Best Movie Soundtracks

monty wrote: It's easier to choose soundtracks with songs,because you would readily play it in its own right.Personally less so for a more instumental soundtrack,but no less important.It can mean everything.

So here's my choice of non compilation soundtracks:-

1. Blade Runner
2. The Bounty (yep I've got a stiffy for Vangelis music)
3. The Shawshank Redemption
4. The Green Mile
5. The Lord Of The Rings trilogy

How about the Philip Glass soundtrack for Godfrey Reggio's Koyaanisqatsi? The pieces match the mood of the film from the placid beginnings in nature through to the climactic frenzy of modern city living.

I have a soft spot for "Garden State"

Grateful Shed wrote: I have a soft spot for "Garden State"

I think it's got some good tunes on it, but the overall feel is not up to my liking for some reason. I find myself skipping over the techno-sounding stuff just because it seems out of place with a lot of the rest of the soundtrack.

"The Harder They Come"

I voted for 24HPP--not only is the soundtrack great because of all the Manc acts, but there's also some of Vaughan Williams's gorgeous Lark Ascending thrown into the film. (And a little Kajagoogoo to boot. Haha, kidding.)

Though if Velvet Goldmine had been on the list it would have been a toss-up for me.

On that poll 24HPP.

hugh mcphail wrote:

How about the Philip Glass soundtrack for Godfrey Reggio's Koyaanisqatsi? The pieces match the mood of the film from the placid beginnings in nature through to the climactic frenzy of modern city living.

another good one. such a unique film, and a soundtrack to match.

Anything written by John Barry

Give me some gravy on my mashed potato!

Glory should have been on the list.

Laurel & Hardy

"Way out West"

Grateful Shed wrote: I have a soft spot for "Garden State"

The soundtrack my ex brought with her when we got back together, before we broke up again. :\ohwell: