OT: Top Movie Soundtrack Songs which were a key part of the movie

[gcobob]

I'll second "The Big Chill".

 

[Uscg1984]

I'd go with Star Wars.

Star wars was certainly recognizable. It was recognizable in the same way that the Superman theme and Indiana Jones themes were recognizable. But Jaws had a completely different sound; the sound that became the "theme song" for sharks in every backyard pool party and day on the lake for at least a decade. The two-note beat of "Dah-Dah" alerted every kid in the pool for the rest of the 70s and 80s that a predator was on the loose, about to overturn their raft or floating seat.

 

[USCBatgirl21]

Star wars was certainly recognizable. It was recognizable in the same way that the Superman theme and Indiana Jones themes were recognizable. But Jaws had a completely different sound; the sound that became the "theme song" for sharks in every backyard pool party and day on the lake for at least a decade. The two-note beat of "Dah-Dah" alerted every kid in the pool for the rest of the 70s and 80s that a predator was on the loose, about to overturn their raft or floating seat.

I get that. But I'd argue Star Wars is more recognizable over time. I think today, 46 years later, more people worldwide recognize Star Wars than Jaws, and more associate Star Wars with John Williams than they do Jaws.

 

[bayrooster]

I get that. But I'd argue Star Wars is more recognizable over time. I think today, 46 years later, more people worldwide recognize Star Wars than Jaws, and more associate Star Wars with John Williams than they do Jaws.

The "Imperial March" is cooler in my opinion. What Sith wouldn't want to be introduced with that theme?

 

[USCBatgirl21]

The "Imperial March" is cooler in my opinion. What Sith wouldn't want to be introduced with that theme?

That’s my ringtone on my desk phone at my office.

 

[Cackmandu]

Unforgettable!

 

[Harvard Gamecock]

Star wars was certainly recognizable. It was recognizable in the same way that the Superman theme and Indiana Jones themes were recognizable. But Jaws had a completely different sound; the sound that became the "theme song" for sharks in every backyard pool party and day on the lake for at least a decade. The two-note beat of "Dah-Dah" alerted every kid in the pool for the rest of the 70s and 80s that a predator was on the loose, about to overturn their raft or floating seat.

What really made the Jaws theme stand out, is that those 2 notes were integral to the intensity of the scenes that is was featured. Star Wars theme song is undoubtedly recognizable ,but one could argue since it was played only during the opening story line, is it truly a key part of the movie. I can see an argument made to either side.
Now Darth Vaders Imperial March is definitely a key part of the move.

 

[mUSiC-man]

Entire soundtrack of The Graduate.

 

[bayrooster]

Entire soundtrack of The Graduate.

 

[HWGcock]

Two soundtracks that seemed to far outpace the movies themselves - one old, one now aging:

The Big Chill
Reality Bites

Big Chill

 

[Permacock70]

Thelma and Louise