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 * Pursuit of Happyness **

Soundtrack List 1. //Empire State of Mind// by Jay-Z (feat. Alicia Keys) media type="file" key="13 Empire State Of Mind.mp3" width="240" height="20" This song fits to the movie because the settings are both set in New York City. When Chris is in hurry to meet his first client, the CEO, in his intern carrier, one of his bosses asks him to park his car in the other side of the street. He tries to park the car but the spot is already filled up with another car. He tries to find a suitable spot and when he finally does, the time is running out to meet the CEO. But when he arrives, he just left to watch the Friday football game. This shows how busy and overwhelming New York City is and the song clearly portrays the beauty of living in New York. 2. //Hope// by Twista (feat. Faith Evans) media type="file" key="Twista - Hope.mp3" When Chris is saying inspirational things to his son such as "Dont ever let somebody tell you can't do something, not even me. You got a dream, you got to protect it. If you want something, go get it. Period." When the audience is listening to Chris's dialogue, they will feel very touched and inspirational. Thus, this song relates to the scene because it provokes hope and advice to people even though they are placed in harsh conditions. 3. //From where you are// by Lifehouse media type="file" key="From Where You Are.mp3" width="240" height="20" Because of harsh economic problems that Chris is facing, the wife leaves Chris and his son. When she is leaving, Chris and even herself is in pain because they are separating just because the condition is just too overwhelming to take. Thus, this song matches the scene because it is very depressing and at the same time makes one to think about the past. 4. //Happy Ending// by Mika media type="file" key="10 Happy Ending.mp3" width="240" height="20" When Chris couldn't pay his taxes and he got a letter from the government that they took the money from his bank account, Chris gets devastated. The song relates to the scene because it foreshadows the pain that Chris and his son will go through. 5. //Thanx 4 nothin'// by Mariah Carey media type="file" key="10 Thanx 4 nothin'.mp3" width="240" height="20" When Chris and his wife are fighting because of their economic problems or stresses that they have because of Chris' joblessness, the song relates to the plot because it shows how the two aren't really supportive of each other, which is implied in the song title, 'Thanx 4 nothin'.' 6. //The Best Revenge// by Fischerspooner media type="file" key="01 The Best Revenge.mp3" width="240" height="20" This song is suitable when the hippie girl is running away and Chris is following her or when Chris is running away from the taxi driver because he didn't pay the taxi money. Because both scenes are chasing scenes, the music is very upbeat and fast, reminding the audience about the fast footsteps or running. 7. T//he Middle// by Jimmy Eat World media type="file" key="03 The middle.mp3" width="240" height="20" This song suitable when Chris is looking for the job and intern and when he is listening to the directions for interns. The scene portrays very ambitious souls who are seeking a job that is almost impossible for one to dream. Thus, the song relates to the scene because it makes the audience to enjoy the scenes where all the new interns are very ambitious and ready to work. 8. //Meant To Be// by Last Night Alumni media type="file" key="10 MEANT TO BE.mp3" width="240" height="20" When Chris and his son are staying in the subway station bathroom because they are kicked out of their home, the song illustrates how Chris is feeling; devastated and disappointed in his life. The lyric of the song is very interesting because it says that 'this is what was meant to be,' which contradicts with the scene because Chris, himself, never thought he would end up sleeping the night at a public bathroom. Thus, the lyrics and the song make the audience to think deeper about the meaning of the song. 9. //Extreme Ways// by Moby media type="file" key="01 Extreme ways.mp3" width="240" height="20" This song is suitable when Chris and his son are in despair because they were living in a care home where he had to stand in line after his work to get a room in the community homeless center. Chris didn't even had lights on when he was reading or fixing his machine in the care home. Also, his sons asks him if his mom left because of him. Chris replies by saying that mother had her own problem but not his sons'. This shows the extreme conditions of life under poverty and helplessness. 10. Harmonious Day by Lusrica media type="file" key="28 Harmonious Day.mp3" width="240" height="20" When Chris finallly became an official stock broker from a homeless, jobless person, he was happy. He couldn't even explain the happiness he had because all the hardships that he went through finally paid off. He cried at the end walking in the street with other buy Newyorkers. He finally reached his goal when everyone else, including his wife, told him that it was impossible. The music helps to enhance the happy feelings of the scene because it doesn't have lyrics, which makes the audience to emphasize on the setting and the story more in the end.