10 More Magical Music Moments from Movies (& TV)

#149: Feel the chills

Happy Friday!

This post has been marinating since the last time I talked about my favorite music moments from movies a year ago (read it here).

I listen to soundtrack music a lot during work and other activities, and I’ll favorite songs that bring back epic moments of watching a thing. Enjoy!

“Up is Down” from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

Say what you will about the Pirates franchise, the music never disappoints. This scene is incomprehensible, but the music gets me every time. (It starts getting good at 1:20).

“Sixteen Hundred Men” from 1917

The entire film shot as a “oner” had such an epic climax. I’ll put this song on while running and find myself sprinting no matter how tired I am. The music is truly epic and I especially love that faint drum beat that starts around 4:40 just as he exits the trench. CHILLS.

Any Tom Cruise Running Scene in Mission: Impossible

Ya know, the music isn’t that great, but Tom Cruise could run to the tune of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and it would be thrilling.

“Running up that Hill” from Stranger Things S4

The highlight of the season that forced me to add this song to my running playlist. The visuals aren’t the best, but I’m a sucker for a flashback montage set to the perfect music, intercut with someone running for their life.

My Watch Has Ended from Game of Thrones S6

This scene and the cello that accompanies it has stuck with me for years. I still listen to this melancholy tune anytime I’m feeling…well, melancholy.

“The Tower” from Game of Thrones S6

Major spoilers! Don’t watch this clip if you haven’t seen this show!

Another cello masterpiece from Game of Thrones. This is the most impressive and powerful scene from the entire show and it’s the music that makes it special. The way it crescendos and cuts from one face to another. Is it on the nose? Yes. Does that make it any less perfect? No way.

“Battle of the Bastards” from Game of Thrones S6

Jon Snow is the MVP of this list. Here he is facing down Bolton’s cavalry solo. I know we like to poop on later seasons of Game of Thrones, but the music, especially in Season 6, is brilliant across the board.

“Nemo’s Egg” from Finding Nemo

Do you want to cry? Ok, here you go. Up and Wall-E deserve to be on this list as well. Thomas Newman put together a memorable piano motif that moves like water and the supporting instruments give it an underwater feel. It’s beautiful.

“Avengers Assemble” moment from Avengers: Endgame

Spoilers for the Infinity Saga, but the good guys win. This moment thrilled me in the theater and it still gives me chills today. Marvel has been on the decline lately but boy did they manufacture a major moment in this film.

Ok, I had to leave a bunch off so expect more of these fun listicles in the future. You can tell I’m a fan of music and running in movies. And cellos. Have a great day! :)

Kyle

If you have any favorite moments, please share in the comments!