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What movie(s) had the best music? Before anyone complains about the poll choices so far, let me explain each of them.
1. Pirates of the Caribbean - A medley of songs from this movie is one of the only songs my school's music department has played 2 years in a row because people liked it so much. Besides that, it's really good music, and I've got it playing while I'm typing this.
2. Star Wars - I think it's really good music, and I think most people (at least everyone I know) would recognize it instantly, or at least think the music was familiar.
3. Sin City - I haven't seen this movie, but I've heard that during one of the fight scenes, Sensemaya is playing. This is one of my favorite songs ever, and it alone makes the movie worth putting up.
4. Other - If a lot of people suggest another movie, I'll put it into the poll.
Edit: It turns out I can't change the poll once it's made. Oh well...

The music in "The American Astronaut" was brilliant. A lot like the band Doo-Rag. Sadly I haven't been able to find the soundtrack anywhere :(

before i even looked @ the poll i was thinking STAR WARS, pirates of the caribbean, and lord of the rings (which should be up there)

Jurassic Park. If you've ever heard the piece the whole way through, you'll know what I mean.

before i even looked @ the poll i was thinking STAR WARS, pirates of the caribbean, and lord of the rings (which should be up there)
I haven't seen lord of the rings, so that's why it wasn't up there. Unfortunately, I can't change the poll. Sorry.

2001: A Space Odessey.
Some of the best classical music ever written.

2001: A Space Odessey.
Some of the best classical music ever written.

ooh, i'd vote for that.

But I also like the "Hitchhiker" soundtrack.

Clockwork Orange was funny, I liked the synthesized versions of old songs, really unique and I wouldn't mind hearing more of the same actually.

Also, don't forget Easy Rider!

I'm a big fan of the pulp fiction soundtrack and the boondock saints one...

Star Wars all the way!!! The music is just great, and seems to perfectly fit each scene. That is pretty much the one thing you can’t complain about in the new movies. They do continue the Star Wars tradition of integrating music flawlessly.
Lord of the Rings is very good as well, though, IMO not as good as Star Wars.
Pirates of the Caribbean? Honestly, I never thought about that movie having good music.

Jurassic Park. If you've ever heard the piece the whole way through, you'll know what I mean.

It came with the PowerPoint software on my pc, so I know what you mean. It's pretty good.

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Or maybe Modern Times or someother film I cannot remember at this time.

Definately not one of the three poll options.

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Fantastic film, that.

Trying to pick which movie had the best music is so difficult, however. There's some really good soundtracks out there, largely depending on what you're in the mood for.

Personally I think that Lord of the Rings has the best, most immersive movie soundtrack.

either romeo + juliet, which has my two favourite radiohead songs on the soundtrack, or withnail & i, which has a whole medly of brilliant sixties tracks.

Blade runner OST

I haven't seen lord of the rings, so that's why it wasn't up there. Unfortunately, I can't change the poll. Sorry.
:eek: You haven't seen LOTR... i feel quite sorry for you :(

The Matrix movies had good music. The stuff in Revolutions especially was very effective. Like the Lord of the Rings trilogy for effectiveness too

Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Four Weddings and a Funeral - Love is all around.

Kill Bill. :)

Tarantino knows how to score...

Or at least how to pick what songs to use.

And bonus points for having RZA on the soundtrack.

Aliens! I just love that mix of military drum beats and bombastic, dramatic orchestra!

The song "Futile Escape" is soo awesome!

Donnie Darko - Mad World
Zulu - Old film, but great tribal music and theme
Saving Private Ryan - The music there was just sublime, John Williams at his second best, IMHO
Indiana Jones - Come on, who doesnt hear that and begin to hum 'Dum-da-dum-dum, dum-da-dum' and hear the crack of a whip? Williams at his best.

Indiana Jones - Come on, who doesnt hear that and begin to hum 'Dum-da-dum-dum, dum-da-dum' and hear the crack of a whip? Williams at his best.

I quite agree. Beverly Hills Cop also has pretty good music. The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

Not to forget The Great Escape. Or Bridge on the River Kwai for that matter.

No one has gone for the nerdlinger answer of Alexander Nevsky? Fine, I didn't need my lunch money-I'll be the first 'easy road snob' to mention it. A score that can be performed outside of a 'Pops' concert is a definate plus...

2001: A space odessey. And thanks to R. Strauss.

Not to forget The Great Escape. Or Bridge on the River Kwai for that matter.


Ah, so many great theme tunes - Heh - Dum-dum, da-dum-da-dum-dum...

only 3 options, how limited is your imagination ?

Why has no one mentioned Platoon???

Any movie that had Ennio Morcionne doing the soundtrack.

What a bunch of wankers...get out of your star wars bubbles, all of you! Answering the question, Sound of Music comes to mind, of course, and then there is I am Sam, which featured a lot of nice Beatles cover versions. The music to Pulp Fiction was ok, too. :rolleyes:

I'd say it's a toss-up between LOTR and Last of the Mohicans.

Any of Tarantino's films. That man picks great music.

What the fuck? Nobody's said Goodfellas?

That movie had the perfect soundtrack. Fuck, it even had Sid Vicious' version of "My Way" at the end!

the Shining

"Awakening of Jacob" with the blood-scene.

Chilling to say the least.

John Williams kicks so much ass, the Imperial March is being played here on a daily basis :D:D:D

2001: A space odessey. And thanks to R. Strauss.

Agreed. "Also Sprach Zarathustra" is an awesome composition.

I like the way "Where is my mind?" by the Pixies plays at the end of Fight Club. Breathtaking.

Any of Tarantino's films. That man picks great music.

Although John Williams is a superb composer. Quentin always finds the perfect music to fit the films. It is a definite toss up between Lucas and Tarantino just becuase the music fits the movies like a glove instead of a alot of modern movies just playing whatever is popular :headbang: .

What movie had the best music?
Pirates of the Caribbean
Star Wars (any of them)
Sin City

Yeah, sure. All of these films have much better music in them than, for example, West Side Story...

Kids today.

I'd say it's a toss-up between LOTR and Last of the Mohicans.
Definitely a toss-up. As in 'your cookies'.

What the fuck? Nobody's said Goodfellas?
That movie had the perfect soundtrack. Fuck, it even had Sid Vicious' version of "My Way" at the end!We have a winner. Yep, 'Goodfellas' for best soundtrack. The "Layla" montage scenes are a fantastic combination of music and visuals. First time I ever liked that song.

Yeah, sure. All of these films have much better music in them than, for example, West Side Story...

Kids today.

Its alright to be in America! If your all white in Americaaaa

I know they're not movies, but I love the soundtracks for Halo 2 and Splinter Cell 3. Despite what you may think of the games, they had excellent music IMHO. I also like the OST's from Kill Bill part 1 and Hero.

Dammit, forgot Fight Club.

I know they're not movies, but I love the soundtracks for Halo 2 and Splinter Cell 3. Despite what you may think of the games, they had excellent music IMHO. I also like the OST's from Kill Bill part 1 and Hero.

Dammit, forgot Fight Club.

Dib't forget the Hitman series, it has great music & I think the dude who made it got an award for it.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory had great music. Loved that movie.

Save the las dance had a good sound track.

Its alright to be in America! If your all white in Americaaaa

Your point being?

I'd say it's a toss-up between LOTR and Last of the Mohicans.


I agree-Last of The Mohicans soundtrack is awesome.

Also- "The Good The Bad and The Ugly", which someone previously mentioned the conductor.

Also- The Blues Brothers.

If we're talking movies here that are not devoted to music such as movies with scores from broadway or something then i'd have to say...

Gods and Generals, which had a superb soundtrack
Star Wars, gripping and Wagnerian even
LOTR, which utilized similar techniques coined by Williams for SW and Indiana Jones,
And Schindlers List, another Williams Classic,
Pirates had pretty good music, it was just so damn repetetive

No mentions for Michael Nyman?

basically anything written by Bernard Herrmann rules. Citizen Kane, psycho, Vertigo.... Taxi Driver...

I still say John Williams makes the best music. He's responsible for the following pieces of genius:

Star Wars
Indiana Jones
Saving Private Ryan
Several more I can't remember

John Williams is a genius (the Duel-of-Fates from Ep 1 is a classic) and the music was what made Saving Private Ryan for me.

Danny Elfman's 1989 Batman score, some of the best Gothic music I've ever heard. You could tell the Batman series was going downhill when they lost not only Tim Burton and Michael Keaton but replaced Danny Elfman with Elliot Goldenthal who couldn't even come close. :sniper:

kill bill
reservoir dogs
pulp fiction....
by far

Any movie that had Ennio Morcionne doing the soundtrack.

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I don't believe I forgot Once Upon a Time In The West (and all his other stuff. That ones just my favorite :))

Yeah, sure. All of these films have much better music in them than, for example, West Side Story...

Kids today.

Meh, not really my cuppa tea.

Though, yeah better choices could be polled (well, more choices would be a start)

lord of the rings, the last of the mohicans(well, it was really just one song but that song was fantastic) and star wars. in that order
i also liked the music from braveheart

Also- The Blues Brothers.

Oh yeah, that's a great one, too. :)