Best song in a movie moment...

[thatpfunk]

What is the best song used at a specific point in a movie?

For instance, I'm watching Goodfellas and the Cream song "Sunshine of my Love" (i think thats the title) is really freaking sick. The opening chords start blaring as Deniro stares down the camera as he's deciding to wack all the people from the heist...

I am sure this isn't even close to the best one, but I love when a really good song comes on in a movie giving the goosebump effect.

[PoBoy321]

Elliott Smith - Needle in the Hay during the suicide scene in Royal Tenenbaums is absolutely amazing.

[BusterStacks]

Freebird guitar solo in Forrest Gump when Jenny is going to jump off the building. Serious, the most intense solo at an intense moment.

[ClassicBob]

I've always been a big fan of The Pixies "Where is my Mind" blaring as the buildings collapse at the end of Fight Club.

[thatpfunk]

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Freebird guitar solo in Forrest Gump when Jenny is going to jump off the building. Serious, the most intense solo at an intense moment.

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Good one...

[fluxrad]

This sounds corny, but I really liked when Zefram Cochrane blasts Steppenwolf's Magic Carpet Ride in the launch scene of Star Trek: First Contact.

No, I'm not a trekkie. I just thought it was an extremely well placed song.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Heat theme final scene.

Reservoir Dogs Mr. Blonde scene.

[Daliman]

Foxy Lady from Wayne's World.

Perfectly understated, yet set such a sumptuous mood.

[fluxrad]

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Reservoir Dogs Mr. Blonde scene.

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Where he kills the guy to "Stuck In The Middle With You"?

Good call. I'm changing my vote.

[thatpfunk]

Darryl Hannah's (sp) whistle in Kill Bill I is awesome as well...

There are lots of these, you guys have some good ones...

[goofball]

Venus when Sophia Loren walks into Slippery's bar in Grumpier Old men.

(no, I am not kidding)

[slickpoppa]

The gasoline fight in Zoolander

[youtalkfunny]

The ones that popped immediately into my head:

1. "I'm siiiiiiiiiinging in the rain, just siiiiiiiiiiinging in the rain, what a glorious feeeeeeeeling I'm haaaaaaaaaaappy again...."

2. The kids dancing around the library in "Breakfast Club".

3. The helicopter ride in "Predator" ("...baaaaaaby, we're gonna have some fun tonight...")

4. Another ResDogs scene: the song being played while Pink, White, and Blonde are beating on the cop ("now give it here! You never should've promised to me, give it here! Don't hold back nothin, give it here..." and the horn section starts ominously low, quickly revving to frantic. Perfect for that scene.)

5. The Dante opera scene from "Hannibal". I stayed for the closing credits, just to hear it again. I never heard anything like it before. I hummed it for a month. Oh yeah, it has to fit the movie: It's certainly beautiful, and almost dainty and fragile--the way Lectar sees Clarice, the girl everyone else sees as a hardened killer.

6. More Tarentino, of course: Zam Fir's flute when Uma gets her sword in Okinawa (reprised when the closing credits start in Vol I). Half a dozen songs can be nominated from this film alone, but that was my fav.

7. More helicopters: Wagner in "Apocolypse Now"

8. Not a movie, but there was an episode of NYPD Blue where Andy and Bobby were sitting in a car on a stakeout. Bobby was digging "My Sharona" on the radio. Andy sat down, and griped about the music, so Bobby invited him to change it. Andy finds "Duke of Earl". Bobby laughs. "Always has to be oldies, huh Andy?" Bobby starts singing with the song. He's obviously in a great mood. Andy snorts, "What, did you get laid last night?" Bobby gives him a raised eyebrow, and keeps singing. That's a "yes". Andy, realizing that HE also got laid last night, joins in, and together they sing a few lines of "Duke of Earl", before another cop car pulls up and asks, "What the hell are you guys doing?"

It was THE moment that the new partners really forged their partnership, and their friendship.

[thatpfunk]

Black Betty in Blow is pretty sweet as well...

[pshreck]

"Lets Get Together" by Haylie Mills in the orignal 'Parent Trap'.

[Phoenix1010]

Cowboy Bebop- Ballad of Fallen Angels

[sublime]

For instance, I'm watching Goodfellas and the Cream song "Sunshine of my Love" (i think thats the title) is really freaking sick. The opening chords start blaring as Deniro stares down the camera as he's deciding to wack all the people from the heist...

dude, i thought i was the only one. i mean its PERFECT. deniros facial movements....ohh man, i love it!

I am sure this isn't even close to the best one,

i think you may be wrong. its that good.

[sublime]

also, there issome veitnam movie (maybe Platoon) where Black by the stones is playing when they flying over the terrain that rules.

[Freakin]

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"Lets Get Together" by Haylie Mills in the orignal 'Parent Trap'.

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Haylie Mills == Ms. Bliss, yes?

Freakin

[emil3000]

That nibelungen ring song in Apocalypse Now is pretty awesome.

[Roan]

Mad World at the end of Donnie Darko

[CallMeIshmael]

Son of a Preacher - Dusty Springfield

In Pulp Fiction



Also... the main music in Clockwork Orange (the music on at the very first shot) is really really awesome... but might not be a "song"

[istewart]

Nice pick.

Pixies in Fight Club as well.

[thirddan]

the annie lennox song from american beauty where kevin spacey is alone with mena suvari...good song...

[wuwei]

The sing along on the bus to Elton John's Tiny Dancer in Almost Famous is a great scene. Hard to believe Cameron Crowe could make me love an Elton John tune...

[CallMeIshmael]

QT actually said somehwere (cant remember where... maybe DVD extra / online interview) that if he couldn't get that song, then that scene wasnt going to be in the movie.

Im glad he did, because that is a really cool scene (though, that could be said for most of that movie)

[istewart]

As is "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" IMHO.

[CamusEatsSumTum]

the remi song in suicide kings when th guy n gal are in mustang ang get attacked...

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What is the best song used at a specific point in a movie?

For instance, I'm watching Goodfellas and the Cream song "Sunshine of my Love" (i think thats the title) is really freaking sick. The opening chords start blaring as Deniro stares down the camera as he's deciding to wack all the people from the heist...

I am sure this isn't even close to the best one, but I love when a really good song comes on in a movie giving the goosebump effect.

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[Clarkmeister]

I'll be a chick and nominate that song in Ghost.

[SuitedSixes]

In "Say Anything..." when Lloyd holds the boombox over his head playing "In Your Eyes" (Peter Gabriel) outside Dianne's window.

[shant]

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For instance, I'm watching Goodfellas and the Cream song "Sunshine of my Love" (i think thats the title) is really freaking sick. The opening chords start blaring as Deniro stares down the camera as he's deciding to wack all the people from the heist...

dude, i thought i was the only one. i mean its PERFECT. deniros facial movements....ohh man, i love it!

I am sure this isn't even close to the best one,

i think you may be wrong. its that good.

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I'm really pissed I can't find my Goodfellas DVD right now.

[DukeSucks]

My Hero - Foo Fighters - Varsity Blues

[Rushmore]

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I've always been a big fan of The Pixies "Where is my Mind" blaring as the buildings collapse at the end of Fight Club.

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Excellent job. Nice call.

[Rushmore]

Nice calls on Where is My Mind? (Fight Club) and Stuck in the Middle With You (Reservoir Dogs).

A few more (first 3 from Lynch):

In Dreams--Blue Velvet, when they're beating the hell out of Jeffrey, and the girl is dancing (really badly) on top of the car. This is a bad situation. It's used pretty well at Ben's place, too, when Ben (Dean Stockwell) "sings" it.

Rammstein--Lost Highway, when Bill Pullman is staggering down the hall of the hotel. This is a scary place.

Crying--Mulholland Drive, sung in Spanish, but not really sung at all. Mysterious, our emotions.

Tequila--Pee Wee's Big Adventure, when he dances on the bar as his last request before the bikers kill him. Pee Wee got a seriously bad deal. If I made movies, I'd cast him.

Pledging My Love (by Johnny Ace)--Bad Lieutenant, especially the scene where Keitel's character has really lost it, and he's all drunk and high and naked at his safe house, weeping, doing an odd marionette dance across the floor.

The End--Apocalypse Now, especially the part where Willard kills Kurtz. It's perfect, especially with the ritual slaughter of the caribou.

Save Me--Magnolia, at the very end. John Reilly's character is talking to the woman, the song is playing, and he's trying to express himself, and she's resisting, and then he finally gets through to her and she cracks a tiny smile and the chorus kicks in and the movie's over.

This last one is probably my favorite.

[tbach24]

There's a song in Team America during the scene where they're having cocktails. Right before the sex scene, right after where Kim Jung Il declares himself the head of the terrorists (while killing Hrans Brix lol). Does anyone know the song? It has the line "close your eyes girl" and it seems that it's in every movie at a point like this. It's a great song and I'm wondering it anyone knows what it is.

Edit- I'm pretty sure it's in one of the Austin Powers as well, I think the 2nd

[JoeC]

"About Her" and Bill's exit music in Kill Bill II.

[mmbt0ne]

You have the right movie, but I liked Layla better. Using the piano solo is awesome.

[Malone Brown]

"However do you want me" club scene in Belly I always liked.
Malone

[WillMagic]

I'm going to have to end this thread.

"Play it, Sam. Play 'As Time Goes By.'"

Will

[CallMeIshmael]

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The End--Apocalypse Now

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Dont know how I forgot that.

[bisonbison]

The answer is 'Making Whoopie' from the fabulous baker boys.

[tbach24]

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There's a song in Team America during the scene where they're having cocktails. Right before the sex scene, right after where Kim Jung Il declares himself the head of the terrorists (while killing Hrans Brix lol). Does anyone know the song? It has the line "close your eyes girl" and it seems that it's in every movie at a point like this. It's a great song and I'm wondering it anyone knows what it is.

Edit- I'm pretty sure it's in one of the Austin Powers as well, I think the 2nd

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Anyone?

[Klepton]

i took it up with me to SB

whoever said the coeboy bebop song is awesome, i vivdly remember that scene, cept it's a tv series, not a movie

the first thing that came to mind to me was rocky...but i don't think it's the best

[Philuva]

Anytime they played a songe in Dazed and Confused and I don't even like classic rock music.

Sweet Emotions in particular.

[Senor Choppy]

Opening credits of Your Friends & Neighbors, Apocalyptica's cello version of Enter Sandman is totally sick.

[MicroBob]

Iggy Pop's Lust for Life at beginning of Trainspotting.
Terrific, explosive chase scene coming right at you with Renton's 'choose-life' monologue.


Probably not the BEST per-se...but worthy of a mention.

[Macdaddy Warsaw]

No votes for Sigur Ros' Staralfur in The Life Aquatic? The song makes that moment.

Anyway, Wes Anderson has very good soundtrack selection. Nico's These Days when Margot gets off the bus in The Royal Tenenbaums is another example.

[x2ski]

America, [censored] YEAH!
Coming again, to save the mother [censored] day yeah,
America, [censored] YEAH!
Freedom is the only way yeah,
Terrorist your game is through cause now you have to answer too,
America, [censored] YEAH!
So lick my butt, and suck on my balls,
America, [censored] YEAH!
What you going to do when we come for you now,
it’s the dream that we all share; it’s the hope for tomorrow

[censored] YEAH!

McDonalds, [censored] YEAH!
Wal-Mart, [censored] YEAH!
The Gap, [censored] YEAH!
Baseball, [censored] YEAH!
NFL, [censored], YEAH!
Rock and roll, [censored] YEAH!
The Internet, [censored] YEAH!
Slavery, [censored] YEAH!

[censored] YEAH!

Starbucks, [censored] YEAH!
Disney world, [censored] YEAH!
Porno, [censored] YEAH!
Valium, [censored] YEAH!
Reeboks, [censored] YEAH!
Fake Tits, [censored] YEAH!
Sushi, [censored] YEAH!
Taco Bell, [censored] YEAH!
Rodeos, [censored] YEAH!
Bed bath and beyond ([censored] yeah, [censored] yeah)

Liberty, [censored] YEAH!
White Slips, [censored] YEAH!
The Alamo, [censored] YEAH!
Band-aids, [censored] YEAH!
Las Vegas, [censored] YEAH!
Christmas, [censored] YEAH!
Immigrants, [censored] YEAH!
Popeye, [censored] YEAH!
Demarcates, [censored] YEAH!
Republicans (republicans)
([censored] yeah, [censored] yeah)
Sportsmanship
Books

[jacki]

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I've always been a big fan of The Pixies "Where is my Mind" blaring as the buildings collapse at the end of Fight Club.

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winner

[IndieMatty]

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I've always been a big fan of The Pixies "Where is my Mind" blaring as the buildings collapse at the end of Fight Club.

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winner

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[SpearsBritney]

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I've always been a big fan of The Pixies "Where is my Mind" blaring as the buildings collapse at the end of Fight Club.

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winner

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and it's not close (wow, it is fun to say that!)

[___SK___]

karate kid II, "i am a man who will fight for your honor"

[SpearsBritney]

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karate kid II, "i am a man who will fight for your honor"

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i'm getting all misty-eyed just thinking about it /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[shant]

The way the final credits song starts playing the opening notes as the basketball drops through the net at the end of "Teen Wolf" is a really great moment.

[thatpfunk]

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I've always been a big fan of The Pixies "Where is my Mind" blaring as the buildings collapse at the end of Fight Club.



winner

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I'm going to be difficult and disagree.

1) It is too obvious.
2) The ending of Fight Club (when the first chords strike) is not remotely close to the coolest part of the movie. You know what is coming and there is little "goosebump" effect.
3) I've heard the song WAY too much since the movie came out. When I first saw the ending I thought, "Oh sweet..." but now, the song is played in practically every bar with a jukebox.

I'm convinced someone could think of something better!

(and I like this topic and want more ideas)

[tbach24]

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There's a song in Team America during the scene where they're having cocktails. Right before the sex scene, right after where Kim Jung Il declares himself the head of the terrorists (while killing Hrans Brix lol). Does anyone know the song? It has the line "close your eyes girl" and it seems that it's in every movie at a point like this. It's a great song and I'm wondering it anyone knows what it is.

Edit- I'm pretty sure it's in one of the Austin Powers as well, I think the 2nd

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Anyone?

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Hrans Brix, roh hrow nrice to sree rou. Arnyrone knrow the srong?

[IndieMatty]

Fair enough. But just because time has ruined the moment, it's a really fitting song. This IS a great thread idea..good [censored].

[beta1607]

Its from Full Metal Jacket and that part is sick. I like when they are all singing the mickey mouse club song at the end of that movie

[sam h]

My favorite song moment is at the end of Wong Kar Wai's Happy Together, when the Turtles song of the same name plays as the main character zooms through Taipei at night on the elevated train.

That might be the greatest twenty seconds of film ever.

[SpearsBritney]

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I've always been a big fan of The Pixies "Where is my Mind" blaring as the buildings collapse at the end of Fight Club.



winner

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I'm going to be difficult and disagree.

1) It is too obvious.
2) The ending of Fight Club (when the first chords strike) is not remotely close to the coolest part of the movie. You know what is coming and there is little "goosebump" effect.
3) I've heard the song WAY too much since the movie came out. When I first saw the ending I thought, "Oh sweet..." but now, the song is played in practically every bar with a jukebox.

I'm convinced someone could think of something better!

(and I like this topic and want more ideas)

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Damn! Just when you think you're keeping up with cool, somebody even cooler comes along. /images/graemlins/mad.gif

[thatpfunk]

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time has ruined the moment

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I think that is it, more or less. The first time I heard the chords, I was definetly think "Wow, this is [censored] cool" in my head.

[thatpfunk]

I just want more examples! I love when a song just fits perfectly with the character, setting, atmosphere, etc.

For some reason I give more credit to older songs I haven't heard in a while as well. As I stated, I think Black Betty in Blow is so perfect at showing George as just being a cool badass.

[waffle]

The Who's "You Are Forgiven" in Rushmore

[WillMagic]

OOH. I just thought of a great one.

"We'll Meet Again" at the end of Dr. Strangelove.

Will

[Myrtle]

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OOH. I just thought of a great one.

"We'll Meet Again" at the end of Dr. Strangelove.

Will

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nh!!!...beat me to it by a minute!!.....

ok...now tell me who the singer was?

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[WillMagic]

Vera Lynn.

Will

[J_V]

Nice.

[DeezNuts]

That Valkryie's song in Apocalypse Now that they play from the choppers right before they attack.

DN

[Myrtle]

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Vera Lynn.

Will

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Google is goot! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[pokerclack]

Im American Me when Santana is getting killed, "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", by The Animalis playing. It ties with the movie very well.

[drexah]

requiem for a dream theme song, however, lord of the rings completely stole it (note for note) and ruined it.

[Frequitude]

The song at the start of Donnie Darko when he's riding the bike...what is it again, Tears for Fears - "Fate against your will" or something. The lyrics fit the movie perfectly.

Not "the best", but one of my favorites.

[Vavavoom]

Shant - I was going to say this !!

Amy Holland - Shooting For The Moon

[Myrtle]

.....PBS used to show an animated movie around Christmas every year called "The Snowman". It's a British production based on a children's story by Raymond Briggs, made in 1982 and narrated by David Bowie.

In the middle of it there is an absolutely haunting tune called "Walking in the Air" sung by a young Welsh choirboy.

The beauty of the song, juxtaposed with the story line is one of the more enchanting moments I've ever experienced.

[tbach24]

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There's a song in Team America during the scene where they're having cocktails. Right before the sex scene, right after where Kim Jung Il declares himself the head of the terrorists (while killing Hrans Brix lol). Does anyone know the song? It has the line "close your eyes girl" and it seems that it's in every movie at a point like this. It's a great song and I'm wondering it anyone knows what it is.

Edit- I'm pretty sure it's in one of the Austin Powers as well, I think the 2nd

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Anyone?

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Hrans Brix, roh hrow nrice to sree rou. Arnyrone knrow the srong?

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Someone's gotta know this.

[Myrtle]

....haven't see the flick, but the lyrics you quoted are from an old Steppenwolf song........Magic Carpet Ride.

[27offsuit]

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.....PBS used to show an animated movie around Christmas every year called "The Snowman". It's a British production based on a children's story by Raymond Briggs, made in 1982 and narrated by David Bowie.

In the middle of it there is an absolutely haunting tune called "Walking in the Air" sung by a young Welsh choirboy.

The beauty of the song, juxtaposed with the story line is one of the more enchanting moments I've ever experienced.

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*cough*[censored]*cough*

[gvibes]

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Elliott Smith - Needle in the Hay during the suicide scene in Royal Tenenbaums is absolutely amazing.

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Wes Anderson has a ton of great songs in his movies.

I've always felt there should be a "best use of music in a film" for movies such as the Anderson flicks and Almost Famous, as the current scheme requires original music.

[TimTimSalabim]

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I'll be a chick and nominate that song in Ghost.

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Unchained Melody. Nice choice.

[Myrtle]

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.....PBS used to show an animated movie around Christmas every year called "The Snowman". It's a British production based on a children's story by Raymond Briggs, made in 1982 and narrated by David Bowie.

In the middle of it there is an absolutely haunting tune called "Walking in the Air" sung by a young Welsh choirboy.

The beauty of the song, juxtaposed with the story line is one of the more enchanting moments I've ever experienced.

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*cough*[censored]*cough*

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...Tell you what...Watch it with your two children......then see how you feel?

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[Paluka]

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Elliott Smith - Needle in the Hay during the suicide scene in Royal Tenenbaums is absolutely amazing.

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Wes Anderson has a ton of great songs in his movies.

I've always felt there should be a "best use of music in a film" for movies such as the Anderson flicks and Almost Famous, as the current scheme requires original music.

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The music in Rushmore is unbelievable.

[RacersEdge]

Anytime the Rocky theme was played in any of the Rocky movies. Some might say it's cheesy, but think about it - what other song from a movie symbolizes something whenever you hear it like that song does for underdogs/comebacks.

(Eye of the Tiger , now that's cheesy.)

[man]

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Elliott Smith - Needle in the Hay during the suicide scene in Royal Tenenbaums is absolutely amazing.

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[James Boston]

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The sing along on the bus to Elton John's Tiny Dancer in Almost Famous is a great scene.

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[James Boston]

Unchained Melody?

[Alobar]

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I've always been a big fan of The Pixies "Where is my Mind" blaring as the buildings collapse at the end of Fight Club.

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[James Boston]

1) Jesus rolling a strile and subsequently doing his dance while the Gypsy Kings version of Hotel California plays - The Big Lebowski

2) The end of the Big Lebowski with Townes Van Zant's version of Dead Flowers

3) Office Space - Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta - Ghetto Boys

4) If were going Goodgfellas I have to go with the scene where Henry is out riding around with the Helicopter chasing him and Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters is playing.

5) High Fidelity - John Cusack is sitting in the rain thinking about his ex-GF...Most Of Time by Dylan.

[deacsoft]

There are a ton of good ones. The first one that jumped into my mind was Coldplay "The Scientist" near the end of The garden State. A perfect moment for that song.

[Dr. Strangelove]

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Rammstein--Lost Highway, when Bill Pullman is staggering down the hall of the hotel. This is a scary place.

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Good one, the first time I saw LH I had to play that scene over a couple times, It was strangely compelling.

[Dr. Strangelove]

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OOH. I just thought of a great one.

"We'll Meet Again" at the end of Dr. Strangelove.

Will

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How did I not think of this? Good one.

I also want to mention the end of Heat again: Pacino is holding Deniro's hand as Deniro <font color="white"> dies.</font> The music is perfect.

Also the opening credits of 25th hour, with the shots of the spotlights at ground zero.

[youtalkfunny]

That wasn't enough white, Spoilerman. /images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Ice Man]

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The Who's "You Are Forgiven" in Rushmore

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That song is called "A Quick One While He's Away."

[silkyslim]

Iggy Pop's Search &amp; Destroy in the Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou when Bill Murray starts shooting pirates

[Anders_G]

In High Fidelity, when John Cusack has just been dumped by his girlfriend and Jack Black plays "Walking on sunshine". That totally cracked me up

[Ser William]

A lot of great choices here. One of my favorites has always been "Under Pressure" in Grosse Pointe Blanke when John Cusack is face to face with the baby and has his epiphany (just prior to him killing another assassin at the High School reunion while "99 Luftballons" is playing).

[TJSWAN]

"The Big Chill"

You Can't Always Get What You Want; during the opening funeral scenes.


Trivia: Who was cast as the dead friend, but never shown in flashbacks that the director didn't put in the final film.
( His body was still shown being prepped for the funeral )

Tim

[bennyk]

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Save Me--Magnolia, at the very end. John Reilly's character is talking to the woman, the song is playing, and he's trying to express himself, and she's resisting, and then he finally gets through to her and she cracks a tiny smile and the chorus kicks in and the movie's over.

This last one is probably my favorite.

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This is great. I also like the part between "act 2" and "act 3" (forget the real names) when everyone sings "wise up." It's really kind of wonderful, like nothing we've ever seen before in movies...

bk

[exist]

i'm surprised no one mentioned running on the beach in Chairots of Fire (or did they? it's a big thread). its not the best, but it's a good one.

[Rushmore]

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This is great. I also like the part between "act 2" and "act 3" (forget the real names) when everyone sings "wise up." It's really kind of wonderful, like nothing we've ever seen before in movies...

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Exactly, and great also on its own merits, not just for the novelty of never having been done before.

I'm glad someone else caught the final scene reference, because I think if you zoned out for the last ten seconds of the movie, you'd be missing a huge part of the point.

[Rushmore]

Kevin Costner

[deacsoft]

Ice Man, you can be my wingman anytime. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[slamdunkpro]

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Trivia: Who was cast as the dead friend, but never shown in flashbacks that the director didn't put in the final film.
( His body was still shown being prepped for the funeral )


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Keven Kline