I'm struggling with this. I'm tempted to go with personal favorites like Flash Gordon by Queen, or Rocky IV, or The Empire Strikes Back because I played them all so often as a kid, but I think instead I'll go with one that I still play all the time, because i just love every song, and because it's been a constant soundtrack playing in the background of mine and Mrs. Guerra's journey.
I've loved the music from the Phantom of the Opera ever since my dad first introduced us to it (although I never thought of myself as a fan of opera). Does it matter that I've never seen the movie, even though I know the soundtrack inside out...? 😁
I agree with Eustace; I’m torn between an instrumental soundtrack and another that’s full of just amazing songs that bring an atmosphere of joy, beauty, and affection every time we play them. Sooo…having talked myself right into it there, I’m going with the soundtrack to Return to Me. Not only does it have Dean Martin, Jackie Gleason, Frank Sinatra, etc, but the movie characters even argue about who’s the best among them and the movie is inseparable from the music. And there’s no better soundtrack to cook with or make sushi to…unless it’s When Harry Met Sally, and Mr. Guerra already picked that. 😁🤍
I'm kind of torn between soundtracks that are collections of popular songs and more pure music soundtracks. FWIW, "Fast TImes at Ridgemont High" would be my favorite compellation. But for a more pure original score, I'm going with John Williams' "Jurassic Park" score. Goes from conveying a sense of wonder and discovery to pure terror. Williams has done great stuff through the years, but this is the best.
Ooh this is fun as I love music and I happen to have many soundtracks :D
If you thought I was going to say the entire LOTR series is my favorite, you'd be correct. However, these songs are in its own nifty little niche.
I can name a lot of utterly fabulous contenders, but won't bore anyone. I'm going with The Greatest Showman. The songs are breathtakingly original, fantastically arranged with hauntingly, beautiful lyrics. But, ultimately I am deeply fond of this soundtrack because it reminds me of the countless times the kids asked for this CD to be played in the car: on our way to PE class or a doctor's appointment or a field trip or a family get away. We sang every song, each person taking the lead with their favorite part. Every once in awhile they ask for it and we pick up right where we left off. Good times!
The last decent moment in the Hobbit trilogy was the dwarves singing for their host, Bilbo, at Bag End early in the first movie. The series peaked very early before getting on the park ride advertisements.
Okay, I’m actually going to nominate The Princess Bride this time. Mark Knopfler is my favorite musician. The soundtrack is dreamy, whimsical, exciting, romantic, and just beautiful. I’m sure it sounds dated to some, but I think it’s perfect for the movie. Really captures that old-fashioned style.
I bought that LP when it first came out. I wasn't really into scores except for Star Wars but I ended up playing it a lot. When CDs came out Dire Straits Brothers in Arms was one of my first.
I like the music of the film, love the film, but that song..."Our love is like, a storybook story" has some of the most insipid lyrics I've ever heard.
Personally, I'm torn between Top Gun and Beverley Hills Cop. Axel F if such an ear worm signature theme I have to listen to Tubular Bells to exorcise it. St. Elmo's Fire is a good soundtrack wasted on douche bag characters.
I'd go with Top Gun of those three. Many a game of Nintendo Top Gun did I play to that soundtrack on my headphones. And Iron Eagle too, because it had One Vision by Queen.
There are many fantastic soundtracks out there. The main apprehension I have with many of the big ones is that they are all done with the same composers, and end up having very familiar sounds. There are two movies that come to mind as going a different, and fantastic direction. One is the movie Stealth. They went with an out of the box younger composer who drew from his experience in electronic music, and included a lot of "granular synthesis."
The one that I have to go with, chose to bring in Daft Punk for the soundtrack, making it my choice. In fact, my family has this album on vinyl and listens to it regularly.
Okay, Chris, I just listened to it and I'm definitely going to throw it on as background music the next time I'm writing/editing an action scene. I wasn't that into the movie (grew up with the original) but the music is great for setting that pace of desperation. Thanks.
I'm struggling with this. I'm tempted to go with personal favorites like Flash Gordon by Queen, or Rocky IV, or The Empire Strikes Back because I played them all so often as a kid, but I think instead I'll go with one that I still play all the time, because i just love every song, and because it's been a constant soundtrack playing in the background of mine and Mrs. Guerra's journey.
When Harry Met Sally, by Harry Connick Jr.
Final answer.
I've loved the music from the Phantom of the Opera ever since my dad first introduced us to it (although I never thought of myself as a fan of opera). Does it matter that I've never seen the movie, even though I know the soundtrack inside out...? 😁
The Phantom of the Opera, final answer.
And the winner is...Iree with Phantom of the Opera. Congratulations, Iree, you get to choose tomorrow's question.
I agree with Eustace; I’m torn between an instrumental soundtrack and another that’s full of just amazing songs that bring an atmosphere of joy, beauty, and affection every time we play them. Sooo…having talked myself right into it there, I’m going with the soundtrack to Return to Me. Not only does it have Dean Martin, Jackie Gleason, Frank Sinatra, etc, but the movie characters even argue about who’s the best among them and the movie is inseparable from the music. And there’s no better soundtrack to cook with or make sushi to…unless it’s When Harry Met Sally, and Mr. Guerra already picked that. 😁🤍
I'm kind of torn between soundtracks that are collections of popular songs and more pure music soundtracks. FWIW, "Fast TImes at Ridgemont High" would be my favorite compellation. But for a more pure original score, I'm going with John Williams' "Jurassic Park" score. Goes from conveying a sense of wonder and discovery to pure terror. Williams has done great stuff through the years, but this is the best.
We watched that for the first time with some of our kids last year. They recognized the main theme because it's so iconic.
John Williams is a gem.
Ooh this is fun as I love music and I happen to have many soundtracks :D
If you thought I was going to say the entire LOTR series is my favorite, you'd be correct. However, these songs are in its own nifty little niche.
I can name a lot of utterly fabulous contenders, but won't bore anyone. I'm going with The Greatest Showman. The songs are breathtakingly original, fantastically arranged with hauntingly, beautiful lyrics. But, ultimately I am deeply fond of this soundtrack because it reminds me of the countless times the kids asked for this CD to be played in the car: on our way to PE class or a doctor's appointment or a field trip or a family get away. We sang every song, each person taking the lead with their favorite part. Every once in awhile they ask for it and we pick up right where we left off. Good times!
The last decent moment in the Hobbit trilogy was the dwarves singing for their host, Bilbo, at Bag End early in the first movie. The series peaked very early before getting on the park ride advertisements.
They did the Riddles in the Dark scene pretty well. Everything else was blech.
Okay, I’m actually going to nominate The Princess Bride this time. Mark Knopfler is my favorite musician. The soundtrack is dreamy, whimsical, exciting, romantic, and just beautiful. I’m sure it sounds dated to some, but I think it’s perfect for the movie. Really captures that old-fashioned style.
I bought that LP when it first came out. I wasn't really into scores except for Star Wars but I ended up playing it a lot. When CDs came out Dire Straits Brothers in Arms was one of my first.
I like the music of the film, love the film, but that song..."Our love is like, a storybook story" has some of the most insipid lyrics I've ever heard.
Hahahaha agreed. You just know that’s not the one Knopfler wrote, but at least the music is pretty. Thankfully, the rest is beautiful instrumental.
Personally, I'm torn between Top Gun and Beverley Hills Cop. Axel F if such an ear worm signature theme I have to listen to Tubular Bells to exorcise it. St. Elmo's Fire is a good soundtrack wasted on douche bag characters.
I'd go with Top Gun of those three. Many a game of Nintendo Top Gun did I play to that soundtrack on my headphones. And Iron Eagle too, because it had One Vision by Queen.
There are many fantastic soundtracks out there. The main apprehension I have with many of the big ones is that they are all done with the same composers, and end up having very familiar sounds. There are two movies that come to mind as going a different, and fantastic direction. One is the movie Stealth. They went with an out of the box younger composer who drew from his experience in electronic music, and included a lot of "granular synthesis."
The one that I have to go with, chose to bring in Daft Punk for the soundtrack, making it my choice. In fact, my family has this album on vinyl and listens to it regularly.
This movie, and my final answer, is Tron: Legacy.
C'mon... Daft Punk!! Duh!
Okay, Chris, I just listened to it and I'm definitely going to throw it on as background music the next time I'm writing/editing an action scene. I wasn't that into the movie (grew up with the original) but the music is great for setting that pace of desperation. Thanks.
I guess I'll throw that on the next time I'm working at my desk.
Yay! KC & The Sunshine Band was the first concert I ever went to, Hershey Park, PA 1980something.
I'll give a vote just because How Deep Is Your Love is still one of my all-time favorite songs.
I adore the Bee Gees. And Abba.
I almost made that the featured image. Love that movie.