Five classic rock songs that made movies infinitely better
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A movie isn’t a singular thing. The reason the Oscars have so many categories is that there are a lot of different elements that need to come together to make a film what it is.
You have the script, the direction, cinematography and acting, not to mention, one of the most important factors that can take a good movie and make it great: its soundtrack. Without a good score, a film can completely fall by the wayside, as emotions don’t hit the same, tension doesn’t resonate like it was supposed to, and fans are left wanting more.
Given soundtracks are so important, often films will get their own exclusive sound design, as chords, melody and rhythm are all created with the picture in mind. However, this isn’t always the case, as sometimes existing songs, or draft songs made by existing artists, are used in a bid to complement what is happening during a scene. A lot of the time, so long as the song chosen is right, the inclusion of such songs can really help make a movie better.
If you don’t believe us, here are some movies that were undoubtedly made better because of their soundtracks.
Rock songs that made movies better:
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