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Some All-Time Classic Film Soundtracks
Steiner: King Kong [1933 Filmscore]Steiner: King Kong [1933 Filmscore] by Max Steiner
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1933 -- Max Steiner's original classic monster score
Franz Waxman--The Bride of Frankenstein; The Invisible RayFranz Waxman--The Bride of Frankenstein; The Invisible Ray
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1935 -- Franz Waxman's seminal horror
Adventures of Robin HoodAdventures of Robin Hood by Original Soundtrack
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1938 -- Korngold's music is still the template for all action adventure (just listen to Star Wars)
Gone with the WindGone with the Wind by Max Steiner
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1939 -- Steiner's complete original soundtrack
Alex North: A Streetcar Named DesireAlex North: A Streetcar Named Desire
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1951 -- Alex North's groundbreaking jazz score
Rosenman: East of Eden: Rebel without a CauseRosenman: East of Eden: Rebel without a Cause
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1955 -- Leonard Rosenman's avant-garde masterpieces
Herrmann: Vertigo [SOUNDTRACK]Herrmann: Vertigo [SOUNDTRACK]
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1958 -- A wonderful new recording of Bernard Herrmann's greatest work
Ben-HurBen-Hur by Miklós Rózsa
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1959 -- The grandest and greatest movie score ever written
To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird by Elmer Bernstein
1962 -- Elmer Bernstein's sensitive, lyrical marvel
Goldsmith - Planet of the Apes-film score [SOUNDTRACK]Goldsmith - Planet of the Apes-film score [SOUNDTRACK]
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1968 -- The original and still the best. One of Goldsmith's finest
The Omen: Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]The Omen: Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]
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1976 -- Amazingly, Jerry Goldsmith's only Oscar-winner
Star Wars: Special Edition Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]Star Wars: Special Edition Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]
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1977 -- What needs to be said? Korngold-meets-Holst, but wonderful all the same
The Empire Strikes Back: Special Edition Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]The Empire Strikes Back: Special Edition Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]
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1980 -- Even better than the original. Perhaps Williams' finest?
Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
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1982 -- A feisty work from a youthful James Horner
Conan the BarbarianConan the Barbarian by Basil Poledouris
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1982 -- Marvellous meaty stuff from Basil Poledouris
Doyle: Henry V Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]Doyle: Henry V Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]
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1989 -- A stunning debut from Patrick Doyle
Alien 3 - Original SoundtrackAlien 3 - Original Soundtrack by Elliot Goldenthal
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1992 -- A very very scary score that launched Elliot Goldenthal's career
Stargate: Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]Stargate: Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]
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1994 -- A hugely enjoyable (if highly derivative) debut from David Arnold
The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the RingThe Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring
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2001 -- Howard Shore does a fine job, except for the silly Oirish-isms -- Hobbits are NOT leprechauns, Howard.
Korngold: Suites from Film ScoresKorngold: Suites from Film Scores by London Symphony Orchestra
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A fine compilation just to remind you who started it all
Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the ClonesStar Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones by John Williams
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I give in to pressure and add this one just to show that John Williams is still the best film music craftsman in the world--even if George Lucas hacks the score to pieces in the movie
Something Here -- The Film and Television Music of Debbie WisemanSomething Here -- The Film and Television Music of Debbie Wiseman by Debbie Wiseman
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An attractive selection of themes from British composer Debbie Wiseman. Unpretentious and charming.