 "It is a total coincidence that our Album cover for Sunmachine was shot in Thailand but I do think it means something that three of the tracks are used on the soundtrack of The Beach - I think we chose the right location - the music must suit the place! We first found out in May 1999 that one of our songs (Voices) was being considered for inclusion, but it wasn't until September that we were told that there may be three on there. It's still not 100% confirmed, but after seeing the film I don't think any other pieces of music would suit the scenes so well. If you listen to the words of Voices, then it virtually sums up the film. We actually stayed in The Laguna Beach resort in Bang Tao Bay, Phuket which is where I believe the cast and crew stayed while filming. We were there in April '98 and visited James Bond island and the surrounding area as well as the Tin mines out at sea, Bangkok and Ayutthaya. It was during Easter and the Thai new year so we were in the middle of the Songkran festival and thoroughly enjoyed the water pistol fights! Our actual Album cover consists of the 3 of us standing on - yes you've guessed it - The Beach!" Scott Rosser talking to "Footsteps on the Beach" Sunmachine 1 Sunchyme 6:19 |
      The above pictures are from the album Sunmachine. They were taken on location in Thailand by Andy Earl and assisted by Ted Humble-Smith. The album is copyright Warner Music UK (1998). |