'Best' piece of music from a film?

[Endorphin]

Interesting topic. Ridley Scott was quoted as saying that music is 50% of the film; it certainly shows through his wonderful work. Without music, we'd only watch films, rather than feel them, and that wouldn't be half as good, would it?

Some that I think haven't been listed yet:

Heat: The first one is perfectly judged in adding to the tension of the situation; sucks you into the way they're all feeling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONHHdjyyVHo

And Moby (I think?), who's music has been rather overused, but here it suits Mann's style perfectly (the music over the chase across the runways - about 4m50secs or so).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSkNMn1wj1Y
Heat's a good soundtrack all round.

Then there's one of the great films of all time (in my humble opinion), Jacob's Ladder. And a haunting piece from Maurice Jarre entitled L'chelle be Jacob:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbiq6xaEYn4

Someone said Mulholland Drive, and the standout piece is Llorando:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oddg6dCB7FE
I remember hearing this on the radio a few years ago - even the DJ was blown away by it and played it twice in 20minutes.

Finally, a bit different, but from Les chevaliers du ciel; You're the conversation by Chris Corner. Never seen the film but spectacular footage here as well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBfW9yWGXBk

And I can only second everyone who said Lisa Gerrard (remember The Insider as well).

Endorphin

Edited by Endorphin on Sunday 9th August 19:35

[Lefty Guns]

Endorphin said:

And Moby (I think?), who's music has been rather overused, but here it suits Mann's style perfectly (the music over the chase across the runways - about 4m50secs or so).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSkNMn1wj1Y
Heat's a good soundtrack all round.

This one's a repost but it's worth reposting because it's so fking good.

Good work that man.

[diesel head]

I can't believe no-one has mentioned Jurassic Park's theme, its a stunning orchestral score.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8zlUUrFK-M

After that it has to be Local Hero

[sevros1981]

the ecstasy of gold - ennio morricone - the good the bad and the ugly
jump into the fire - harry nilsson - the cocaine bust in goodfellas
anything by lalo schiffrin

[Endorphin]

Damn, sorry Lefty. Must try harder. (Though I have just watched it again and it's just epic.)

[Ozone]

Spinal Tap all the music.

Always look on the bright side of life - The Life of Brian

Darth Vader theme from Star Wars

Jaws theme.

American Graffiti sound track.

[adaptive]

So much music is reused in various films and Tv programs from a great composer called Craig Armstrong

here some samples, you will probably have heard before, Top Gear has used a fair bit...

Some rubbish films, great music.

Layer Cake

The Negotiator

Plunkett and Maclean

Plunkett and Maclean

Love Actually

Love Actually

Romeo & Juliet

World Trade Centre

Bone Collector

Incredible Hulk


Some other examples of his work:
Chanel No 5

Loreal

Weather Storm

[mat205125]

Legend83 said:

Heat finale - God Moving over the Face of the Waters, Moby

First on your list, and also first thing that came to mind for me too. In fact, if I were to put together a list of the first pieces of cinema/score combos that I liked, a large proportion would be from Michael Mann films. He really does know how to take great music and match it to powerful imagery.

Also from Heat, and also Moby, the scene where Pacino is pursuing De Niro down the road to Moby's Cover of the Joy Division track New Dawn Fades is a prime example.

[Nurburgsingh]

The Hypno-Toad said:

And finally,
The best beginning to any movie evah with the best music evah.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpq1_AphUSY

Winner!

The End.

[astroarcadia]

Crash: Bird York - in the deep


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkxnrKotW4o



Platoon - Adagio for Strings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECQeLQURNuw


great films great songs

Edited by astroarcadia on Monday 10th August 11:05

[Pesty]

Nurburgsingh said:

The Hypno-Toad said:

And finally,
The best beginning to any movie evah with the best music evah.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpq1_AphUSY

Winner!

The End.

Yep

close thread

[Lordbenny]

Ok, Ok so we all agree the Italian Job must win! But I just have to give you my favourite.

It's the opening theme to True Romance (Which happens to be my favourite film). The music of Hans Zimmer really does it for me, the cold, wintery streets of Detroit (I think it's Detroit), the polce sirens and the steam from the subway. It's perfect.

Couldn't find a You Tube clip of the film, you'll have to make do with the music and stills....enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ab1l2TwFp8

Edited by Lordbenny on Monday 10th August 20:09

[Pesty]

That music has been in at least one other film IIRC

Badlands with Martin sheen. (excellent film) different arrangment though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tEgzGnzojc&fea...

Edited by Pesty on Monday 10th August 20:14

[Lordbenny]

Pesty said:

That music has been in at least one other film IIRC

Badlands with Martin sheen. (excellent film) different arrangment though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tEgzGnzojc&fea...

Well, whaddayaknow, I didn't realise it was a cover version!

I still prefer the Hans Zimmer tune though.

[Cotty]

Pesty said:

That music has been in at least one other film IIRC

Badlands with Martin sheen. (excellent film) different arrangment though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tEgzGnzojc&fea...

One other film I remeber it in is True Romance.

[Lordbenny]

Cotty said:

Pesty said:

That music has been in at least one other film IIRC

Badlands with Martin sheen. (excellent film) different arrangment though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tEgzGnzojc&fea...

One other film I remeber it in is True Romance.

Try reading the post 4 up from this!

Edited by Lordbenny on Monday 10th August 20:41

[Cotty]

[Pesty]

I thought you were trying to be funny

[Conian]

Conan The Barbarians epic sound track...... The Wheel of Pain, it's beyong awesome its just 'woah'

[Cotty]

Pesty said:

I thought you were trying to be funny

I didn't read the whole thread before posting. My fault.