Akito HirataBest Music Moments on Film (Part 2)
May 24th 2008 07:10
I compiled a list of 10 of my favourite songs and or albums in various movies, Best Music Moments on Film (Part 1) which was quite a struggle, as I was overflowing with other favourite songs but did not want to bore my fellow bloggers.
But I could not contain myself any longer, so here is part 2 of my favourite or best music moments on film.
1. Running With Scissors – starring Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Evan Rachel Wood, Joseph Cross, Alec Baldwin and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Highly underrated and hilarious.
The Song(s) – ‘Bennie and the Jets’ by Elton John, ‘Blinded by the Light’ by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band and my absolute favourite song in the whole film ‘Year of the Cat’ by Al Stewart used in my favourite moment in the movie
*Heavily edited
2. The Hitcher – starring Sophia Bush, Sean Bean and Zachary Knighton.
The Song(s) – ‘How We Operate’ by Gomez and the ultimately cool ‘Closer’ by Nine Inch Nails, crappy remake but the highway chase scene made up for it.
3. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer – starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr, Brandy and Mekhi Phifer.
The Song – Lamb’s hauntingly beautiful ‘Gorecki’.
4. Disturbing Behaviour – starring James Marsden, Katie Holmes (before robotation/ marriage to cruise), Nick Stahl and Bruce Greenwood.
The Song – ‘Flagpole Sitta’ by Harvey Danger (2.26 – 3.15). Yep the best moment in the whole movie, minus every other scene James Marsden is onscreen.
5. Lords of Dogtown – starring Emile Hirsch, Heath Ledger, Victor Rasuk, John Robinson and Nikki Reed.
The Soundtrack – A rockin soundtrack by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Teg Nugent, David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Social Distortion, Deep Purple, Iggy Pop and a particularly poignant scene with Heath Ledger, singing along to Rod Stewarts ‘Maggie May.
6. Breakfast At Tiffany’s – starring Audrey Hepburn, George Pappard and Mickey Rooney.
The Song – Audrey Hepburn singing ‘Moon River’, simple but utterly divine!!
7. Wayne’s World – Starring Mike Meyers, Dana Carvey, Rob Lowe, Tia Carrere and Larra Flynn Boyle.
The Song(s) – Who can forget Garth’s hilarious serenading of the ‘blonde hot girl’ at the diner to ‘Foxey Lady by Jimi Hendrix and the head bashing to Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.
8. Southland Tales – starring Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean William Scott, Justin Timberlake, Mandy Moore and many more!!
The Soundtrack – A gorgeous track by Muse ‘Blackout’, ‘All These Things That I’ve Done’ by The Killers, ‘Wave of Mutilation’ by The Pixies, even Rebekah Del Rio’s version of the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ unlike anything I have heard. Ultimately Moby’s ‘Memory Gospel’ is my favourite track in the whole film.
9. Garden State – starring Zach Braff and Natalie Portman.
The Soundtrack – The Shins = Amazing, favourite tracks include: ‘Caring Is Creepy’ and ‘New Slang’ and ‘Let Go’ by Frou Frou.
10. Top Gun – starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, and Meg Ryan.
You know any old school movies with Tom cruise AND Val Kilmer with their shirts off, I’m there!!!
The Soundtrack – ‘Danger Zone’ by Kenny Loggins, ‘Take My Breath Away’ by Berlin and ‘You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling’ by The Righteous Brothers.
11. The Wedding Singer – starring Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore and Christine Taylor.
The Soundtrack – I don’t know who didn’t fall in love with Adam Sandler when he sang ‘Grow Old with You’. Filled with great 80’s tracks such as ’99 Luftballons’ by Nena, ‘White Wedding by Billy Idol, ‘Pass the Dutchie’ by Musical Youth, ‘All Night Long’ by Lionel Ritchie and many many more!
12. Dick – starring Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Dan Hedaya, Will Ferrell, Ana Gaysteyer and Ryan Reynolds.
The Soundtrack – ‘ABC’ by Jackson 5, ‘Rock your Baby’ by George McCrae, ‘Lady Marmalade’ by Labelle, ‘Crocodile Rock’ by Elton John, ‘You’re So Vain’ by Carly Simon and ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA. All the great oldies we love to sing along to.
But I could not contain myself any longer, so here is part 2 of my favourite or best music moments on film.
1. Running With Scissors – starring Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Evan Rachel Wood, Joseph Cross, Alec Baldwin and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Highly underrated and hilarious.
The Song(s) – ‘Bennie and the Jets’ by Elton John, ‘Blinded by the Light’ by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band and my absolute favourite song in the whole film ‘Year of the Cat’ by Al Stewart used in my favourite moment in the movie
*Heavily edited
2. The Hitcher – starring Sophia Bush, Sean Bean and Zachary Knighton.
The Song(s) – ‘How We Operate’ by Gomez and the ultimately cool ‘Closer’ by Nine Inch Nails, crappy remake but the highway chase scene made up for it.
3. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer – starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr, Brandy and Mekhi Phifer.
The Song – Lamb’s hauntingly beautiful ‘Gorecki’.
4. Disturbing Behaviour – starring James Marsden, Katie Holmes (before robotation/ marriage to cruise), Nick Stahl and Bruce Greenwood.
The Song – ‘Flagpole Sitta’ by Harvey Danger (2.26 – 3.15). Yep the best moment in the whole movie, minus every other scene James Marsden is onscreen.
5. Lords of Dogtown – starring Emile Hirsch, Heath Ledger, Victor Rasuk, John Robinson and Nikki Reed.
The Soundtrack – A rockin soundtrack by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Teg Nugent, David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Social Distortion, Deep Purple, Iggy Pop and a particularly poignant scene with Heath Ledger, singing along to Rod Stewarts ‘Maggie May.
6. Breakfast At Tiffany’s – starring Audrey Hepburn, George Pappard and Mickey Rooney.
The Song – Audrey Hepburn singing ‘Moon River’, simple but utterly divine!!
7. Wayne’s World – Starring Mike Meyers, Dana Carvey, Rob Lowe, Tia Carrere and Larra Flynn Boyle.
The Song(s) – Who can forget Garth’s hilarious serenading of the ‘blonde hot girl’ at the diner to ‘Foxey Lady by Jimi Hendrix and the head bashing to Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.
8. Southland Tales – starring Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean William Scott, Justin Timberlake, Mandy Moore and many more!!
The Soundtrack – A gorgeous track by Muse ‘Blackout’, ‘All These Things That I’ve Done’ by The Killers, ‘Wave of Mutilation’ by The Pixies, even Rebekah Del Rio’s version of the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ unlike anything I have heard. Ultimately Moby’s ‘Memory Gospel’ is my favourite track in the whole film.
9. Garden State – starring Zach Braff and Natalie Portman.
The Soundtrack – The Shins = Amazing, favourite tracks include: ‘Caring Is Creepy’ and ‘New Slang’ and ‘Let Go’ by Frou Frou.
10. Top Gun – starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, and Meg Ryan.
You know any old school movies with Tom cruise AND Val Kilmer with their shirts off, I’m there!!!
The Soundtrack – ‘Danger Zone’ by Kenny Loggins, ‘Take My Breath Away’ by Berlin and ‘You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling’ by The Righteous Brothers.
11. The Wedding Singer – starring Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore and Christine Taylor.
The Soundtrack – I don’t know who didn’t fall in love with Adam Sandler when he sang ‘Grow Old with You’. Filled with great 80’s tracks such as ’99 Luftballons’ by Nena, ‘White Wedding by Billy Idol, ‘Pass the Dutchie’ by Musical Youth, ‘All Night Long’ by Lionel Ritchie and many many more!
12. Dick – starring Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Dan Hedaya, Will Ferrell, Ana Gaysteyer and Ryan Reynolds.
The Soundtrack – ‘ABC’ by Jackson 5, ‘Rock your Baby’ by George McCrae, ‘Lady Marmalade’ by Labelle, ‘Crocodile Rock’ by Elton John, ‘You’re So Vain’ by Carly Simon and ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA. All the great oldies we love to sing along to.
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Comment by Joseph R. Terrazzino
"Take my breadth awayyyyyyyyyyyyy" The radio raped my ears with that ballad.
"Wayne's World" too. But it's songs were cool.
"The Wedding Singer" brought back that 80's love. So "groovy" and "bitchin" and "totally awesome" and "like wow."
Later!
Comment by Anonymous