The music maketh the movie...

[Disco Muppet]

Hi there folks.
I've taken to sifting through large quantities of TV shows and movies as of late to entertain myself while I wait for the expo and glenreagh, and it's got me thinking.
A good theme/intro/soundtrack can really make the difference between an okay film/tv show and an excellent one.
For example, the other night I watched the re-make of The Italian Job. Soundtrack to that set it up perfectly, lots of fast paced music.
Similarly, the Blade films have excellent soundtracks, nothing sets up vampire mass murder like 90s hard techno :D
Also I think the Tv shows Game of Thrones, Dexter, and Underbelly have themes that are perfectly suited to the shows.
And of course, we have the 007 theme :D
So, what's your favourite movie soundtrack/ tv show theme?
Cheers
Muppet

[p38arover]

So, what's your favourite movie soundtrack/ tv show theme?

Benny Hill chase sequences. :p

Benny Hill Theme - YouTube

[Mick_Marsh]

You are quite right there DM. For example, "A Perfect Storm". A pretty poor flick made watchable with a score from James Horner. Another Horner soundtrack was "Windtalkers".
I love movie soundtracks. The "Star Wars" soundtracks by John Williams are one of my favourites. I also have a collection of James Bonds on vinyl.
Oh, the firs soundtrack that started my collection was "The Jungle Book".

[robbotd5]

There are so many movie soundtracks that are very memorable. One being the Indiana Jones series, another piece of John Williams magic.
Regards
Robbo.

[Disco Muppet]

New rule, no John Williams scores allowed :p

The one that sticks out for me is the Underbelly theme - perfectly suited to a slightly gritty look on the murkey world of Mafia linked crime.

It's A Jungle Out There (Underbelly Razor Soundtrack) - YouTube

[Landy Smurf]

Game of thrones is one of the coolest I have heard. I love the good news week intro too.

[Disco Muppet]

Game of thrones is one of the coolest I have heard.

Incredible talent, gives me goosebumps.

Game of Thrones Violin Cover - YouTube

But I also like this, for something a bit different

Game of Thrones VIOLIN+ROCK COVER Jason Yang+Roger Lima Mashup BEST VERSION EVER - YouTube

[Pedro_The_Swift]

the Peter Gun theme out of the Blues Brothers:cool::cool:

[Disco Muppet]

the Peter Gun theme out of the Blues Brothers:cool::cool:

More like the entire Blues Brothers soundtrack :thumbsup:

Fix the cigarette lighter.

[Mick_Marsh]

New rule, no John Williams scores allowed :p
In that case, one of my favourite movie soundtracks is "High Society".
High Society Original Trailer 1956 - YouTube
Louis Armstrong- High Society - YouTube
High Society - What a Swell Party - YouTube
High Society - Now You Have Jazz - YouTube
With Satchmo, Bing and Frank, It's gotta be a great soundtrack.

[p38arover]

the Peter Gun theme out of the Blues Brothers:cool::cool:

Why not the original Peter Gunn theme? I used to watch that programme many years ago.

[sheerluck]

The themes from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" series of films by Ennio Morricone always stick in my mind. Instantly recognisable. Also the music in Blade Runner by Vangelis. Added a huge amount of atmosphere to the film.

However, the soundtrack from The Blues Brothers is a good call, Muppet. :D

[Disco Muppet]

The themes from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" series of films by Ennio Morricone always stick in my mind. Instantly recognisable.

He also did the score for Inglorious Basterds.

[Mick_Marsh]

The themes from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" series of films by Ennio Morricone always stick in my mind.
Ah, yes. Good call. He also scored "Once Upon a Time in America". Another good one.
He also scored "The Mission" which is touted as the best movie soundtrack of all time.
the mission trailer - YouTube
Ennio Morricone - (2002) La Misión [Suite Orquestal] - YouTube
What about Lalo Schifrin for the soundtrack of the movie "Bullitt" and the TV series "Mission Impossible"?
Bullitt - Opening Credits - YouTube
Mission: Impossible Opening Montage 1 - YouTube

[sheerluck]

He also did the score for Inglorious Basterds.

Didn't know that! But I have to say that I don't really recall any music in that particular film either.

[Disco Muppet]

Didn't know that! But I have to say that I don't really recall any music in that particular film either.

Bit hard to hear whilst wiping blood off the screen? :p

Inglorious Basterds Soundtrack - Rabbia E Tarantella - YouTube

Inglorious Basterds Soundtrack - Un Amico - YouTube

From what I understand these weren't just used for IB, but prior films.
Also features some David Bowie

Inglorious Basterds Soundtrack - Cat People (Putting Out The Fire) - YouTube

[sheerluck]

.......What about Lalo Schifrin for the soundtrack of the movie "Bullitt" and the TV series "Mission Impossible"?


Agree. Both instantly recognisable. For "Mission Impossible", you could play that bit of music and probably 90% of the population would recognise it and be able to name it.

Following my Vangelis theme....the Chariots of Fire theme?

Or the music on 2001: A Space Odyssey (don't know who wrote that one though).

[sheerluck]

Bit hard to hear whilst wiping blood off the screen? :p



First time I watched that film was on a Qantas flight to Hong Kong. Probably didn't get to experience the full effect of the soundtrack due to the constant interruptions over the tannoy. :p

[Mick_Marsh]

Or the music on 2001: A Space Odyssey (don't know who wrote that one though).
"Also sprach Zarathustra" was composed by Richard Strauss. "The Blue Danube" was composed by Johann Strauss. Can't recollect who composed the rest.
I have that sound track on vinyl as well.

[Disco Muppet]

Or the music on 2001: A Space Odyssey (don't know who wrote that one though).

You mean Also Sprach Zarathustra?
It's by Richard Strauss :D

EDIT: Whoops, Mick beat me to it.


First time I watched that film was on a Qantas flight to Hong Kong. Probably didn't get to experience the full effect of the soundtrack due to the constant interruptions over the tannoy. :p

I'm surprised they allowed that to be shown, I thought they might be worried about offending people :angel:

[Disco Muppet]

Lets not forget another classic....

The Pink Panther Theme Song (Original Version) - YouTube

Henri Mancini

[Yorkie]

Rocky horror picture show! :p :D

[Mick_Marsh]

You want to talk Henry Mancini? Yes. Another great movie soundtrack composer.
I loved the movie "Hatari".
hatari trailer.avi - YouTube
Baby Elephant Walk (piano solo) Hatari soundtrack - Henry Mancini.wmv - YouTube
Got that one on vinyl too.

[sheerluck]

"Also sprach Zarathustra" was composed by Richard Strauss. "The Blue Danube" was composed by Johann Strauss. Can't recollect who composed the rest.
I have that sound track on vinyl as well.


You mean Also Sprach Zarathustra?
It's by Richard Strauss :D

EDIT: Whoops, Mick beat me to it.

That's the one! I could have just Googled it, but I knew someone would know exactly what it was called, and who wrote it.

Looking back at my posts, it seems all my choices are 20+ years old. Does that mean no good movies soundtracks have been released in the last 2 decades. :eek:



I'm surprised they allowed that to be shown, I thought they might be worried about offending people :angel:

Nah. I've watched a few films that have been MA15+ in violent/offensive content on Qantas flights. Understandably, they don't play anything with huge amounts of nudity or sex, but a bit of blood and guts is fair play.

Try flying Air China for an interesting movie collection.;)

[Disco Muppet]

Try flying Air China for an interesting movie collection.;)

I'd rather make it to my destination alive :p

What about Quincy Jones and the Austin Powers theme?

[Vern]

Dead Man, with Neil Young playing guitar:)

[Mick_Marsh]

Dead Man, with Neil Young playing guitar:)
Johnny Depp. Never seen him in a bad movie. Must look out for that one.
Neil Young - Dead Man Theme (long version) - YouTube

[Mick_Marsh]

I thought Richard Gibbs music was used to great effect in David Eick's and Ronald D Moore's version of the TV series "Battlestar Galactica".
Loved the TV series.

[Disco Muppet]

What about Mike Post and the theme for Magnum PI :cool: :D

[Mick_Marsh]

Mike Post was rather prolific when it comes to TV themes. I remember the "Hill Street Blues" theme. Other notable themes he composed were "The Rockford Files", "Murder One" (with Aussie actor Anthony LaPaglia), "NYPD Blue", "The Greatest American Hero", "Quantum Leap" and "Law & Order".
All TV shows I watched and enjoyed.

[sheerluck]

.......What about Quincy Jones and the Austin Powers theme?

If we're moving towards kitsch, I'll see your Austin Powers and raise you a Saturday Night Fever. Bee Gees anyone? :D

[Disco Muppet]

If we're moving towards kitsch, I'll see your Austin Powers and raise you a Saturday Night Fever. Bee Gees anyone? :D

Oh go on, the Austin Powers theme wasn't that bad :p

[Mick_Marsh]

If we're moving towards kitsch, I'll see your Austin Powers and raise you a Saturday Night Fever. Bee Gees anyone? :D
Gold! Marvellous soundtrack. The movie wouldn't have been the success it was without it.

Just looking at the movies in my movie collection, what about "The Deer Hunter"?
John Williams (a different John Williams, the Australian guitarist John Williams) playing Stanley Myers' "Cavatina" (also known as The Theme From The Deer Hunter). I would have said haunting but that may be a little strong.
STANLEY MYERS Cavatina - YouTube

[Mick_Marsh]

Continuing through my movie collection, I thought Klaus Badelt's music in "The Pirates of the Caribbean" movies was excellent. It really added to the action scenes.

[Disco Muppet]

Can anything top the sound track to Apocalypse Now though? Especially the Redux version.

The use of The Doors "The End" added immensely to the effect I thought.

[Mick_Marsh]

Can anything top the sound track to Apocalypse Now though? Especially the Redux version.

The use of The Doors "The End" added immensely to the effect I thought.
Love The Doors. Thought the use of "Ride of the Valkyries" was excellent but I think the movie was so good it stood up on it's own without the soundtrack.
Saturday Night Fever would have been rubbish without the Bee Gees.

[Disco Muppet]

I'd argue the movie, while good on it's on, was made into the cult classic that it is through the clever music it featured.
Black Hawk Down also had some excellent music in it.
James Newton Howards score for Blood Diamond was also top notch

[carlschmid2002]

I completely agree with Blues Brothers, Rocky Horror and Apocalypse Now. We played the Flight Of The Valkyries at Oakey when the Huey's arrived at Oakey from Canberra when we stole them off the RAAF. My all time favorite soundtrack will always be Topgun. Eddie and The Cruisers gets an honorable mention though.

[Disco Muppet]

I completely agree with Blues Brothers, Rocky Horror and Apocalypse Now. We played the Flight Of The Valkyries at Oakey when the Huey's arrived at Oakey from Canberra when we stole them off the RAAF. My all time favorite soundtrack will always be Topgun. Eddie and The Cruisers gets an honorable mention though.

Ahh of course. Kenny Loggins with "Danger Zone"

[carlschmid2002]

Ahh of course. Kenny Loggins with "Danger Zone"

I believe Wayne Gardner was listening to this on his walkman before going out and winning the race that clinched him the world title in 1987.

Has anyone mentioned Chariots of fire. Another classic.

[Vern]

Down By Law, starring Tom Waits, music by Tom Waits

[Mick_Marsh]

Just been watching one of my favourite movies. Elmer Bernstein wrote a marvelous opening piece for it.
Theme from The Magnificent Seven - Orchestra at Temple Square - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-MVReDrRwo)

A punchier version:
The Magnificent Seven Theme • Elmer Bernstein - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yulmgTcGLZw)

[Mick_Marsh]

Next movie:
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - The Final Duel (1966 HD) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJCSNIl2Pls)

[grey_ghost]

Ahhh - the soundtrack that helped to make Clint the star that he is.. A classiic!

[trog]

Depending on my mood 2001 A Space Odyssey or Repo Man.

[Tins]

Maurice Jarre. Lawrence of Arabia.


https://youtu.be/jdFwhhH2x7I

[Tins]

Fabulous piece from Mancini, Professor Fate theme from The Great Race:



https://youtu.be/C6K0sVf4AZY

This one is better...


https://youtu.be/1Nkm1vBs2w4

[Mick_Marsh]

Maurice Jarre. Lawrence of Arabia.


https://youtu.be/jdFwhhH2x7I
Great movie. Great soundtrack.
I'll watch that one next weekend.

[Tins]

Great movie. Great soundtrack.
I'll watch that one next weekend.

I saw it at, IIRC, the Regent in Melb. The theme played before the curtains opened. Astonishing piece of theatre in those days. I went with the RROC, as the armoured cars were RRs, and that club was like that. Not like REMLR or those types of clubs at all....

[Mick_Marsh]

I saw it at, IIRC, the Regent in Melb. The theme played before the curtains opened. Astonishing piece of theatre in those days. I went with the RROC, as the armoured cars were RRs, and that club was like that. Not like REMLR or those types of clubs at all....
REMLR is not a club. Have you confused this with another organisation?

I would love to see "Lawrence of Arabia' on the big screen again. Cinema 1, Regent Theatre, Ballarat would be a good location. One of my favourite cinemas.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/12/85.jpg

[Tins]

REMLR is not a club. Have you confused this with another organisation?



No. I am aware that it is not a club, per se. However, those involved appear to be like minded. It was tongue in cheek, Mr Marsh. I am trying to keep my sense of humour alive. Currently it is on life support, but I have hope.

[Tins]

I would love to see "Lawrence of Arabia' on the big screen again. Cinema 1, Regent Theatre, Ballarat would be a good location. One of my favourite cinemas.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/12/85.jpg

You would need an old school projectionist, or at least one who has learned from one. The business of playing the theme prior to the curtains opening has stuck with me for.... must be nigh on 50 years. The film also requires an interval with choc ices. Maybe the Astor?

[Tins]

Not like REMLR or those types of clubs at all....

Oh, I see. I did say "club", didn't I? Apologies.

[Homestar]

I would love to see "Lawrence of Arabia' on the big screen again. Cinema 1, Regent Theatre, Ballarat would be a good location. One of my favourite cinemas.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/12/85.jpg

They showed the remastered edition recently in 70mm here in Melbourne - Yes John, at the Astor. They had a 70mm festival over 4 days. I was away that weekend or I would have gone myself. Did watch it twice on Netflix the following weekend though, the remastered version brings it back to life as I’d only ever seen the dodgy print the TV stations have been using for years... 👍😊

[mekon76]

Loving Sicario OST
All time favourite Soundtracks are The Young Americans, Shopping and Fight CLub.