I Think I See The Light/Cat Stevens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l9a5vIm4so

There's this awesome introspective quality to his music that lends itself to movie soundtracks.

Dunkirk (Home)/Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcgV4RZ874Y

If hope was a 6-minute piece of music.

I'm Awake Now/Goo Goo Dolls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVeIkbvHFvM

One of their early singles, the song features a rawer, edgier Rzeznik on vocal duties. Time to bring back that sound, you guys. :(

Heavy Metal (All Of You)/Don Felder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqALZ2fMcic

Some serious groove from the guitarist who gave us 'Hotel California'.

Raincoat (Akele Hum Nadiya Kinare)/Shubha Mudgal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apcji1v7VYc

Lounge music night here at the blog. This one's an old favorite, sung by one of my all time favorite Indian vocalists.

Georgy Girl (Georgy Girl)/Seekers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl8zUu-na3g

One of the most enduring songs from the '60s, performed by one of my favorite bands from the '60s.

The Hours (I'm Going To Make A Cake)/Philip Glass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfpuHdyYAi8

The fast-paced, repetitive style has Glass written all over it. Love how the piano kicks in at 2:30.

Sin City (Cells)/The Servant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eJoQWrhCtk

I can't help but picture a slow-mo walk when listening to this.

The Mission (Gabriel's Oboe)/Ennio Morricone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L41oGXgVmZg

The haunting leitmotif from the 1986 De Niro starrer. 

Blade Runner (Wait For Me)/Vangelis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dctsh_1zjOM

A cult soundtrack, for a cult film.

SWAT (Samuel Jackson)/Hot Action Cop

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

Before the judgement starts to pour in let me explain that, for me, Samuel Jackson is the awesomest actor ever. If someone hadn't written a song about him already, I would've. Though I probably wouldn't be able to pack that much attitude into a 4 minute song.

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.

The Village (Noah Visits)/James Newton Howard feat. Hilary Hahn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFMaEktSJR4

Year: 2004

No one arranges strings quite like James Newton Howard. The movie soundtrack features the magnificent talent of violinist Hilary Hahn. It was nominated for best original score that year.

Fight Club (What Is Fight Club?)/Dust Brothers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZhmQgw5VEI

Year: 1999

What I love about the entire soundtrack is the grooves. The emphasis seems to have been on the beat rather than the melody, giving it a funky, rebellious undertone, not unlike the movie itself.

Theme from The Last Emperor/David Byrne

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXUMB19WkT8

Year: 1987

A prime example of Hollywood's obsession with the Orient. A soft, melodious percussion track and beautiful violin lines. The movie won the Academy award for best original score that year. 

Underworld (Eternity and a Day)/Paul Haslinger

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

Year: 2003

The strings entry at 1:10 is absolutely brilliant. This piece has been subjected to a lot of remixes, some of which have been used in the original soundtrack. Check this one out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN3SZwQHlnc

Into The Wild (The Wolf)/Eddie Vedder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CD1EaUFIeo

Year: 2007

Vedder sheds the grunge for this adventure/drama based on a true story. The scene is one of pure exhilaration - the protagonist stands on the edge of a cliff (literally), facing the wind, far from any form of civilisation, and just seems to soak it all in.

The Illusionist Soundtrack (The Locket)/Philip Glass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkUuUqtgz70

Year: 2006

I remember the scene in the movie vividly. The magician, as a young boy, presents his lover, the princess, with a locket he made himself as a token of his love.

Theme from Doctor Zhivago/Maurice Jarre

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yd2PzoF1y8&feature=related

Year: 1965

Also known as 'Lara's Theme', the tune became an instant hit, with many artists of the time performing their own renditions.