I'm On Fire/Bruce Springsteen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzQvGz6_fvA

The partially muted guitar sounds awesome. The higher than normal tempo makes this a great driving song.

With Or Without You/U2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzeDqRhM09w

This song is powerful on so many fronts. Mullen's purposeful 8-beat rhythm. The steady chugging of Clayton's bass guitar. The Edge's entry at 1:51. Bono's fantastic vocal pitching. This song was one of the first songs ever to incorporate the "4 chord" pattern which has become the staple of emo/pop-rock musicians today. An aural treat.

And the winner is..

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross won the award for best original score at this year's Academy Awards for the movie 'The Social Network'.

That wraps up the 'OST special' you witnessed the last few days on my blog:). I hope it was enjoyable. There are of course, many more amazing soundtracks out there, new and old, which deserve an undisturbed listen. I shall feature them from time to time.

Will resume regular posts shortly.

Happy listening!

SM

Theme from The King's Speech/Alexandre Desplat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s80vveaXhH4

Year: 2010 (nominated)

The opening sequence makes excellent use of major chords and sevenths to give the comedy effect. The piece gradually ventures into minor chord territory, and the listener can relate to the King's anger and frustration. Truly a journey of emotions.

The Social Network (Hand Covers Bruise)/Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SBNCYkSceU

Year: 2010 (nominated)

I heard this piece play in the opening credits and I knew I wanted to watch the entire movie.