Those of you who watch One Tree Hill are familiar with character Peyton’s biological mother, Ellie, and her struggle with cancer. You will also know that Peyton and Ellie got a group of bands to contribute songs for a benefit CD to raise money for cancer. Well, One Tree Hill: Friends With Benefit is the first time a storyline in a TV show has put together a soundtrack. Not only is there a soundtrack, but a portion of its proceeds will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF) just like Ellie and Peyton planned in the show.
So why did the creators of One Tree Hill decide to make this compilation CD a reality? If you ask creator and executive producer Mark Schwahn, he’ll tell you “We have an audience of young girls and women and selfishly, we'd like to keep them alive and healthy for years to come.” And NBCF is eager for this opportunity as it provides a way to reach the younger audiences that watch the show and perhaps help with early detection of breast cancer.
How else is One Tree Hill trying to help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer? Brooke’s ”Clothes Over Bros” will be selling pink tshirts with the Friends With Benefit logo to raise money for NBCF as well.
So how good is this Friends With Benefit album? Those who watch the show will definitely enjoy it, as the album is put together by artists who are heard, and sometimes appear as guest stars, on One Tree Hill. And unlike so many TV soundtracks out there, every track reflects the emotions and feel of One Tree Hill in a such a way that it truly is a successful soundtrack.
Friends With Benefit is a compilation of today’s modern rock. Some bands have established a pretty steady following, while others are still really young acts.
Feeder - "Feeling A Moment"
A good opening track with inspired melodies and soaring vocals.
Jack's Mannequin - "The Mixed Tape"
Fans of Something Corporate will enjoy this song from Andrew McMahon’s angsty side project Jack’s Mannequin, which happens to be the first single and music video for Friends With Benefit. Jack’s Mannequin’s lead singer (McMahon) is also a cancer survivor.
Article comments
1 - Tiffany Davis
I agree with some of these views about the songs.. I personally am a big fan of One Tree Hill and yet there are some songs on here that don't spark my interest as much as others. Besides that, I love it, and it is definitely worth buying.
2 - Michela
Hey ppl I'd just like t say evry1 who watches d show shud get this album I have the 1st soundtrack an ill b getin the 2nd every1 who likes d music an as d 1st shud get dis 1 itll b just as gud just read d list an remember d series an dis is d songs plus its 4 gud course i love one tree hill an all d songs on it its brill!!! x
3 - Amy Greaves UK HULL
FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS IS AN ACE CD
4 - roneilucas
this cd is definitely much more soulful and rockin' compared to the first one, i think.hope u like'm too!!!
5 - oth fan
i fucking love one tree hill and everything about it im obsessed i love all these songs because they have to do with one tree hill and one tree hill is life and so is this t.v show james lafferty is a babe and these songs are sick
6 - mia
FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT ARE................
7 - elena
ilove one tree hill
8 - Hannah x
Tyler Hilton - Missing You, Is One Of The Best Songs On The Album, i DEFO Dont See How Its 1 Of The Weakest !!
9 - stephanie
(hello,i'm from sweden so you know that if i spell wrong)
i love this cd,actually all of them!one tree hill is a great show,the acters are beautiful and talentive.and all of the soundtracks are great!
my favorit is hilarie burton.
10 - Dillan R
this cd is amazing and it's for a wonderful cause.. even if you're not a OTH fan you should still buy this album knowing you're helping someone out there..