A great theme tune forms the backbone of any classic war movie, but which are the best?
Just hearing some of the music stirs up the emotions.
This has, without exception, some of the best examples of the genre.
I dont really need an excuse to talk about war movies, so which were the most stirring themes?
Heres my pick of favourites.
Its music with real gusto, if something of a cliche these days.
In terms of Goodwins overall contribution to war movie music, this represents his decidedly better quality product.
Even if the music is slightly odd to my ears, it seems to fit the movie perfectly.
I do hope Peter Jackson gets the undercarriage up on his remake soon.
The story is all about defiance, and music captures that mood perfectly.
This, then, is yet another theme from the exceptional stable of Ron Goodwin.
Its a plod, interspersed with moments of blind panic.
Great music, and a wonderfully subversive film version of real events in World War II.
When I first heard this music Id never seen the movie, which I then sought out.
Its not your standard fair, but its decidedly French in all respects, and rather charming for it.
As the movie tries to explain, the victims of war areallthose involved: there are no exceptions.
Its powerful stuff that goes to the very heart of its subject.
