From Donnie Darko to Black Panther: 5 Best Movie Soundtracks [LISTA]

Some say that life is driven by music, and in movies, this is no different. A film’s soundtrack can be as moving, essential, or memorable as any dialogue or performance by an actor.

But before that success, many songs became phenomena that moved audiences beyond the credits, marking the hearts of every generation on the big screen. In Donnie Darko The Panther blackwe list the 5 greatest movie soundtracks, according to Rolling Stone Brazil.

In this list, we do not consider musical films.

Donnie Darko (2001)

With music curation by Michael Andrews, Donnie Darko packs some of the best songs from an era dealing with existential angst: Echo and the Bunnymen, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Pet Shop Boys and much more are part of the collaborations for the film.

Marie Antoinette (2006)

A historical film that reimagines the life of France’s last queen before the French Revolution, features songs that bring to life the teenage atmosphere created by Kirsten Dunstwith hits from The Cure, The Strokes, New Order, Siouxsie and The Banshees alongside classics Vivaldi and couperinso as not to lose the renaissance essence of the feature.

In Escape Rhythm (2017)

Appearances completely deceive the viewer of In Escape Rhythmwhich took soundtracks to a whole new level.

Ansel Elgort appears as “Baby”a talented getaway driver who uses music to reduce the constant hum he hears, transitioning from jazz to bands like beach boys and queen in a subtle and extraordinary way, charged with the influence of Quentin Tarantino.

Dirty Dancing (1987)

A classic hit from the 1980s, the musical’s soundtrack Dirty Dancing — Hot Rhythm sold over 32 million copies and became one of the best-selling albums in the world, parking for months at the top of the billboard.

With a mix of famous songs such as These Arms Of Mineby Otis Redding, and original songs such as She’s Like The Windsung by the actor Patrick Swayzethe album still marks special moments for different generations.

black Panther (2018)

Signed and co-produced by Kendrick Lamarthe soundtrack of black Panther It was a milestone in the film industry. With songs about politics, love, justice and loyalty, real themes that are also part of the universe of wakandaAfrican drums echo in the chest of each spectator as they watch.

Khalid, Jorja Smith, 2 Chainz, Future and Earl Sweatshirt are some of the collaborations for the album inspired by black Panther. The album also features the hit ‘All The Stars’a duet between Lamar and SZA that was nominated for Oscar in best original song in 2019.

Bonus: Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer is one of the best known names among the thousands of soundtracks present in the films. The German composer has 2 Oscars for Best Soundtrack by the movies Dune (2021) – which also earned him a BAFTA – and The Lion King (1994).

Considered one of Hollywood’s most innovative musical talents, Zimmer signs the curatorship of films such as 007 – No Time to Die (2021), The origin (2010), Love Doesn’t Take a Vacation (2006), the franchise Pirates of the Caribbean (2003), among others.