Lee03 0 #1 March 16, 2004 I know that allot of these types of questions are ask here, but I don't recall this specific one being ask. apologies if it has been. What are the soundtracks tha you consider the best for war movies. my list in no particular order: Saving Private Ryan Patton MacArthur Midway Tora Tora Tora The Great Escape 633 Squadron what are your's? The Battle of Britian-------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 March 16, 2004 Listen to Das Boot.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #3 March 16, 2004 never got to see that one, always wanted to. That good eh?-------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #4 March 16, 2004 Overall don't like the soundtrack, but that one song in We Were Soldiers stirs the blood. Das Boot has an exceptional soundtrack. Saving Private Ryan is well done except for one or two spots. I like that I can't remember anything specific about it. It helped the movie without getting int he way.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #5 March 16, 2004 Platoon uses Barber's Adaggio for strings which is one of my favourite chill out choonz. Nice juxtaposition of images and sounds.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erroll 80 #6 March 16, 2004 Kelly's Heroes. The longest day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #7 March 16, 2004 I with you on those two - Kelly's Heroes has some wicked good music. Longest day too. But I'd add 617 squadron AKA the Dambusters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #8 March 16, 2004 I liked the part in Apocalypse Now where they were playing "The End" by the Doors (well it was disturbing anyway)... I often think of that when I'm staring at my ceiling fan... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #9 March 16, 2004 I van't listen to The End, or The Ride Of the Valkyries (the tune when they napalm the beach village), without thinking of those scenes...-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #10 March 16, 2004 I can't belive that there is only one mention of the use of Barbers Adagio for Strings in Platoon - that is one of the best movie scenes of all time IMHO. That said I also used to love the intro to 'Tour of Duty' with the Rolling Stones 'Paint it black' playing over the top - that was cool!*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tf15 0 #11 March 16, 2004 Bridge on the River Kwai The Dam Busters Guns of Navarone Three times is enemy action Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozthebum 0 #12 March 16, 2004 QuoteI van't listen to The End, or The Ride Of the Valkyries (the tune when they napalm the beach village), without thinking of those scenes... "The Ride of the Valkyries" always gets me, and "Brothers in Arms" in the helo scene from Spy Games (I know it's not a war movie, but it is the end of a war scene) is a great one also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #13 March 17, 2004 Wow, and not one mention of Full Metal Jacket's soundtrack? Any CD with Wooly Bully and The Marines' Hymn has my vote. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #14 March 17, 2004 QuoteI know that allot of these types of questions are ask here, but I don't recall this specific one being ask. apologies if it has been. What are the soundtracks tha you consider the best for war movies. my list in no particular order: Saving Private Ryan Patton MacArthur Midway Tora Tora Tora The Great Escape 633 Squadron what are your's? The Battle of Britian Quade's nailed it, "Das Boot" is tops, but the opening track for "Cross of Iron" can't be beat for the juxtaposition of music and imagery in a war film. As the titles are presented, archival war footage is shown, and a German children's song, "Hanschen Klein" is sung between segues to the onerous, dark main theme, and freeze-frames and cuts to characters in the film. It's shocking in its elegant simplicity, and should be required viewing for film-school students, IMHO. BTW, if you want to see a REAL war movie, take a look at "Stalingrad" if you can stand it (it's the film version of the novel by Theodor Pliever, who wrote the book based on interviews he had with German survivors). A noteworthy anectdote concerning Stalingrad (which in my opinion was the most brutal battle in the history of Mankind) are General Charles de Gaulle's remarks while visiting the ruins of Stalingrad in November 1944 on his way to Moscow for a meeting with Stalin. -------------- After viewing the sheer amount of destruction he is said to have commented, "Still, all in all a very great people, a very formidable people." When his Russian guide thanked him for the compliment, de Gaulle responded, "No sir, I speak not of the Russians but of the Germans..to have come this far." ------------ I was emotionally drained after watching that picture. The only thing that comes close is "Saving Private Ryan". BTW - Just like "Das Boot", you have to watch it in German with English subtitles to get the full effect. ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erroll 80 #15 March 17, 2004 QuoteStalingrad (which in my opinion was the most brutal battle in the history of Mankind) I thought that "Enemy at the gate" was also an excellent portrayal of that time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 March 17, 2004 Is Stripes a "war" movie, if so then I vote for that.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #17 March 17, 2004 QuoteIs Stripes a "war" movie, if so then I vote for that. Wow, freak me out! I was JUST gonna say that I favor the theme from "Stripes" -- it's so catchy -- and what do I find but the very last post before mine finally brought it up! That's a funky coincidence. I also like the scene in "Full Metal Jacket" where they are clearing some urban area while singing the Mickey Mouse Club theme song. It's a funny take on a cadence song. --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #18 March 17, 2004 QuoteBTW, if you want to see a REAL war movie, take a look at "Stalingrad" if you can stand it (it's the film version of the novel by Theodor Pliever, who wrote the book based on interviews he had with German survivors). Defo - but watch it in the original German Language version not the dubbed English version. The dubbed one losses about 80% of the emotion because they didn't put in the right feeling into a lot of the dialogue. Its difficult to describe, but trust me as one who has both versions... the dubbed one sucks ass with a straw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
