Thread: The music maketh the movie...

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.

Originally Posted by sheerluck

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.

Originally Posted by sheerluck

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.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvWaD-NErlY"]the mission trailer - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dLxy4jn_vI"]Ennio Morricone - (2002) La Misión [Suite Orquestal] - YouTube[/ame]
What about Lalo Schifrin for the soundtrack of the movie "Bullitt" and the TV series "Mission Impossible"?
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S__L_OQe6NE"]Bullitt - Opening Credits - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k55NuWQCh78"]Mission: Impossible Opening Montage 1 - YouTube[/ame]

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

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.

Originally Posted by sheerluck

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?

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBa5NWOuO7k]Inglorious Basterds Soundtrack - Rabbia E Tarantella - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l11ViTY_ZM]Inglorious Basterds Soundtrack - Un Amico - YouTube[/ame]

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

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVp55xATzHQ]Inglorious Basterds Soundtrack - Cat People (Putting Out The Fire) - YouTube[/ame]

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

.......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).

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

Bit hard to hear whilst wiping blood off the screen?

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.

Originally Posted by sheerluck

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.