12 Movie Soundtracks That Will Give You Goosebumps

1.Interstellar

An iconic soundtrack led by Hans Zimmer that still grows in popularity. It reached a point where it pretty much defines the film. You literally couldn’t imagine a single scene without that iconic score that never fails to bring chills.

2.2001: A space Odyssey

Led by Richard Strauss’ “Thus Spoke Zarathustra”, boasted a strong score that pushed the film to its extremes.

3.Dune 1 and 2

Hans Zimmer yet again on this list and not for the last time. His masterful score in both the Dune movies elevated each and every scene. He really is the master in science fiction scores.

4.The Dark Knight

Last time, I swear. I can’t help myself. Hans Zimmer deserves to be here more than once. And The Dark Knight is undeniably one of the greatest scores in film history. That ending sequence. Wow. Nothing without Zimmer.

5.The good the bad and the ugly

Ennio Morricone was the Hans Zimmer of film before Hans Zimmer. His iconic score in this film still reverberates across the world. People who haven’t seen movies before would recognize this song, that is how iconic it is. Incredible film as well.

6.Lord of the Rings

Howard Shore takes lead for a trilogy that delivered a beautiful score to match its incredible cinematography.

7.Once upon a time in America

Ennio Morricone yet again, this list could get repetitive. A gangster movie this time, with a score that can never be replicated.

8.Jaws

John Williams, how could I forget. Two notes that haunted moviegoers for a long time. The fact that anyone can recognize this from just the first note played shows how iconic this will remain.

9.The Graduate

Simon and Garfunkel made an entire album for this movie including “The Sound of Silence” and “Mrs. Robinson” which became huge hits while songs like “April Come she will” fit perfectly in the movie.

10.Requiem for a Dream  

Led by Clint Mansell, this haunting score lingers in your mind long after watching the film, proving to be one of the greats.

11.Apocalypse Now

Led by The Door’s “This is The End”, and headlined by The Rolling Stones’ “I can’t get no satisfaction”, this iconic soundtrack remains to be one of the best lineups.

12.Into the wild

Eddie Vedder heads a beautiful score filled with incredible compositions that fit the film perfectly.