best movie themes

[Stuckey]

of all time


mine are

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0kGAz6HYM8

time from inception hans zimmer

and

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

way of life - hans zimmer

[PistonsFan#21]

Its hard to remember them all but off the top of my head:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atN7lvdubxk

from Glory Road

[B-Low]

Nothing comes close IMO

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

Most recognizable theme in movie history.

[Ruh-Roh]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ7DVOGRoaQ

Road To Perdition....loved that score.

Also loved Forrest Gump

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-egauGPi4I&feature=fvst

E.T.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O15x-B8PgeE&feature=related

Laurence of Arabia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuxHLzwlDY4

Silence Of The Lambs/Red Dragon was good too....whoever said Star Wars needs to put Indiana Jones too. All the slasher classics, Exorcist, Halloween, JAWS...etc.

Don't forget James Bond's theme.

Recently, Pirates of the Caribbean was really well scored.

[PistonsFan#21]

Nothing comes close IMO

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

Most recognizable theme in movie history.

no offense but that theme is kinda overrated. Its recognizable because the movie was so popular but its nothing special. Reminds me of this Indiana Jones theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVNNhBtBbOs

[macmac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAOTSO9ioZk&feature=related

Since you love Zimmer so much, this is the soundtrack that really got me acquainted with him, a perfect tune for an outstanding movie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-09ayPX_KVs

Your boy Rudy deserves a mention, some truly inspiring ish...the jews know orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWIdO9DidqU&feature=related

This is baller music right here. Perfect musical representation of the feel behind a grand discovery. I play this tune when chicks see my dick for the first time....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvSyhWKVCsQ&feature=related

To me, moreso than the visuals, the acting and Jackson's superb vision, the music is truly what brought Tolkien's world to life. Timeless classic.

[B-Low]

no offense but that theme is kinda overrated. Its recognizable because the movie was so popular but its nothing special. Reminds me of this Indiana Jones theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVNNhBtBbOs

Sir you have offended me beyond ANY acceptable level of man-to-man internet message board offense. My father was a fan of the Star Wars theme as was his father before him. And I'm sure my great grandpappy would have been a fan of it too had he not died well before its release. I hate you PistonsFan#21 (sorry I don't know your actual name otherwise this would sound a lot more meaningful), I hate you all the way to hell.

[Javat_90]

This has to be the best all time movie theme song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvKXt3Surlk

[PistonsFan#21]

Sir you have offended me beyond ANY acceptable level of man-to-man internet message board offense. My father was a fan of the Star Wars theme as was his father before him. And I'm sure my great grandpappy would have been a fan of it too had he not died well before its release. I hate you PistonsFan#21 (sorry I don't know your actual name otherwise this would sound a lot more meaningful), I hate you all the way to hell.

:( but i said no offense!

[B-Low]

Another favorite of mine. Esp. the part that starts around 4:34

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6fka74ZnpU&feature=related

[Sarcastic]

Nothing comes close IMO

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

Most recognizable theme in movie history.

That's not even the best one from the series.

This destroys them all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bzWSJG93P8&feature=related

[Jacks3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ei2HSGeLHo

:bowdown:

[Sarcastic]

no offense but that theme is kinda overrated. Its recognizable because the movie was so popular but its nothing special. Reminds me of this Indiana Jones theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVNNhBtBbOs

That's because it's the same composer.

[Sarcastic]

If you wanna get amped up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PtvLTZS4Ik

This too (similar):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7CaiWxKYBo

[Jackass18]

Indiana Jones theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVNNhBtBbOs

Psycho theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDtJUSYoLDE

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hYV-JSjpyU

The Ecstasy of Gold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOKhQ8ObQ7E

1 more from Ennio - The Musical Pocket Watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tiTzQoEWDw

[Jackass18]

Another favorite of mine. Esp. the part that starts around 4:34

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6fka74ZnpU&feature=related

Sounds similar to his Amazing Stories theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVCYanmEKKE

[no conscience]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXQTzJgU6qc&feature=fvwrel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDVhSP5sUoY

[Rojogaqu11]

To me nothing compares to the birth of EPIC:

For making a grand entrance, a victory march, or getting pumped for battle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt2-8MMSFRY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-FU-bHWtNQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdlbIVoFmUY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynZ4yIH1Tq4&feature=related

I particularly enjoy this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKV28XIrHAs&feature=related

Really, this whole movie has excellent music.

[Artillery]

Basil Poledouris(R.I.P.):

Riddle of Steel/Riders of Doom (Conan the Barbarian)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkMhRvEmG6s&feature=related

Anvil Of Crom(Conan the Barbarian)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUqP35FjbWE

Ennio Morricone:
Red Sonja:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91ye_YUNJVI&feature=related

It's interesting seeing the contrast in styles here as the producers of Conan(Dino De Laurentiis) originally wanted Morricone to score the movie. Milius(Conan's director) pushed hard for Poledouris. Three years later, Dino De Laurentiis got his wish when he hired Morricone to score a similar sword&sorcery flick in Red Sonja(which featured two primary cast members from Conan). I prefer Basil's score - It's a darker, more complex and holds more nostalgic value for me. Both great OSTs though, among the best in the fantasy genre.

[PistonsFan#21]

remember the titans:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU0mu-qmy-U&feature=related

[PistonsFan#21]

also the 2 themes from titanic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTiWo_jPhz4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIsD5eiP8ps

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

shiet if you can list titanic, i can list this

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

[Crystallas]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDVhSP5sUoY


About time. :rockon:
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[Meticode]

Hans Zimmer - Journey to the Line (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG9-j3eevL4) (from The Thin Red Line)

The second part of that piece (that starts at 6:15) is used in countless movies. I've heard it so many times.

[step_back]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXQTzJgU6qc&feature=fvwrel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDVhSP5sUoY

Finally someone mentioned that:cheers:

Surprised to not see this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCHFVTQKqdQ

[alenleomessi]

The breakfast club
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W--Zymygeoo

American pie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mr3lTi772I

Forrest Gump
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GFgwJiWaJE

John Locke ( Lost )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4GJx6cQwTk

[QuebecBaller]

If you wanna get amped up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PtvLTZS4Ik

This too (similar):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7CaiWxKYBo

This :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:


Not the best, but one of my favorite

Trainspotting -> Lust for Life - Iggy Pop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQvUBf5l7Vw

[Lebron23]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-lyqc0ZDCA

Saving Private Ryan Theme Song

[RagaZ]

Ecstasy of gold by a mile.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-rHdSWZLpQ

[casual_fan]

Jurassic Park

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_JEgwuo1oU

American Beauty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieCHT3FrB1Q

Beverly Hill Cop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4kWpi2HnPU

Requiem for a dream

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRk7xHhj9t4

[T_L_P]

Chinatown (the first part)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsQC4HPruDQ

This score always sends shivers down my spine. It somehow manages to capture the seedy undertones of the film and the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood.

[Lebowsky]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Jon Brion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG_XmDx32UY)

[riseagainst]

Surface of the Sun - John Murphy

From the movie Sunshine.

But most of you probably associate it with the new X-Men Trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWlXU2DeYkQ

[LBJ 23]

James Horner GOAT composer and conductor of film music ......too many to choose from

If I can also throw in one series it's True Detective

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4zluA60hjs

[T_L_P]

For me, the GOAT American composer was Bernard Herrmann.

He did a lot of Hitchcock's films, Citizen Kane, and Taxi Driver!

He's like Hans Zimmer, except with a lot more depth and he actually scored good movies :oldlol:

[riseagainst]

Surface of the Sun - John Murphy

From the movie Sunshine.

But most of you probably associate it with the new X-Men Trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWlXU2DeYkQ

Also Requiem for a Dream.

[Trollsmasher]

*Insert random LOTR theme*

[Myth]

Too many to list all. Here are some that come to mind at this particular moment for me:

Bond - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye8KvYKn9-0

Casino Royale - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg5lI6NCBxE

(I'd list Live or Let Die, but Guns N Roses topped the one actually for the movie; other Bond songs are worthy as well)

Robocop - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_AkU8wJ1ZA

Predator - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSqw9Yn_RMQ

Mission: Impossible - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtyByefOvgQ

Ghost Busters - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9We2XsVZfc

Top Gun - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siwpn14IE7E
(Song is better than the entire movie IMO)

Rocky - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioE_O7Lm0I4

Rocky 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPJPFnesV4

Jurassic Park - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOmJLk1lu08

Easy Rider - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJS8j9YYB9w


And of course most anything by John Williams

[JohnFreeman]

Godfather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWqKPWO5T4o