Roaring Soundtracks: The 10 Best Original Scores Capturing the 1920s Vibe
Top 10 Critically Acclaimed and Popular Film Soundtracks Post-1960 Evoking the Roaring ‘20s The 1920s, known as the Jazz Age, pulsed with the sounds of jazz, ragtime, blues, and Broadway melodies, defining a decade of cultural exuberance. These original film scores have masterfully recreated this era’s vibrant sound, blending period authenticity with cinematic flair. This blog post ranks the top 10 original film soundtracks that reflect the 1920s. Each score, crafted for films set in or inspired by the decade, captures the Roaring Twenties’ spirit through jazzy rhythms and evocative melodies, as celebrated by critics and fans alike. 1. The Artist (2011) – Ludovic Bource Ludovic Bource’s Oscar-winning score for The Artist , a silent film set in late-1920s Hollywood, is a critical darling (95% on Rotten Tomatoes). Its lush orchestral arrangements and ragtime flourishes, like “George Valentin” and “Peppy and George,” evoke silent film scores with Charleston rhythms. X fans call it “...