In the Stephenie Meyer novel “Twilight,” many scenes compete for the most romantic moment, but many agree that the winner is when Edward Cullen sits down at a piano and plays a heartfelt song written for his love Bella.
With the film version on its way, an army of fans have been lobbying Meyer and director Catherine Hardwicke on the songs they think should be used as “Bella’s Lullaby.” Now, we finally have an answer – and as life imitates art, it should get Twilighters squealing in anticipation.
“Yes, it does exist in the movie,” Kristen Stewart told me while I was interviewing her and Robert for the article that just went live here, on the topic of “Bella’s Lullaby.” “And cutely enough, Rob is writing it on the piano as we speak.”
For those unaware, Robert Pattinson has a musical background; as such, Hardwicke has asked the 21-year-old to come up with an original composition. “I was doing music before I started acting, so I still have bits and pieces, and I’ve been playing in Portland [during the shoot],” he revealed. “I’ve been trying to write an album for years and years.”
“I told him he should write one, and let’s see if we can make it work, because that would be really cool if it was Rob’s song,” Hardwicke said of the lullaby. “He’s a beautiful musician, a very creative soul, very similar to Edward. He just totally reads the most interesting stuff, and sees the most interesting movies, and is very introspective and diving into his existential self.”
When I interviewed Meyer separately, she was delighted but surprised by the news. “That’s something I didn’t know,” she admitted. “I’ve never heard him play, so it’s kind of hard to say [whether his lullaby will be as I imagined it]. If it worked out right, it would be really cool.”
“He can play piano, so it’ll be great,” Stewart promised. “It’s going to be really good.”
In fairness, however, Hardwicke said she can’t commit to Pattinson’s song until he presents her with the finished product. “Maybe Rob’s song will win the contest,” she cautioned. “Or, maybe another song will.”
Meyer might welcome that scenario, as the author/music lover said she’d always hoped the gig could go to the lead singer for her beloved band, Muse. “Personally, I don’t think anybody could do a better job than Matthew Bellamy, because he is an amazing composer and his instrumental stuff is just the way Edward should play, because its so complicated,” Meyer observed. “It almost sounds like you’d have to have two people playing to get that level of sound. So, that would be my favorite.”
“But,” she added, keeping an open mind, “If Robert could write a lullaby, that would definitely add to some of the mystique of the movie, wouldn’t it?”
Would you like to see Robert sing his original song as the lullaby? Or would you rather have someone like Bellamy writing it? Cast your vote, Twilighters, and don’t forget that the people involved with the film read our boards!
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:59 am
The lullaby has been much debated and it is nice to know that it will definitely be in the movie!
I also think it is super cute if Rob writes it. Larry you have really done your homework and it is nice to see you take the fan concerns to the set and ask such good and thorough questions. Thanks for sharing!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:06 am
The lullaby was the highlight of the book for me. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:07 am
I would like to hear Robert’s composition…give him a chance and it’s better to have something creative from the actor playing Edward Cullen himself.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:10 am
Wow! I really can’t wait to hear it!!!!!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:13 am
GO FOR IT ROB!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:14 am
if its robert’s composition, its more meaningful, as if edward actually wrote it.
so YES FOR ROBERT!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:14 am
I want to hear Rob’s composition, definitely. By the way, I think Larry deserves a raise…
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:17 am
I’m all for Rob… if he writes something that works. I mean, he’s been 100% this movie and character from day 1.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:17 am
It would be AWESOME if Rob wrote the lullabyyyy!:D It would put a little….I dont know…thing in the movie
and it’ll be more meaningful, in an odd way. HAHAH.
Omg Rob(:
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:18 am
This is clearly bringing the magic, I would LOVE if this was the final outcome!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:22 am
Well, it would be great if they used Robert’s song. Or someone loke Maksim Mrvica could do it also.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:25 am
Larry - Dude! Walk into the VP’s and DEMAND A RAISE!! You have every single TwilightMom behind you on that.
re Lullaby: Even if it doesn’t make it into the movie, it should be on the soundtrack.
Larry, I love you.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:28 am
that would be the sweetest thing ever!! YOU GO ROB!!! oh random comment but we both have the same birthday. heehee!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:28 am
I’m being in my early 20’s have been a BIG fan of Muse for years, would die if Matthew composed the song, but i think it would be unworldly and sureal if the Rob writes turns out to be what fits.
So I guess it depneds on what Rob composes. Here is an idea maybe when he is done as fans we can listen to it and maybe give a vote. It might help.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:28 am
Holy Crow!
It would be amazingly awesome if Robert wrote the lullaby!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:28 am
OME!!!! That would be amazing!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:29 am
I think it would be good to hear a demo of what Rob’s done so far. It would also make it more personal, but it is Stephanie’s song and i think it’s important that she likes it as well
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:30 am
That would be so neat if Robert did the lullaby. He is so edward….squeee.
Thanks again Larry, as you know you are a legend at Twilightmoms.com.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:30 am
Oh my …
I’m translating in into spanish.
Rob is just amazing!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:31 am
duh!
robert is edward… so robert should! DO the lullaby
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:32 am
That was incredible!!
Larry you deserve a raise!!honestly!!thank you so much
I really want to hear Rob’s composition!!
Thanks Twilight Teens for the link
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:33 am
YES!! Robert should do it!! wow!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:34 am
YES!! Robert should def do it!! wow!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:35 am
Robert should DEFINATELY do it! I really think it would just sort of add something to the movie, you know?
I mean, Edward composed that piece for Bella, so it’d be SO cool to have Robert play a piece that HE actually composed as well! It would definately feel more genuine in the movie, I think
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:36 am
holy crow!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:36 am
OMG ROBERT SHOULD TOTALLYY WRITE BELLA’S LULLABY!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:39 am
Robert should so do it!!!! Larry Carroll Appreciation Day should be slated for an upcoming day! Larry, what is up with the backgrounds I love them they remind me of Pink Floyd…..my favorite band!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:40 am
wow, Like Edward, he never ceases to be more and more perfecttt.
its almost not fair,
for every other man on this earth that is,
they could never compare.
^.^
haha.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:40 am
It would toally be amazing if Rob could write the lullaby. If is doesn’t make it into the movie it better be on the soundtrack. As a TwilightMom I thank you for your interviews!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:41 am
Hmm, Bellamy or Robert? WOW! I love both so much, I have been a Muse fan for ages but I would LOVE to hear Robert’s. I’ve been an RPattz fan for ages too! haha. We at TwilightMoms are all dying to hear his music anyway! Even if his doesn’t make the cut, I think it should be on the soundtrack anyway. Thank you Larry, once again we bow to your awesomeness.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:41 am
Thank you Larry, for keeping up with Twilight Tuesday. This is awesome news, I think Robert will do a great job… I have faith in him. Just another reason to love Robert Pattinson, will it ever stop? lol
Thanks again Larry for keeping us Twilighters informed… you rock!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:42 am
It is so awesome to see how close mtv is paying attention to the fans and asking questions that we really want the answers too. I think it would be great if Rob’s lullaby worked out, that would add so much more to the movie. I think it best to give him a chance before they let someone else do it. I’m just happy they are keeping that scene in the movie!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:45 am
If Rob wrote it, it would basically be the best thing ever.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:47 am
Hmm, Bellamy or Robert? WOW! I have been a Muse fan for ages and figure I would definitely love anything by Bellamy. However I have been a RPattz fan for ages too and we at TwilightMoms are dying to hear his music! I think even if his doesn’t make the cut it should be on the soundtrack. Once again Larry, we bow to your awesomeness.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:47 am
Larry, I’ve told you before, but it deserves another mention . . .
YOU FRICKIN ROCK!!!
You’re making this 7 1/2 torturous wait a little more bearable for us!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:50 am
i think it would be really cool to see what robert comes up with, to see his interpretation… go for it Rob
and i agree with Arcanum, Larry so totally deserves a raise!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:51 am
Something more to love about Robert, could he be any more talented… Thank you Larry for keeping us Twiligters informed… YOU ROCK!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:51 am
I think it’d be awesome if Rob could compose the song! It would make it all more meaningful. Ahhhh it would be soo cute!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:51 am
Rob should write it. haha as long as its good.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:54 am
I love Robert for doing that. That makes Bella’s Lullaby so much sweeter!!!!!
Larry, thanks again for updating! Tuesdays are sacred. I stayed home from school today, just so I wouldnt miss Twilight Updates!
Btw. Please Get the Podcast Updated! Im dying to watch these on a 3″ screen
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:54 am
Rob should definitely write it if he can.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:58 am
I love Muse! And that would be amazing if they could do it but if Robert could that would be awesome too soo…my answer is, I don’t know!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:01 am
No way!! I really didn’t even think they would put this part in the movie! I would love to hear Rob’s music, in the movie or not. I’m sure it will be a best seller on itunes no matter what! But, I, too, and I huge fan of Muse, and totally get Steph’s comment about the level of music. But I think if anyone could, it sure seems like Rob is deep enough to come up with it.
And please, please, let it not be cheesy!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:02 am
that is like the cutest thing I’ve ever heard.
YOU GO FOR IT ROB.
kick some lullaby ass!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:03 am
OMG! If Rob could write it (and have it be as amazing as it is in my head) that would be beyond words for me. That would give it an entirely different sense of sincerity and meaning. It would truly make it honest and even more real for us crazy Twilighters!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:03 am
OMG that would just be amazing if they chose his song. It will bring something extra to the film. It will make him Edward for real
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:07 am
I think if Rob can write music it would be extremely cool for him to write the lullaby. I’m so happy that the lullaby is in the movie at all! And I just want to say Larry rocks for giving us all of these interviews. And I got the link from TwilightMoms!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:08 am
I think it would be awesome if Rob wrote it. The book is so special to all of us and to have the movie create it’s own special elements makes the whole package that much better. Any movie is better when it has unique stories behind it. If Rob feels it, he should do it. Thanks Larry for giving us so much on the movie!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:10 am
Robert!!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:10 am
OME!
I love Matt,BUT ROBERT IS EDWARD,AND HE SHOULD ABSOLUTELY WRITE THE LULLABY!