[2026] Relive those iconic moments… Recommended theme songs and insert songs from Western films

Main Title Terminator 2 ThemeBrad Fiedel

Main Title Terminator 2 Theme (Remastered 2017)

When it comes to towering pillars of sci-fi cinema, 1984’s The Terminator surely comes to mind.

Speaking of this film, that iconic main theme—da-dun, dun-dun-dun—is famous, isn’t it? The composer behind it is Brad Fiedel.

He was hired directly by director James Cameron to create the main theme.

By the way, the metallic sound you hear in the track is said to be the sound of a frying pan being struck.

It’s surprising to learn that the sound of a frying pan is woven into such a grand, atmospheric piece.

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I’m not in love10cc

I’m not in love – 10cc [Subtitulado & Lyrics HD]

From the theme song of the film “Indecent Proposal,” which portrays a complex, adult love triangle starring Demi Moore, Robert Redford, and Woody Harrelson.

I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who thought, “How romantic,” upon hearing this song.

It’s performed by the British band 10cc—a famous classic released in 1975 that became known worldwide.

That same year, it also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.

Well-known in Japan as well through numerous corporate commercials, the song has reportedly been covered by many artists since.

TurandotGiacomo Puccini

LUCIANO PAVAROTTI: Nessun dorma! GIACOMO PUCCINI Turandot

Did you know that the opera piece Turandot was used in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation? In Japan, it’s also famous as the music Shizuka Arakawa used when she won the gold medal at the Turin Winter Olympics.

In the film, it’s featured in the scene at Vienna’s famous opera house, where Tom Cruise tries to prevent the assassination of royalty, aided by an actress who attempts to back him up as they infiltrate the opera house with a gun hidden in an instrument case.

The flowing yellow long dress swaying as she ascends the opera house stairs is particularly memorable.

The film also brilliantly weaves highlights from this opera into the subsequent gunfight sequences, which are truly breathtaking.

I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You – Lyrics

Dolly Parton’s hit song “I Will Always Love You,” released in 1974, became known worldwide when Whitney Houston covered it in 1992.

I bet everyone has heard her version at least once.

By the way, Dolly Parton’s original is actually a country music song.

It’s quite different from Whitney’s R&B arrangement, so be sure to check that one out too!

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Betty Blue SoundtrackGabriel Yared

Betty Blue 37°2 Le Matin Gabriel Yared (audio only OST)

An introduction to Gabriel Yared, who composed the soundtrack for the French film “Betty Blue.” Although the film’s content is somewhat heavy, its visual beauty and the poignancy of the story make it unforgettable for anyone who sees it.

Matching the scenes, the main theme is performed on saxophone in some parts and arranged for piano in others, and this harmony between film and music may be one reason the movie became a hit.

Incidentally, the French composer Gabriel Yared leveraged the film’s success to move into the American film industry, contributing scores to Oscar-caliber works such as “The English Patient,” “The Talented Mr.

Ripley,” and “Cold Mountain.”

The Addams FamilyAndrew Gold

The Addams Family

Have you watched the series Wednesday that’s streaming on Netflix? Many of you may already know this, but it’s a spinoff of the iconic comedy The Addams Family.

With that in mind, I’d like to introduce The Addams Family theme.

This piece was created by Andrew Gold, and since it was used in the opening scene of the 1991 film, it has been loved as a signature tune for the series.

It’s full of playful touches too, like sampling finger snaps.

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Wild ThingX

X – Wild Thing (Major League I soundtrack)

The film Major League starring Charlie Sheen is a comedy modeled after a real-life baseball team.

The original version of this song was released in 1965 by a band called The Wild Ones.

In addition to being the movie’s theme song, it has also been used as an entrance theme in professional wrestling, making it a familiar tune for many Japanese people.