Do you ever see a painting, then have a specific song or album pop into your head, and think that it’s the perfect soundtrack to the image? Here are five famous paintings and their matching soundtracks.
“DREAMCAR” – DREAMCAR
“DREAMCAR” and “The Starry Night” both convey a dreamy, whimsical take on real life. You can see the recognizable world, but it’s filtered through an artist’s lense.
“Skin & Earth” – Lights
From the audience, ballet always looks delicate, yet it takes so much strength to give the effect of that delicacy. In the same way, Lights’ “Skin & Earth” revolves around shimmery, ephemeral pop melodies, but its indomitable backbone is what lends power to the pop.
“ROCKISDEAD” – Dorothy
The Great Wave off Kanagawa is filled with energy and imminent action, yet at the same time incredibly and impressively deliberate. It simultaneously feels as though the wave will crash in a moment, and as though it will stand for all eternity. “ROCKISDEAD” has some of that duality as well: a solid, sedate pace paired with a lively, unrestrained spirit.
“Folie à Deux” – Fall Out Boy
There’s something more than a bit off-putting about both this painting and Fall Out Boy’s most controversial album, making them the perfect partners.
“H.E.R.” – H.E.R.
The soothing, muted nature of “H.E.R.” is perfect for relaxing on a sunny day, and the album is just as reflective as Monet’s pond.
The Offbeat 