CURIOSITIES
Ten soundtracks that made film history
The soundtrack is a fundamental element of films that is sometimes underestimated. In fact, music allows it to support the visual images that flow across the screen, highlighting moods and atmospheres of the moment, accentuating pathos certain key scenes, and becoming the protagonist itself.
The history of cinema is full of examples of great soundtracks that have become legends (think, to take the most classic example, of the soundtracks of the Italian Maestro Ennio Morricone) and that have often had a popularity beyond the film to which they are linked.
In this photostory we have selected some of the soundtracks that have made film history. How about you, which one are you most attached to?
Some of the most beloved soundtracks in the history of cinema
The soundtrack is a fundamental element of films that is sometimes underestimated. Music, in fact, allows it to support the images on the screen, highlighting moods and atmospheres of the moment, accentuating pathos certain key scenes and becoming the protagonist itself. The history of cinema is full of examples of soundtracks that have become legendary and have often enjoyed popularity beyond the film to which they are linked. We have pointed out a few, among the most famous, but the list would be much longer.
The Graduate, 1967
The movie "The Graduate," starring the very young Dustin Hoffman, is also very famous for its soundtrack. It was signed by the duo Simon & Garfunkel, who made, among others, the famous songs "Sound of Silence" and "Mrs. Robinson".
2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968
All of director Stanley Kubrick's films have always been highly regarded in terms of their soundtracks. These include 2001: A Space Odyssey with the title theme 'Also sprach Zarathustra' by Richard Strauss, but also pieces by Johann Strauss Jr. and Ligeti.
The Godfather, 1972
The famous soundtrack of "The Godfather," a film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was signed by the Italian composer Nino Rota. The most famous song is Love theme. Nino Rota also signed the soundtracks of part II and III of this famous film saga.
Saturday Night Fever, 1977
Among the most famous soundtracks, we could not fail to mention that of "Saturday Night Fever," which remained on the charts for quite some time: among the most famous tracks are Stayin' Alive and How Deep Is Your Love of Bee Gees.
Grease, 1978
Among the soundtracks that have made film history, one cannot fail to mention that of Grease, the 1978 film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Among the most famous tracks are You're the one that I want and Devoted to you, which was nominated for Best Song at the Oscars.
Once upon a time in America, 1984
'Once Upon a Time in America' is one of Italian director Sergio Leone's masterpieces. The soundtrack bears the signature of Ennio Morricone and among the most famous and popular tracks there is Deborah's Theme.
The Bodyguard, 1992
The film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner is also beloved for its wonderful soundtrack, thanks above all to the wonderful voice of the unforgettable Whitney. The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album is the best-selling soundtrack of all time and has been certified a diamond record in the United States, while worldwide sales have exceeded 45 million copies.
Gladiator, 2000
Ridley Scott's Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe, is a film that has remained in the hearts of many viewers. Also contributing to the film's success was the soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer, led by the song Now We Are Free, sung by Lisa Gerrard. This song is very special: the lyrics have invented words that cannot be attributed to any human or artificial language, as the aim was to trigger feelings solely through the sounds of the words and not through the meaning they contain.
From the past
23/03/2024
The music world, but more specifically the rock 'n' roll environment, has always been a place inhabited by cursed artists, bizarre characters, suffering personalities and misunderstood geniuses. The lives of these great artists have often not been easy, and have also given rise to many legends.
The famous 27 Club, for example, is said to have been born out of a pact with the devil. But also the rock stars' passion for drugs gave rise to many urban legends that are still believed to be true by many people today.
It is difficult to say how much truth there is in these tales, but it is undeniable that the stories told have, over the years, increased the myth of the cursed poet, the wild rocker and the 'fast life'.
Curiosities
22/03/2024
For various reasons, some bands, as well as some singers, force themselves to stop playing certain songs live, including some of their biggest hits.
Among these bands are Beatles, who, for example, have never played at least ten songs from their entire repertoire live.
The Beatles, of course, are not the only musicians who have had this peculiarity. The same goes for other great artists such as David Gilmour, AC/DC, but also R.E.M. Here are some of the songs that musicians have never performed (or ever again performed) live.