Like many other Tim Burton films, Beetlejuice features memorable characters and a soundtrack that stays with you long after the credits roll. Throughout his career, Danny Elfman has lent his considerable talent to many other films. When you combine these two impressive forces in the movie business, you get one of the most memorable soundtracks…
Quentin Tarantino might get a lot of flack for bringing so much profanity-laden violence to the silver screen, but even the director’s harshest critics would struggle to find a fault with his music choices. Ever since he curated the game-changing soundtrack to Reservoir Dogs in 1993, his taste in music has become a crucial element…
Frankie Avalon (born October 18, 1940) is an American singer, actor, and producer. He first became popular as a teen idol in the late 1950s and early 1960s with a series of hit songs, including “Venus,” “Why,” and “I’ll Wait for You.” He then starred in several movies, notably Grease and Beach Blanket Bingo. Frankie…
Magnolia is a character study of the lives of a diverse cast of characters. When it was released, it received a lot of critical praise. The script for the movie was written around songs by Aimee Mann, which makes even more of a cinematic standout. However, there are other notable additions to the soundtrack not…
Born in 1932, Petula Clark is a British singer and actress who has had an illustrious career spanning more than six decades. She grew up in Surrey, England, and made her stage debut at nine. Her big break came in 1954 when she starred in the West End production of “The Boy Friend.” She starred…
Phil Vassar is an American country music artist born on November 28, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He spent his early childhood in the small town of Bedford, Virginia. After his parents divorced, Vassar moved to Nashville with his mother and younger sister. There, he taught himself how to play guitar and began writing songs. He…
‘Love Actually’ is a 2003 romantic comedy with a Christmas theme that was written and directed by Richard Curtis. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Emma Thompson, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Keira Knightly, Alan Rickman, Colin Firth, Bill Nighy, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Martin Freeman, Olivia Olson, and Andrew Lincoln. Several…
Soundtracks make films and other educational or entertainment recordings more enjoyable. They kind of hook the audience to the specific TV program, film, drama, book, video game, or radio program. There are various commercially released soundtrack albums, some of which will entice you while others, well, may sound misplaced. Released in 1998 March is The…
There’s something about silence that is both calming and eerie at the same time. Whether it’s the silence after a loud explosion or just spending a few moments in silence to clear your head, there’s something special about it. These 10 songs explore the various aspects of silence and its meaning to different people. From…