music that triggers a cinematic response

[kytnism]

the song "my cherie amour" by stevie wonder just played on the radio and i said to my partner "what movie was this from?"; after stewing over it we realized the film associated was "silver linings playbook". what songs trigger a memorable cinematic experience or moment in you?

...kytnism...

 

[Bardeaux]

This song, of course:




The Perfect Day scene from Trainspotting also brings me right back whenever I hear it

 

[95Land]

In the Tarantino vein....


I know this isn't really what you're looking for, but this piece of music originally associated with Requiem for a Dream was recycled and used by the LOTR's films and it re-traumatized me each and every time I heard it.

 

[23536]

Anything from Simon & Garfunkel inevitably reminds me of The Graduate.

 

[kytnism]

^ its funny you should mention the graduate. were trying to obtain tickets to the new broadway production featuring jerry hall this september.

whenever i hear the beatles - the two of us, i think of "i am sam"



...kytnism...

 

[23536]

^never seen the movie, but that's the best Beatles cover I've heard

 

[Black Rabbit of Inle]

Ever since I found out how this piece was used and abused for Inception it's been forever associated with it.

 

[psood0nym]

Judging by youtube comments there's no one left alive who doesn't think Donnie Darko when they hear Echo and the Bunnymen perform Killing Moon:

 

[Bardeaux]

This takes me back every time:



Funnily enough, not to Top Gun. It always reminds me of Its always Sunny...

 

[His Name Is Frank]

I can't hear this song without thinking of Patrick Bateman's apt description and slight overreaction immediately afterwards.



Or this one, without thinking of Marty, Doc Brown, Einstein and the DeLorean.

 

[His Name Is Frank]

^never seen the movie, but that's the best Beatles cover I've heard

Fiona Apple's cover of Across The Universe from the movie Pleasantville is a good one too.

 

[Cruel Intentions]

Or this one, without thinking of Marty, Doc Brown, Einstein and the DeLorean.

Fuck yeah. And:

 

[motherofearth]

I was 18 when I saw this in theaters, and it was the first time I heard this song.

 

[kytnism]

i love life aquatic

one of murrays best roles aside from what about bob? imo.

then again i adore most productions by wes anderson.

good call

...kytnism...

 

[motherofearth]

Well, you're awesome for saying so. I love What about Bob? btw.

 

[L2R]

although it's far from a favourite film of mine, the two songs which spring to mind are both from snatch. they are perfectly incorporated into the film.

massive attack- angel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BuvEIJh9F8


the stranglers- golden brown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG_Nwp0wZc0

 

[motherofearth]

^Love "Golden Brown." And Snatch.

 

[motherofearth]

Apocalypse Now:

 

[L2R]

Very good call. That was amazing in the cinema when I saw the redux release.

 

[23536]

The Wizard of Oz with Dark Side of the Moon (this is a really strong connection for me)