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Some well-known film soundtracks

Throughout this project we will be getting to know many of the most famous soundtracks used in film history. Here, to begin with, are the names and themes of just some of the most well-known composers who made music for the movies through the twentieth century: 

- Henry Mancini (American), The Pink Panther (1964).

Gambit771  The Pink Panther Series: Peter Sellers funniest scenes as Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau  Licencia YouTube

 - Brothers Robert and Richard Herman (American), Mary Poppins (1964). 

Mary Poppins   Mary Poppins A Spoonful of Sugar lyrics  Licencia YouTube

- Maurice Jarre (French), Doctor Zhivago (1965).

LiLlinks   Doctor Zhivago - Lara´s Theme (Stereo / HD)  Licencia YouTube

- Vangelis (Greek), Chariots of Fire (1981).

HD Film Tributes  Chariots of Fire Theme - Vangelis  Licencia YouTube

- John Barry (English),  Out of Africa (1985).

berkshire101  Flying over Africa  Licencia YouTube

- John Williams (American), who wrote many film scores for the famous American film director Steven Spielberg, for example Superman, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Harry Potter, or Schindler's List. He also wrote the music for Star Wars. He is perhaps the most famous composer for films and he has won many prizes. Here are two of his famous themes, for E.T. and Indiana Jones

Movieclips   Ride in the Sky - E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial   Licencia YouTube

HD Film Tributes Indiana Jones theme Licencia YouTube