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Ted Oscar® Winner	You know those songs on soundtracks that just sort of make your hearts pump a little bit harder and you just feel like yelling out, "woo hoo!"? Okay, nevermind. Anyway, the most driven song on a score I've heard is "Attack on Murron" on the Braveheart soundtrack. It takes you through the whole journey of William Wallace as he comes back home until his wife Murron' death, pushing the limits of emotion higher and higher until the amazing climax, where the strings and drums plummet to a silent synth chorus, ominous and haunting in the background, all in 3 minutes. In my feeble opinion it is one of the greatest pieces Horner has composed. Any other ideas? NP: Attack on Murron [This message has been edited by Ted (edited 05-13-99).]
posted 05-13-1999 05:25 PM PT (US)

Ben Penserga Oscar® Winner	If I had to pick one track that gives me goosebumps it would be "Charging Fort Wagner" from Glory. It fit well in the movie by heighting the emotion from Matthew Broderick' death. The Boys Choir of Harlem is just awesome. Every time I listen to it ... it makes ME want to charge something!
posted 05-13-1999 05:40 PM PT (US)

TimT Oscar® Winner	First of all "Attack on Murron" is not a "song"! It's a "Cue". Songs have people singing. At least that's what I always thhought. Anyway,my favorite is "God's Finger" from Twister also "The Big Suck" which is another variation of God's Finger. [This message has been edited by TimT (edited 05-13-99).]
posted 05-13-1999 06:04 PM PT (US)

Al Oscar® Winner	The last track from Rudy. Exciting and uplifting at the same time. Definitely "woo-hoo". If you want a great emotional song then look no further than Non Nobis Domine from Doyle's Henry V.
posted 05-13-1999 08:08 PM PT (US)

Norman McCay Oscar® Winner	Well, my definition of emotional is sort of different, like those dramatic tear-jerkers. My picks for those tear-jerkers are (in no particular order): 1. Leaving Home from Superman by John Williams 2. Suite from Forrest Gump by Alan Silvestri (well, the WHOLE score album was emotional) 3. Father Kolbe's Preaching from The Truman Show by Burkhard Dallwitz 4. "Sons of Scotland" from Braveheart by James Horner 5. Ready for the Big Ride, Bubba from Face/Off by John Powell 6. Impromptu For 12 Fingers from Gattaca by Michael Nyman
posted 05-13-1999 08:10 PM PT (US)

Dawk Oscar® Winner	Korben Dallas from the 5th Element soundtrack. j/k Dawk.
posted 05-13-1999 09:37 PM PT (US)

SFT Oscar® Winner	Well...I get that feeling (WOOHOO!!!) everytime I listen to "Arthurs Farewell" and "Camelot Lives" from Jerry Goldsmiths "First Knight"...but that is nothing compared to the feeling I get (would´nt exactly call it WOOHOO!!! but kind of) when I listen to Danny Elfman´s "Edward Scissorhands". Especially "The Grand Finale". It is, plain and simple, the most beautyfull piece in all moviemusic historie. SFT [This message has been edited by SFT (edited 05-14-99).]
posted 05-14-1999 01:18 AM PT (US)

Bradley Oscar® Winner	In no particular order: 1. The Asteroid Field and The Imperial March from The Empire Strikes Back - John Williams 2. The Desert Chase and The Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark - John Williams 3. The Battle and the End Credits from CutThroat Island - John Debney I could listen to these tracks over and over and still get goose bumps. I think the ending to the End Credits of CutThroat Island is the best finish to a score I've ever heard!!!
posted 05-14-1999 08:12 AM PT (US)

Maestro Sartori Oscar® Winner	Let's see: "You are the Pan" from Hook by John Williams "Escape/Chase/Goodbye" from E.T. by John Williams "Hard to Starboard", "A Building Panic", "Unable to Stay, Unwilling to Leave", "The Sinking", "Nearer My God to Thee", "Death of Titanic" from Titanic by James Horner "Duel of the Fates" from The Phantom Menace by John Williams There are many others, but that is a sample list! NP: Jar Jar's Introduction and the Swim to Otoh Gunga from The Phantom Menace
posted 05-14-1999 08:27 AM PT (US)

Bradley Oscar® Winner	I forgot, there's one other piece of music that I really like. The Main Theme from Chariots of Fire by Vangelis. Simply Outstanding!!!
posted 05-14-1999 08:28 AM PT (US)

SFT Oscar® Winner	How foolish of me! I compeltely forgot Elfman´s score to Batman...some very pulspounding action-cues especially "Attack of the Batwing" and ofcourse "The Batmen Theme". Probably the best action-cues ever composed come from this brilliant score. SFT NP: Starwars: A New Hope, John Williams
posted 05-14-1999 12:07 PM PT (US)

Matt Oscar® Winner	Oh, man, so many decisions.... in nor particular order: Journey to the Line from Thin Red Line All the Braveheart tracks mentioned, plus the execution scene-end credits(2 tracks) most of Titanic, except for the song. Duel of the Fates from Episode 1. Robin Hood:Prince of Thieves main theme There Can Be Only One from Highlander(really pulse-pounding) The last 2 are from a collection of Kamen works, btw. End Credits of Shawshank Redemption October Sky from October Sky The Place Where Dreams Come True from Field of Dreams I should wrap it up, so Kremlin Riot/Karpov's room from the Saint... sorry to list so much, hehe NP: October Sky
posted 05-14-1999 01:56 PM PT (US)

Sean Bires Oscar® Winner	"The Big Shoe" from the ANTZ soundtrack is great, great stuff. Also, the 2nd half of the track, "You Have the Power" (from the Dark City soundtrack) is great. It's very powerful and ends beautifully.
posted 05-14-1999 03:24 PM PT (US)

James Oscar® Winner	Excellent topic...hmm... "Discovery of the Great Valley" from The Land Before Time by James Horner (although the movie version is better) "Journey to the Island" from Jurassic Park by John Williams. The moment when the island first appears still sends chills down my spine. "The Grand Finale" from Edward Scissorhands by Danny Elfman. This is one of the most emotional and moving single pieces of music I have ever heard. Well, I'm sure there are more, but that's enough for now. James NP - The Alchemist (Richard Band) ---That's another one! "Aaron's Last Fight" from The Alchemist!
posted 05-14-1999 09:28 PM PT (US)

Steph1 unregistered	I couldnt possibly name all the scores or parts of scores that make my heart pound but here is a few outstanding ones for my personally: 1.Love Theme-arrest- Elizabeth 2.Gift of a Thistle- Braveheart 3.To Die for Love- Sense and Sensibility 4.For the Last Time- Jude 5.Moll of Flanders- Moll Flanders 6.Valley of the Shadow- Little Women 7.Practically anything on both the Titanic CD's
posted 05-15-1999 04:00 PM PT (US)

Mike Oscar® Nominee	In my opinion, these are some of the most emotionally driving cues ever written. My personal favorites sometimes draw a tear or two, and are great to listen to when you're really depressed. But all of them are pure genius and indescribably beautiful... -"Main Title" RUDY -"Charging Fort Wagner" and "Closing Credits" GLORY -"Remembrances" SCHINDLER'S LIST -"So Was Red" and "End Title" THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION -"The Princess Pleads for Wallace's Life" and "End Title" BRAVEHEART -"Hymn to the Fallen" SAVING PRIVATE RYAN -"You Are the Pan" HOOK -Anything John Barry, sure to make you slit your wrists.
posted 05-15-1999 08:41 PM PT (US)

Dawk Oscar® Winner	I think one that should be mentioned is "They Will Win" form Starship Troopers.. I get an awesome buzz each time I hear it.
posted 05-15-1999 11:31 PM PT (US)

LesterMoos unregistered	Tough choice. I'm not sure if I would really call them songs, but I would have to go with it the last track on Rudy and The Battle of Agincourt from Henry V.
posted 05-17-1999 03:27 PM PT (US)

Widescreen Oscar® Winner	The gooseflesh I get most is from the following: Main Title from Star Trek: The Motion Picture (still, to this day, almost none can compare) Theme from Superman (The Main Title March) Burn It All from Backdraft Hammerhead from Broken Arrow Main Title from Enemy of The State Armageddon Suite from the Armageddon Score The Dream from Total Recall Somebody mentioned "Leaving Home" from Superman, I wholeheartedly agree. Return of The Jedi (as orginally listed on the first releases of the Jedi score) from, well, you know. The Victor from LA Confidential Kaboom!!! from The Hunt for Red October The Day We Fight Back from ID4 and, most of all, Epilogue and End Title from Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan, it is everything a cue from a movie can be- and the only reason I can say Horner has alot more than just The Mask of Zorro to compose before he'll win me over completely again.
posted 05-17-1999 08:58 PM PT (US)

Mary Oscar® Winner	Here are some of my woo-hoos: Life is Beautiful: Bion Giorna Principessa Shakespeare in Love: The Beginning of a Partnership The Mission: On Earth as it is in Heaven Little Women: Valley of The Shadow Hoosiers: That first track--I can't think of the name right now Mary
posted 05-17-1999 09:52 PM PT (US)

LesterMoos unregistered	Mary, I forgot about The Mission. At least you remembered it.
posted 05-18-1999 07:09 AM PT (US)

Scott Oscar® Winner	Without a doubt, the score cue that makes me cry most of the time is the last fifteen minutes of Adventure on Earth. Especially the part where the orchestra goes on a semi-religious bombarstic no stops grant finale and Et says:"I'll be right here". Where are my tissues? Scott
posted 01-08-2000 09:16 PM PT (US)

Aaron Hose Oscar® Winner	The track before last on Meet Joe Black The final track on Mr. Holland's Opus - A.
posted 01-09-2000 07:20 AM PT (US)

Alwin Oscar® Winner	To me, some of the most emotional ones (among many, many others) are: - Heart of a King from The Man in the Iron Mask. - Ready For The Big Ride, Bubba from Face/Off - Journey to the Line from The Thin Red Line. - Launch, Wing and a Prayer, and Burn around the Moon from Armageddon. - King of Pride Rock from the Lion King. That's all I can think of from my collection.
posted 01-09-2000 07:58 AM PT (US)

SplbrgWlms Oscar® Winner	Something that always gets me every time is "Backseat Driver" from Tomorrow Never Dies. I especially like it when the Surrender theme kicks in in this piece.
posted 01-09-2000 09:19 AM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	Speaking of Tomorrow Never Dies... the cue "All In A Day's Work" on the new expanded release... THAT is an incredible cue... especially the ascending build up to the Surrender theme. When that theme kicks in toward the end: WOW. What a rush! There's just something about that Surrender theme.... hmmmm... Hmmmmm... also, several cues from "The Spitfire Grill" get to me. From the Mulan promo, it'd have to be the "Avalanche" cue... from First Knight, "Abduction of Guinevere," and probably the most important cue... ...it does it to me everytime, without fail: from Last of the Dogmen, track 12, "Leaving Forever." If that doesn't give EVERYONE goosebumps, nothing will. Jeron [This message has been edited by Jeron (edited 09 January 2000).]
posted 01-09-2000 10:54 AM PT (US)

Justin Oscar® Winner	Let's not forget the Armageddon cue A Wing and A Prayer!
posted 01-09-2000 11:17 AM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	How did I know we couldn't make it through this post w/ out hearing about Armageddon from Justin? I must be psychic. Jeron
posted 01-09-2000 11:59 AM PT (US)

robin4 Oscar® Winner	Ditto to pretty much everything, although I would have to add the funeral scene from Backdraft. N.P. Dolphins v. Seahawks
posted 01-09-2000 02:19 PM PT (US)

Scott Oscar® Winner	Gotta add the main theme from Empire of the ?Sun, the leaving home from Superman, the last cue from Hoosiers, almost everything from Rudy, the theme from a score by Trevor Jones called The Mighty which I will review in the days ahead. Gosh, so many of these emotional scores...no wonder I'm in to this. Scott [This message has been edited by Scott (edited 10 January 2000).]
posted 01-09-2000 03:04 PM PT (US)

Kevin Oscar® Winner	I think one of my picks would have to be some of the music from "The Right Stuff" by Bill Conti. "Glenn's Flight" and "Yeager's Triumph" rally stand out (probably because I'm a space geek and an Air Force Brat), and have been in love with space and aircraft since I was a little kid. I sure wish there was a full score CD put out for that movie, instead of the doubling up with "North and South." Kevin NP - Backdraft
posted 01-09-2000 03:12 PM PT (US)

Justin Oscar® Winner	Hey now, regardless what many people say about Trevor Rabin, Armageddon contained some very emotional music that you just can't help but like.
posted 01-09-2000 10:15 PM PT (US)

Will Oscar® Winner	Mine would be 1. Rocket Away (The Rock; HG Williams) esp. the 9th minute 2. Crimson Tide (the powerful part, appears in almost all the tracks) 3. TWINE (Track 2 & 3) 4. Braveheart (Track 17)
posted 01-10-2000 06:11 AM PT (US)

Norman McCay Oscar® Winner	Gotta agree with Scott's "Leaving Home" from Superman and the main theme from Empire of the Sun. I think I already said something about "Leaving Home" before though.... One definite addition: Forrest Gump score. The entire score, like Rudy (but too bad the movie was not as perfect as the music), is tremendously emotional. Other additional scores that are emotionally charged (I don't know about the tracks themselves, but as whole albums, they are perfect): Glory Braveheart
posted 01-10-2000 02:34 PM PT (US)

Dan Brecher Oscar® Winner	Yup, I agree with Justin in regard to Armageddon having some realy decent emotional stuff (thanks to Harry GW's compositions for the movie) Dan (UK)
posted 01-10-2000 03:21 PM PT (US)

Gae Oscar® Winner	So, so many to choose from, but here's a few I can think of.... 1) Adventures on Earth from E.T. 2)Throne Room and End Titles from Star Wars 3)Love theme, Resolution and Finale from The Eye of the Needle (Miklos Rozsa) 4)The Red House suite (Miklos Rozsa) 5)End Titles from Independence Day 6)The Destruction of Daryl from The Witches of Eastwick 7)Countdown of Bomb from Goldfinger 8)Opening the Ark from Raiders of the lost Ark 9)Claws and Runaway train from Damien-Omen II 10)Stampede from City Slickers II Thats all I can think of currently, Gae NPMars Attacks
posted 01-10-2000 04:53 PM PT (US)

SEBULBA Oscar® Winner	I would have to say that the one cue that always gives me goose bumps and gets me is the final few minutes of E.T. when he's saying goodbye. John's music there is just amazing. Very emotional. One of my favorite pieces of all.
posted 01-10-2000 05:17 PM PT (US)

Pliskinn Oscar® Winner	Here's a couple not mentioned; Pipeline: TWINE The Hanging: Plunkett and Macleane Finale: Ride With The Devil Pliskinn [This message has been edited by Pliskinn (edited 10 January 2000).]
posted 01-10-2000 05:19 PM PT (US)

Cenzo Oscar® Winner	Well I have a LOT: almost all tracks from Ganbare Goemon and Sonic Adventure soundtrack, Back to the Future, the music after George McFly punches Biff and the theme, "Journey to the Island" from Jurassic Park, "End Title" from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, all tracks from Legend of Zelda Hyrule Smphony, all arranged tracks from Super Metroid and Legend of Zelda: Sound and Drama, "Introduction(Titles)"from Edward Scissorhands, "Main Title" and "Enter Basil" from Great Mouse Detective, almost all tracks from Nightmare Before Christmas, some Star Wars cues, and most tracks from Pee Wee's Big Adventure I'm sure there's more that give me that emotional or exihilierated feeling, but that's the most important ones. Great post ^_^
posted 01-10-2000 08:25 PM PT (US)

Shaun Rutherford Oscar® Winner	I hate to be this kind of guy, but a little bit of trivia: The Boys Choir Of Harlem IS NOT on the Glory CD! Weird, eh? They're in the film, but they couldn't get them for the album recording, so they used a different choir. This is from FSM, incidentally. I'm not just making weird things up. Also, Father Kolbe's Preaching is by Kilar, not by Dallwitz, although the mesh of "Reunion" by Dallwitz and "Truman Sleeps" by Glass is incredibly moving. And I hate Philip Glass! The Prologue To JFK (especially the waning moments of the cue) almost drive me to tears. Ditto anything from The Shawshank Redemption (OK, not ANYthing, but damn near all of it makes me whimper like a child). I can't leave this thread until I mention a Goldsmith score. Hmmm.....I don't want to say Rudy because everybody else has already taken it.........oh! "Reunion" from Papillon, right at the part where the piano starts to lead into the theme. Dear Lord is that emotionally ripe. I could go on for days, I've realized. Barton Fink is emotionally driving. Ooooh! I've thought of another! Track 16 from Dances With Wolves. It's great music for swallowing your pride and walking over to talk to the girl you're in love with for the first time. That was an odd sentence. Anyway, that's a great cue. "Remembering Chet" from Playing By Heart is another good one. I'm getting all misty. Damnit! One more Goldsmith one for the road----Studs Lonigan. Sniffle. Shaun NP---STILL American Beauty!
posted 01-11-2000 10:04 PM PT (US)

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