Their initial meetings were as casual as any, both playing in bands while attending USC. They became friends and continued to play in the same scene. A few years later and they would both be off on their own paths away from school. A mutual friend suggested that Sean go see Lucky’s first film, May at its premiere, and Sean found himself impressed by his former schoolmate. As friends often do, they drifted apart but were brought back together a few years back by the charms of Facebook. Some time later Lucky contacted him specifically to see if he was still making music. Spillane had been making music on and off since leaving USC, most notably with a band called Arlo (SubPop), but was in a period of stepping back from music after having some brushes with major labels. He had some songs that had been sitting around that he thought were worthy of a listen so he sent them along and Lucky was blown away by what he heard. The songs titled “Distracted,” “JHP,” and “Patient Satellite” would go on to be the musical foundation that The Woman was built on. While Lucky was writing the shooting script of The Woman he found himself listening to those three songs on repeat, finding a way to mold key scenes around them. A couple of months later he asked Spillane if he would be interested in scoring the film, “’Not a horror score‘McKee said, ‘Just songs.’”
Soon enough Sean Spillane found himself driving cross country with his gear, ready to walk onto set and get down to work on creating the score for The Woman. Typical creative worries about whether or not he would succumb to writers block or whether Lucky would even like what he wrote quickly faded away. “Being on set, seeing the crew, being around all of them and absorbing the atmosphere of the town, it just made me write like crazy and gave me so much inspiration.” The first song he wrote while on set was “Time To Die” and it received an immediate resounding, “Yes! Keep going!” from Lucky. At the end of shooting each day Spillane would deliver what he had been working on and continued to get positive reinforcement from Lucky, a smooth and seamless collaboration to craft the sound of The Woman.
The score of the film melds effortlessly with the film itself. They’re complimentary to one another in such full effect that they are one in the same. You can’t imagine the film without that specific music and it’s hard to not think of the film when you hear the music even out of context. While the argument could be made that this is the very essence of film scores, there’s something quite striking about this one. Could it be the decision to have the music being created while in the presence of the film? There wasn’t some composer sitting at his piano trying to find inspiration, he was there taking in the vibe of the film, not just reading a description in a script. For me personally, the soundtrack to The Woman was absolutely my favorite album of 2011. I-Tunes tells me I have listened to “Distracted” and “Patient Satellite” well over 100 times…each. I may be slightly biased about my love for the film The Woman being a huge nerd for the films of Lucky McKee. But to be fair, it’s a fine and brutal film, and even if I had never heard of Lucky McKee before I saw it I would love it the same. As for the soundtrack so expertly created by Sean Spillane while it could be a standalone album part of its beauty is in its singularity with the film itself.
08.Patient Satellite
Sean Spillane Lyrics
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Yeah you make me bend the rule's...
But I'm beginning to think that you really don't suite me at all.
Girl you keep me out of sight.
Of involvements Satellite
And it really depends coming out with your friends if I'm one of those you invite...
It's alright...
Cause if I'm cool...
you will see the light...
And if I'm true... You will see that I'm right
You will see that I'm right...
Well I saw you out last night.
You and your boyfriend had a fight.
To take your running to me cause it's easy to see that he doesn't treat you right...
And I might...
Cause if I'm cool...
You will see the light...
And if I'm true... You will see that I'm right.
You will see that I'm right...
You will see that I'm right...
And you will be alright...
Cause if I'm cool...
You will see the light...
And if I'm true... You will see that I'm right
You will see that I'm right...
You will see that I'm right.
And you will be alright...
In Sean Spillane's song 08.Patient Satellite, the lyrics describe a turbulent relationship where the singer is being controlled by their partner. The partner is causing the singer to act in ways that they wouldn't normally and breaking rules. Despite this, the singer is starting to question if they are truly compatible with their partner. The partner keeps the singer in the dark about their social life and it's unclear if the singer is truly welcomed by their partner's friends.
However, the singer believes that if they can be "cool" and "true" then their partner will see the light and realize that they are right for each other. The second verse implies that the partner is in a toxic relationship with someone else and the singer is waiting for them to come to their senses and choose the singer instead. The whole song seems to be a plea for the partner to notice the singer and choose them instead of their current situation.
Overall, the lyrics of 08.Patient Satellite describe a complicated and unstable relationship where the singer is trying to prove themselves to their partner in the hopes of winning them over.
Line by Line Meaning
You make me act like such a fool...
You have such an effect on me that I behave in ways that are not in line with my usual self...
Yeah you make me bend the rule's...
You compel me to break the established norms...
But I'm beginning to think that you really don't suit me at all.
Despite all that, I'm starting to doubt if we are really meant for each other...
Girl you keep me out of sight.
You keep me hidden from your social circle...
Of involvements Satellite
You use your position as a satellite to avoid getting involved with me publicly...
And it really depends coming out with your friends if I'm one of those you invite...
It all hinges on whether you introduce me to your friends when we go out together...
It's alright...
But it's okay, I understand the situation...
Cause if I'm cool...
Because if I am calm and level-headed...
you will see the light...
You will recognize the truth...
And if I'm true... You will see that I'm right
And if I am sincere, you will realize that my perspective is correct...
Well I saw you out last night.
I happened to see you outside last night...
You and your boyfriend had a fight.
I noticed that you and your boyfriend were arguing...
To take your running to me cause it's easy to see that he doesn't treat you right...
You came running to me because it's apparent that he mistreats you...
And I might...
And I might be the one who can treat you better...
And you will be alright...
And you will be fine and happy...
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LoveFreakAura
Despite what's happening when this is played, I love this song!
Asuka Hinoi
this song is awesome i love his sound tracks
Manwel
Me encantó esta canción cuando vi la película!
Randolph Lautsch
SEAN!!!! YOU HAVE MADE A MASTERPIECE!!!!!
Naty
Yesss
Bottleneck
great music that contributed to one of the best, weird and outstanding horror movies from the last years! Sean Spillane & Lucky McKee, perfect combination cheers
skin88p
Im sure Spillane will rise the ranks.....Awesome album...Did you know this was recorded while filming the movie???? It was....
DEVIZE BEATS
Such an amazing song, the vibe it puts off
Sandro
I love this tune!!!
Roseli Castriguini
Muito boa essa música