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Sounds of the Cinema - Music at the Movies

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I love movie and TV soundtracks.   Those majestic scores that bring you right back to that moment in the movie with just a few notes.  Whether its the orchestral wonder of a John Williams score or that perfect choice of a vocal existing or original song.
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John Williams

Can you really think of the movies of the last half century and NOT think of John Williams? Star Wars, Jaws, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, E.T., and on, and on, and on…

 
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Star Wars, E.T., Superman, Jaws, Indiana Jones, The Olympic Fanfare, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, Home Alone, and more
John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969-1999
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William's music was integral to the success of Spielburg's movies.  Can you think of Indiana Jones without thinking of the music?  Or Jaws? One of the greatest partnerships in Hollywood
John Williams & Spielberg: Ultimate Collection
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Watch the trailer for this documentary on the music of John Williams from Disney+
Music By John Williams | Official Trailer | Disney+
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CNN interviews John Williams on composing the Star Wars theme.
'Star Wars' composer reveals how he came up with iconic theme
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Do you remember the first time you heard the Imperial March?
Star Wars: A New Hope
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John Williams conducts the Vienna Philharmonic playing the Imperial March from Star Wars.  And just look at the location where they were playing!  That's a gorgeous concert hall!!
John Williams & Vienna Philharmonic – Williams: Imperial March (from “Star Wars”)
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You're humming it in your head aren't you?  Picturing that first scene with the boulder and the statue as the music builds.
Raiders Of The Lost Ark Soundtrack [2 LP]
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John Williams in Vienna conducting the Raiders of the Lost Ark theme.
Raiders March from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark - John Williams in Vienna 2020
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Harrison Ford speaking at the AFI tribute to John Williams.
Harrison Ford on the "Indiana Jones Theme" song, praises John Williams
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Hedwig's Theme. You can't think about Harry Potter without hearing this beautiful melody.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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Another movie where Williams' music is integral to the film.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: The
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This yet another score by Williams where you immediately know what it is.  An iconic film score!
John Williams (Composer) on Amazon Music
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Did you watch the trailer for the new Superman movie during the superbowl and recognize John William's icon Superman theme?  You even heard it a bit in the Snyder verse.
Superman: The Movie - Original Sound Track
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John Williams and Itzak Perlman together made this haunting movie even more impactful.
Schindler's List
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Star Wars wouldn't be Star Wars without the Imperial March or Vader's Theme!
John Williams Conducts Star Wars Trilogy
 
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Okay, it's not the worst Indiana Jones movie, but it's also not the best. I still love the music though.
Indiana Jones: Temple Of Doom Soundtrack 2 LP
 
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Now this IS the best Indiana Jones movie, and the music is the perfect complement.
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade Soundtrack
 
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For the ultimate John Williams and Harry Potter fans.
Harry Potter: John Williams Soundtrack Set

Randy Edelman

Gettysburg is one of my favorite movie scores.  I also enjoyed some of his other works.  I did not know he was responsible for the MacGyver theme song!

 
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I have the movie and the book it was based off of on my Page to Screen list, but the music is definitely worth a mention as well.  It's one of my favorite orchestral scores.
Gettysburg: Music From The Soundtrack
 
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Reunion and Finale from the movie.
GETTYSBURG (1993) | Reunion and finale
 
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Beautiful score!
The Last of the Mohicans Soundtrack CD
 
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Main theme from The Last of the Mohicans.
The Last of the Mohicans - Promentory (Main Theme)
 
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I did not know he'd written the music for both iterations of MacGyver!
MacGyver Theme Song
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This is another lovely sweeping theme for an epic fantasy.
Dragonheart Soundtrack
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Listen to the track “To the Stars” the finale of the score.  Beautiful!
To The Stars (Dragonheart/Soundtrack Version)
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Hans Zimmer

Another composer much in demand in Hollywood.  Backdraft was probably the first movie where I fell in love with his music, but it might have been Gladiator.

 
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I cannot express how much I love this film and the music in it.  Just the pure menace of the fire expressed through the score.
Backdraft
 
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The brass and the percussion and the chorus!  Such a great blend to evoke the heroism of firefighters.  Especially in the funeral scene.
Backdraft - Hans Zimmer - Universal Pictures Centennial Concert - Fimucité 6
 
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Another iconic film by Zimmer.
Gladiator
 
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The music of Gladiator live in concert.
Hans Zimmer - Gladiator - Live
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Just like in Backdraft the music adds such an element of menace to this movie.
The Dark Knight Soundtrack
 
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Listen to The Dark Knight music in concert.
The Dark Knight - Hans Zimmer /J. Newton Howard - LIVE
 
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Can you feel the love tonight?
The Lion King Soundtrack by Elton John
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The sequel was a love letter to the original, and Hans Zimmer did not disappoint with the music!
Top Gun: Maverick Soundtrack Audio
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