Batman 2 Report post Posted May 1, 2004 what are the best movies where the plot is about music? Mine are 1. This is Spinal Tap 2. School of Rock :guitar: 3. Almost Famous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slothchild64 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2004 I absolutely loved The Commitments! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Costellogirl75 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2004 My top 3 picks 1. Almost Famous 2. Almost Famous 3. Almost Famous Although music isn't central to the plot of Forrest Gump, the music used in the film helps tell the story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Jayson_ 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2004 The movie Rock Star was a pretty good movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catherine 1 Report post Posted May 3, 2004 Eddie and The Cruisers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2004 I LOVE Eddie and the Cruisers. EXCELLENT movie. The music was just fantastic. Ken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamuril1024 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2004 EDddie and the Cruisers is AWESOME! Blues Brothers School of Rock(COol movie) This is Spinal Tap my dad made me watch it this last summer it was great. Tommy by The Who Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 2 Report post Posted May 3, 2004 American Graffiti by far .. an American Classic!!! Woooolfman gonna get-ya!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valhalla 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2004 1. The Harder They Come (Jimmy Cliff) 2. Tommy (The Who) 3. Almost Famous 4. Oh Brother Where Art Thou? 5. Spinal Tap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2004 Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas". In particular, the opening song and the movie that goes with the lyrics. This is Halloween Lyrics [sHADOW] Boys and girls of every age Wouldn't you like to see something strange? [sIAMESE SHADOW] Come with us and you will see This, our town of Halloween [PUMPKIN PATCH CHORUS] This is Halloween, this is Halloween Pumpkins scream in the dead of night [GHOSTS] This is Halloween, everybody make a scene Trick or treat till the neighbors gonna die of fright It's our town, everybody scream In this town of Halloween [CREATURE UNDER THE BED] I am the one hiding under your bed Teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red [MAN UNDER THE STAIRS] I am the one hiding under yours stairs Fingers like snakes and spiders in my hair! [CORPSE CHORUS] This is Halloween, this is Halloween [VAMPIRES] Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! In this town we call home Everyone hail to the pumpkin song [MAYOR] In this town, don't we love it now? Everybody's waiting for the next surprise [CORPSE CHORUS] Round that corner, man hiding in the trash can! Something's waiting now to pounce, and how you'll... [HARLEQUIN DEMON, WEREWOLF & MELTING MAN] Scream! This is Halloween Red 'n' black, slimy green [WEREWOLF] Aren't you scared? [WITCHES] Well, that's just fine! Say it once, say it twice Take a chance and roll the dice Ride with the moon in the dead of night [HANGING TREE] Everybody scream, everbody scream! In our town of Halloween! [CLOWN] I am the clown with the tear-away face....... Here in a flash and gone without a trace! [sECOND GHOUL] I am the "who" when you call, "Who's there?" I am the wind blowing through your hair........ [OOGIE BOOGIE SHADOW] I am the shadow on the moon at night........ Filling your dreams to the brim with fright! [CORPSE CHORUS] This is Halloween!, this is Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! [CHILD CORPSE TRIO] Tender lumplings everywhere, Life's no fun without a good scare! [PARENT CORPSES] That's our job, but we're not mean In our town of Halloween [CORPSE CHORUS] In this town [MAYOR] Don't we love it now? Ev'rybody's waiting for the next surprise! [CORPSE CHORUS] Skeleton Jack might catch you in the back! And scream, like a banshee! Make you jump out of your skin! This is Halloween, everybody scream! Wont' ya please make way for a very special guy? Our man Jack, is King of the Pumpkin Patch Everyone hail to the Pumpkin King (now) [EVERYONE] This is Halloween, this is Halloween Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! [CORPSE CHILD TRIO] In this town, we call home....... Everyone hail to the pumpkin song! [EVERYONE] La la la la-la, la la la la-la Halloween! Halloween! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluesboy 5 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 How about High Fidelity with John Cusack and Jack Black. You get exposed to every kind of music working in a record/cd store. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dA_mAnDa 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 well these are mine: This is Spinal Tap (i write that on everything) Pink Floyd The Wall Blues Brothers Eddie and the Cruisers The Rocky Horror Picture Show Almost Famous Rock Star Moulin Rouge (not really based on music but it is a great musical i think) School Of Rock Tommy by The Who thats all i can think of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tenacious_Peaches 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Pretty much the same as everyone else's... Rocky Horror Picture Show Blues Brothers Spinal Tap School of Rock High Fidelity And since someone posted about not discussing a lot of rap on this site, I would like to throw in Krush Groove...Run DMC, LL Cool J, Kurtis Blow, the Fat Boys. Fresh, yo! But Moulin Rouge? I believe it was Bart Simpson who asked the immortal question: "Is it possible for something to suck and blow at the same time?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Costellogirl75 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2004 A Hard Day's Night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katie_sane 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2004 HAS to be DETROIT ROCK CITY and GREASE. The School Of Rock was pretty cool too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy1104 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2004 Didn't see American Graffiti listed in the thread. If you are a fan of 50's and very early 60's music, there are plenty of standards on the soundtrack. I highly recommend it.Also, as a teen I couldn't get enough of the movie version of Tommy by The Who. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katie_sane 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2004 Any Australian who has not seen "THUNDERSTRUCK" yet, I urge you to do so.....it's a blast!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2004 Didn't see American Graffiti listed in the thread. If you are a fan of 50's and very early 60's music, there are plenty of standards on the soundtrack. I highly recommend it. Yup, American Graffiti is an excellent choice! Columbia House had the two disc soundtrack on clearance for $3 one time. My eyes nearly popped out of my head, I couldnt believe it. Unfortunately, due to the usual SNAFU I couldnt order it online. :: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2004 The movie I am about to suggest is obviously NOT an entry to the 'best of' category, but I just want to know how many people remember it. The movie is, "Cotton Candy". It was released in 1978 (I was ten years old at the time). Very odd stuff I am finding out about this movie as we speak... It was directed by Ron Howard! You know the guy from "Happy Days". Ron's brother, Clint Howard, played the lead in their group. Wow, what a flashback! Has anyone else seen this movie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jillianne 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2004 School of rock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcM 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2004 I would have to say "The Kids Are Alright"-The Who and "X-The Un-heard Music"-X Both bring me back to my earlier days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindy17838 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2004 The movie I am about to suggest is obviously NOT an entry to the 'best of' category, but I just want to know how many people remember it. The movie is, "Cotton Candy". It was released in 1978 (I was ten years old at the time). Very odd stuff I am finding out about this movie as we speak... It was directed by Ron Howard! You know the guy from "Happy Days". Ron's brother, Clint Howard, played the lead in their group. Wow, what a flashback! Has anyone else seen this movie? I only watched it and remember it because the high school where it was filmed was where I went to school several years later, Lake Highlands, Dallas. The mall where they had the 'battle of the bands' was a Dallas mall called Town East. In one of the scenes you can even see the fences and green windscreens of the tennis courts where I used to play. The middle name of Ron Howard's first son is actually Dallas because he was concieved during the filming. "Night Shift" was comic genius, this movie was made for TV. I liked "ED TV" but not the aftermath of reality shows that followed. Other notables from Lake Highlands include: Merton Hanks -- Strong safety of the evil SF 49's in the mid nineties Morgan Fairchild -- B-movie actress and spokesperson for Old Navy Matt Stover -- Placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens Justin Leonard -- Pro golfer and former British Open champion Cindy Scott -- Frequent Songfacts poster :: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PSYCHOcatholic 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2004 How many ppl have seen the musical Chicago? That is an awesome musical! If you havent seen it, check it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildtrout 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2004 I remember it, Cindy. Being a LH grad myself, I was an extra on the set. Hail Lake Highlands, we salute you, all through the years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosmosis 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2004 I'm surprised nobody mentioned The Doors. Maybe it dont portray the real Jim, but it's still an awesome movie. Some highlights are: The desert trip When Jim gets on top of the car and spaces out The Not To Touch The Earth concert part The ending This is Spinal Tap ranks second here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
