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Lovely film music

A compilation of film music played on the piano / that I want to play on the piano

Music is essential to films, whether it heightens a scene with a poignant melody or builds excitement for what comes next with a bright tune.

Many film scores feature the piano, whose beautiful timbre adds rich color to the cinematic experience.

In this article, we’ll introduce film music performed on the piano, as well as popular movie pieces that will make you want to play them on the piano yourself.

Revisit your favorite movie memories by listening to the music, try playing it on the piano, and enjoy film music in a variety of ways.

Playlist

A compilation of film music played on the piano / that I want to play on the piano
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1eastCinema Paradiso
Cinema Paradisoplay_arrow
When it comes to film music I want to play on the piano, the 198...
2eastSummerHisaishi Joe
SummerHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Joe Hisaishi, one of Japan’s leading composers, …
3eastMy Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion
My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dionplay_arrow
The mov… released in 1997 that became a huge hit
4eastMy Favorite Things
My Favorite Thingsplay_arrow
The classic musical film released in 1959, ‘…
5eastTheme of Forrest Gump
Theme of Forrest Gumpplay_arrow
The blockbuster film starring Tom Hanks, “F…”
6eastA Love StoryFrancis Lai
A Love StoryFrancis Laiplay_arrow
“A Love Story” is by the French composer F...
7eastMoon River
Moon Riverplay_arrow
…starred in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s
8eastHe is the pirate.
He is the pirate.play_arrow
The mov... released in 2003 that became a huge hit
9eastMoonlight Serenade
Moonlight Serenadeplay_arrow
“Moonlight Serenade” is a 1939...
10eastThe Godfather: Love Theme
The Godfather: Love Themeplay_arrow
The te… of the 1972 film The Godfather
11eastNocturne No. 20 in C-sharp minorFrederic Chopin
Nocturne No. 20 in C-sharp minorFrederic Chopinplay_arrow
Set in Warsaw during World War II…
12eastMerry Christmas Mr.LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi
Merry Christmas Mr.LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichiplay_arrow
A popular choice for piano solo pieces people want to try playing is…
13eastThe Entertainer
The Entertainerplay_arrow
“The Entertainer” is an Ame…
14eastRomance of Love
Romance of Loveplay_arrow
“Love's Romance” is a French film released in 1952…
15eastTheme of Love
Theme of Loveplay_arrow
The 1988 film “Nuovo Cinema Pa…
16eastStar Wars Main TitleJohn Williams
Star Wars Main TitleJohn Williamsplay_arrow
Composer John Willi…, a master of film music
17eastAround the World
Around the Worldplay_arrow
Won five awards including Best Picture at the 29th Academy Awards...
18eastOver the Rainbow
Over the Rainbowplay_arrow
The 1939 musical film The Wizard of Oz…
19eastHedwig’s ThemeJohn Williams
Hedwig's ThemeJohn Williamsplay_arrow
A short story by the British author J. K. Rowling...
20eastBeauty and the BeastAlan Menken
Beauty and the BeastAlan Menkenplay_arrow
Towards becoming the first animated film in history to win the Academy Award for Best Picture…
21eastWish Upon a StarLeigh Harline
Wish Upon a StarLeigh Harlineplay_arrow
An iconic song that places wishes upon the stars, a hymn to a heart that believes in dreams
22eastHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas~Music from Meet Me in St. Louis~Hugh Martin
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas~Music from Meet Me in St. Louis~Hugh Martinplay_arrow
A classic Christmas song, a masterpiece of wistful hope
23eastHedwig’s Theme (Main Theme from the film “Harry Potter”)John Williams
Hedwig’s Theme (Main Theme from the film “Harry Potter”)John Williamsplay_arrow
When it comes to the Harry Potter films, this is the song!
24eastAsk me why (A Mother’s Thoughts)Hisaishi Joe
Ask me why (A Mother’s Thoughts)Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The moving theme song from Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film
25eastName of Life from Spirited AwayHisaishi Joe
Name of Life from Spirited AwayHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
With a crystalline piano timbre and a somehow nostalgic…
26eastSometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokiko
Sometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokikoplay_arrow
A warm yet wistful longing for the days of youth now past...