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Old 02-19-2005, 01:23 PM
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Default Favorite Soundtracks?

Maybe this thread has been done before, I don't know, but in any case -

What are everyone's favorite movie soundtracks? Here are my top five -

1. She's the One - the movie was awful. Absolute crap. But any soundtrack that has nothing but Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (featuring backing vocals by LB on three tracks) has to top my list.
2. A Mighty Wind - Sure, this movie was all about poking fun at Folk music, but in the process they sure made some great folk tunes. Especially love the tracks by "The Folksmen" who, oddly enough, are the very same guys who played "Spinal Tap."
3. With Honors - Great movie. LOVED Patrick Dempsey in that one. And the soundtrack is really good and has everything from Duran Duran, to Lyle Lovett, to Lindsey Buckingham.
4. Gladiator - LOVE the movie. I normally don't like classical-type music, but the instrumentals on this are superb.
5. Wonder Boys - the movie sucked. OMG it was awful. However, the soundtrack is fantastic. Bob Dylans "Things Have Changed" is one hell'va catchy tune, and Leonard Cohen's "Waiting for the Miracle" is wonderful as well. Also has tracks by John Lennon, Neil Young, and more.

Honorable Mentions: Clay Pigeons and The Big Lebowski

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Old 02-19-2005, 01:28 PM
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Garden State. Hands down one of my favorites. Oh, and The Big Chill.
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Old 02-19-2005, 01:30 PM
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-Dirty Dancing
-City of Angels

And of course, stuff like Chicago, Moulin Rouge, etc.

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Old 02-19-2005, 01:41 PM
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-Forrest Gump
-Grease
-Dirty Dancing
-City of Angels

And of course, stuff like Chicago, Moulin Rouge, etc.
Definitely my two favorites are Moulin Rouge and Grease. But I also like the Mermaids soundtrack.
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Old 02-19-2005, 01:52 PM
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Goodfellas - great mix of really old stuff (Rags to Riches) to 60's rock (Sunshine of Your Love)

Forrest Gump - used to play this one a lot.

Pulp Fiction & Resevior Dogs - they came as a set.

Practical Magic - not just for Stevie - really!

Grease - umm, hel-LO? Cuz it's GREASE?
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Old 02-19-2005, 02:17 PM
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Grease - umm, hel-LO? Cuz it's GREASE?
Hellooo, thank you!
I don't usually pay attention to whole soundtracks, but some of the ones mentioned are great. The only soundtrack I've ever bought was the soundtrack to Last of the Mohicans Guess I should start paying more attention.
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Old 02-19-2005, 02:18 PM
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-Forrest Gump
-Grease
-Dirty Dancing
-City of Angels

And of course, stuff like Chicago, Moulin Rouge, etc.
Those are totally on my list as well as:

Hedwig and the Angry Inch!!
Jurassic Park
Mary Poppins
Sound of Music
Moulin Rouge
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Old 02-19-2005, 02:19 PM
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Lost in Translation
The Virgin Suicides
Garden State
Lost Highway
Gilmore Girls (!!!- probably the only s.t. I actually listen to somewhat regularly)
She's the One
First Love, Last Rites (Shudder to Think)
The Fastest Guitar Alive (greatest bad movie ever- starring and soundtrack by Roy Orbison)
Singles
Chicago
The Life Aquatic
Moulin Rouge
Sopranos- the Peppers & Eggs/V2 one
Almost Famous

and I was just thinking that the soundtrack to the upcoming Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny will certainly be in there.
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Old 02-19-2005, 02:24 PM
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Hayley, you RAWK!! \m/

What are some of your favorite soundtracks from earlier decades? Have you heard Franz Waxman's sinister score for James Whale's "Bride of Frankenstein"? I love it. Another favorite of mine is Georges Auric's score for Jack Clayton's "The Innocents."
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Old 02-19-2005, 02:26 PM
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The Fastest Guitar Alive (greatest bad movie ever
I haven't seen it, but it couldn't be. That dubious honor rightfully belongs to Phil Tucker's "Robot Monster."

Rent the Image DVD & I promise you that you will have the best, side-splittingest 62 minutes of your life. The Pantomime of Love scene alone will crack a rib.
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Almost Famous
Dazed and Confused...and Even More Dazed and Confused
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I haven't seen it, but it couldn't be. That dubious honor rightfully belongs to Phil Tucker's "Robot Monster."

Rent the Image DVD & I promise you that you will have the best, side-splittingest 62 minutes of your life. The Pantomime of Love scene alone will crack a rib.
I've SEEN it! A friend owns it and made me watch it. I think I was literally rolling on the floor laughing for the duration. You really should see "The Fastest Guitar Alive." Roy plays a cowboy who slays Indians with his guitar and his songs instead of guns. I love Roy.

As for the older soundtracks- I'm 22. Not old like you are. (smooches) Buy me that pony and I'll listen to them.
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Old 02-19-2005, 03:15 PM
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In no particular order....

Grease
Moulin Rouge
Labyrinth
The Wizard Of Oz
Fast Times At Ridgemont High
Twister
Fantasia
The Phantom Of The Opera
Superman:The Movie
Metropolis (Giorgio Moroder's 1984 pop/rock score)

And plenty of others.
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Old 02-19-2005, 03:29 PM
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Just some, not in order:
The Thin Red Line- Not a huge fan of Hans Zimmer, but he did wonders with it
The fisher King - Red Knight Suite by George Fenton is just amazing
The Twelve Monkeys - Astor Piazzolla's music always get to my heart
The Man With The Golden Arm - Elmer Bernstein and some great jazzmen
Lost In Translation/The Virgin Suicides - Sofia Coppola always chooses some of the most innovative and interesting bands and musicians around
Black Orpheus - Antonio Carlos Jobim and Luis Bonfa cast a spell with their bossanovas
Short Cuts - Annie Ross... an angel.
Practical Magic - Well... yes, especially for Stevie.
La vie et rien d'autre - not only because it's my favourite movie
The Hours - Philip Glass' gem, even in his excesses
Round Midnight - Tavernier is a director who loves jazz, and created a masterpiece with this soundtrack
Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence - David Bowie as leading actor and Ryuichi Sakamoto' s tracks... so beautiful
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon - Tan Dun is one of the best living composers IMO
In the Mood Of Love - I love all soundtracks of Wong Kar-wai's movies, but this one is really great, especially for Shigeru Umebayashi's theme and Nat King Cole


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The Hours - Philip Glass' gem, even in his excesses
I've always wanted to hear Philip Glass' 'la Belle et la Bête' score, which was inspired by Jean Cocteau's film... but the CD is always so expensive.
Have you ever heard it, Romy? Is it worth the money?

One of the DVD editions of the film (I only own the VHS) includes Glass' score as an alternate soundtrack, but that's always expensive, too!
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