I saw Iron Man last night. It?s a great movie but I couldn't help but feel that the film is helped big time by the wicked soundtrack including Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Suicidal Tendencies which got me thinking....What are the movies that have musical moments that just become
scenes that stay with you for life?
scenes that stay with you for life?
My Top 10 music moments in movies:
1. Say Anything - In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel)
Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) wants to get the girl (Ione Skye) back. Four words: Boombox over the head.
2. Reality Bites - All I Want is You (U2)
Lelaina Pierce (Winona Ryder) and Troy Dyer (Ethan Hawke) suffer a setback in their relationship, All I Want is You chronicles their separation and ultimately, their reunion.
3. Almost Famous - Tiny Dancer (Elton John)
The singing bus ride is infectious and optimistic.
4. A Life Less Ordinary - Leave (R.E.M.)
Climatic moment of the movie in which Celine (Cameron Diaz) and Robert (Ewan McGregor) face impending death. The car chase set to the song is brilliant.
5. Trainspotting - Lust For Life (Iggy Pop)
Best intro to a movie, ever.
6. Any James Bond theme (with a few exceptions)
You can?t hear the songs on the radio without imagining the suave James Bond.
7. The Breakfast Club - Don?t You Forget About Me (Simple Minds)
Best roll the credits song choice, ever.
8. Pulp Fiction - Girl, You?ll Be a Woman Soon (Urge Overkill)
The lead-up to Uma Thurman?s overdose is a sensual masterpiece thanks to UO?s remake of the Neil Diamond classic.
9. Romeo + Juliet - Kissing You (Des?ree)
The gorgeous introduction of the two star-crossed lovers, Juliet (Claire Danes) and Romeo (Leonardo DiCaprio).
10. Wayne?s World - Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)
An entire generation rocked out to this hit in their car with their friends after seeing this movie.
Also Into The Wild has an awesome soundtrack by Eddie Vedder and the classic Easy Rider.
Several of these movie score songs are as memorable if not moreso than when an existing song is used. Think about first time you hear the Star Wars theme; the pressure-building da dun, da dun of Jaws; the creepy urgency of the Halloween theme; the victorious Rocky theme.
Everyone?s movie going experience is different; I?d love to hear your thoughts on your Top 10 Movie/Music moments. What songs/movies would you include? Which do you think creates the best moments, scored music or popular songs?
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