Soundtrack Sessions: Songs of Pulp Fiction
Quentin Tarantino's breakout black comedy Pulp Fiction didn't just change the face of cinema – it reinvented the role of a movie soundtrack. From the opening guitar howl of Dick Dale's Misirlou to the infectious funk of Kool and the Gang's Jungle Boogie, this was a film that made music a character in itself, leading us by the ears through a hilarious and macabre Los Angeles underworld of mobsters and madmen.
The Meltdown are Melbourne's coolest purveyors of radioactive gospel, and together with guest artists Loretta Miller and Benny Walker they're sinking their southern soul fangs into a soundtrack as juicy as a Royale with Cheese. Wrap your head around tracks like Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon and Son of a Preacher Man, and just try not to twist like Uma Thurman when Chuck Berry's You Never Can Tell gets firing. An anarchic mix of dirty rock 'n' roll, screaming surf, unironic pop and cool-as-hell soul, this is a lineup of songs that will take you back to one of the defining moments in modern Hollywood history.
“One of the world’s coolest mixtapes” – Rolling Stone
Some soundtracks are as famous as the films they spring from. Arts Centre Melbourne's new Soundtrack Sessions offer a sonic celebration of the playlists that escaped the screen to sear their way.
NOTE: Full Price listed is for a double pass. You may take up single tickets.
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Fantastic music awesome musicians
Great performance. So authentic!
Great! Very entertaining.
Fabulous band that entertained throughout the entire performance. Would have like some more vocals but worthwhile going to regardless
Mesmerising performance by The Meltdown.
Loved it! Fun night with a great band, singers and music.
Great to see the soundtrack brought to life with real passion and energy.
Fantastic band with some excellent guest singers. Loved the old mix of songs and it was great to see the musos having such a good time doing it!
Wowser! Great night! The Meltdown did an amazing job of bringing the Pulp Fiction soundtrack back to life. The band's enthusiasm for the gig was palpable and as Simon Burke the band leader said at the outset, Tom the lead guitarist was born to play this set of tunes. His extraordinary guitar skills were an absolute treat. Thank you to the Arts Centre for celebrating such an amazing soundtrack and selecting the 'right' band to honour the amazing music!
Great band and event
Loved it....great music..thanks
The very slick Meltdown stepped up to the task of delivering a range of musical genres and nailed it. Great nights entertainment.
Great musicians