How to Be: Songs in order of the movie
Posted on | December 6, 2009 | 4 Comments

Robert Pattinson as Art in How to Be. The layers make the man.
I know this is sort of random, but I put the songs from Robert Pattinson’s movie, How to Be (2008), in the order they appear in the film. There is a spoiler-free list followed by a list describing where the song appears in the film. Â All songs appear on the soundtrack of How To Be, except where noted.
Of course, we have the same list for Twilight and New Moon, if you want to check it out.
If you’re a huge Rob Pattinson fan, such as moi, you should check out How to Be. As an American, I describe it as very “British.” Rob is excellent in it and his character is as far from Edward Cullen as vampire-ly possible 😀
~Melissa
How to Be the movie: Songs in the order they appear in the film. SPOILER-FREE LIST
- Opening Credits – Joe Hastings
- Chokin’ on the Dust Pt. 1 – first 45 seconds by Robert Pattinson, recorded live. Last 1 minute is a supped-up version of the song recorded in studio that plays later in the film.
- Hell Awaits – The Rollercoaster Project.
- Chokin’ On The Dust Pt. 2 – Robert Pattinson. Recorded live.
- “You Don’t Actually Have Things All That Bad†– How to Be. Dialogue by Jeremy Hardy and Robert Pattinson.
- Old Man – Love.
- Second part of Chokin’ on the Dust Pt. 1.
- “It’s Not Your Fault†– Joe Hastings.
- Second part of Chokin’ on the Dust Pt 2 plays here.
- Part time lover – Jessica Shillingford (not on the soundtrack)
- “Sometimes we all need a little help” – Joe Hastings.
- “Dr. Ellington Arrives†– Joe Hastings.
- “Visualize A Time†by Joe Hastings.
- Jam session – How to Be.
- Beethoven Symphony No. 8 – Largo. Not on soundtrack.
- Nikki’s Song – Mike Pearce. Recorded live.
- Puzzle – Joe Hastings.
- Cemetery – Joe Hastings.
- Off License – Joe Hastings.
- Process 1 – The Rollercoaster Project.
- Have Love, Will Travel – The Sonics. Not on the soundtrack.
- Clear Spot – Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band.
- Singing the Blues – Tommy Steele. Not on soundtrack.
- Hammond Song – The Roches.
- Final Call – Joe Hastings.
- “You’re Not a Nobody†– Dialogue by Robert Pattinson.
- Doin’ Fine – Robert Pattinson. Recorded live.
- End Credits – Joe Hastings.
- Chokin’ on Dust Pt.1 (second half) – How to Be.
- “It’s Not Your Fault†– Joe Hastings.
How to Be the movie: Songs in the order they appear in the film. *SPOILERS LIST*
- Opening Credits – Joe Hastings. Young Art has to burn his toys as a child.
- Chokin’ on the Dust Pt. 1 – first 45 seconds by Robert Pattinson, recorded live. Last 1 minute is a supped-up version of the song recorded in studio. First open mic night scene for Art. The rest of the track plays later.
- Hell Awaits – The Rollercoaster Project. Art and Ronnie at Ronnie’s apartment discussing therapy. Quote on track: “Therapy was invented in the 60’s. Do you know what invented means? It means it doesn’t exist.†– Ronnie
- Chokin’ On The Dust Pt. 2 – Robert Pattinson. Recorded live. Art playing to clients at recreational center.
- “You Don’t Actually Have Things All That Bad†– How to Be. Dialogue by Jeremy Hardy and Robert Pattinson as they walk through a dark gym.
- Old Man – Love. Breakup scene between Art and Jessica where Art lies to try to keep her.
- The second half of Chokin’ on the Dust Pt. 1 plays during scenes of Art at parents’ house, at work at grocery store, being a creeper on the subway and getting creeped out on the subway. Ends with his head in the cooler.
- “Its Not Your Fault†– Joe Hastings. Art at library, finding and reading Dr. Ellington’s book.
- Second part of Chokin’ on the Dust Pt 2 plays when Art buys and drives a Camero.
- Part time lover – Jessica Shillingford (not on the soundtrack). Nikki and Art’s double date.
- “Sometimes we all need a little help†– Joe Hastings. The song plays during Dr. Ellington’s internet video, Art preparing for Dr. Ellington’s visit, and Art at the mall.
- “Dr. Ellington Arrives†– Joe Hastings. Dr. Ellington sets up quarters at Art’s house.
- “Visualize A Time†by Joe Hastings. Art creeping around his parents’ house, staring at stuff.
- Jam session – How to Be. Art, Ronnie and Nikki jamming at Ronnie’s apartment.
- Beethoven Symphony No. 8 – Largo. Not on soundtrack. Art playing basketball with clients at the rec center.
- Nikki’s Song – Mike Pearce. Nikki singing with Art running next to him. Recorded live.
- Puzzle – Joe Hastings. Dr. Ellington talking to Art while in bed.
- Cemetery – Joe Hastings. Art’s family and Dr. Ellington visiting Art’s granddad’s grave.
- Off License – Joe Hastings. Art getting drunk on a six pack after a fight with parents.
- Process 1 – The Rollercoaster Project. This is the song Ronnie uses to interrupt Art while at Ronnie’s apartment. Also the song playing with Nikki forces Ronnie out of his apartment.
- Have Love, Will Travel – The Sonics. Not on the soundtrack. Playing while Nikki, Art and Ronnie are at the bar and when Art approaches Jessica and Dave.
- Clear Spot – Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band. Art and Dave’s fight.
- Singing the Blues – Tommy Steele. Not on soundtrack. Art running from parents’ house and attacking the light pole and tree, and the adults revealing their own childhood hangups.
- Hammond Song – The Roches. Art selling and giving away his personal belongings, and getting his own flat.
- Final Call – Joe Hastings. Art buying a new guitar and talking to his parents.
- “You’re Not a Nobody†– Dialogue by Robert Pattinson. Talking himself up before his open mic night performance with Ronnie and Nikki.
- Doin’ Fine – Robert Pattinson. Recorded live. Art playing the guitar and harmonica with his band during his final scene.
- End Credits – Joe Hastings.
- Chokin’ on Dust Pt.1 (second half) – How to Be. Repeats song from earlier in the film.
- “It’s Not Your Fault†– Joe Hastings. Repeats song from earlier in the film.
Have you seen How to Be? What do you think of Rob’s musical talent?

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December 7th, 2009 @ 8:27 am
Melissa,
I too enjoyed this movie and found it to be very “British”, which is OK with me because I’m a huge fan of British humor (Monty Python, Ab Fab, the Young Ones!!!). I liked watching “awkward and funny” Rob. It was quite a departure from the “serious and brooding” Rob that we get in Twilight.
I saw the film when it was available to rent on OnDemand a few months back, but might rent it again now that it’s available for general release!
December 7th, 2009 @ 8:09 pm
hi again! so cool that you did this movie too. i actually haven’t re-arranged my ipod yet, so now i can, thanks to you!!! the film was a bit slow, but i really liked the dry humor…
January 3rd, 2010 @ 9:38 pm
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January 13th, 2010 @ 11:12 am
I would like to hear an album or recordings of Robert Pattinson and his music. I did enjoy the movie How to Be very much. Robert Pattinson seemed quite at ease with the other actors, director, etc. Much more relaxed indeed.! I want to see much more of Robert Pattinson in the future and it looks as thought I’m going to get what I want (big smiles)!!!