The Best Music in Film

William Camilleri

S&S: What is your favourite film soundtrack music and why do you like it so much?
"My favourite film soundtrack is The Lion King (1994) as this music stands alone in its own right, as well as having a very good theme-by this I mean good melodic lines; emotion which is rare in most films: majesty and power. Added to this I like the way Hans Zimmer included Elton John's songs thus making the whole thing appealing to all age groups, which contributed to making it a worldwide hit."
S&S: In what ways does music best enhance a film?
"Music best enhances a film by depicting the event, situation, and mood exactly as it is, however very strong film themes are lacking in most films today and one of the most important factors is emotion which has the power to connect to the audience. The music should be there to assist the film to bring out the very best in it. One example that comes to mind is the theme of Forrest Gump (1994) where Alan (Sivlestri) depicted the main character of the film with his childlike yet powerful, melodic theme."
S&S: Which film either has music that you wished you'd written or is one you would like to rescore and why?
"My music is rated as one of the best in Hollywood because my melodic lines are extremely strong, my music is full of emotion, power and majesty. I can easily depict the mood in each part and compliment the film without overpowering the story and making a tremendous impact. Being a pianist and percussionist also helps me to write very beautiful solo piano pieces and giving excellent rhythmic pieces when needed. I find it very important to listen carefully to everyone's opinion especially the director's, as teamwork is vital. Coming from a classical, pop, electronic and jazz background also helps me to not only compose a brilliant theme but also an excellent song if needed eg; Titanic song. I would rate melody, emotion and depth as my most effective sequence. I am a highly eclectic film composer and my music is very evocative."
Last Updated: 29 Sep 2008