This weekend snuggle up, snack away and relive all your favourite movie memories through the music.
From Guardians of the Galaxy to the underworld of Fight Club, music has been adding extra emotion to movie scenes for centuries! It evokes all kinds of feelings, can set the tone for the scene of deliver the feelings of the characters without words.
Below are some of our favourite scenes from movies where music was the unforgettable character:
Come and Get Your Love – Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
The Marvel sci-fi adventure uses music in the best way. Its soundtrack is a mix of rock classics and this song, perfectly introduces us to the main character, Star-Lord/ Peter Quill.
Bellbottoms – Baby Driver (2017)
Besides exhilarating car chases, this 2017 action film has an insanely awesome soundtrack.
Don’t You (Forget About Me) – The Breakfast Club (1985)
A cinema classic that follows five high schoolers during Saturday detention. The coming-of-age film is full of iconic moments, including the final scene where John Bender throws his fist in the air to this unforgettable song.
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You Never Can Tell – Pulp Fiction (1994)
Quentin Tarantino is best known for using music to embellish emotions. Such is the case in this iconic scene with Uma Thurman and John Travolta. They boogie on the dance floor and it’s giving down-to-earth dance coolness!
Little Bitty Pretty One – Matilda (1996)
The 1996 is full of whimsical twists and turns – and sometimes – real stand-off with danger. So much so that we often forget how young Matilda actually is. This scene is so precious in that the audience gets to see Matilda use her powers while having fun and being a child.
Listen – Dreamgirls (2006)
One of Queen B’s most iconic acting and vocal roles. Beyoncé pours her soul and heart into this scene – and it shows – giving a powerful and spine tingling experience.
Where Is My Mind – Fight Club (1999)
The story is adapted from Chuck Palahniuk’s novel and stars Edward Norton and Brad Pitt. Honestly, after the dramatic turn of events and crazy ending, Fight Club ends on a high with this song by Pixies. While first impressions are key, those final moments are often unforgettable.
Also Sprach Zarathustra – 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
The thunderous impact of this score is what made 2001: A Space Odyssey into the legend it is today. When that music swells you are sure to be on the edge of your seat, preparing to embark on an otherworldly journey.
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Hip To Be Square – American Psycho (2000)
Patrick Bateman, portrayed by Christian Bale, discusses the latest Huey Lewis and The News album with his guest. He launches into a fanatic rambling about the ‘wonders’ of their music, disguising what he is actually doing…The way the preppy music plays during the violent scene is truly unforgettable.
Bohemian Rhapsody – Wayne’s World (1992)
One of the most unforgettable scenes from the comedy film consists of just metal-ead stoners Wayne and Garth jamming with friends to Bohemian Rhapsody. The car jam session comes fully kitted with an air guitar and air drums.
Minnie the Moocher – The Blues Brothers (1980)
The jazzy song was first recorded in 1931 by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra. The legendary music is interrupted by the comedic antic of Jake and Elwood, as they sneak past the police. And who can forget the call-and-response Calloway does with the crowd? *Chef’s kiss*
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Thousand Miles – White Chicks (2004)
Terry Crews singing along to A Thousand Miles is movie gold. All these years later, its still an unforgettable moment. Crews once told Bustle that the song “just makes you feel happy, like you have a crush on someone and you just found out they have a crush on you! All. The. Feels.”
I’m a Believer – Shrek (2001)
After fighting the -small- forces of evil, Shrek and Fiona finally wed and are whisked off into the sunset – not before everyone joins in for a dance. This version of I’m A Believer saw little (and big) kids jamming it out with Donkey, Shrek and friends during the credits scene.
