Masterpieces of film music: from Hollywood classics to Japanese cinema

FlashQueen

Queen – Flash (Official Video)

When you think of the movie Flash Gordon, it has to be this song! Among the soundtrack crafted by Queen, this is one of the most memorable tracks.

Released in December 1980, it reached No.

10 on the UK charts.

Its appeal lies in the fusion of rock that brilliantly captures the film’s world and sweeping synthesizers.

Composed by Brian May and performed as a duet with Freddie Mercury, the song is a perfect collaboration between cinema and music.

Many people may recognize the catchy intro from hearing it somewhere.

It was later included on Queen’s Greatest Hits and continues to be loved by generations.

It’s the perfect track not only to enjoy while watching the film, but also whenever you want to feel your spirits lift!

Thus Spoke ZarathustraRichard Georg Strauss

Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 – Strauss

A classical piece used in Stanley Kubrick’s landmark 1968 sci-fi film, 2001: A Space Odyssey.

The introduction that plays with the main title is very famous, but the music was not written for the film; it is a symphonic poem composed in 1896 by Strauss, inspired by Nietzsche’s book of the same name.

2001: A Space Odyssey Thus Spoke ZarathustraRichard Strauss

2001 A Space Odyssey Opening in 1080 HD

2001: A Space Odyssey is a masterpiece by director Stanley Kubrick, often described as the origin of science fiction films.

The film features various classical pieces, and the most famous is Richard Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra, which plays at the beginning.

Adagio for StringsSamuel Barber

Platoon — Adagio for Strings

This is the music used in the masterpiece war film Platoon, directed by Oliver Stone and based on his own real-life experiences.

The somber, weighty melody played by the strings matches the film’s content perfectly.

It’s classical music that feels like an endless battle in the jungle, as if you’re sinking into a bottomless swamp.

Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us NowStarship

Love Won’t Stop — Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now

This is the theme song from the 1987 American romantic comedy film “Mannequin,” about a man who falls in love with a mannequin.

Performed by the American rock band Starship, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks and is often cited as an emblematic work of the ’80s.

It’s an absolute rush—highly recommended! And by the way, if you haven’t seen the movie yet, it’s a must-watch!

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KokomoThe Beach Boys

Cocktail-Kokomo

This is the theme song from the 1988 film Cocktail, starring a young Tom Cruise.

The Beach Boys’ ocean-evoking sound blends smoothly with the movie, creating a track full of resort vibes.

Tom’s cool flair bartending is definitely worth watching!

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I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston

The Bodyguard • I Will Always Love You [Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston Movie HD]

Whitney Houston, who was a soul singer, also appeared as an actress in the film The Bodyguard.

The song used as its theme was one she sang herself.

Although Whitney Houston was already a famous singer when the movie was released, this song became synonymous with her.