We've heard great things from our film department about the new dramedy "Dan in Real Life," but what really piqued our interest is the dreamy, guitar-happy soundtrack (which features cameos from A Fine Frenzy's Alison Sudol and Regina Spektor), courtesy of Norwegian singer-songwriter, Sondre Lerche. That got us thinking about all of the amazing soundtracks we've collected over the past few years that you might have missed out on. Below, a list of a few of our favorites...you can thank us later!

The Hottest State
When we went to a screening of Ethan Hawke's second directorial, we sat smack in front of the soundtrack's composer, Grammy-award winning musician Jesse Harris. An all-star roster that includes Willie Nelson, Cat Power, M Ward, Bright Eyes, The Black Keys and Feist performs his original ditties.

it's all gone pete tong
Michael Dowse's fictional biopic about a DJ who goes deaf swept our 2005 Gen Art Film Festival. A huge part of its success? A two-disc soundtrack that includes everyone from world-famous DJs like Lol Hammond and Carl Cox to old school rock acts like The Beach Boys.

Dedication
If there was one thing that we loved even more than Mandy Moore's hair in this directorial debut effort from Justin Theroux, it was the Deerhoof-dominated soundtrack. Au Revoir Simone, who took us vintage shopping in Williamsburg a few months back, also makes an appearance.

The Last Kiss
Zach Braff's second flick might not have warranted the cult-following of "Garden State," but the mellow soundtrack (which includes Gen Art faves Joshua Radin, Cary Brothers, and Imogen Heap) does deserve your attention. The perfect make-out music.

"Dan in Real Life," opens in theaters October 26th. Click here for tickets.

- compiled by Frank Catalbiano

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