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"The following is a list of songs that we wrote, shot, and edited the movie to. We would play certain songs on set for specific scenes to set the mood. There is nothing like music that can get the cast and crew all in the same place and mood. If you want, you can put on some of these songs.. and transport back to Australia with us as we had this (wild) thing."

-Spike Jonze, from Heads On and We Shoot: the Making of WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE.

Compiled for 8 Tracks by Sam's Myth

If you happen to be a dog roaming the city at night or are in a portal to John Malkovich's brain, this playlist may just be your perfect soundtrack.

These are 13 songs that I believe to capture some of the essence of youth and imagination that director Spike Jonze so craftily embodies in his feature films, shorts, and music videos.

Includes music by Arcade Fire, Weezer, and Carter Burwell.