Finest soundtrack and film ever?

[zinfamous]

So, is this about soundtrack or score? Two very different arguments here....I'll stick with score

This isn't even a debate:

Nino Rota. He scored all of Fellini's films, and many, many more. One of the most prolific composers in Cinema. You guys would know him as the man behind "The Godfather" theme, and other Copolla films.
John Williams is decent, but a b1tch compared to Rota. Williams would even admit that...

da man

As for the specific films as example, I'd go
La Strada
8 1/2
Godfather

 

[zinfamous]

Oh, and I forgot to give props to Morricone as well. I believe he and Rota are the top two composers by volume. That doesn't mean too much on it's own, but the fact that they are both so good, and generally regarded as the best...is what matters

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Originally posted by: tomywishbone
The song

If you enjoyed the movie, you may enjoy this performance. It's legendary. The vocals that begin at :50 are pretty amazing.

You cant forget "Story of a Soldier" either from that score.

My top scores:
The Truman Show
Halloween
Requiem of a Dream
Anything Danny Elfman (Batman, Pee Wee, Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, etc.)
Anything Ennio Morricone (Good Bad and the Ugly, Untouchables, The other Spaghetti Westerns he scored, etc)
Anything John Williams (Jaws, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Schindlers List etc.)
Cool Hand Luke
The Deer Hunter

 

[angminas]

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - James Horner

INCREDIBLY evocative. I don't like his other stuff as much, though. John Williams gets my vote for overall quality.

 

[JEDIYoda]

soundtrack to the Muppet Movie or teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles

 

[Siddhartha]

The Magnificent Seven

2001 A Space Odyssey

Breakfast At Tiffany's

The Kids are Allright

Help

 

[b0mbrman]

I like Glory, Braveheart, and The General's Daughter

 

[TXHokie]

Originally posted by: K1052
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly was imo one of the three finest westerns ever filmed. The soundtrack and cast had few equals. The cinematography was simply brilliant.

Definitely one of my favorite old school western cowboy movies. "When you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk!"

 

[Jawo]

Originally posted by: djheater

Originally posted by: Jawo
How could I forget Last of the Mohicans???

I saw it recently, and really it was pretty forgettable. The soundtrack was very good and very well used though.

As to the rest of it, the story doesn't really seem to go anywhere, and then doesn't end... I thought I remembered really liking it, which is why I wanted to watch it again, but it didn't hold up... maybe it's just me.

Thats what I meant....since this is a soundtrack thread!

 

[amish]

Originally posted by: Siddhartha
The Magnificent Seven

bolded for emphasis. that score is the gold standard that all other westerns must try to meet.

 

[StevenYoo]

one of the best soundtracks comes from the movie: Forrest Gump

 

[Rubycon]

Too many to choose from.

The launch scene in Apollo 13 is incredible.

 

[irishScott]

Originally posted by: Jmman
Definitely a great soundtrack and movie, but not even close to the best ever.......

 

[StevenYoo]

HAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

HAAAAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

 

[angminas]

Ya know, I hadn't heard The Ecstasy Of Gold in years, but now that I have, it reminds me a lot of Krystal's music from Dark Wizard (Sega CD fantasy strategy). Awesome game, awesome soundtrack. I have carried the game around as just a CD to listen to many times.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: AAjax
New version up on yourtube

That will get you blood pumping in the morning

The singer is MUCH better in this one.

 

[JonTom]

Henry Mancini

 

[SVT Cobra]

Hans Zimmer is by far the best.

Black Hawk Down FTW!!!

 

[DeadByDawn]

I have the soundtrack to The good, the bad, and the ugly on LP

 

[funkymatt]

I always liked Thomas Newman Soundtracks. namely american beauty.

 

[0roo0roo]

es posthumus stuff gets used a lot for trailers i guess

not official stuff, but heres some user made music videos with final fantasy
that song can make a bowel movement seem epic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwyq08LKpJM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNHvsCR2iks

course zimmer/williams/goldman/moriconi/elfman are great stuff

 

[Howard]

That woman should've gotten herself one of those portable tuner thingies.

 

[iliopsoas]

Originally posted by: SSSnail
To do: go buy The Good, The Bad and the Ugly; A Fist Full of Dollars...

Ya, I need to get the Man with No Name trilogy. Great movies!

 

[zinfamous]

good call on Moriccone. They honored him tonight at the Oscars. Nice little piece they put together for him.

 

[Reckoner]

Braveheart has the best soundtrack.