John Williams There are themes, and then there are cultural landmarks. The Star Wars score did not just support the films. It de ...

If a movie wants to have music (and most movies do), then there are two main options. A film can have a score, which is specifically composed for the work it’s attached to – see Ennio Morricone with ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Soundtracks don't always get the credit they deserve for helping a movie or TV show stick the landing. In fact, a movie's soundtrack and/or ...

There was once a time, way back in the 1990s and early 2000s, when record labels seized the opportunities afforded by new movies either starring rappers or taking place in urban, rap-friendly ...

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The '80s and '90s weren’t just transformative years for filmmaking; they were fertile ground for some of the greatest movie soundtracks in history. These soundtracks didn’t just complement the ...

Halloween should be filled with good, albeit strange, music. Horror film soundtracks provide the most suitable gateway to such enjoyment. From grotesque to gorgeous, these represent our ten favorite ...

There's no doubt that hip-hop continues to be one of the most popular genres, and it has consistently grown over the years. So it makes total sense that filmmakers keep tapping into the genre to power ...

As far as famous songwriting duos go, John Lennon and Paul McCartney are arguably the most popular. If you go down the list, you’ll probably stumble on Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, who ...