At dawn from yesterday to today the Oscar awards ceremony. The award for the best Soundtrack was given to Justin Hurwitz for the movie "La La Land."
Throughout history, we have been getting to know great musical themes that have won this precious award for the best Soundtrack. We will now review the best known.
Let us remember that the Oscars are awarded annually for 87 years. Since these deliveries began, in the 1928 year, The best actors, directors, producers, photographers, among other members of the films have been awarded.
In 1934 the Oscar for the best Soundtrack was incorporated, consequence of the intention of the members of the Academy to award other important categories.
“Over The Rainbow”The Wizard of Oz"), Oscar in 1939
Moviegoers and moviegoers agree that this topic is the best Soundtrack of all the history of the Cinema. Throughout many years we have seen hundreds of versions of this song. Let us remember that the composition was carried out by Harold Arlen and Herbert Stothart.
This song, in the movie, would be Judy Garland's refuge as she decided on her dream trip to the Land of Oz. In its content, the subject is an allegation against the social discrimination and a call for peace and to a better world.
"Whatever Will Be, Will Be" ("The Man Who Knew Too Much"), Oscar in 1956
We mention in second place the excellent and dramatic interpretation that Doris Day would do the song "Whatever Will Be, Will Be", composed by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. The well-known "What will be, will be"Was included in the movie" The Man Who Knew Too Much "and it was a real bombshell at the time.
"Moon River" ("Breakfast with Diamonds"), Oscar in 1961
Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard They were one of the most famous and elegant couples in cinema. Along with the romantic part, they were also accompanied by a delicious soundtrack. The song "Moon River" would be composed by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer.
In addition to the Oscar for best soundtrack, "Moon River" would also take the award for best song.
“Last Dance” (“It's finally Friday!”), Oscar in 1978
In the 70s the dance music. There were many themes of this musical style linked to the world of celluloid. Among them we can highlight “Last Dance”, with the which Donna Summer would win the Oscar for best original song.
"What a Feeling" ("Flashdance"), Oscar in 1983
The song 'What a Feeling' could not be missing from this list, performed by Irene Cara, which set the musical tone for the movie Flashdance.
This theme continues to be heard today. The year after the Oscars, in 1984, Irene Cara also took a Grammy Award for Best Female Vocal Performance.
"What a Feeling" from "Flashdance" topped the world's top music charts in 1983.
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life ”, (“ Dirty Dancing ”), Oscar in 1987
It was a rock ballad performed by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. It was an Oscar for best original song. And the year 1987 was filled with images with the dances by a handsome couple formed by Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray.
It must be remembered that in 2010 the musical group Black Eyes Peas covered this popular song, providing electronic rhythms.
"My Heart Will Go on ”, (“ Titanic"), Oscar in 1997
The love story of Titanic, with Leonardo DiCaprio at the head, it had an exceptional musical setting. The one contributed by this great song by Celine Dion. The number of sales this song would achieve was spectacular.
In addition to the Oscar for Best Original Song, "My Heart will go on" would get 4 Grammy Awards.
"When You Believe ”(“ The Prince of Egypt ”), Oscar in 1998
In 1998, Dreamworks released the animated musical "The Prince of Egypt." It was innovative, because it was the first animated musical. It broke sales records around the world, and also without belonging to the Disney universe.
The song "When You Believe" was performed by Whitney Houston.
"You'll Be in My Heart ”(“ Tarzan ”), Oscar in 1999
Phil Collins was in charge of composing e interpret this theme that remained in the memory of many children of the time. It would take the Oscar in 1999.
"If I Didn't Have You" ("Monsters Inc"), Oscar in 2002
Randy Newman would get the Oscar for best song with the title track from "Monster Inc". The content of the song was: where the monsters come from.
Let us remember that a few years later Newman would repeat the award for the best soundtrack of the film "Toy Story 3 ", with" We Belong Togheter".
"Into the West ”(“ The Lord of The Rings: The Return of the King ”), Oscar in 2003
This film had a veritable avalanche of awards and recognitions. Also the Oscar for the Best Soundtrack, in 2003. The musical theme comes directly from the original novel that gave way to the script of the film. The voice of Annie Lennox, essential.
"Lose Yourself ”(“ 8 Mile ”), Oscar in 2004
At the time a great surprise. For the first time since the Oscars existed, un rapper obtained the recognition of Best Original Song.
In this Oscar, Eminem it would rival other bands of the importance of U2. In the song, Eminem told his personal story. The singer did not attend the Oscar ceremony because he understood that he had no chance of winning.
"Jai Ho ”(“ Slumdog Millionaire ”), Oscar in 2008
The British director's film Danny Boyle won the Oscar for best soundtrack in 2008. The song was performed by AR Rahmadan.
"Skyfall", Oscar in 2013
It was the first time that an agent 007 film had won the Oscar for Best Original Song. The music was performed by the British singer Adele in the company of Paul Epworth.
Other movie soundtracks from the 007 saga were composed by artists such as Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Carly Simon, Paul McCartney and Nancy Sinatra. Without a doubt they would also have deserved the Oscar. But it was Adele the lucky one with the well-known statuette.
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