[Western Films] Moving Movie Theme Songs: A Compilation of Tear-Jerking Theme Tracks
Theme songs that set the tone for emotional scenes or the finale of a film are essential for elevating a work.
There are times when a heartwarming melody or vocal performance can move you to tears.
In this article, we’ve curated a selection of touching theme songs from Western films.
We’ll introduce theme songs from globally acclaimed masterpieces as well as the main tracks from buzzworthy movies.
Why not rediscover the charm of these works by listening to music that brings their characters and stories vividly to mind?
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[Western Films] Moving Movie Theme Songs: A Compilation of Tear-Jerking Theme Songs (41–50)
GelsominaNino Rota
Speaking of Nino Rota, he is a world-renowned composer born in Italy and truly deserves to be called a master of film music.
He has worked on the soundtracks of numerous masterpieces.
This piece, Gelsomina, is known as the theme from Federico Fellini’s classic film La Strada.
Let It GoDemi Lovato
Demi Lovato’s “Let It Go” became a truly era-defining song alongside the success of the Disney film Frozen in which it was featured.
It’s known by everyone from young children in preschools and kindergartens to the elderly.
Everybody’s Gotta Learn SometimeBeck
So heartbreakingly sad that you might wonder if a film soundtrack song could be any sadder, Beck’s “Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime” truly is.
It’s famous as the ending theme of the globally successful film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Slipping Through My FingersABBA
A heartwarming ballad that gently portrays the deep bond between mother and child.
It weaves the passing moments of parent and child into ABBA’s uniquely beautiful melodies and soul-stirring vocals.
Released in November 1981 on the album “The Visitors,” it was inspired by parental feelings toward a daughter who was seven years old at the time.
The joys and bittersweet emotions a mother feels are expressed over a calm, soothing melody.
The song was memorably featured in the 2008 film “Mamma Mia!”, where it brought fresh emotion as a piece symbolizing the bond between mother and daughter.
It’s the perfect song for times when you want to appreciate the preciousness of moments with loved ones or to reflect on memories between parent and child.
Breath Of LifeFlorence & The Machine
A mystical track where the vocalist of Florence + The Machine pours her soul into a sweeping soundscape woven by a grand orchestra and a 60-member choir.
It brilliantly captures the dark-fantasy atmosphere of the film Snow White, and sparked widespread buzz upon its release in April 2012.
Inspired by the complex inner world of the evil queen Ravenna, the song strikes a powerful balance between strength and sorrow, leaving a lasting impression.
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, it exudes a majestic tone worthy of the film’s end credits.
A highly recommended piece for those seeking an epic musical experience that lingers in the heart as you bask in the film’s afterglow.
Never Give UpSia
Sia delivered a moving ballad that beautifully harmonizes traditional Indian music with electropop for the film Lion.
Released in November 2016, the song paints the true story of a boy lost in India who searches for his home 25 years later with a sweeping soundscape.
Its powerful beats and orchestral resonance stir the heart, celebrating the importance of pressing forward without losing hope.
Created as the theme song for an Academy Award–nominated film, it was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
It’s a track that offers courage and hope when you long for reunion with a loved one or find yourself at a crossroads in life.
Circle of LifeElton John
A majestic melody echoes as the sun rises over the African plains.
Beginning with a mystical Zulu chorus, this song powerfully celebrates the eternal cycle of life.
Created by Elton John and Tim Rice and released in August 1994, it captured hearts worldwide as the opening theme of Disney’s The Lion King.
It was nominated for both the Academy Awards and the Grammys, and reached No.
18 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Its acclaim has endured, unchanged, through the 2019 live-action adaptation as well.
When we wish to reflect on the sanctity of nature and life, or when we find ourselves standing at a crossroads, the song’s profound message and moving melody will surely give us the courage to take a new step forward.