The Killers have recorded a cover of Joy Division's 'Shadowplay' for the forthcoming Ian Curtis biopic 'Control'.
'Control' is about the life and death of Curtis, the lead singer for Joy Division.The film was directed by Anton Corbijn, a lifelong fan of Joy Division. It is based on the book by Curtis' widow Deborah.
Corbjin, best known for the photography work with U2, filmed the movie in black and white to reflect the darkness of the music of Joy Division.
The soundtrack features music from David Bowie, Roxy Music, The Buzzcocks and Velvet Underground.
The soundtrack:
Drive-in Saturday - David Bowie
2hb - Roxy Music
The Jean Genie - David Bowie
Sister Midnight - Iggy Pop
Problems (live) - Sex Pistols
No Love Lost - Joy Division
Evidently Chicken Town - John Cooper Clarke (hardly a "song" as such of course)
Leaders Of Men - "Joy Moviesion" (i.e. Sam Riley et al)
Boredom - The Buzzcocks
Digital - "Joy Moviesion"
Transmission - "Joy Moviesion"
Insight - "Joy Moviesion"
She's Lost Control - "Joy Moviesion"
Candidate - "Joy Moviesion"
What Goes On - Velvet Underground
Disorder - "Joy Moviesion"
Atmosphere - Joy Division
Shadowplay - The Killers
The Killers will include their version of 'Shadowplay' on their forthcoming b-sides and rarities album.
