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entertainment1 year ago

Legendary Composer Quincy Jones Passes at 91, Leaves Behind Musical Legacy and Fortune

Quincy Jones, who passed away at 91, was renowned for his Grammy-winning music and film scores, particularly his funky soundtracks for 1970s crime caper comedies like '

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Soundtracks

All articles tagged with #soundtracks

entertainment1 year ago

Legendary Composer Quincy Jones Passes at 91, Leaves Behind Musical Legacy and Fortune

Quincy Jones, who passed away at 91, was renowned for his Grammy-winning music and film scores, particularly his funky soundtracks for 1970s crime caper comedies like '

#x27; and 'The Hot Rock.' These scores, featuring artists like Little Richard and Gerry Mulligan, have been widely sampled by hip-hop artists. Despite never winning an Oscar, Jones' work in these films remains celebrated for its vibrant and energetic compositions.

entertainment1 year ago

Top 25 Iconic Video Game Soundtracks Ever

Rolling Stone has compiled a list of the 25 best licensed video game soundtracks of all time, highlighting how music has played a crucial role in enhancing the gaming experience. The list includes iconic games like "Lollipop Chainsaw," "Crazy Taxi," "Bioshock Infinite," "Forza Horizon 5," and "Midnight Club Los Angeles," among others. Each game is noted for its unique and memorable use of licensed tracks that have become synonymous with the gaming experience, from classic rock and punk to hip-hop and electronica.

entertainment2 years ago

"Dean Winchester's Top-Ranked Supernatural Soundtracks for Ultimate Thrills"

Here are the top 6 best Supernatural soundtracks that have become fan favorites, including "Heat of the Moment" by Asia, "O, Death" by Jen Titus, "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple, "Highway To Hell" by AC/DC, "Americana" by Jay Gruska & Christopher Lennertz, and the unofficial anthem "Carry on Wayward Son" by Kansas. These songs have played significant roles in key moments of the show, adding emotional depth and becoming iconic to Supernatural fans.

entertainment2 years ago

The Negative Impact of Poor Music Choices in Film and TV.

Hollywood's addiction to cringey song choices in movies and TV shows can be traced back to the success of "Forrest Gump" and "Pulp Fiction" soundtracks at the 1995 Oscars. While some shows and films use needle drops sparingly and effectively, others rely too heavily on pop music to artificially ratchet up emotion. Good music can enhance a scene, but excessive needle drops can lead to brainless nostalgia and detract from the quality of the art.

#x27; and 'The Hot Rock.' These scores, featuring artists like Little Richard and Gerry Mulligan, have been widely sampled by hip-hop artists. Despite never winning an Oscar, Jones' work in these films remains celebrated for its vibrant and energetic compositions.

entertainment1 year ago

Top 25 Iconic Video Game Soundtracks Ever

Rolling Stone has compiled a list of the 25 best licensed video game soundtracks of all time, highlighting how music has played a crucial role in enhancing the gaming experience. The list includes iconic games like "Lollipop Chainsaw," "Crazy Taxi," "Bioshock Infinite," "Forza Horizon 5," and "Midnight Club Los Angeles," among others. Each game is noted for its unique and memorable use of licensed tracks that have become synonymous with the gaming experience, from classic rock and punk to hip-hop and electronica.

entertainment2 years ago

"Dean Winchester's Top-Ranked Supernatural Soundtracks for Ultimate Thrills"

Here are the top 6 best Supernatural soundtracks that have become fan favorites, including "Heat of the Moment" by Asia, "O, Death" by Jen Titus, "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple, "Highway To Hell" by AC/DC, "Americana" by Jay Gruska & Christopher Lennertz, and the unofficial anthem "Carry on Wayward Son" by Kansas. These songs have played significant roles in key moments of the show, adding emotional depth and becoming iconic to Supernatural fans.

entertainment2 years ago

The Negative Impact of Poor Music Choices in Film and TV.

Hollywood's addiction to cringey song choices in movies and TV shows can be traced back to the success of "Forrest Gump" and "Pulp Fiction" soundtracks at the 1995 Oscars. While some shows and films use needle drops sparingly and effectively, others rely too heavily on pop music to artificially ratchet up emotion. Good music can enhance a scene, but excessive needle drops can lead to brainless nostalgia and detract from the quality of the art.