The Best Music in Film

Alex Cox

S&S: What is your favourite film soundtrack music and why do you like it so much?
"A film called The Big Silence (1968), directed by Sergio Corbucci with music by Ennio Morricone. It's completely different from everything else that he did."
S&S: In what ways does music best enhance a film?
"I don't think it does anymore, music is overused and someone should do a film without any music at all."
S&S: What is the most effective sequence of music in your own films?
"A film I made called Walker (1987), the music was by Joe Strummer. The was one piece of music over images of a town burning and the music works in complete contrast. The music is very sweet and the images very violent."
Last Updated: 29 Sep 2008