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I wanted to do something a bit different with my next post...It's a toast to the combination of film and sound. The two things that seem to inspire me the most, or I guess bring the most out of me. So, without further adieu I give you:

JohnnyMacs Top Ten Music Moments in Film

#10 The Matrix

matrix



Number ten is an odd ball because I tend to think of the Matrix trilogy as a whole. The first film changed the way people thought about sci-fi movies, and the way action sequences were shot. The real scene I was going to show was the lobby scene with the Propellerheads "Spybreak" going on in the background. That had to be one of the coolest action scenes ever produced in the history of film. Instead I found this cool montage that ties the other sequels in as well.

#9 My, Myself, and Irene

Jim Carey gets angry


This was definitely an underrated movie when it first came out. The scene Im showing is the transformation into "Hank". Jim Carey plays a schizophrenic person whos alter ego is a complete asshole...And this song made the movie for me.

#8 Office Space

office space- damn it feels good to be a gangsta



I think this movie is my #2 favorite comedy of all time. The song is "Damn it feels good to be a gangster" which manages to suit these ultra-white office dwellers who detest their daily surroundings beyond the average peon.

#7 Blade

Blade


Yes, Blade. Hahaha. Whatever, this scene blew me away when I first saw it. The track is f'ing awesome, and the blood shower was nuts. Its just one of those moments that makes you realize that we're all just a bunch of animals, and sometimes primal instincts are a very powerful thing. It was either this blade scene, or the Matrix scene in the cave..Both had the same effect.

#6 The Royal Tenenbaums

The Royal Tenenbaums -



This use to be my favorite music moment in film...but the idea has faded to me for the time being. Regardless, the look, and the feel of this moment is perfect. The way those two look at each other you'd swear they were really in love with one another. That combined with the slow motion and melodic guitar riff...Forget about it. Ha.

#5 Last of the Mohicans

The Last of the Mohicans


I COULD talk about this scene, but its better to just watch it. I am a huge fan of instrumental music as I always prefer to have my own thoughts driving the moment rather then someone else's words. This song allows just that. There was a different scene I wanted to show, but could not find it on YouTube. Its Daniel Day Lewis tearing across the battlefield, hacking and chopping his way to save his woman to the same song. The guy is so driven by passion that he looks like a f'ing mad man.

#4 The Royal Tenenbaums

Royal Tenenbaums



This is one of my favorite songs period....This scene is a reaction to #6 not working out so well. I don't know what it is, but Im definitely drawn to intense moments. I tried to come up with an explanation for this: I think Im A.D.D and it takes moments like this to consume my complete self? ahha.

The area of the top three really does not need my commentary. These are musical selections done by brilliant people to create and capture a moment that leaves a mark on your imagination...Or, at least mine.

#3 Fight Club

Fight Club End Scene


#2 Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzo

The Life Aquatic & Sigur Ros


And number one....This song has seen a lot of air time as of late with the release of an XBOX 360 game?? haha. Too funny. Anyways, this movie was not fully understood by a lot of people. The ending is amazing on so many levels. I still don't think I have gotten all that I was suppose out of it. The basic idea is the main character learns that to save the one girl he loves, he must die. He does this with a smile on his face....Enjoy.

#1 Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko ending