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Iconic Film Scores: A Journey Through Cinema's Greatest Music
Film scores have the remarkable ability to transcend their movies, becoming timeless pieces of art that evoke emotion and memory with every note. This list compiles some of the most iconic scores in cinematic history, spanning genres and decades, with their release years and the visionary composers behind them. From the triumphant fanfares of Star Wars to the haunting melodies of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, these scores have shaped the sound of cinema, leaving an indelible mark on audiences worldwide. Whether you're a fan of classic Hollywood or modern blockbusters, this collection celebrates the music that continues to inspire.


  • The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – Thomas Newman - Listen
  • Stargate (1994) – David Arnold - Listen
  • Forrest Gump (1994) – Alan Silvestri - Listen
  • Oblivion (2013) – M83 (Anthony Gonzalez and Joseph Trapanese) - Listen
  • How to Train Your Dragon (2010) – John Powell - Listen
  • Goldfinger (1964) – John Barry - Listen
  • Meet Joe Black (1998) – Thomas Newman - Listen
  • Dick Tracy (1990) – Danny Elfman - Listen
  • Tron: Legacy (2010) – Daft Punk - Listen
  • Hook (1991) – John Williams - Listen
  • The Untouchables (1987) – Ennio Morricone - Listen
  • Toy Story (1995) – Randy Newman - Listen
  • Unbreakable (2000) – James Newton Howard - Listen
  • Spy Game (2001) – Harry Gregson-Williams - Listen
  • The Bourne Identity (2002) – John Powell - Listen
  • Moon (2009) – Clint Mansell - Listen
  • The Batman (2022) – Michael Giacchino - Listen
  • Dune (2021) – Hans Zimmer - Listen
  • The Social Network (2010) – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross - Listen
  • Crimson Tide (1995) – Hans Zimmer - Listen
  • Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) – John Williams - Listen
  • Braveheart (1995) – James Horner - Listen
  • Sunshine (2007) – John Murphy and Underworld - Listen
  • Drive (2011) – Cliff Martinez - Listen
  • The Magnificent Seven (1960) – Elmer Bernstein - Listen
  • Apollo 13 (1995) – James Horner - Listen
  • Legends of the Fall (1994) – James Horner - Listen
  • The Edge (1997) – Jerry Goldsmith - Listen
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) – Klaus Badelt (with Hans Zimmer) - Listen
  • K-PAX (2001) – Edward Shearmur - Listen
  • A Beautiful Mind (2001) – James Horner - Listen
  • Jaws (1975) – John Williams - Listen
  • Finding Nemo (2003) – Thomas Newman - Listen
  • Air Force One (1997) – Jerry Goldsmith - Listen
  • Up (2009) – Michael Giacchino - Listen
  • Tombstone (1993) – Bruce Broughton - Listen
  • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) – John Williams - Listen
  • The Fountain (2006) – Clint Mansell - Listen
  • Rudy (1993) – Jerry Goldsmith - Listen
  • The Last of the Mohicans (1992) – Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman - Listen
  • Superman (1978) – John Williams - Listen
  • True Grit (2010) – Carter Burwell - Listen
  • Gladiator (2000) – Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard - Listen
  • Back to the Future (1985) – Alan Silvestri - Listen
  • Top Gun: Maverick (2022) – Harold Faltermeyer, Lorne Balfe, and Hans Zimmer - Listen
  • The Rocketeer (1991) – James Horner - Listen
  • Jurassic Park (1993) – John Williams - Listen
  • Nobody’s Fool (1994) – Howard Shore - Listen
  • Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) – John Williams - Listen
  • Interstellar (2014) – Hans Zimmer - Listen
  • Good Will Hunting (1997) – Danny Elfman - Listen
  • Home Alone (1990) – John Williams - Listen
  • Batman Returns (1992) – Danny Elfman - Listen
  • Independence Day (1996) – David Arnold - Listen
  • Inception (2010) – Hans Zimmer - Listen
  • Enemy at the Gates (2001) – James Horner - Listen
  • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) – Ennio Morricone - Listen
  • Road to Perdition (2002) – Thomas Newman - Listen
  • Dances with Wolves (1990) – John Barry - Listen
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) – Howard Shore
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