Shining, Stellar Soundtracks

List creator: SunSyrup Created on: November 13, 2004 - 12:51 AM PST Description: Films with exceptional soundtracks. And not because the music is amazing in it's own right, but because of how well it functions.

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	movie title	related list	average rating	MPAA rating	watch	rent	buy
	Spider (2002)
Howard Shore in his most unusual score. Perfectly mirrors Cronenberg's most singular vision.
	Magnolia (1999)
Jon Brion score is stunning. Check out the 20 minute sequence introducing the TV studio -- the music never stops, but builds and builds.
	American Beauty (1999)
Thomas Newman plays the space around each scene. Even with complete stops, like when Spacey hesitates when approaching his "young thing" in the bathtub.
	Rivers and Tides: Andy Goldsworthy Working With Time (2001)			Not Rated
Fred Frith does a total spin on what he is known for and weaves this sublime acoustic work aroudn Goldsworthy.
	The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Danny Elfman even singing one of the voices.
	Miller's Crossing (1990)
Carter Burwell in the most understated score I have ever heard.