Zeb Orrelios

Kevin Kiner has really done a good job doing the soundtrack for the Star Wars: Rebels show, and this here is a prime example.
This track retains all the dashing bravado of the Original Trilogy's music, but is bouncy and playful at the same time... though the beginning and end serve to show that ultimately, things are serious. This is Star Wars, after all.

This music plays while Zeb takes out stormtroopers on Lothal:

Thor: The Dark World

The soundtrack for Thor: the Dark World has got to be one of the best movie soundtracks out there, due to the sheer weight of emotion it carries. Seriously, it makes me want to cry sometimes! Ew, sorry, I did not mean to sound so fangirlish...

John Carter: Love Theme

This is actually just the normal John Carter theme, but I call it a love theme because it reminds me of a mix of Leia's theme and the Padme/Anakin love theme from Star Wars, as well as the Indiana Jones love theme. We have the amazing Michael Giacchino to thank for this moving soundtrack.

I feel like being swept away on a romantic and daring quest to save a Princess on a Red Planet...

Battle at the Pyramid

Epic title matches epic music. In case you didn't know already, David Arnold did a magnificent job on the Stargate soundtrack. Listen for yourself!

Space Jam: Final Match

I barely even remember watching Space Jam as a little kid, so don't judge.
What I do know is that this music improves anything you add it too! Working out? Doing dishes? Drawing? Manning an anti-aircraft turret? You can't go wrong with this tune!

Everything is Awesome!

A lot of people hate this song due to its annoying nature and uncanny ability to become stuck in your head... But I really enjoy it. The non-movie version of the song is good, but I prefer the version in the movie because the LEGO minifigs make it so much more funny. I mean, watch the arms of that policeman as he directs traffic. XD

"Cheese slopes! Cheese slopes! Come on, everybody!"

Sugar Rush!

I saw Wreck-it-Ralph the other night, and it was awesome. One of the side-effects was that I got addicted to this song!
Most of the lyrics are in Japanese, so here they are translated, not that I really care what they say:

Stargate: Apophis

Whoa. The Stargate SG-1 soundtracks are amazing. I can hear elements that remind me of the Halo, Sta Wars, Avatar, and even Lord of the Rings soundtracks. Which, coming from me, is a huge compliment.

At the very least, you need to listen to 3:50-5:50. It is THE BEST part.

I really like the may different themes you here in the Stargate soundtracks. You'll have militaristic themes with drums going; space-ey battle themes with lots of brass; theme that echo Egyptian, Celtic, or Norse culture... it's pretty awesome if you ask me. Give the Stargate soundtrack a try.

Beauty of the Reef

The original title of this track is called First Day of School, but I like my title better. Finding Nemo was one of my favorite movies as a kid, and the music is just amazing. I really like the sense of curiosity, vibrance, and color that this soundtrack evokes.

Red Gem Redemption

I don't know why it's called "Red Gem Redemption." All I know is that it's made by Waterflame, was put in a game called Castlestorm, and that it's really good.

Colette Shows Him Le Ropes

I recently picked up a CD that has Pixar's greatest soundtrack hits. My word, these are really good! 

 

Here's one of my favorites. Very exotic, very lively, very cool. It sounds like it would be really fun to dance to. What do you think?

Oh, and it's from the Ratatouille soundtrack, which was composed by none other than Michael Giacchino! Who knew?

Hunter Bridge

There is a level in Halo CE where you walk out onto a bridge between two mountains, and there is another bridge parallel to it with two "hunters" (large aliens with heavy armor and weapons) on it. This epic tune begins to play as you try to make your way across the bridge without getting shot by the hunters...

"Dundundun Dunnnnn, Dundundun Dunnnnnnnnn, Dundundun Dunnnnnnnnnn, Dundundun Dunnnnn, Duh-Duh-Dum!"

Falling Skies

A pretty cool soundtrack for a pretty cool series. There's another part that I really like, but I couldn't find it. Oh well.

Rohan VERSES Gondor

Haven't had one of these in a while. :D

Today we have to awesome themes from the LotR movies, and it's up to you to decide which one is better!

Here's Rohan, with those epic violins:

And here's Gondor, with equally epic horns:

Which theme do you like better? Tell us in the comments!

Star Trek: Into Darkness End Credits

I really love how Michael Giacchino adapted the original Star Trek theme! And the stunning visuals just make the music that much better.

Taking a Stand

I saw Captain America: The Winter Soldier back on Mothers' Day, and I must say, it was a great movie. The soundtrack was really good too. This track, aptly named Taking a Stand, plays during the scene were Cap disobeys the order to "stand down." It's my favorite part of the soundtrack, and my favorite scene in the movie.

The Lost World

This soundtrack oozes anticipation, magnitude, and importance. It sounds like history is being made, or like you're arriving at a magnificent castle, or an armada is setting sail, or a special mission is getting underway, or an experimental new spaceship is preparing for launch, or reinforcements have just saved the day, or you've just crested a hill overlooking a scene of grandeur.

Whatever the case, John Williams has managed once again to captivate my imagination. What do you imagine when you hear this soundtrack?

Music Request: I See Fire + My Dear Frodo

Today we have 2 music requests from Tabby Hollowell.

I LOVE the music for I See Fire, but HATE the voices. I'm sorry. But what irks me the most about it is the third and fourth lines of the song:

"And should the sky be filled with fire and smoke
Keep watching over Durin's sons"

Does that bug anyone else? Am I the only one? They should've said "Durin's FOLK" and they could've at least made the lyrics rhyme! But nooooo...

Come on, seriously. Put a little effort into these things, people.

Okay, so onto My Dear Frodo...

Very nice. I like it. Especially the ending, with the Thorin-esque theme. I love that theme.

EDIT: I found a longer version of this track on youtube. It's much better in my opinion, especially since it has the Shire theme in it:

So what did you think of today's music requests? Have a request of your own? Simply place it in the contact form on the right sidebar, and send it to me! Or, if that's too complicated for you, Leave a comment! :)

Day 16: U.S. VERSES China!

So yesterday I posted the MEC lading theme from BF2, and in the process, I stumbled across the U.S. and Chinese loading themes. I think they are equally awesome!

In the Red corner (see what I did there?) we have the Chinese them that plays when you load a game while playing as the PLA faction:

And in the blue corner, the theme that plays for the good ol' Stars and Stripes:

Both have been very valuable during word-wars, what with their upbeat and energizing themes.
So which one do you like better? I'm having a really hard time deciding!

Day 15: MEC theme

This is the main theme for the "Middle Eastern Coalition" or "MEC" from Battlefield 2. That's their flag, too.

This has a sweet Middle-Eastern vibe to it. The theme is upbeat, exotic, cocky, and just plain cool.
Highly recommended for use during word-wars. ;D

EDIT: You know it's gotta be good when someone makes a ten-hour version. :D