When watching movies I always felt like the scores are as important as the story and visuals. Almost like the soul in a way bringing together the emotions of actors and director & writer. Which soundtracks brought the film to life for you.
I've watched Beowulf quite a few times over the years, but on my latest rewatch something finally clicked.
The score kept reminding me of Van Helsing. Not the actual themes, but the overall sound the brass, choir, percussion, and those big, epic action cues. It felt so familiar that I had to look it up, and sure enough, both scores were composed by Alan Silvestri.
For me, Alan Silvestri is one of the best composers when it comes to this kind of epic fantasy, action music. In fact, the Van Helsing track "Reunited" has been my ringtone for years.
Am I the only one who hears the similarities, or did anyone else notice this too? I'd love to hear from people who are into film scores.
Duran Duran's "A view to a kill" is my personal favorite. What Is yours?
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What’s the thoughts on the overall work of John Barry’s music in the James Bond franchise?
I quite enjoy his music and his non Bond music is great like Chaplin but his Bond music is tricky since I would separate his different “eras” of Bond music so From Russia to Love through OHMSS as early Barry Bond,Diamonds are Forever through Moonraker being the middle period of Barry Bond,and finally Octopussy through TLD being later era Barry.
It’s hard to really say what I like and dislike in his bond scores since every score offers something different to that film but I love his music to YOLT,OHMSS,Moonraker,Octopussy,and TLD
Hi everyone,
I found this background music while watching The Scarecrow (2026), Episode 7 (funeral scene), and I've been trying to identify its original source.
I already tried Shazam, but it identifies this exact clip as three different songs:
Legacy – Sever
Lakeview – Tye Town
After Party – Sam Shields
I also checked the official OST for The Scarecrow (2026), but this piece doesn't appear to be included, which makes me think it may be licensed production music or a shared instrumental.
I think these songs all use the same instrumental or sample, but I'm trying to find the original composition, producer, or production music library it came from.
I'm not looking for any of these three songs—I believe they all share the same instrumental. I'm trying to identify the original source of that instrumental.
I've attached the clip. Does anyone recognize it or know where it's originally from?
Thanks in advance!
this is purely from a music standpoint, what is the instrument used in the main melody in the chorus, and overall which layer is what? it gives off a romantic yet dreadfuly feeling. or what instrument with what effects? if someone knows, itd be good to know
particularily what starts at 1:00
sounds like violin, but what effects/eq has been applied
https://youtu.be/kzR7LobkzaA?is=09ACgmn4n\_JtZZ\_Q
Somehow this soundtrack is always brought back in due time and I love it.
Just the Feller by Thomas Newman
I had never seen Cape Fear (1991) until today. Stellar flick, by the way! However, this motif in the score was repeated throughout, and I immediately recognized it as something I've heard not only once, but many times. I cannot put my finger on where I may have heard it, though, and it is driving me slightly Cady.
My preliminary Google searches only say it was used in a Simpson's episode that parodies the film, but I have not watched that. I swear it came straight from another movie, or there is something INCREDIBLY similar that is crossing the wires in my brain. Nothing is showing up in my own research though, so I now turn to you! Can anyone place it? Thank you!
There is a song named ( lyrics -hello people, glad you're smiling, glad you're having fun ) in Everwood series season 1, episode 17, where Ephram and Lanie walks down school hallway, not able to find this song anywhere using lyrics or track , wrong song is given on soundtrack for this episode, could anyone help me with the correct song ? Time stamp 8.01
An orchestral cinematic song inspired by the sound of rain and Franz Liszt's La Campanella:
Idk, I get bored and make top ten lists. Only rule is they have to be songs with lyrics, not just background scores. Which unfortunately means no Kratos theme or Kai from kung fu panda
Gaston from Beauty and the Beast
Poor Unfortunate Souls from Little Mermaid
Hell of it from Phantom of the Paradise
Hellfire from Hunchback of Notre Dame
In the Dark of the Night from Anastasia
Blame Canada from South Park the movie
Pretty Woman from Sweeney Todd
Friends On the Other Side from Princess and the Frog
Big and Loud from Cats Don’t Dance
Want You Gone from Portal 2
James Newton Howard's "Jungle Cruise". It has an epic motif repeated throughout the story, and feels like Indiana Jones mixed with jungle (+ Metallica).
Does anyone else have other soundtracks that are a rare find or from a movie that is less commonplace? Would love to hear your ideas.
https://www.johnwilliamslegacy.com
Looks to be a compilation of the most well-known recordings (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, etc.) from Berlin, Vienna, and LA. I've been waiting for something like this!!
Damn dude the gullet music throughout the first episode was an absolute banger.
RAMIN DJAWADI GOTTA BE ONE OF THE GREATEST THINGS HAPPENING TO THE SONG OF ICE AND FIRE.
Approved, or , Pass ?
Hekki grace! As expected, the full, 85 tracks long soundtrack to 1000xRESIST has been released on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music, Qobuz…). Well, I know that I’m going to listen to all day!
Note: I’m in Western Europe so I might be a little bit ahead of you. The release date is June 30th. If you’re in the US or a similar time zone just wait a little longer. It’s coming!