Soundtracks Help Me Write (part two)
Part two of the music I listen to while writing!
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This is part two of my soundtracks blog post. You shared some awesome suggestions in part one. Hopefully this list of soundtracks musters up more great ideas!
Halo: Combat Evolved
Rock Anthem for Saving the World may be one of my all time favorite songs. If I had the chance to save the world, I’d want this playing in the background!
Symphony No. 7 Allegreto
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Symphony No. 7 Allegreto – Ludwig van Beethoven: Even if you don’t listen to a lot of classical music, you may recognize this piece. It has been used in many movies. Great to listen to for those scenes I write that include a twist.
Hans Zimmer
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An exceptional score from one of my favorite Batman movies. I swear I don’t write dressed up like Batman when I listen to this. Really…
Braveheart
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One of James Horner’s best soundtracks, Braveheart can be both exciting and inspirational.
Highlander: The Original Scores
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Highlander: The Original Scores – Michael Kamen, J. Peter Robinson, Stewart Copeland: It took me part of for-ev-er to find the original score to the first Highlander movie. While I will always believe that the second movie should be erased from time and burned from the memory of everyone who has ever seen it – the score for the first movie was pretty damn good. (The soundtrack by Queen was damn fine too!)
Requiem
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Requiem sets a heavy mood, which can be perfect for those moments when things are going to go wrong.
Thor
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Music from Marvel’s Thor has a vibe that’s both fantasy and majestic. The score doesn’t overwhelm so it’s perfect for setting the tone as background music.
Forrest Gump
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Listen Forest… Listen.
Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country
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Star Trek VI – Cliff Eidelman: Star Trek 2 is my favorite Trek movie, Trek 6 is my second favorite. Clever and thoughtful, I really enjoyed it. I also really liked that they went with a different composer because Eidelman brought a haunting score that fits this movie well.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm – Shirley Walker: No, really, this score is awesome! Don’t discount it because it is a Batman cartoon, I saw this film in the theater and fell in love with the score. A dark, ominous and fun movie with great music.
My Favorite Soundtracks
I listen to more, plenty more soundtracks, but these are my favorites of favorites. Thanks for reading, and let me know what I’m missing!