Thankyou For The Music

Films would not be the sound without their iconic soundtracks to match. There are so many different ones to choose from so it's been difficult but I have picked a list of top 5, not necessarily the best but the 5 that I could never get bored of listening too.

5- 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' ( 2014, James Gunn. Music By Tyler Bates) - 'Come and Get Your Love' (Redbone) . This is one of the best opening sequences I have seen. It was completely different to what I was expecting! As protagonist Peter Quill explores a new planet, we are witness to a humorous dance sequence to start the film. It sets an enjoyable tone for the remainder of the film, making it one of my top 5.

4-Hairspray (2007, Adam Shankman. Music By Marc Shaiman)- 'You Can't Stop the Beat'  . This is one of my favourite films, particularly as it stars John Travolta as Tracey's mother, Edna Turnblad! But it also has a much deeper meaning about racial segregation which sends out a powerful message. There are several great songs throughout this film, but my favourite is the final song - 'You Can't Stop the Beat'- I can't lie , I always feel the need to dance along with this song and it leaves me feeling uplifted, much like the characters in the film! You can't help but feel happy after watching this film which is why it is fourth on my top 5 film songs!




3- 'National Lampoons Christmas Vacation' (1989, Jeremiah S. Chechik. Music By Angelo Badalamenti)- 'Christmas Vacation Theme' (Mavis Staples)  - for as long as I can remember, every year a few weeks before Christmas it has been tradition in my family to spend a day buying and decorating a Christmas tree followed by dinner and watching 'National Lampoons Christmas Vacation'. I know all the jokes but this film makes me laugh every time! It follows the story of Clark Griswold who dreams of hosting the perfect family Christmas, needless to say, things do not go according to plan! This is my favourite Christmas film and the opening theme song marks the start of my Christmas every year




2-'Harry Potter' (2001- 2011, Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newel, David Yates)- 'Hedwig's Theme' (John Williams), If any song were to make me believe in magic it would be this one! This iconic track has repeatedly occurred as I've been growing up and today it still sparks excitement. I am currently re-watching all the Harry Potter's and recently visited the Warner Brother studios, Leavesden. This track defines the Harry Potter franchise and is recognisable to people across the world. I think it represents the huge success of Harry Potter, placing it second on my top 5 film tracks!

1- 'Pirates of The Caribbean' (2003 - , Gore Verbinski, Rob Marshall) 'He's A Pirate' (Klaus Badelt) - And finally number 1 on my list! I absolutely love this song, so much so me and my sister have learnt to duet it on piano! It ignites the same initial excitement I felt watching Pirates of The Caribbean for the first time. It is a powerful piece of music that reoccurs in every film and hopefully will arise again in 2017 with the next instalment following the life of Captain Jack Sparrow!