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Ween Or Filter To Lead "X Files" Soundtrack

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Posted Apr 15, 1998 12:00 AM

Although not all the artists for the forthcoming X Files soundtrack have been finalized, either Ween's "Beacon Light" or Filter's remix of Three Dog Night's 1969 hit "One" will be the first single, according to a spokeswoman at Elektra Records.|

The soundtrack to the long-awaited movie doesn't hit stores until June 2, but many of the album's tracks have already been recorded and submitted to Elektra.

Among these are a re-tooled version of "Invisible Sun" by Sting and British reggae act Aswad; "More Than This" by the Cure; a remixed version of "Black," from Sarah McLachlan's 1991 album, Solace, courtesy of current Madonna pal William Orbit; and the Doors' "Crystal Ship," recorded as a collaboration between the recently reunited Los Angeles punk band X and Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek.

While the soundtrack has seemed to be shrouded in secrecy, the label's spokeswoman suggests that was strictly a function of logistics. "When you try to do something creative and different like this soundtrack," she said, "you have to wait for the business end of things to be finalized, and that can take awhile."

In addition to the above-mentioned artists, the Foo Fighters and the Cardigans are currently in the studio putting the final touches on their new songs, while Bjork is deciding between a song called "Alarm" and another untitled track. Three additional artists may still record tracks for the X Files.

The Cranberries, who were once said to be a part of the soundtrack, have now pulled out due to scheduling conflicts, the spokeswoman said. However, Tonic, Soul Coughing and Better Than Ezra have all contributed original tracks.

Project co-executive producer Chris Carter, who is also the producer and creator of the hugely popular "X Files" television series, will direct one of the first videos from the soundtrack. While that project marks his first foray into music video direction, it is still unknown whether Carter will direct the first or second video.

Look for X Files, the movie, to hit screens across America on June 19. (Ari Bendersky)

Confirmed tracks for the X Files:

  • The Cure - "More Than This"
  • Sting with Aswad - "Invisible Sun"
  • Sarah McLachlan with William Orbit - "Black"
  • Foo Fighters - "Walking After You"
  • Filter - "One"
  • Soul Coughing - "16 Horses"
  • Tonic - "Flowerman"
  • Ween - "Beacon Light"
  • X - "Crystal Ship"
  • Better Than Ezra - "Murder In This Town"
  • Snake River Conspiracy - "Breed"


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