There have been so many great composers in Hollywood that any attempt to quantify their artistry like this is going to have some people wanting. But you hit the right notes with most of these.
I love Breaking & Entering by Underworld & Gabriel Yared. It’s a susurration of a score, tickling, humming, clacking. The more ambient elements of Underworld seem teased into wordless songs by Gabriel Yared. Not quite as desperately sad as his score for Betty Blue. I’ve only seen the film once but play the score every few weeks.
I’d add ‘Passion’ by Peter Gabriel (The Last Temptation of Christ).
Some listening for me in your list, thank you Matt.
Never listened to it in full, will add to my queue 😊
Why was Chariots of Fire given the Oscar and Blade Runner wasn’t? Well, the Academy is notorious for loving WWII, and hating Science Fiction.
I don't disagree with this statement lol
There have been so many great composers in Hollywood that any attempt to quantify their artistry like this is going to have some people wanting. But you hit the right notes with most of these.
Thanks David! And absolutely, only covering the top 5% of the tip of the iceberg here.
I love Breaking & Entering by Underworld & Gabriel Yared. It’s a susurration of a score, tickling, humming, clacking. The more ambient elements of Underworld seem teased into wordless songs by Gabriel Yared. Not quite as desperately sad as his score for Betty Blue. I’ve only seen the film once but play the score every few weeks.
Oh yes the Underworld stuff is great! 👍