Masterpieces of film music: from Hollywood classics to Japanese cinema

The Power of LoveHuey Lewis & The News

The Power of Love (Back to the Future Music Video) [Huey Lewis and the News]

The theme song of Back to the Future, released in 1985.

If there’s anyone who hasn’t seen this movie yet, it’s such a masterpiece that you should watch it at least once before you die! As the film became a hit, this song also gained popularity and became one of Huey Lewis and the News’s signature tracks.

With its powerful sound and great groove, it’s top‑notch movie music I highly recommend.

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Yoshizaki Keiko

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Back to the Future ThemeAlan Silvestri

The Back to the Future Theme Tune

Back to the Future is a science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis.

Upon its release, it became such a major hit in the United States that it sparked a boom known as the “Future phenomenon.” The composer was Alan Silvestri, who has scored many of Robert Zemeckis’s works.

See You AgainCharlie Puth ft. Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack

It was released as the theme song for the seventh film, Fast & Furious 7 (Furious 7).

In fact, just before filming wrapped, the series’ lead actor Paul Walker died in a car accident, and the song was created alongside the movie as a tribute to him.

Knowing that and listening to the lyrics, I can’t stop the tears.

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Beauty and the BeastAriana Grande、John Legend

Ariana Grande, John Legend – Beauty and the Beast (From Beauty and the Beast – Official Video)

“Beauty and the Beast,” a French folktale that has been adapted into films many times.

The most famous versions are likely Disney’s 1991 animated film and the 2017 live-action film.

In the 2017 version, the theme song from the Disney adaptation was sung as a duet by Ariana Grande and John Legend.

The song describes how the relationship between the two, initially at odds, gradually begins to change.

The Lost WorldJohn Williams

The Lost World (From “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” Soundtrack)

A very wild, adventure-filled piece that colors the second installment of the series, The Lost World: Jurassic Park.

In stark contrast to the glittering atmosphere of the previous film, the opening features percussion beating out an ominous rhythm that immediately draws the listener into the film’s world.

John Williams’s composition, with a melody that foreshadows a dangerous expedition, simultaneously highlights the island’s mystique.

You could say it superbly captures the film’s thrilling worldview.

For those who want to relive through music the tension of an island teeming with dinosaurs, this may be an irresistible track.

This Title Makes Me JurassicMichael Giacchino

This Title Makes Me Jurassic

When I hear this piece open with its ominous low tones, I can’t help but sense a major incident about to unfold.

The folk-like rhythms, razor-sharp strings, and pounding percussion seem to herald a story’s perilous beginning.

By the time the grand orchestra and choir reach the climax, I’m on the edge of my seat.

By the way, it’s the very first track on the soundtrack.

Sailing AwayAlexandre Desplat

Sailing Away

The delicate tone of the piano makes me feel as if I’m witnessing the end of a grand story.

“Theme From Jurassic Park” begins by being played gently, almost like a lullaby.

From there, choir-like vocals and the orchestra gradually layer in, building toward a climax full of hope that genuinely brings a lump to your throat.

This piece plays over the moving finale of the 2025 film Jurassic World: Rebirth Isle, as the survivors leave the island.

A sense of relief after the adventure and hope for the future slowly fills your heart.

For those who’ve followed the series all along, I imagine countless iconic scenes will come flooding back with this music.