Best soundtracks by year
Here’s an updated version of this list. I have added soundtracks that I heard first in 2021. The big winner of 2021 (so far) is Mark Mothersbaugh for his delightful The Mitchells vs. the Machines. As for movies from previous years that I added, the big news is that Alexandre Desplat is now the winner in […]
Best soundtracks by year
Here’s an updated version of this list. I have added soundtracks that I heard first in 2020 (I’m a bit behind). The big winner of 2020 is Daniel Pemberton for his delightful Enola Holmes. As for movies from previous years that I added, the big news is that I’m giving James Newton Howard’s Maleficent a […]
Beautiful credits
There are some credits that are a stunning melding of visuals and music. Here are two of them that are so stunning that other people have created their own versions by inserting actors from other shows. Dallas Opening Credits Here’s the original: Dallas Opening and Closing Theme 1978 – 1991 (HD Surround) Here’s TNG: Star […]
WDR Funkhausorchester
WDR Funkhausorchester is an orchestra in Cologne, Germany. They have some terrific videos, both of classical and soundtrack music. Frank Strobe is the current conductor. I’m not going to attempt to say anything about their classical pieces here today, but if you have a favourite classical piece they’ve probably played it. Here are their best […]
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 2CELLOS Dick Burnett’s “Man of Constant Sorrow” (O Brother, Where Art Thou?) sung a cappella Home […]
Film Symphony Orchestra
There are lots of videos of orchestras playing soundtrack music, some of higher audio quality than others. There’s one orchestra that specializes in film music — it’s the Czech orchestra Film Symphony Orchestra. The director is Constantino Martinez-Orts. Unsurprisingly, they play lots of John Williams music. They do sometimes go overboard with lighting effects. Here […]
Best soundtracks by year
Here’s an updated version of this list. I have added soundtracks that I heard first in 2019. The big winner of 2019 is Randy Newman for his delightful Toy Story 4. Year Winner Runner Ups Honourable Mentions 2019 Toy Story 4 Avengers: Endgame Captain Marvel How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World […]
Best soundtracks by year
Here’s an updated version of this list. I have added soundtracks that I heard first in 2018. The big winner of 2018 is Lorne Balfe for his masterpiece Mission: Impossible — Fallout. Year Winner Runner Ups Honourable Mentions 2018 Mission: Impossible — Fallout Avengers: Infinity War Freaks Ocean’s Eight Soul Solo: […]
Best soundtracks by year
Here’s an updated version of this list. I decided to add some to the bottom of the list, going back to 1959. Many of the old soundtracks are from John Barry or Henry Mancini. Year Winner Runner Ups Honourable Mentions 2017 Star Wars: The Last Jedi Justice League Blade Runner 2049 Pitch Perfect […]
KW Symphony’s “Live by Request”
I attended the KW Symphony’s concert “Live by Request: Music from the Stage & Screen.” Like the last time they did this, they allowed the audience to vote on songs on their cell phones. Here’s the program: Hooray for Hollywood — Williams Semper Fidelis March — Sousa from The Shape of Water, among other things […]