The Best Music in Film

Jonas Åkerlund

S&S: What is your favourite film soundtrack music and why do you like it so much?
"Cat Stevens soundtrack for Harold and Maude (1971)."
S&S: In what ways does music best enhance a film?
"In any way. That's what its for. Enhance anything you do."
S&S: What is the most effective sequence of music in your own films?
"Billy Corgan acoustic version of Iron Maidens 'Number Of The Beast' in Spun (2002). In our opening credits it sets the tone for the whole film. Also the emotional ending. Also Billy Corgan."
Last Updated: 29 Sep 2008