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!

Playlist

Masterpieces of film music: from Hollywood classics to Japanese cinema
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	(I’m Gonna) Love Me AgainElton John, Taron Egerton		Taron, the lead in the Elton film, belts out a powerful song.
2	Star Wars: Main Title (From “Star Wars”)John Williams		Moved by the Star Wars theme song
3	Good LifeKehlani & G-Eazy		An iconic song from the movie Fast & Furious
4	This Is MeThe Greatest Showman Cast		An inspiring song from a movie that delivers courage and hope.
5	I’ll Never Love AgainLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper		Lady Gaga’s moving songs and romantic movies
6	Bohemian RhapsodyQueen		The famous song from Queen’s signature album “A Night at the Opera.”
7	UmizaruSatō Naoki		The achievements of Naoki Sato, the composer of the Umizaru series
8	A Whole New WorldMena Massoud, Naomi Scott		The music in Aladdin is striking and moving.
9	Carry OnKygo, Rita Ora		The Pikachu movie’s EDM is packed with a grown-up vibe.
10	I Will Follow HimPeggy March		In a comedy film, a singer gets caught up in a convent commotion.
11	Danger ZoneKenny Loggins		The movie Top Gun captivates both men and women.
12	Independent Women, Pt. IDestiny’s Child		A popular work depicting the exploits of beautiful spies.
13	Another Day Of SunLa La Land		The enchanting music of La La Land
14	Into the Unknown (From “Frozen 2”)Idina Menzel, AURORA		The English theme song of Frozen 2 has its charm.
15	SkyfallAdele		007 Skyfall, Adele's famous song
16	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		The world was captivated by the masterpiece and Whitney’s singing voice.
17	Mission Impossible ThemeDanny Elfman		A spy movie classic: tension and a sense of speed
18	GhostBusters ThemeRay Parker Jr.		The popular Ghostbusters movies and hit song
19	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		A film that saves the Earth, where emotion and music merge
20	May It BeEnya		Theme song of 'The Lord of the Rings,' Enya's famous piece
21	Born SlippyUnderworld		The iconic theme song from Trainspotting
22	Flashdance What A FeelingIrene Cara		An inspiring story of a dancer chasing their dream
23	Do you hear the people sing?		The moving impact of the musical film Les Misérables
24	Godzilla’s ThemeIfukube Akira		Akira Ifukube is a composer who represents Japan.
25	I Don’t Want To Miss A ThingAerosmith		The courage of the oil drilling team that saves humanity
26	The NeverEnding Story themeLimahl		The NeverEnding Story is an adventure.
27	Ashitaka DiaryHisaishi Joe		The epic music of Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke
28	Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers		A love story of a departed man who protects the woman he loves most
29	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		Yojiro Noda shines in the theme song of Your Name.
30	End CreditsJohn Williams		Emotional end theme from the film “Jurassic Park”
31	Raiders MarchJohn Williams		Indiana Jones Theme Song
32	Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi		Ryuichi Sakamoto, active in film scores and musical activities
33	The Dinosaur Fly-ByDon Davis		Music of a grand adventure, where the emotions come alive again
34	Welcome to Jurassic WorldMichael Giacchino		The memorable music from the movie Jurassic Park
35	Dragon BoyHisaishi Joe		Studio Ghibli’s iconic song from Spirited Away
36	The Power of LoveHuey Lewis & The News		The famous song from Back to the Future
37	Back to the Future ThemeAlan Silvestri		A blockbuster sci-fi film, a time-travel story
38	See You AgainCharlie Puth ft. Wiz Khalifa		A Tribute Song to Paul Walker
39	Beauty and the BeastAriana Grande、John Legend		The theme song of Disney's Beauty and the Beast
40	The Lost WorldJohn Williams		A wild film score that paints a dinosaur island
41	This Title Makes Me JurassicMichael Giacchino		Epic music brimming with tension, the opening of the story
42	Sailing AwayAlexandre Desplat		The Moving Power of Adventure and Hope as Portrayed in Film Music
43	Theme From Jurassic ParkJohn Williams		The grand music of dinosaur films stirs the emotions.
44	VidaHara Morihiko		A masterpiece that resonates with the soul’s cry and touches the heart
45	Stand By MeBen E. King		A tale of boys’ adventure and friendship
46	Tonight Is What It Means To Be YoungFire Inc.		The captivating theme songs of classic 1980s films
47	DeparturesHisaishi Joe		The moving theme song of Departures
48	Ask me why (A Mother’s Thoughts)Hisaishi Joe		The moving theme song from Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film
49	Haru’s MemoriesYuji Nomi		Introduction to the gentle film music of The Cat Returns
50	BatdancePrince		Superhero movies are scoring one blockbuster hit after another.
51	My Favorite ThingsRichard Rodgers		Classic song “My Favorite Things”
52	Dino SpectacleAlexandre Desplat		Depicting the mystery of dinosaurs and the grandeur of life
53	Circle of LifeElton John		Explanation of the Disney animated film The Lion King
54	Music of the CelestialsHisaishi Joe		The Celestials’ Music in The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
55	Romance de Amor		Classical guitar masterpiece “Romance” (also known as “Forbidden Games”)
56	Eye Of The TigerSurvivor		A fiery rock number titled “Tiger!”
57	FonsHara Morihiko		A timeless masterpiece that stirs the heart, dwelling in silence
58	National TreasureHara Morihiko		The moving music of the film “National Treasure,” expressing passion and tenacity
59	National Treasure Main ThemeHara Morihiko		Theme song of the film “National Treasure,” music that resonates with the heart
60	regionHara Morihiko		Music that colors the moving emotions of the film “National Treasure.”
61	The Night Before the AttackHara Morihiko		An epic piece that expresses the protagonist’s resolve and inner conflict
62	bloomingHara Morihiko		An inspiring moment when talent breaks the silence
63	Heron MaidenHara Morihiko		A soul-stirring classic from the kabuki stage
64	LuminanceHara Marihiko feat. Iguchi Satoru		The theme song of the film “National Treasure,” music that resonates with the heart
65	The Terminator (1984) ThemeBrad Fiedel		War of Murderous Androids from the Future
66	Star Wars Main ThemeJohn Williams		The moving theme song of Star Wars
67	Take A Look AroundLimp Bizkit		The powerful theme song of Mission: Impossible 2
68	Plein SoleilNino Rota		Nino Rota’s famous song from Purple Noon
69	Hail Holy QueenSister Act		A singer on the run from a gang turns a choir into stars
70	The Phantom of the Opera OvertureAndrew Lloyd Webber		A sad love story of a monster and a songstress
71	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		Céline Dion’s famous song, the theme from Titanic
72	All For LoveBryan Adams		The famous theme song from The Three Musketeers starring Kiefer.
73	A pair of jewelsHara Morihiko		Enchanted piano music plays the heart
74	Men in BlackWill Smith		A comedic sci-fi action movie featuring aliens
75	The Godfather WaltzThe Godfather		The Godfather’s melancholic theme
76	Lost ChildCrystal Kay		The birth of a masterpiece that highlights the greatness of music
77	The Great Escape MarchElmer Bernstein		A representative work of the war film “The Great Escape.”
78	The Godfather: Love ThemeNino Rota		The Godfather’s moving theme song
79	The Last EmperorSakamoto Ryuichi		A film depicting the life of Puyi, with music composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
80	Cinema ParadisoEnnio Morricone		A masterpiece that resonates with love for cinema and reflections on youth
81	SummerHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s masterpiece, the theme from Kikujiro’s Summer
82	New DivideLinkin Park		Transformers theme song, Linkin’s famous hit
83	As Times Goes ByDooley Wilson		"Casablanca," the classic starring Bogart
84	A Clockwork Orange The Thieving Magpie OvertureGioachino Rossini		Kubrick’s shocking film
85	Danger ZoneKenny Loggins		A standout track from the movie Top Gun, full of exhilarating momentum
86	Till You’re HomeRita Wilson, Sebastián Yatra		Melodies from films that resonate with the heart, expressing the deep emotions of life.
87	Singin’ in the RainGene Kelly		A classic musical number that sings of happiness in the rain
88	Terry’s ThemeCharles Chaplin		A moving work from Chaplin's film 'Limelight'.
89	You’ve Got a Friend in MeRandy Newman		A CG film depicting the adventures of toys
90	Pirates of the CaribbeanHans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt		Based on a pirate movie and a pirate attraction
91	Moon DropsShibasaki Kou		Ko Shibasaki, the theme song artist for the movie “Yomigaeri.”
92	Stayin’ AliveBee Gees		A disco movie, John Travolta’s smash hit
93	Moon RiverHenry Mancini		Audrey Hepburn’s masterpieces and famous songs
94	Around The WorldFilm Studio Orchestra		The elegant melody woven by the grand orchestra is the film…
95	Hymn No. 320: “Nearer, My God, to Thee”Eliza Flower)		A moving hymn that sings of the desire to draw closer to God
96	THE GALAXY EXPRESS 999Godiego		Theme song of Galaxy Express 999, a cool English chorus
97	The Imperial March from The Empire Strikes BackJohn Williams		Darth Vader’s theme song and its scary impression
98	The theme from JawsJohn Williams		Sea gangsters, the creeping terror music
99	Theme of A Proof of the HumanJō Yamanaka		The classic song from “Proof of the Man” starring Yusaku Matsuda
100	ShallowLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper		The moving theme song of the film 'A Star Is Born'
101	Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey		A moving, heart-stirring ballad that depicts love and beauty
102	Shape of My HeartSting		A timeless masterpiece by Sting that touches the heart
103	Merry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joe		Howl’s Theme, The Poem of Life
104	When You Wish Upon A Star		The charm of Pinocchio’s classic song “When You Wish Upon a Star”
105	I Got Rhythm		The famous song from the film “An American in Paris”
106	Theme from “Back To The Future”Alan Silvestri		The era when orchestral music became established in film scores
107	7 Uomini D’OroArmando Trovajoli		The original work of Lupin the Third is “Seven Golden Men.”
108	Moon RiverAudrey Hepburn		Tiffany’s theme song, a beautiful melody
109	Melody FairBee Gees		The Bee Gees present a beautiful song in a film soundtrack.
110	Shazam! Fury of the Gods（Main Title Theme）Christophe Beck		The epic theme song of the movie 'Shazam!'
111	Wandering WhistleEnnio Morricone		A classic Western theme composed by Morricone
112	A Man And A WomanFrancis Lai		The French film “A Man and a Woman” becomes a worldwide hit.
113	Singin’ in the RainGene Kelly		The famous song from the movie Singin' in the Rain, with music widely praised
114	James Bond ThemeJohn Barry Orchestra		The famous theme song of the spy movie “007”
115	E.T. movie themeJohn Williams		The moving theme of E.T.: music of dreams and kindness
116	What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong		A classic song that conveys the brutality of the Vietnam War
117	MISSIONMAZZEL		MAZZEL’s movie theme song is fiery and encouraging
118	When a man loves a womanMichael Bolton		Theme song of the movie, a sad love story
119	Arrival of the caravanMichel Legrand		The famous song from the film “The Young Girls of Rochefort”
120	FlashQueen		A masterpiece of Queen’s film music, a grand, epic track
121	Thus Spoke ZarathustraRichard Georg Strauss		Strauss’s symphonic poem, famous from Kubrick’s films
122	2001: A Space Odyssey Thus Spoke ZarathustraRichard Strauss		A landmark of sci-fi cinema: the fusion of music and visuals
123	Adagio for StringsSamuel Barber		The solemn music of the war film “Platoon”
124	Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us NowStarship		An iconic 80s song, Starship's scorching hit
125	KokomoThe Beach Boys		Coloring the movie “Cocktail” with beach sounds
126	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		Whitney Houston's signature songs
127	Let it goMatsu Takako, May J.		The smash hit song from Frozen
128	Bayside ShakedownMatsumoto Akihiko		The music from Bayside Shakedown is hugely popular and a big hit.
129	Daydream BelieverMorikawa Kokone		The theme song of the animated film “Napping Princess”
130	Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My HeadB.J.Thomas		A quintessential tragic theme from a classic film
131	Into the WestAnnie Lennox		A moving main theme song for a movie ending
132	Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill MeU2		U2’s Batman movie theme song, an impressive piece of music
133	MiserlouDick Dale & His Del-tones		Pulp Fiction, Tarantino’s masterpiece
134	SkyfallAdele		Adele delivers a powerful performance of the 007 theme song and wins an award.
135	The RoseBette Midler		A timeless song that portrays love and anguish: the theme song of the film “The Rose.”
136	Gonna Fly NowBill Conti		'Rocky' theme song, an anthem in the sports world
137	The Magnificent Seven ThemeElmer Bernstein		The classic Western 'The Magnificent Seven' is outstanding.
138	The Lord of the Rings ThemeHoward Shore		The Lord of the Rings, a film that depicts a grand world
139	Star Trek ThemeJerry Goldsmith		An epic sci-fi born from Star Trek
140	The FabelmansJohn Williams		A heartwarming masterpiece by John Williams
141	Enter The DragonLalo Schifrin		Bruce Lee “Enter the Dragon” theme song
142	West Side Story TonightLeonard Bernstein		Bernstein's masterpiece musical
143	Take Me UnderMAN WITH A MISSION		Theme song by MAN WITH A MISSION for the movie “Inuyashiki”
144	Close your eyesHirai Ken		A classic song from Sekachū, fiery memories of youth
145	It’s Tough Being a ManAtsumi Kiyoshi		A laid-back, warm-hearted song of Tora-san
146	FootlooseKenny Loggins		"Footloose" theme song, a big hit song
147	East of Eden Theme MusicLeonard Rosenman		The legend of the young heartthrob star, James Dean
148	Forbidden GamesNarciso Yepes		An iconic, moving guitar solo from a tragic romance film
149	Be the lightONE OK ROCK		A moving theme song that portrays hope and recovery
150	The Battle Of Red CliffIwashiro Tarō		The rousing theme song of the film “Red Cliff”