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1. MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (1978) - Giorgio Moroder (both for the score itself and what it started) 2. COME SEE THE PARADISE (1990) - Randy Edelman (Great melodic score but a hassle to own it on vinyl where you can not skip the songs) 3. BIRDY (1984) - Peter Gabriel Of course Pink Floyds THE WALL too, although it's not a score per se.
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ANGELA'S ASHES - John Williams MIDNIGHT EXPRESS - Giorgio Moroder FAME - Michael Gore et al Probably Trevor Jones' Angel Heart as well. I haven't seen Bugsy Malone for ages, but I recall that some of Paul Williams' songs are fine.
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The only score from any of Parker's film which I would consider truly "great" is Angela's Ashes. Trevor Jones' scores had some robust and imaginative moments, but (for me) were a little too "atmospheric" and reliant on drones and ambiences. I have to say, Parker was never among those directors whose upcoming films had me thinking "Oh boy, I can't wait to hear the score!" (in contrast to Spielberg, Milius, Gilliam, Oliver Stone, Richard Donner, Chris Columbus, etc.).
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The only score from any of Parker's film which I would consider truly "great" is Angela's Ashes. Trevor Jones' scores had some robust and imaginative moments, but (for me) were a little too "atmospheric" and reliant on drones and ambiences. I have to say, Parker was never among those directors whose upcoming films had me thinking "Oh boy, I can't wait to hear the score!" (in contrast to Spielberg, Milius, Gilliam, Oliver Stone, Richard Donner, Chris Columbus, etc.). He was clearly more fond of pop/rock music than symphonic music in the 70s and 80s. That gives him good marks in my book.
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Moroder's "Midnight Express" CRUSHES it. Obviously John Williams for the orchestral score, but I go with Moroder for something COMPLETELY ORIGINAL.
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Evita Angel Heart Mississippi Burning Midnight Express Angela's Ashes
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