How The Cure’s Robert Smith Created a Song for The Crow in Two Days
The Crow is a cult classic film that was released in 1994, based on the comic book series by James O’Barr. The film tells the story of Eric Draven, a rock musician who is resurrected by a crow to avenge his and his fiancée’s murder. The film is known for its dark and Gothic atmosphere, its stunning visual effects, and its tragic behind-the-scenes history, as the lead actor Brandon Lee was accidentally killed during the filming by a defective prop gun.
One of the most memorable aspects of the film is its soundtrack, which features songs by various alternative rock and metal bands, such as Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, Stone Temple Pilots, and The Cure. The soundtrack is considered to be one of the best of its genre, and has influenced many other films and artists.
The Cure’s song “Burn” is one of the highlights of the soundtrack, and has a special story behind it. The song was written and recorded by Robert Smith, the lead singer of the British rock band, in just two days, after he was approached by O’Barr to contribute an existing song for the film.
O’Barr, who created the comic book series in 1989, inspired by his personal tragedy of losing his fiancée in a car accident, was a fan of The Cure and wanted their music to be part of the film adaptation. He contacted…
