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Aliens Theme by James Horner

10. James Horner has composed no less than 100 film scores in his lifetime, ranging from light-hearted children’s favorites, to adult comedy. Not to mention his melodies grace the soundtracks of filmdom’s most prolific cash makers (Titanic <— EWW! and Avatar <— BLECH!). But his most adverse composition is undoubtably his theme for James Cameron's Aliens film. Replete with all the bone chilling tones one could ask for, Horner makes sure the viewer is well conscious that the adventure he or she is with regards to to embark on WILL induce temporary incontinence numerous times over.

Fun James Horner Fact: James cut his teeth scoring films for B movie director, Roger Corman.

The Black Hole Theme by John Barry

9. If you were to compare the virtues of John Barry’s work on The Black Hole and say… um…. Howard the Duck (I don’t have the words worthy sufficient of the verbal defecation that movie deserves), you would start out to genuinely be grateful for his capacity to tap into the spirit of the films he scores. The Black Hole is a rare Disney jewel, not only because the film drifts into very dark themes at times, but because the sounds concocted by the talent Barry give the audience an equivalent sense of scope, and dread. The sweeping brass tones are unnervingly brilliant. The music may not give that sense of something primarily sinister that galore require, but there is little room for doubt that a minatory strength will soon be revealed. Then again, few things are as terrifying as watching Howard the Duck. This is a nice undertake though.

Fun John Barry Fact: Barry remains steadfast in proclaiming that he, not Monty Norman, is responsible for the arrangement of the widely known and esteemed James Bond 007 theme song.

The Mothman Prophecies First Movement by Tomandandy

8. It is safe to say that 2002′s The Mothman Prophecies was a somewhat forgettable film, save for a few chilling moments interspersed amidst the lengthy chunks of exposition and rural imagery. That isn’t to say it was BAD. It merely fell short. What didn’t fall short was the crafting of the film’s eerie score by the team of Tom Hajdu and Andy Milburn (affectionately known as Tomandandy). The theme, or in this case, the introductory movement, begins with a pop beat of sorts. I may only think to describe it as Silent Hill meets Harry Gregson-Williams in a bad mood. From there, the composers ease you into a repeating theme, in this instance played out with the use of spooky piano strokes and low bass tones. Next, a bit of upbeat, “Hey, perhaps things are going to be okay” moves, and then back into the grim reality, full force. Together, this opening configuration of arrangements sets the tone nicely. Being a child of Appalachia myself, I was rather intimate with the stories of the Mothman and the odd events that occurred whilst the creature “terrorized” locals. Events that in the end culminated in the collapse of the Silver Bridge, and some deaths. But if you genuinely want to see a movie that more accurately presents the things you ought to fear most in regards to that area, I suggest Deliverance.

Fun Tomandandy Fact: Tom & Andy are likewise rather deft at formulating mobile applications.

Godzilla GMK Theme by Kow Otani

7. I don’t camouflage my affection for all things Godzilla. So it would be logical for an individual to accuse me of bias for placing a track from a Godzilla film in this Top 10 countdown. But my defense versus this accusation is simple: Have you listened to the arrangement? Kow Otani went versus the grain when he composed the theme for the 2001 romp, Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack (or more reliably known as GMK). Prior Godzilla films had fed the public a steady dose of the same march we as fans had come to expect. But Otani was not satisfied with that one bit. The resultant sequence of synthesized tones and booming horns make it undeniable from the start, that this film will not be like those MST3K lampooned children’s outings you watched on late night television. And as deserved so. This film portrays Godzilla all around as an perfectly evil death machine. A ghostly zombie of a beast, bent on making man remunerate for his sins. It is a real classic, not to be missed. No, I have not yielded to the fanboy in me with this selection. Bah! Well, perchance a little. I LOVE GODZILLA. There. Are you happy? LOVE! Love. Okay, moving on.

Fun Kow Otani Fact: He’s from Japan. Japan IS fun.

Tales From The Darkside Theme by Donald Rubenstein

6. George Romero is widely known as the father of zombie movies. Occasionally however, Mr. Romero has ventured into other territory to manufacture quality amusement in dissimilar forms of media. One such venture was the 80′s weekly television program, Tales From The Darkside. The project’s genesis was the conception of creating a weekly television rendition of Romero’s cult horror anthology film, Creepshow. When selecting a composer to score the opening sequence for the series, Romero chose a intimate face in Donald Rubinstein. Rubenstein arranged a simple yet chilling composition with the help of Eric Lindsay, which adequately caused the viewer to be stricken with the requisite amount of goosebumps. The series enjoyed moderate success, and confirmed to the amusement industry that Romero was more than just a zombie film guy. Itchy. Tasty.

Fun Donald Rubenstein Fact: Rubenstein was only 26 when he begun working with George Romero.

Dante’s Peak Theme by James Newton Howard

5. I’m not inclined to pan the film Dante’s Peak as most would, merely discarding it as mindless catastrophe movie drivel. When I primary saw the film, and after subsequent viewings, I remained pleasantly occupied by it. Given that, we ought to at least be competent to reach a consensus in regards to the opening theme music composed by James Newton Howard. This lofty arrangement veritably gives weight to the threat of mother nature soon to come. So even if you are not particularly mesmerized in watching James Bond and Sarah Conner take on pyroclastic clouds in what will become a innovative day American Pompei, at least lend an ear to the magnificent opening theme.

Fun James Newton Howard Fact: Howard has scored each M. Night Shyamalan film to date. Or… has he?

Poltergeist Theme by Jerry Goldsmith

4. As a fan of the television series Parenthood, I am made even more conscious of how adept Craig T. Nelson is at playing the family patriarch. As far back as 1982, Mr. Nelson was playing that very role in what would become a horror classic… Poltergeist. The late Jerry Goldsmith would be brought in to add a great deal of hefty unease with an eerie theme for the project. Goldsmith is a legend some times over, having devised musical gold for hundreds of films in his lifetime. It could be said that Goldsmith was a patriarch of sorts himself. I doubt he could be so convincing as a goofball coach or over-the-hill superhero though.

Fun Jerry Goldsmith Fact: Jerry composed the theme for Star Trek: The Motion Picture, which in the end became the theme for the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series. Loved by Trekkies everywhere.

Jaws Theme by John Williams

3. Now we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty, as they say. And this Top 10 just wouldn’t be finish without SOMETHING from the legendary John Williams. Williams has composed music for a great deal of of the film industry’s most beloved productions. But there is no room for argument when specifying his most foreboding track. The theme from Jaws deserves this spot rightfully. It is so effective at delivering a heart pounding sensation that few in America are unfamiliar with it. I won’t waste any more time commenting on this one. You and I both know, it belongs here.

Fun John Williams Fact: Williams has laid down the music for all but two of Steven Spielberg’s movies.

Halloween Theme by John Carpenter

2. John Carpenter is a bit of an oddity. Not only has he been a prolific conductor in his amusement career, but he has also composed the music for various of his films. Quite honestly, his soundtracks are normally dreck. Not so for number 2 on our countdown. The theme from Carpenter’s legendary horror film Halloween still today gives the listener a substantial case of fright. Every Halloween it is a foregone conclusion that you WILL listen it, somewhere… at a great deal of point. What is so perplexing to me, is how something so simplistic, may be so effective. It is itself a case study in “less is more”. By which I mean, the less I listen of it, the more likely I am to NOT suffer cardiac arrest.

Fun John Carpenter Fact: John was offered the directing duties for Santa Clause: The Movie, but his demands for doing so were so unreasonable that he did not get the job.

Unsolved Mysteries Theme by Michael Boyd and Gary Malkin

1. I’ll in all probability receive a outstanding deal of contention for this choice, but it can’t be helped. No other composition has given me that unsettling sentiment like the theme for the standard NBC television series, Unsolved Mysteries. Maybe it is attributable to being conscious of the fact that the stories following the fear-inducing opening theme were representations of real events experienced by real people. Michael Boyd and Gary Remal Malkin invented the eerie score, and when in combining with Robert Stack’s imposing voice as host, little audio sensation exists that is competent of creating a deeper sense of forebode. The real unsolved mystery is how any individual could disagree with this being number one on the list.

Fun Unsolved Mysteries Fact: Raymond Burr was the initial host of the series. No, Godzilla did not co-host with him at any point.

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