Another one of my Top 10 lists. This time I will write about the Top 10 Movie Scores. Please note that these are
myopinion. There is no point in saying it's an awful list in the comments. Instead, write some constructive feedback including your favourite movie scores! Thanks for reading and ENJOY!
#10 - Theme From 'Poltergeist'
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The movie is as memorable as you can get. Who hasn't heard of this excellent movie?! It follows a young girl who encounters an amount of paranormal occurrences, This movie went on to create a few sequels. The best thing about the score is that it is both happy and eerie - it can be used in any circumstance. For example, in the movie trailer this theme is played while looking over the suburb, making it happy. But while seeing the ghosts, the theme is actually very eerie.
Music by Jerry Goldsmith
#9 - "My Heart Will Go On" (Love theme from 'Titanic')
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The writers of this movie have taken one of the largest shipping disasters of all time and turned it into a great movie with many themes - the main one being 'love'. "My Heart Will Go On" expresses love for those who were lost at sea. So not only does it cope with the movie, it copes with real life as well. Personally, this song is very touching. It is sad and seems to have an 'epic' kind of feeling to it. I think this is because of the way the singer seems to sing the song loud and 'out'.
Sung by Celine Dion, written by James Horner
#8 - "Forrest Gump" Soundtrack
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I adore the writer's ability to turn a simple, light theme into such a beautiful melody. This has stuck in my head and sounds so beautiful. With a number of key changes, the theme is very upbeat. The recurring riff gets stuck in my head. Usually this would be a bad thing, but I find my days are better with this theme stuck in my head,
Composed by Alan Silvestri
#7 - 'Lux Aeterna' from "Requiem For a Dream"
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The theme to "Requiem For a Dream" has been used on countless shows - including the X-Factor! Maybe you've heard the theme and didn't know what it was called. "Requiem For a Dream" is about four ambitious people whose lives fall apart due to their drug addictions. This famous orchestral piece has been recognized by many instrument players. The theme is very epic - even considering that it may not completely fit the storyline.
Composed by Clint Mansell
#6 - James Bond Theme
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One of the most iconic themes. It has been used in almost every single 007 movie, making it one of the most recognized theme. I absolutely love it. It seems to give an equal part to each of the instruments in the song - vibraphone, bass, trumpet, trombone, tuba, french horn are just the few that I can hear. And as if the start wasn't good enough, you have the ending. A riff played by a number of single instruments. Excellent!
Written by John Barry/Monty Norman
#5 - "A Nightmare On Elm Street"
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Who hasn't heard of Freddie Krueger - the iconic dream-killer? Personally, I think Freddie steals all the attention! Not many people have recognized the theme - but I have. It starts with a high note and a low note. But as the theme goes on, it becomes more disturbing. At one point, you can hear a shrill tone which is both scary and alerting.
Composed by Charles Burnstein
#4 - "Psycho"
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As you may have noticed, I think horror movie scores are excellent. As far as I can hear, the whole theme is made using stringed instruments, making this theme such a master work. The notes that are clumped together are extremely chilling. My favorite part of the song would definitely have to be at 0:28 seconds (in the YouTube video above) - a high-pitched string section with lower-pitched creepy notes. There are only a few other songs which behold that beauty.
Composed by Bernard Herrmann
#3 - "Hedwig's Theme" from the Harry Potter series
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It starts with a solo on the celesta (a mix between a piano and a glockenspiel). Then the strings come in. Then the brass. Despite this being one of the first songs I learnt to play, it is definitely very entertaining (whether or not is has accompanying video). I believe this is played at some point throughout each of the Harry Potter movies - maybe ion the trailer for a few.
Composed by John Williams
#2 - Theme from "Star Wars"
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Despite this song lasting over two minutes, I can remember every bit of it off by heart. The song gives an equal amount of playing to each instrument - it highlights everything to do with the movie. I personally find this the best science-fiction score of all time.
Composed by John Williams (again!)
#1 - Theme from "Jaws"
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The two notes that scared the wits out of us! The song starts with two low notes (one semitone apart) played with various stringed instruments. Then the french horn comes in. Listen to yourself and then tell me if this is not the best theme of all time!
Composed by John Williams (AGAIN!)
OTHER CONTENDERS
• "Harry's Wondrous World" - Harry Potter and The Chamber Of Secrets
• Theme from "ET"
• "A Gift of Thistle" - Braveheart
• "Hymn To The Sea" - Titanic
• The Pink Panther Theme
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