This thread shall be for the posting of some of the greatest, most epic themes or score, or sections of scores to movies. From the well known pops, to the lesser known gems. I shall start with a few of my favorites:

"Gladiator" score, I think the whole thing is incredible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t_4BL1TXbw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFpZPZ_g4Hw

"Blackhawk Down" score, also great but especially the "leave no man behind" theme.

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

"Gettysburg" also a great score, but the main theme is very powerful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X1yPoAaKL0

11/1/2009 10:42:14 PM

not putting Last of the Mohicans in the first post is a cause for a paddl'n

11/1/2009 10:51:59 PM

just about any score from the Star Wars franchise

11/1/2009 11:00:21 PM

Shawshank Redemption

11/1/2009 11:08:45 PM

yeah I forgot to mention, if you are gonna contribute one, post a link so we all can enjoy it.

11/1/2009 11:15:57 PM

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

seriously

also, I want to add my little bit about life and love

for the guys

you want to be the main character, Hawkeye, NOT the british soldier, Duncan

it's the best example of how it all works

Duncan should of said later the instant Cora looked at him sideways

[Edited on November 1, 2009 at 11:22 PM. Reason : .]

11/1/2009 11:18:14 PM

Excellent theme, and just because I did not include it in my first post in no way diminishes its greatness. I just want others to contribute.

I havent seen that movie in years, Daniel Day Lewis is a great actor.


Also, I could have posted the pop classics right away...ie "Star Wars"...but Im sure they will get posted at some point.



[Edited on November 1, 2009 at 11:31 PM. Reason : .]

11/1/2009 11:23:11 PM

He really is one of the best.

11/1/2009 11:30:33 PM

The ones mentioned are good, also:

Boondock Saints
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkT2wW3-1jQ

Lord of the Rings - like the entire soundrack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pGaz_qN0cw - Concerning Hobbits
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUIZvAe3RBg - Bridge of Khazad Dun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ9NOV3KNpY - Breaking of the Fellowship

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHGgrb29hj4

Braveheart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AN04imFDK8

Yes I do love Celtic music.

11/1/2009 11:31:07 PM

I love the "Robin Hood" theme, very epic. Good call.

11/1/2009 11:33:11 PM

Hello Zep, one of my personal faves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiJENNnf6gs

11/1/2009 11:38:20 PM

and of course the often copied one from Requiem for a Dream

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2Ma4BvMUwU

and Assault on Precinct 13



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFFNn5UF3i4

11/1/2009 11:41:09 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qrl3n2ZtK2E

I beg you to click this. It's very very good.

11/1/2009 11:41:50 PM

Isnt "Eraserhead" the movie with the eye and razor blade scene?

Also, "Requiem For A Dream" is a great choice. Hauntingly beautiful

[Edited on November 1, 2009 at 11:48 PM. Reason : .]

11/1/2009 11:46:55 PM

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awskKWzjlhk

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^^^ Wow. I thought the entire soundtrack for Requiem for a Dream was a violin going "ree ree ree ree REE REE REE REE ree ree ree ree REE REE REE REE".

[Edited on November 1, 2009 at 11:56 PM. Reason : ^]

11/1/2009 11:48:11 PM

I think The Ecstasy of Gold is a better choice for that movie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV0wPBYDQ6Y&feature=related

11/1/2009 11:52:35 PM

If we are gonna do Ennio Morricone, we have to do "The Untouchables"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVsS_Ewsoe4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsT-0vhkxsg

11/2/2009 12:02:33 AM

North By Northwest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbg089yT31g&feature=related

Jaws 2 - obviously the movie couldn't be anywhere near the original but the score by John Williams was fantastic, especially from the opening scene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSDm-cvxHP8

[Edited on November 2, 2009 at 12:25 AM. Reason : .]

11/2/2009 12:11:42 AM

"25th Hour" opening theme is beautifully haunting and powerful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6NK3BrO8u0

11/2/2009 12:15:30 AM

George Clinton's score for Brainscan

John Carpenter's Halloween score

Seven Years In Tibet score

Michael Penn for the Anniversary Party

11/2/2009 12:20:09 AM

ROCKY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioE_O7Lm0I4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS4giqtbRBM

and of course:

STAR WARS

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

[Edited on November 2, 2009 at 12:32 AM. Reason : duh]

[Edited on November 2, 2009 at 12:46 AM. Reason : ]

11/2/2009 12:22:05 AM

Total Recall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbEJuOfJC3c&feature=fvw
Vertigo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC5AzFc3coo

11/2/2009 12:40:24 AM

SUPERMAN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9vrfEoc8_g

INDIANA JONES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpzHXx3xp3k&feature=PlayList&p=C144BE3BE144AB49&index=7

BACK TO THE FUTURE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zSw2V_vW0Y&feature=PlayList&p=C144BE3BE144AB49&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=6

11/2/2009 12:43:00 AM

I knew the classics would get posted eventually

11/2/2009 12:43:56 AM

Can't believe I forgot this one

GHOSTBUSTERS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MjuEqaSWmk&feature=related

11/2/2009 1:29:23 AM

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iteRKvRKFA

ON THE WATERFRONT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KZdo31wu8U&feature=PlayList&p=D0B3F158CBA056AE&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=42 This is actually the first 10mins, but you get a very nice feel for it.

Ending credits to TWISTER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfMaSkzH5Qg

11/2/2009 1:38:01 AM

Quote :

"I think The Ecstasy of Gold is a better choice for that movie"

Metallica cover:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqb2X3zmNB0

11/2/2009 2:47:47 AM

Wasnt the "Ghostbusters" Theme a blatant rip off of Huey Lewis "I want a new drug". And wasnt there a law suit.

according to wikipedia.....yes

[Edited on November 2, 2009 at 1:35 PM. Reason : .]

11/2/2009 1:33:37 PM

Had to be done.

007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBQTPhCo4sI

11/2/2009 7:26:32 PM

last of the mohicans and braveheart are probably my favorites...but just to add some new ones:


Dragonheart...not really bc of the movie, but the song is awesome and played in other things

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sE9h7cAwU8


also love Legends of the Fall


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzcLWAEHwbI&feature=related


and another classic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQvc7Ne5mok&feature=related

[Edited on November 2, 2009 at 7:55 PM. Reason : ]

11/2/2009 7:55:35 PM

Flash Gordon!

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

Orgazmo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiXaT_1I-vw



[Edited on November 2, 2009 at 8:36 PM. Reason : How could I forget...]

11/2/2009 8:32:23 PM

The Batman Begins/Dark Knight themes were pretty good as well.

11/2/2009 8:46:50 PM

conan the barbarian

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QoAM0Kl-50&feature=related

doesn't get going til about the 2:15 mark


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gur7kJythgM

good freeze frame of arnold in this one shortly after it begins





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQGAhOzkNSk&feature=PlayList&p=DE754A7F52CC5255&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=37

more ennio morricone, but from for a few dollars more

[Edited on November 2, 2009 at 10:38 PM. Reason : ]

11/2/2009 10:17:47 PM

uh

Tombstone (cant fucking find the theme)

and Jurassic Park ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8zlUUrFK-M )

[Edited on November 2, 2009 at 11:21 PM. Reason : *]

11/2/2009 11:14:48 PM

Simply, the greatest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDGibUnfGK8

[Edited on November 2, 2009 at 11:21 PM. Reason : f]

11/2/2009 11:20:50 PM

I must admit, I am a huge fan of Hans Zimmer. I think so many of his scores are excellent. He has done everything from great classics, to animated films, to epics, and even cheesy movies. More often than not though, I love so many of his scores.

"The Last Samurai"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZpP4gDUg58&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZrpxZ9HP80&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eouUdcgXBE&feature=related

11/3/2009 1:59:37 AM

^ Agreed. Gladiator was great for what it was.

11/3/2009 3:09:42 AM

Heavy Metal



"Veteran of the Psychic Wars" by Blue Öyster Cult:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGi-sOTS5zA

And the rest of the album. Just great--it's holds a special place in my heart and memories.

[Edited on November 3, 2009 at 4:10 AM. Reason : Yes, I know the difference between a soundtrack and a film score. ]

11/3/2009 4:06:51 AM

I'm a big fan of the score to The Fountain by Clint Mansell.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihF_aXi-Huk

11/3/2009 8:07:48 AM

The lesser known gem of John Williams is his powerfully emotional score to

"Born On The 4th of July"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELKzmZK5Dec&feature=fvw



[Edited on November 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM. Reason : .]

11/3/2009 10:25:26 PM

BTTT, lets keep it going

11/8/2009 10:24:37 PM

^^ Always loved that score but had no idea it was John Williams.

11/8/2009 11:14:49 PM

TV Miniseries, but I think it belongs here

From The Earth To The Moon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhZhzt1rh7o

[Edited on November 8, 2009 at 11:20 PM. Reason : post the link]

11/8/2009 11:20:32 PM

Quote :

"Always loved that score but had no idea it was John Williams."

yup, a powerful lesser known gem

11/9/2009 12:21:30 AM

i'm rockin last of the mohicans at work

11/9/2009 8:03:39 AM

good score

11/10/2009 2:36:23 AM

Has this really not been posted yet? Maybe the all-time greatest/chilling.

Thread over?

Start at 2:50



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88ft_enkr9c





[Edited on November 10, 2009 at 3:22 AM. Reason : f]

11/10/2009 3:11:43 AM

Other greats

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-7Vu7cqB20



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

[Edited on November 10, 2009 at 3:21 AM. Reason : f]

11/10/2009 3:19:36 AM

I've always liked the stuff the Dust Brothers have done

Moon is a newer movie with a really good track, IMO

11/10/2009 5:22:48 AM

The 1989 Batman theme is pretty cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4ydxgekFls

11/10/2009 5:05:45 PM