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Music in the Movies: 2021

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Music in the Movies: 2021

A Playlist

Lauren Fanella
Dec 30, 2021
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Cinema reaches its highest powers when it’s the perfect union of image and sound. The multitude of ways this can be accomplished leaves me constantly inspired. Music plays a crucial role in this. A great score can elevate a work effortlessly while a known song can cement a pivotal scene in its audience’s psyche.

I am constantly listening to music from movies. I want to experience *that* scene over and over again. The quickest way for me to reach the same emotional state is by putting the song on repeat (Please don’t ask how many times I’ve listened to “Winner Takes it All” by ABBA). It almost immediately drops me into the scene that I am chasing.

One of my favorite scenes of the year. Photo: IFC Films.

I decided this year to compile a playlist of the music in this year’s movies. This playlist includes moments of a character’s emotional release, atmosphere setting, and magnificently staged musicals. I added songs as I saw each movie so it will continue to evolve a bit as I watch a few more.

My favorite opening of a musical this year. Photo: Amazon Studios.

Here is the link below. Feel free to share and save. Happy listening!

2021: Music in the Movies

Hope you have a wonderful and safe New Year’s Eve!

Xoxo

Lauren

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Hunter Mclendon
Writes Shelf By Shelf
Dec 30, 2021Liked by Lauren Fanella

So love this!! Makes me look forward to all of your future posts!!

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EM
Dec 30, 2021Liked by Lauren Fanella

This is great! I love a movie with a great score or a great soundtrack. This playlist is awesome! What a great way to relive the scenes in my head as I jam out!

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