Just remember me when you're good to go... Come on now sugar... bring it on bring it on yeah... Just remember me...


Momentary Thing - Something Happens (Weapons of Class Destruction)

Reason - it was the moment that really hooked me to Veronica Mars... I wasn't anticipating it... it was a great moment in the VM world... even if you don't like Veronica & Logan together. The song lyrics became the unspoken dialogue between Veronica and Logan. And on my blog it did get rated the best TV kiss of the 2004/2005 season.

Key Lyrics - Is it nothing or less? We're holding on I guess... She's taking off her clothes again... Says 'let the whole world see.'... She's cutting off her hair again... Says 'this is all of me.'... After all... Well isn't this just a momentary thing... It's not like I expected it... Or any heavy thing... You shook me up I guess... Stiring me up yes... It's at the point of breaking down... Cause there's nothing left to say... I think you waste your sweetness... I think the whole thing blew away... It's not like I hoped... Not like I dreamed... Not like I prayed... and hoped for... dreamed... It's not like I'm hooked... I'm hooked... It's not like any heavy thing... We'll get along... After so long... We'll get along...


Such Great Heights - Postal Service (You Think You Know Somebody)

Reason - it's a fabulous song and a great cover of the song... see Garden State Soundtrack for a different cover. Veronica & Troy mention how great the song is as they are driving along... only for Veronica to be betrayed by him and close the episode listening to the song again.

Key Lyrics - I am thinking it's a sign... That the freckles in our eyes are mirror images... And when we kiss they're perfectly aligned... And I have to speculate... That God himself did make us into corresponding shapes... Like puzzle pieces from the clay... And true, it may seem like a stretch... But its thoughts like this... That catch my troubled head when you're away... When I am missing you to death... When you are out there on the road... For several weeks of shows... And when you scan the radio... I hope this song will guide you home... They will see us waving from such great heights,
'Come down now,' they'll say... But everything looks perfect from far away,
'Come down now,' but we'll stay...

[Kal-El's Girl]

It's so funny that when I first watched Veronica Mars and heard the theme song that I thought of the O.C. because it is on the 1st O.C. soundtrack. My favorite songs from Veronica Mars are Crimson and Clover (the song played at the end of M.A.D.) and Bad Boyfriend (played during the season finale). I will be a very bad girl and try to look for these songs places that I'm not supposed to look. Sorry, but I just can't see myself buying a whole cd for one song. Just can't do it. hehe Oh, I also love that song called Lilly carries on(?). It was played toward the end of Leave it to beaver. By the way, does anyone know if there is a site out there that has all of the music from Veronica Mars just like the Roswell site?

[yellowqueen22]

ITunes has a Veronica Mars user compiled folder where you can download songs available to purchase on ITunes. I won't recommend anywhere else... as an entertainment law student I can't support illegal downloading.