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     Dave Supporter Username: Dave  Post Number: 10671 Registered: 4-1997  |
Garden State had a great soundtrack. I also like the music for K-Pax (Edward Shearmur), Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (Yann Tiersen), Kikujiro (Joe Hisaishi) and Tony Takitani (Ryuichi Sakamoto). Any other contemporary soundtracks that really help create a movie? Just thought of the soundtrack for Crash, too. And Snow Falling on Cedars. Mark Isham, I think. | ||
| Hank Zona Supporter Username: Hankzona Post Number: 6198 Registered: 3-2002  |
The Last Waltz  Soundtracks we own and have enjoyed...The Godfather, The Last Emporer, Local Hero, Bull Durham. I loved the soundtrack for Magnolia, not even because of the specific music and performer, but how it tied the movie together. | ||
| Dave Supporter Username: Dave Post Number: 10673 Registered: 4-1997 |
The Last Waltz goes without saying. I guess I'm thinking of movies where the music supports rather than is the focus. And who can't forget the music for O Brother Where Art Thou. Maybe one of the best pairings of music with screenplay. | ||
| Cynicalgirl Citizen Username: Cynicalgirl Post Number: 3150 Registered: 9-2003  |
O Brother, YES!! Also Royal Tenenbaums and the Big Chill and Shrek. | ||
| Soparents Supporter Username: Soparents Post Number: 2856 Registered: 5-2005  |
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert!!!! | ||
| Project 37 Citizen Username: Project37 Post Number: 356 Registered: 3-2006  |
Dianne Reeves' smoking soundtrack for Good Night, And Good Luck. Sheer perfection from start to finish. Perfect for rainy days or winter evenings. I also really enjoyed Hans Zimmer's and James Howard's collaboration for Batman Begins. A bit bombastic in places, but hey - it was a comic book movie! The odd/creepy thing was that the tracks weren't named after scenes in the movie, rather different species of bats. They were ordered in a way so that the first letters of the cues in the middle spelled out B-A-T-M-A-N. ;) The track "Molossus" (aka when Batman breaks out the Batmobile for the first time) never fails to pump me up. I have to be in the right mood for Hans Zimmer, but I always have time for the Gladiator soundtrack. Magnolia is a thing of beauty, as is the lush score to Princess Mononoke. Run Lola Run is fun to, well, run to! | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2837 Registered: 8-2003  |
I agree with Hank....Aimee Mann's soundtrack to "Magnolia" is one of my favorite soundtracks. Another good one: Twin Peaks soundtrack. | ||
| Jersey_Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 1775 Registered: 1-2006  |
Aimee Mann, "Magnolia" soundtrack. J.B. | ||
| Stevef Citizen Username: Stevef Post Number: 225 Registered: 5-2005  |
No one's going for Night at the Roxbury? Lame, man. | ||
| Hank Zona Supporter Username: Hankzona Post Number: 6200 Registered: 3-2002 |
OK, Ive given this more thought...and will exclude musicals or music-themed movies (The Last Waltz inclusion was sort of tongue in cheek, so I will skip Purple Rain, Stop Making Sense, Hard Day's Night, as well as Oklahoma, etc. although West Side Story needs to be included)... Cinema Paradiso, Wizard of Oz, American Graffiti, Star Wars (although all the rest of John Williams' scores seem to sound like Ive heard them before), Goldfinger, Shaft!/Superfly, The Pink Panther, The Sting, Repo Man. | ||
| Ligeti Man Meat Citizen Username: Ligeti Post Number: 794 Registered: 7-2002  |
Anything by Alex North (Spartacus, Streetcar Named Desire, Viva Zapata!) or Lalo Schifrin (Bullet, Cool Hand Luke, Cincinnati Kid) or Bernard Hermann, Miklos Rosza, Franz Waxman... | ||
| MeAndTheBoys Citizen Username: Meandtheboys Post Number: 4505 Registered: 12-2004  |
Phenomenon? 1. Change The World - Eric Clapton 2. Dance With Life (The Brillant Light) - Bryan Ferry 3. Crazy Love - Aaron Neville 4. Corinna - Taj Mahal 5. Have A Little Faith In Me - Jewel 6. I Have The Touch - Peter Gabriel Listen 7. Piece Of Clay - Marvin Gaye 8. Para Donde Vas - The Iguanas 9. Misty Blue - Dorothy Moore 10. A Thing Going On - J.J. Cale 11. The Orchard - Thomas Newman | ||
| Alleygater Citizen Username: Alleygater Post Number: 2563 Registered: 10-2004 |
I'm a huge fan of Michael Nyman (does the soundtrack for most Peter Greenaway films) and is probably best known for The Piano soundtrack. But he actually did some other more Hollywood films like Ravenous, Carrington and Gattaca. He also did the incidental music for the Japanese version of the Iron Chef cooking show. I also like the electronic musician/producer David Holmes who did the soundtrack for Ocean's 11 and 12, Out of Sight, Pi and Analyze That to name a few. | ||
| Charles De Mar Citizen Username: Charles_demar Post Number: 315 Registered: 1-2005  |
Say Anything | ||
| Project 37 Citizen Username: Project37 Post Number: 359 Registered: 3-2006 |
PI! How could I forget that one?  | ||
| Nohero Supporter Username: Nohero Post Number: 5791 Registered: 10-1999  |
I agree that there are two types of soundtracks - the great collections of songs, and those that support the movie. "Oh Brother" was a great collection of songs, but also supported the story. "Local Hero" was mentioned above - that's a Mark Knopfler instrumental soundtrack, and it's terrific. For orchestral soundtracks, "Star Wars" is good, but you can't beat "Patton". "Finding Forrester" has some great music (Miles Davis alternative versions, Ornette Coleman, Bill Frisell, stuff like that). Song list and previews are here. | ||
| Carl Thompson Citizen Username: Topcat Post Number: 216 Registered: 4-2003  |
Don’t forget The Princess Bride soundtrack by Mark Knopfler. It really compliments the movie without overwhelming it. | ||
| Ukealalio Citizen Username: Ukealalio Post Number: 2607 Registered: 6-2003 |
Casino Royale (original whacked out version). Great Bachrach soundtrack.Was used to sell stereo's for ages because the recording was so dynamic. Last Tango in Paris-Gato Barbierri's sountrack matches the steaminess and sensuality of the film. Hot Stuff (Ithink this was the name of the film)-Pairing Miles Davis with John Lee Hooker was risky but it worked. I heard when Miles heard John Lee in the studio, he smiled and said, "Man you up to your ears in that mud." | ||
| Spare_o Supporter Username: Spare_o Post Number: 451 Registered: 9-2003 |
I think The Commitments soundtrack is pretty good. I also agree that the Run Lola Run soundtrack is great but the O Brother soundtrack is brilliant in combination with the movie. | ||
| mrosner Citizen Username: Mrosner Post Number: 2935 Registered: 4-2002 |
2001 space oddyssey. | ||
| Duder Citizen Username: El_duderino Post Number: 1052 Registered: 2-2004  |
Reservoir Dogs. Easy Rider. Goodfellas. | ||
| Strings Supporter Username: Blue_eyes Post Number: 912 Registered: 4-2004  |
I'm with Cynical Girl - Royal Tenenbaums is probably my favorite soundrack. Igby Goes Down is my 2nd favorite. Both capture great instrumental tracks and excellent compilations. | ||
| Arnomation Citizen Username: Arnomation Post Number: 723 Registered: 7-2003  |
I have a bunch of different soundtracks and I like them for different reasons. Here are a few that I have Local Hero - Mark Knopfler Paris, Texas - Ry Cooder Touch of Evil - Henri Mancini The Hot Spot - Miles Davis, John Lee Hooker, Taj Majal Stealing Beauty - Various Blood Simple - Carter Burwell Pulp Fiction - Various Thelma & Louise - Various Blade Runner - Vangelis The Fifth Element - Eric Serra Out of Sight (Clooney/J.Lo) - Various Thief - Tangerine Dream | ||
| Innisowen Citizen Username: Innisowen Post Number: 2379 Registered: 3-2004 |
Gunga Din Notting Hill Braveheart Barry Lyndon The African Queen Song Catcher Ma Nuit Chez Maude Aeppelkriget In addition to many of those cited by others. | ||
| Hank Zona Supporter Username: Hankzona Post Number: 6201 Registered: 3-2002 |
Next Stop, Wonderland | ||
| John Caffrey Citizen Username: Jerseyjack Post Number: 572 Registered: 11-2005 |
Southern Comfort -Ry Cooder Chariots of Fire - vangelis Lawrence of arabia and finally, how many thousands of people were humming the theme from Exodus. | ||
| pcs81632 Citizen Username: Pcs81632 Post Number: 134 Registered: 6-2002  |
A Summer Place Murder of the Orient Express & anything written by Nina Rota | ||
| Joe R. Citizen Username: Ragnatela Post Number: 564 Registered: 6-2004 |
The Mission-Ennio Morricone | ||
| Diastole Citizen Username: Diastole Post Number: 36 Registered: 7-2005  |
Brick | ||
| Brett Weir Citizen Username: Brett_weir Post Number: 1748 Registered: 4-2004  |
Vanilla Sky- Cameron Crowe has the ear Anything by the Farrelly Brothers- if the film sucks, the soundtrack is usually still worthwhile. And the films are usually pretty funny. Phenomenon- excellent, except they excluded the original theme by Thomas Newman. Garden State- the film was good, but soon forgotten. The soundtrack is a keeper. Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?- sensational, and worthy the Grammy it won for Album of the Year. The Generals's Daughter- Try it... | ||
| Goodnana Citizen Username: Goodnana Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2006 |
Philadelphia | ||
| Diastole Citizen Username: Diastole Post Number: 39 Registered: 7-2005 |
"The Illusionist"! | ||
| Tom Kerns Supporter Username: Tom_kerns Post Number: 403 Registered: 6-2004 |
An American Werewolf in London | ||
| breal Citizen Username: Breal Post Number: 1006 Registered: 6-2002 |
Did someone say Forrest Gump yet? It was super fab. | ||
| dave23 Citizen Username: Dave23 Post Number: 1976 Registered: 5-2001 |
Amelie The Enternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | ||
| breal Citizen Username: Breal Post Number: 1007 Registered: 6-2002 |
That Samuel Barber thing in Oliver Stone's Vietnam movie. | ||
| Amie Brockway-Metcalf Citizen Username: Amie Post Number: 575 Registered: 6-2004 |
No one's mentioned the Bill Lee score to Do the Right Thing? It's about the most beautiful music out there. | ||
| dano Citizen Username: Dano Post Number: 262 Registered: 5-2001 |
No One's mentioned "The Big Chill" also David Lynchs' "Wild at Heart" | ||
| Goodnana Citizen Username: Goodnana Post Number: 2 Registered: 9-2006 |
Leaving Las Vegas Out of Africa A Walk on the Moon Immortal Beloved | ||
| Geri Fletcher Citizen Username: Gerif Post Number: 66 Registered: 10-2005 |
The Clueless soundtrack | ||
| Brett Weir Citizen Username: Brett_weir Post Number: 1751 Registered: 4-2004 |
I completely forgot about "Barry Lyndon", Innisowen- great call! I had the orchestral version of "Lilliburlero" played as our exit march at our wedding. | ||
| Duncan Supporter Username: Duncanrogers Post Number: 6936 Registered: 12-2001  |
Many of the above and then Branagh's Henry V. The story behind the luck he had in getting that orchestra for those few days is astounding. And for it to be Simon Rattle's first go...WOW | ||
| Arnomation Citizen Username: Arnomation Post Number: 725 Registered: 7-2003 |
The Get Shorty soundtrack was awesome | ||
| mrosner Citizen Username: Mrosner Post Number: 2942 Registered: 4-2002 |
The Graduate | ||
| Dave Supporter Username: Dave Post Number: 10729 Registered: 4-1997 |
David Byrne is currently playing a soundtrack mix on his radio station; I'm guessing it will run in loops through the month. http://www.davidbyrne.com/radio/index.php | ||
| Soda Supporter Username: Soda Post Number: 4195 Registered: 5-2001  |
A crossover from the Cockroach" thread: Carter Burwell?! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAiSI-uR7VM -s. | ||
| Brett Weir Citizen Username: Brett_weir Post Number: 1756 Registered: 4-2004 |
Carter Burwell- I forgot "Miller's Crossing". | ||
| Master Plvmber Citizen Username: Master_plvmber Post Number: 553 Registered: 3-2003  |
The Life Aquatic. | ||
| Ponsonby Citizen Username: Elizabeth_s Post Number: 109 Registered: 3-2004 |
Second for "Out of Sight". Also an under-rated movie if I ever saw one. | ||
| davel Citizen Username: Davel Post Number: 168 Registered: 6-2001 |
The Harder They Come, with Jimmy Cliff - still a great soundtrack 34 years later. | ||
| Lotts of guns Citizen Username: Lotts_of_guns Post Number: 61 Registered: 3-2005 |
Pulp Fiction Stardust Memories The Lost Weekend | ||
| TomD Citizen Username: Tomd Post Number: 637 Registered: 5-2005  |
Every Cameron Crowe movie has a great soundtrack. Singles was, besides a funny movie, practically a best of grunge album. How can anyone leave off The Blue Brothers?   Now, if you want to talk about soundtracks that had an impact at the time, I nominate:    |
