Masterpieces of film music: from Hollywood classics to Japanese cinema
“I’ve heard it somewhere but can’t remember!” “I forgot the song title or the artist’s name!” A special feature of famous film music for those in exactly that situation!
From themes of blockbuster films to the latest buzzworthy hits.
We’ve carefully selected a wide range—from nostalgic classics to fairly recent works!
In the first half, we’ll focus mainly on relatively new pieces; in the second half, we’ll introduce popular tracks, including hall-of-fame classics.
We hope you find the one song you’ve been looking for!
Please enjoy!
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Masterpieces of film music: from Hollywood classics to Japanese cinema (71–80)
The Godfather: Love ThemeNino Rota
A true classic among film scores that almost everyone has heard.
It’s the theme from Coppola’s masterpiece, The Godfather.
You can feel the melancholy of the Mafia in it.
A great piece that colors the never-ending Mafia feuds.
It fit the series perfectly throughout, but especially in Part I, where it overlaps with the gravitas and wistful presence of Don Corleone, played by Marlon Brando—a piece of music so moving it takes your breath away.
The Last EmperorSakamoto Ryuichi
The Last Emperor is a 1987 historical film, a co-production of Italy, China, and the United Kingdom, depicting the life of Aisin-Gioro Puyi, the last emperor of China.
The music was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, and the film won numerous awards.
This became the opportunity for him to be recognized as “Sakamoto of the World.”
Cinema ParadisoEnnio Morricone
Cinema Paradiso is an Italian film released in 1988.
It tells the story of a middle-aged man reminiscing about his boyhood fascination with cinema and his youthful romance—a masterpiece brimming with love for film, sentiment, and nostalgia.
Ennio Morricone’s music further heightens the emotional impact of the film.
Masterpieces of film music: from Hollywood classics to Japanese cinema (81–90)
SummerHisaishi Joe
This piece was used as the main theme in director Takeshi Kitano’s film Kikujiro (released in 1999).
It was later featured in a Toyota Corolla commercial, which made it even more well-known.
The song can be considered a culmination of Joe Hisaishi’s work, incorporating a wide range of musical styles.
New DivideLinkin Park
The theme song of the smash-hit series, Transformers: Revenge.
While Linkin Park mainly handles the Transformers theme songs, this one is an exceptionally cool track among them.
It’s quintessential Linkin—absolutely explosive! The sound fits the film perfectly.
As Times Goes ByDooley Wilson
Casablanca is a classic film starring Humphrey Bogart, an iconic actor synonymous with hard-boiled cinema, and it remains popular to this day.
The jazz ballad that plays in the film alongside memories of his former lover is this song.
A Clockwork Orange The Thieving Magpie OvertureGioachino Rossini
A Clockwork Orange is a work by Stanley Kubrick, a master of cinema.
Kubrick’s films often use classical music, and in this film as well, many classical pieces are used, including Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and the overture to The Thieving Magpie.