Morgan BellTop Ten Film Soundtracks
March 17th 2008 15:32
Inspired by fellow orble blogger Bianca S on cinemavoyage.com Best Music Moments on Film made me think about my favourite film soundtracks . . .
TOP TEN FILM SOUNDTRACKS
1. Singles (1992)
Directed: Cameron Crow; Starring: Matt Dillon, Bridget Fonda, Kyra Sedgewick
This film had cameos by Chris Cornell (Soundgarden), Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ahmet (Pearl Jam), and stage scenes of Soundgarden and Alice In Chains. This film really was the essential 90s seattle grunge scene flick and the sountrack is a historic must-have for grunge junkies. The soundtrack includes tracks by Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Chris Cornell, Screaming Trees, Smashing Pumpkins, Mudhoney, Mother Love Bone, and Paul Westerberg. It is a fantastic soulful listen all the way through with some rare tracks unavailable elsewhere - a soundtrack all about brooding masculinity and fierce integrity.
2. Tombraider (2001)
Directed: Simon West; Starring: Angelina Jolie, Ian Glen, Daniel Craig, Noah Taylor, Jon Voight
This computer game film had the perfect electro soundtrack to match. There is the andrenaline rushing techno-dub and rnb of Missy Elliot (Get Ur Freak On), Basement Jax, Fatboy Slim, Moby, Outkast, and Chemical Brothers. There is also the electro anthem of U2 (Elevation), the industrial sleaze of Nine Inch Nails (Deep), and the chill out vibes of Groove Armada. A perfect cyber collection which starts out strong, gets hectic and then finishes meditative.
3. Romeo & Juliet (1996)
Directed: Baz Luhrmann; Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes
A soundtrack of quirky love songs to compliment the modernisation of this age old Shakespearian tale. Featuring the sweetness of The Cardigans (Lovefool), the intensity of Garbage (No. 1 Crush), the celebration of Kym Mazelle (Young Hearts Run Free), as well as the immensely popular Desree, Quindon Taver, Radiohead, Everclear, Butthole Surfers, and One Inch Punch. This soundtrack is cool and edgy alternative pop and tragic ballads in the mix. A refreshing take on the theme of love.
4. The Big Chill (1983)
Directed: Lawrence Kasden; Starring: Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, Tom Berenger, William Hurt, Meg Tilly
A collection of groovy 60s hits that accompany the characters in the film reminscing about the simplicity of their college days. Features Marvin Gaye (I Heard It through The Grapevine), Aretha Franklin (Natural Woman), The Temptations (My Girl, Aint To Proud To Beg) and my personal favourite Procol Harum (A Whiter Shade Of Pale). feel good, toe tapping tunes that capture the essence of the era. For classic american hits of the 70s see the Forredt Gump soundtrack.
5. Labyrinth (1986)
Directed: Jim Henson; Starring: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly
Its all about David Bowie! A must for David Bowie fans, he sings all the catchy tunes from this teen fantasy adventure and plays Jareth the evil Goblin King with extremely big ice blond 80s hair and extremely revealing spandex tights. He sing "you remind me of the babe" in the poppy Magic Dance and then captivates with the fairytale crystal ball song As The World Falls Down. Bowies mock devastation in Within You is topped only by the theme song Underground (from the opening and closing titles/credits). David Bowie is charming and funny, even in song, and this soundtract is the feather in his cap . . . or the sock in his stockings
6. Hedwig & The Angry Inch (2001)
Directed: John Cameron Mitchell; Starring: John Cameron Mitchell, Miriam Shor, Michael Pitt
The songs that tell the story of a transexual punk rockers journey to self discovery are fresh poignant and catchy. All the songs from this rock musical are originals written by Stephen Trask and Performed by John Cameron Mitchell as his bitter and twisted female persona Hedwig. Favourite tracks include The Origin Of Love, Sugar Daddy, Wig In A Box, and Wicked Little Town. Beutiful lyrics from Trask and beautifully sung by Cameron Mitchell sweetening the punk rock sensibilities of the overall theme - a soundtrack about surviving and learning from life.
7. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Director: Jim Sharman Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brian, Meat Loaf
"its just a jump to the left . . ." ahh Time Warp, that is of course the gimmick song but the whole soundtrack is solidly entertaining and great to sing along to. Features include Sweet Transvestite, I Can Make You A Man, and Im Going Home. Tim Curry should have had a recording career if he wasnt such a fine actor. This soundtrack is alot of fun with alot of hilarious, queer, and queeny lyrics, a sountrack about breaking down the barriers - way ahead of its time!
8. Run Lola Run (1998)
Directed: Tom Tykwer (subtitled foreign language - German); Starring: Franka Potente
This is a pumping trance techno soundtrack that actually really made the film. Run Lola Run is a speedy trip of a film which depicts a young flame-haired woman desperately running throught the streets of Berlin in an effort to save her doomed lover. Much the same themes as the mainstream Sliding Doors with multiple paths or versions of the same story exploring the possibilities etc but Run Lola Run kicks is injected with grave urgency with the rush being maintained throughout using this soundtrack as a strong resounding pulse. Should come with a warning: do not play while operating a motor vehicle or you will exceed the speed limit!
9. Broken Flowers (2005)
Directed: Jim Jarmusch; Starring: Bill Murray, Julie Delpy, Tilda Swinton, Sharon Stone, Jessica Lange, Chloe Sevigny
This is a quirky story of a man revisting his old girlfriends to investigate the possible existance of a teenage son and along the way discover where he goes wrong in love and life. So it makes sense that it have an extremely quirky soundtrack, the music in this film really is its feature as it is primarily the hypnotic snake charming music of ethiopian goove artist Mulatu Astatke. It is entirely captivating and reflects Bill Murrys character brilliant. A great chill out collection that makes you curiouser and curiouser
10. Mean Girls (2004)
Directed: Mark Walters; Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Lacey Chabert
A cool bitchy film really only works with a cutting edge cool bitchy soundtrack for the immaculate "popular" girls at the modern highschool to swan and mince around to. The characters in Mean Girls know how to make an entrance and these are the songs they make an entrance to. Featuring Pink (God Is A DJ), Blondie (One Way Or Another), The Donnas (Dancing With Myself), Peaches (Operate), and Kelis (Milkshake). This is a girl power trip, cutting edge, arrogant and very very female
TOP TEN FILM SOUNDTRACKS
Directed: Cameron Crow; Starring: Matt Dillon, Bridget Fonda, Kyra Sedgewick
This film had cameos by Chris Cornell (Soundgarden), Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ahmet (Pearl Jam), and stage scenes of Soundgarden and Alice In Chains. This film really was the essential 90s seattle grunge scene flick and the sountrack is a historic must-have for grunge junkies. The soundtrack includes tracks by Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Chris Cornell, Screaming Trees, Smashing Pumpkins, Mudhoney, Mother Love Bone, and Paul Westerberg. It is a fantastic soulful listen all the way through with some rare tracks unavailable elsewhere - a soundtrack all about brooding masculinity and fierce integrity.
2. Tombraider (2001)
Directed: Simon West; Starring: Angelina Jolie, Ian Glen, Daniel Craig, Noah Taylor, Jon Voight
This computer game film had the perfect electro soundtrack to match. There is the andrenaline rushing techno-dub and rnb of Missy Elliot (Get Ur Freak On), Basement Jax, Fatboy Slim, Moby, Outkast, and Chemical Brothers. There is also the electro anthem of U2 (Elevation), the industrial sleaze of Nine Inch Nails (Deep), and the chill out vibes of Groove Armada. A perfect cyber collection which starts out strong, gets hectic and then finishes meditative.
3. Romeo & Juliet (1996)
Directed: Baz Luhrmann; Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes
A soundtrack of quirky love songs to compliment the modernisation of this age old Shakespearian tale. Featuring the sweetness of The Cardigans (Lovefool), the intensity of Garbage (No. 1 Crush), the celebration of Kym Mazelle (Young Hearts Run Free), as well as the immensely popular Desree, Quindon Taver, Radiohead, Everclear, Butthole Surfers, and One Inch Punch. This soundtrack is cool and edgy alternative pop and tragic ballads in the mix. A refreshing take on the theme of love.
4. The Big Chill (1983)
Directed: Lawrence Kasden; Starring: Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, Tom Berenger, William Hurt, Meg Tilly
A collection of groovy 60s hits that accompany the characters in the film reminscing about the simplicity of their college days. Features Marvin Gaye (I Heard It through The Grapevine), Aretha Franklin (Natural Woman), The Temptations (My Girl, Aint To Proud To Beg) and my personal favourite Procol Harum (A Whiter Shade Of Pale). feel good, toe tapping tunes that capture the essence of the era. For classic american hits of the 70s see the Forredt Gump soundtrack.
5. Labyrinth (1986)
Directed: Jim Henson; Starring: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly
Its all about David Bowie! A must for David Bowie fans, he sings all the catchy tunes from this teen fantasy adventure and plays Jareth the evil Goblin King with extremely big ice blond 80s hair and extremely revealing spandex tights. He sing "you remind me of the babe" in the poppy Magic Dance and then captivates with the fairytale crystal ball song As The World Falls Down. Bowies mock devastation in Within You is topped only by the theme song Underground (from the opening and closing titles/credits). David Bowie is charming and funny, even in song, and this soundtract is the feather in his cap . . . or the sock in his stockings
6. Hedwig & The Angry Inch (2001)
Directed: John Cameron Mitchell; Starring: John Cameron Mitchell, Miriam Shor, Michael Pitt
The songs that tell the story of a transexual punk rockers journey to self discovery are fresh poignant and catchy. All the songs from this rock musical are originals written by Stephen Trask and Performed by John Cameron Mitchell as his bitter and twisted female persona Hedwig. Favourite tracks include The Origin Of Love, Sugar Daddy, Wig In A Box, and Wicked Little Town. Beutiful lyrics from Trask and beautifully sung by Cameron Mitchell sweetening the punk rock sensibilities of the overall theme - a soundtrack about surviving and learning from life.
7. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Director: Jim Sharman Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brian, Meat Loaf
"its just a jump to the left . . ." ahh Time Warp, that is of course the gimmick song but the whole soundtrack is solidly entertaining and great to sing along to. Features include Sweet Transvestite, I Can Make You A Man, and Im Going Home. Tim Curry should have had a recording career if he wasnt such a fine actor. This soundtrack is alot of fun with alot of hilarious, queer, and queeny lyrics, a sountrack about breaking down the barriers - way ahead of its time!
8. Run Lola Run (1998)
Directed: Tom Tykwer (subtitled foreign language - German); Starring: Franka Potente
This is a pumping trance techno soundtrack that actually really made the film. Run Lola Run is a speedy trip of a film which depicts a young flame-haired woman desperately running throught the streets of Berlin in an effort to save her doomed lover. Much the same themes as the mainstream Sliding Doors with multiple paths or versions of the same story exploring the possibilities etc but Run Lola Run kicks is injected with grave urgency with the rush being maintained throughout using this soundtrack as a strong resounding pulse. Should come with a warning: do not play while operating a motor vehicle or you will exceed the speed limit!
9. Broken Flowers (2005)
Directed: Jim Jarmusch; Starring: Bill Murray, Julie Delpy, Tilda Swinton, Sharon Stone, Jessica Lange, Chloe Sevigny
This is a quirky story of a man revisting his old girlfriends to investigate the possible existance of a teenage son and along the way discover where he goes wrong in love and life. So it makes sense that it have an extremely quirky soundtrack, the music in this film really is its feature as it is primarily the hypnotic snake charming music of ethiopian goove artist Mulatu Astatke. It is entirely captivating and reflects Bill Murrys character brilliant. A great chill out collection that makes you curiouser and curiouser
10. Mean Girls (2004)
Directed: Mark Walters; Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Lacey Chabert
A cool bitchy film really only works with a cutting edge cool bitchy soundtrack for the immaculate "popular" girls at the modern highschool to swan and mince around to. The characters in Mean Girls know how to make an entrance and these are the songs they make an entrance to. Featuring Pink (God Is A DJ), Blondie (One Way Or Another), The Donnas (Dancing With Myself), Peaches (Operate), and Kelis (Milkshake). This is a girl power trip, cutting edge, arrogant and very very female
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Toni - oh too right about reality bites, i should have done a longer list!
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R&J soundtrack is SO AWESOME. Of course The Big Chill. Never even thought of Singles and while the movie grates me, Forrest Gump soundtrack was cool and OMG - Almost Famous Soundtrack, The Doors Soundtrack, The Crow Soundtrack and more recently the soundtrack to Across the Universe. WOW - it was like a rush - they all came flooding into my head. NO more port. Straight to Bed - DO NOT pass GO. Freaky!!
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Goodfellas? really? i didnt realise that had a soundtrack of greatness!
tell me, what is on this Goodfellas soundtrack that makes it great? im intrigued! haha