The amazing soundtrack to the film not only complements the film, it becomes a highlight in itself for the audience. Whether it’s a gripping orchestral score or a great set of rock songs, movie soundtracks can make viewers remember a movie long after it might otherwise be forgotten.
A post by Squirrelkid11 on a subsection of AskReddit (one of the largest and most diverse Reddit communities with almost 41.1 million members) asked the question, “What is the movie soundtrack from start to finish?” The top films, out of almost 23,000 comments, were a diverse mix of film and music genres, including childhood favorites, blockbuster symphonic scores, and quirky folk music from indie cult classics.
10 ‘Raven’ (1994)
Crow is a cult adaptation James O’Barr Comic about a resurrected, murdered rock guitarist turned superhero. The film is best known for the accidental, tragic death of its star. Brandon Lee during production. The soundtrack includes songs Nine Inch Nails, Treatment, Rage against machines And Pilots of the Stone Temple.
The soundtrack album was a commercial success, going triple platinum in the US, gold in the UK and Australia, and platinum in Canada. Redditor oleshorty commented that they were “in awe of The Crow last week” and how they recalled “bought the soundtrack right after watching the movie”.
9 “The Last of the Mohicans” (1992)
Last of the Mohicansstarring Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe And Weight Studi, based on the historical novel by James Fenimore Cooper, set during the Seven Years’ War. The soundtrack was co-written Trevor Jones And Randy Edelmanand turned on the song “I’ll find you” Clannad.
Reorganization Dougie McLean “The Gael” (titled “Promentory”) is memorably played during the gripping, heartbreaking final scene. Redditor donat3ll0 said that the last track was on their current playlist to “spice up my stride”, while G3THappy commented that “the epic music…takes you not only into the story, but into the landscape”.
8 ‘Gladiator’ (2000)
Gladiator epic blockbuster set in ancient Rome. Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe. Soundtrack album, composer Hans Zimmer And Lisa Gerrard, went platinum in the US, UK and Canada. Zimmer’s orchestral score was influenced by the composers Richard Wagner and Gustav Holst (to the extent that the latter’s estate sued Zimmer for copyright infringement).
The soundtrack influenced many future composers of ancient battle films, such as the inclusion of crying female vocals. One such example from Gladiator the soundtrack is “Elysium” performed by Gerrard, of which Redditor SalsaShark89 said “(it’s) not a song, it’s a soul experience.”
7 ‘Prince of Egypt’ (1998)
Prince of Egypt is an animated musical biopic of Moses from the Book of Exodus featuring voices Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes And Michelle Pfeiffer. It is considered by many to be Dreamwork’s best film. Soundtrack includes score Hans Zimmer and songs Stephen Schwartz.
The official soundtrack album includes a duet cover from the movie When You Believe. Mariah Carey And Whitney Houston. It also featured one of the last recordings of the Israeli singer. Ofra Haza - haunting river lullaby in “Deliver Us” - before her death in 2000. Redditor mittens107 said of the last track, “They didn’t have the right to push so hard in the opening scene, Deliver Us is cool.”
6 ‘Blues Brothers’ (1980)
Blues Brothers the film grew out of Saturday night life sketch in execution John Belushi And Dan Aykroyd. In the film, brothers Jake and Elwood try to save the orphanage they grew up in from foreclosure. In doing so, they meet many blues, soul and R&B stars, including Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ray Charles And Cab Calloway.
The official soundtrack album was a success, going platinum in the US and double platinum in the UK, France and Germany. Redditor bentheechidnars noted that the amazing soundtrack was helped by every player in the fictional Blues Brothers who was already an established musician, and “that’s before you get Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and some other legendary cameos with their own songs.”
5 ‘Lord of the Rings’ (TV series) (2001-2003)
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Lord of the Rings film series includes The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) two towers (2002) and Return of the King (2003), all directors Peter Jackson. All of the highly successful film adaptations of J. R. R. Tolkien’s books have been rated Howard Shorewith selected songs Enya, Emiliana Torrini And Annie Lennox.
Shore composed up to 100 leitmotifs for the people, places and objects of Middle-earth. Redditor masterventrist expressed his love for the latter, noting, “You can listen to the soundtrack and identify the place and characters in this scene just by the notes being played.”
4 ‘Interstellar’ (2014)
Interstellar is a highly intelligent sci-fi blockbuster directed by Christopher Nolanstarring Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Chastain And Ann Hataway. The story centers on a group of astronauts exploring space in search of habitable planets after the slow destruction of the Earth due to climate change.
The critically acclaimed soundtrack was composed by Hans Zimmer, and predominantly includes organ and heavy, powerful arrangements. Redditors praised the soundtrack’s epic nature, with SeriouslySuspect commenting, “Interstellar This is not a Christopher Nolan film, this is a Han Zimmer film.
3 ‘Tarzan’ (1999)
Tarzan Walt Disney animated film based on the Edwardian novel Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Unlike most animated Disney films, the characters in Tarzan do not sing—rather, songs composed by Phil Collins act as a kind of storyteller.
Tarzan soundtrack with original songs by Collins and instrumental music Mark Manchina, was a commercial success - went double platinum in the US and Canada. “You’ll Be in My Heart” won the Oscar for Best Original Song and helped revitalize Collin’s career, with Reddit user ZestycloseGrade7729 commenting, “Phil Collins did the world a favor with this soundtrack. Cult”.
2 Tron: Legacy (2010)
Tron: Legacy is a continuation of the cult classic Throne (1982), starring Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges And Olivia Wilde. Director J.Joseph Kosinski was a fan of the experimental musical score for the first film Wendy Carlosand chose the French electronic music duo Daft Punk dial Tron: Legacy. His decision was partly due to the fact that Daft Punk (mostly known for its dance music) had previously branched out into film and science fiction with his own film. Electroma (2006).
Tron: Legacy The soundtrack album received positive reviews from critics and was certified platinum in the US. Redditor RhynoD commented, “Tron Legacy was a two-hour Daft Punk music video and I appreciate it.”
1 “Oh brother, where are you?” (2000)
Oh brother, where are you? it is a satirical modern interpretation of Homer’s Odyssey set in 1930s Mississippi. Film, director Joel And Ethan Coen and starring George Clooneytells about the adventures of three escaped convicts, who eventually became a hit performed by The Soggy Bottom Boys.
Soundtrack consisting of gospel, blues and country folk music produced by T Bone Burnett, was a huge success and was certified platinum eight times in the US. Redditor UrbanPrimative described the film as “more for ‘old music’ than any other artist.”
Source: Collider
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