Unique versions of songs, part 2: soundtracks

Here are some more great videos of songs — this time it’s soundtrack music. I previously linked to the amazing Vinheteiro and the astonishing Ohio State University Marching Band.

  • Klaus Badelt’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” performed by 2 cellos
  • Dick Burnett’s “Man of Constant Sorrow” (O Brother, Where Art Thou?) sung a cappella
  • Enya’s “Let It Be” (The Lord of the Rings) performed by 2 people singing all the parts
  • Judy Garland’s “Over the Rainbow” (The Wizard of Oz) played on violin
  • Henry Mancini’s “Peter Gunn” performed by a small orchestra
  • Monty Norman’s “James Bond Theme” performed by 2 people singing all the parts
  • Paul McCartney and Wings’s “Live and Let Die” performed by 2 cellos & piano
  • Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters” performed by 5 voices
  • Stu Phillips’s “Knight Rider” performed by one person playing all the parts
  • Lalo Schifrin plays piano with orchestra for “Mission: Impossible”
  • Lalo Shifrin’s “Mission: Impossible” performed by piano, cello & violin
  • Lalo Shifrin’s “Mission: Impossible” performed by 3 violins in a flash mob
  • Alan Silvestri’s “Avengers” theme performed by violin
  • Piero Umiliani’s “Mahna Mahna” performed by one person playing all the parts
  • John Williams’s “Duel of the Fates” (Star Wars Episode I) performed by one person singing all the parts
  • John Williams’s “Indiana Jones Theme” performed by one person singing all the parts
  • John Williams’s “Jurrasic Park End Credits” performed by one person singing all the parts
  • Hans Zimmer with Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot playing “Themyscira” (Wonder Woman 1984)
  • Hans Zimmer plays piano with orchestra for “What are you going to do when you are not saving the world?” (Man of Steel)

And two medleys

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7 Responses to “Unique versions of songs, part 2: soundtracks”

  1. Dave Switzer Says:

    Danny Elfman’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” by Jared Halley…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpO2Th2u1Lw

  2. Dave Switzer Says:

    Henry Mancini conducts (and plays) “Pink Panther,” “Baby Elephant Walk,” and “Peter Gunn”…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri5G4kOEZyM

  3. Dave Switzer Says:

    A James Bond medley of 25 songs from a bunch of singers and players recorded individually…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeYfAmz0Jlk

  4. Dave Switzer Says:

    John Williams, at 90 years old, conducts “The Imperial March” from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqErQ1sn74k

  5. Dave Switzer Says:

    Danny Elfman’s “Batman” by Matt Craig…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMejF6NcKn8
    Dave Grusin’s “The Goonies – Main Theme (Fratelli Chase)” by
    Rhaeide…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN3fG28nafA

  6. Dave Switzer Says:

    Jay Chattaway’s “The Inner Light” (from TNG) by VioDance…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSur1rPDcjg
    Michael Giacchino’s “Star Trek: Prodigy – Main Theme” by VioDance…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7edH520Q0Ao
    John Powell’s “Test Drive” (from How to Train Your Dragon) by The Piano Guys…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ_dOIZ6OD4
    Howard Shore’s “Lord of the Rings” by The Piano Guys…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZNqs0YgWkM
    Chris Westlake’s “Star Trek: Lower Decks – Main Theme” by VioDance…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cWkEm1HT70
    John Williams’s “Superman Main Theme” by VioDance…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5vMEDscVeg
    Hans Zimmer’s “Time” (from Inception) by ThatCelloGuy…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4YqMctCuC8

  7. Dave Switzer Says:

    John Williams / Nicholas Hooper’s “Harry Potter Medley” by the Rogers family…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwfNN-Kxq1g

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