![]() ![]() Silvestri’s music brilliantly provides themes for both the Predator itself and its prey (the commandos). One listen to the exciting cues on this masterpiece will have you whipping out your copy of the film to watch again. ![]() A shame that he didn’t complete more scores. ![]() The sensitive melodies for the film’s three charming robots (Huey, Louie and Dewey) tug at the hardest of heart-strings. Schickele’s orchestration (largely rhythmically) evokes both the beauty of nature and the foolishness of man, creating action, mystery and suspense effortlessly. For me, it perfectly represents the natural world that Freeman Lowell (the film’s central character and botanist) is trying desperately to save from greedy corporate interests, while orbiting the planet Saturn in giant geodesic domes. I have always loved the juxtaposition of Baez’s beautiful, haunting, flower power vocals with the hi-tech science-fiction on screen. Schickele composed two main theme songs (with Diane Lampert) which were performed by Joan Baez. This very moving, unforgettable space story benefitted from a mixture of both marvellous scoring from Peter Schickele and the ethereal folk voice of Joan Baez. Silent Running (1973) by Peter Shickele (also featuring Joan Baez) Who in 2016 would even attempt (or be capable) of such compositional complexity for a kids’ sci-fi film?ġ9. His music is wonderful throughout, a superlative film soundtrack of the highest standards. ![]() Utterly magical.įondly remembered for its fantastic Ray HarryHausen stop-motion, Mysterious Island also boasts one of Herrman’s finest scores (and that is saying something). One of the many highlights being his orchestral representation of the giant bee. Mysterious Island (1961) by Bernard HerrmannĬivil War refugees are trapped on an island with giant crabs, bees, a chicken and Captain Nemo! It’s a marvellous fantasy adventure to which Bernard Herrmann adds a sweeping, majestic score. So, here I look at my personal 20 greatest Science-Fiction musical masterpieces.Ģ0. Of course this is a very subjective topic for soundtrack aficionados and I have left out John Williams’ incredible Star Wars scores due to me (as well as lack of space) pedantically choosing to class them as Science Fantasy rather than Science Fiction. From the introduction of the theremin, to startling orchestration, the analogue synth soundtracks of the 70’s and the electronica of recent years, Sci-Fi has it all. Science fiction is a genre that has produced many innovative and classic film scores. ![]()
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