Movies become classic for many different reasons; the story line, the actors/actresses and the particular time period of the release of the movie all factor into movies becoming classics. One of the other reasons that movies become if not classic, memorable is the musical soundtrack that goes with the movie. The scores for films have many times taken a movie to another level and created an aura that cements the film to the memories of the viewers. Instrumental soundtracks and vocal soundtracks both have captured the ears of audiences in the same ways that actors and actresses steal the hearts of those same audiences. Lyrics, strings, horns, drums and pianos create melodies that are forever tied to not only specific movies, but our minds and hearts. Recent years have seen the decline of readily available soundtracks created with newly produced movies; in many instances songs already created are reused in certain movies, thus taking away from the authenticity of the music/movie relationship. Legendary artists have added to their already amazing catalog of music while new artists have emerged as superstars from their releases on soundtracks. ESHE Magazine has compiled a collection of ten memorable film scores that should be in everybody’s musical collection.
“It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp” won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. “Whoop Dat Trick” is the rally cry for Memphis Grizzlies fans at home NBA games.
Mostly instrumentals with few vocals, Marvin Gaye created the “Trouble Man” soundtrack for the movie of the same title.
This album is one hundred percent Death Row Records; Snoop, The Dogg Pund, 2Pac, The Lady Of Rage along with DJ Quik, H-Town in others. Above The Rim captures the 90s groove.
“Love Jones: The Music” signified everything that deals with the ups and downs of like, love and losing. #LoversMusic
A classic Spike Lee Joint with classic music and artist. “Doin’ Tha Butt” takes you back to the college scene in one breath as Phyllis Hyman’s angelic vocals take you to a place of serenity in another.
Where do you think the term “Booty Call” came from? Missy Elliot and SWV came together for the classic “Can We” on this soundtrack, which charted #1 on the U.K. Singles Chart.
Curtis Mayfield iconic “Super Fly” soundtrack provided many classic that have become just as classic as the Gordon Parks film.
Michael Masser and George Benson collaborated to create a masterpiece for the GOAT.
The epitome of 90s Hip Hop. This sound track featured 2Pac, LL Cool J, Method Man & Redman, The Notorious B.I.G., Bone Thugs N Harmony in addition to Mary J. Blige. A true #Classic.
The Godfather Of Soul James Brown, need we say more?
