"Millions" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Millions (Music From The Motion Picture)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

In Millions, two boys find a bag of stolen money just before Britain switches to the euro. The soundtrack album *Millions (Music From The Motion Picture)* mixes original score by John Murphy with select songs (e.g., Blackout by Muse, Hitsville U.K. by The Clash, La Petite Fille de la Mer by Vangelis). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

The music functions on multiple levels: childhood wonder (the boys, saints, the unexpected money), moral tension (what do you do with found wealth?), and the adult world of consumerism and charity. The score often accompanies the more internal, reflective moments; the songs often accompany the external or cultural moments (shopping sprees, changed lives, time running out).

Genre-wise: the score is orchestral/electronic hybrid, sometimes choral; the songs draw from British rock/alternative, electronic dance, and cinematic ambient. The juxtaposition of these styles reflects the film’s mixture of innocence, ambition, religion and moral complexity.

How It Was Made

John Murphy composed the bulk of the original music for the film. The album was released on CD via Milan Records on 5 April 2005 in the U.S. (catalog number Milan 36116) and contains about 14 tracks running ~52 minutes. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

The track-listing interweaves score cues and licensed tracks rather than grouping them separately, a structure that mirrors the film’s rapid shifts between fantasy, childhood play and real world stakes. For example, “Blackout” by Muse appears as track 2. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

The film’s soundtrack also includes songs *not* on the CD — for instance “Hysteria” by Muse is used in the film but is missing from the commercial album. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Tracks & Scenes

Here are some key tracks from the album and how they align with major scenes:

• “House Building” — John Murphy
  Where it plays: Early in the film as the family moves into a new estate; the boys explore empty rooms and a new life begins.
  Why it matters: Sets the tone of change, dislocation, new hopes.
• “Blackout” — Muse
  Where it plays: Shortly after the train robbery flash-back; more reflective, internalising the shock.
  Why it matters: Links rock urgency to the moral fallout of the heist.
• “St. Francis of Assisi” — John Murphy
  Where it plays: One of Damian’s saint encounters; the music is liturgical yet intimate.
  Why it matters: Anchors the film’s spiritual dimension.
• “Tumble and Fall” — Feeder
  Where it plays: During the boys’ adjustment to new life and the tension between innocence and greed.
  Why it matters: The indie rock tone signals the film’s edgier undercurrent.
• “Hitsville U.K.” — The Clash
  Where it plays: During a consumer-frenzy montage as the money is spent.
  Why it matters: The song’s critique of commercialism meshes with the film’s theme of found wealth.
• “Brazil (Edit)” — S-Express
  Where it plays: Another montage sequence, celebratory yet uneasy.
  Why it matters: Dance-floor energy meets moral ambiguity.
• “La Petite Fille de la Mer” — Vangelis
  Where it plays: Quiet, reflective scene when the boys contemplate what they might do with money and legacy.
  Why it matters: The ambient piece expands the emotional range of the soundtrack.
• “Nirvana” — El Bosco
  Where it plays: The film’s final sequence, dream-like parachute and charity moment in Africa.
  Why it matters: Acts as musical culmination of the film’s moral and spiritual journey.

Notes & Trivia

• The CD’s running time is 52:05. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Although the album contains “Blackout” by Muse, another Muse song used in the film, “Hysteria,” does **not** appear on the CD. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• The Northwest Boychoir contributed choral parts to the film soundtrack, but are not credited on the CD track-listing in all releases. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• The CD mixes score and songs rather than separating them. That design choice reflects the film’s blending of real world and fantasy.
• The film was released in 2004 (UK) but soundtrack CD appeared in 2005 in many markets. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Music–Story Links

The music is deeply tied into the story’s structure:

• The appearance of rock tracks like “Hitsville U.K.” and “Brazil” coincide with the moment the found money moves from magical gift to moral burden; the soundtrack’s tone shifts accordingly.
• Score cues like “St. Francis of Assisi” and “Mum / Parachutes to Africa” link musical motifs of faith, family loss and charity with the broader narrative arc.
• The lack of certain tracks (e.g., “Hysteria”) on the CD itself mirrors the film’s layering of real-life pop culture and inner fantasy: what you hear in scene ≠ what you get in shopping the album.

Reception & Quotes

The soundtrack received favourable comments in reviews of the film’s overall use of music; while not massively discussed alone, it was consistently cited as a strong element of the film’s tone and mood. The British Film Institute noted Boyle’s knack for pairing “arresting visuals with judiciously chosen music.” :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

“The song playing in the flash-back to the train robbery is ‘Hysteria’ by Muse and, shortly after, another Muse song is played, ‘Blackout’.” — Wikipedia (Millions soundtrack):contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

“Boyle frequently uses pop music not only to set a mood, but also to locate the film in a specific place and time.” — BFI feature on Danny Boyle:contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

Interesting Facts

• The Milan Records CD is often catalogued under Milan 36116 (US) and was released 5 April 2005. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
• Some track details differ slightly across regions; e.g., Japanese release and French release list different catalog numbers. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
• While the CD emphasises the score/songs mixture, many fans compile “complete soundtrack” lists including tracks *not* on the CD (which can include “Carol of the Bells” version by Northwest Boychoir) to reflect the film’s full music palette. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• The combination of indie rock (Muse, Feeder), post-punk (The Clash), electronic dance (S-Express), ambient (Vangelis) and orchestral score makes this one of Boyle’s more musically eclectic films.

Technical Info

• Title: Millions (Music From The Motion Picture)
• Film: Millions (2004 British film) :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
• Year of album release: 2005 (April) :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
• Type: Soundtrack album (Score + songs)
• Composer (score majority): John Murphy
• Label: Milan Records (CD release) :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
• Running time: ~52:05 minutes :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
• Notable tracks included: “Blackout” (Muse), “Tumble and Fall” (Feeder), “Hitsville U.K.” (The Clash), “La Petite Fille de la Mer” (Vangelis), “Nirvana” (El Bosco) :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
• Not all songs from film are on CD: e.g., “Hysteria” (Muse) is in the film but missing from the album. :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}

Questions & Answers

Does the soundtrack include every song heard in the film?

No — several songs from the film are missing from the CD release, including “Hysteria” by Muse. :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}

Who produced the soundtrack album?

The original score was composed by John Murphy. The album mixes his cues with licensed songs arranged by the music supervision for the film.

When was the soundtrack released?

The CD was released on 5 April 2005 in the U.S., via Milan Records. :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}

Is the soundtrack more score than songs?

It’s a hybrid: roughly half the tracks are score cues by John Murphy, the rest are songs by established artists. The album’s track listing alternates between them.

Can I collect the complete music from the film on one CD?

Not via the official CD — to capture every track used in the film you’ll need to combine the CD with supplementary songs (some missing tracks) and perhaps edits from the film’s audio.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: SoundtrackINFO.com track list; Discogs release pages; SoundtrackCollector listing; Wikipedia “Millions (film)” soundtrack notes; AllMusic overview.

November, 15th 2025