Soundtracks That Sound Like Magic on Piano

When you watch a really good movie, the story, the acting, the direction everything stays with you for a long while. Even the soundtrack or background score of a movie, it really sticks with you long after you’ve left the theater. Now as a music enthusiast you’ve obviously tried to copy these tracks on your piano, but it is easier said than done. The notes might look easy enough but are actually pretty complex and difficult to reproduce on the piano. Also as a musician, playing a wide range of different notes and tunes increases your versatility. But the big question is – what to play? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Given below is a list of soundtracks that would sound magical on the piano: Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Gregson-Williams, 2005 The movie adaption of the bestseller Narnia series by C.S. Lewis was a super hit at the theatres. A fantasy children film, this was an instant hit among the audience because of its amazing direction and acting, but what stands out even more is the movie’s soundtrack! Each song was beautifully recorded and can be enjoyed separately as well. It represents hope and imagination in the minds of the audience and is a wonderful mix of classical and contemporary music. The juxtaposition of the slow and fast beats would sound magical on the piano. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Howard Shore Again a blockbuster movie adaption of the masterpiece by J R R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings has a hauntingly beautiful background score and soundtrack; the music is so very addictive it plays in your head in an infinite loop! The iconic scenes and larger than life setting of the story is further enhanced by the magical soundtrack, a mix of folk and classical music. The soundtrack effectively complements the many epic scenes and is in sync with the theme of the movie. It features many songs and tunes that would sound really fabulous on the piano. Harry Potter series, John Williams You know you’re a Potterhead when just listening to the theme music is enough to cause Goosebumps all over your body! The Harry Potter movies are instantly recognizable by the classic Hedwig theme at the beginning of the movies. Nominated for a Grammy’s award, the composer Williams of Star Wars fame is a known figure in the music industry. An adaption from the international bestseller series by J K Rowling by the same name, Harry Potter has become almost symptomatic of our childhood. Recreate the magical world of Hogwarts this Christmas by reproducing the timeless Hedwig theme tune on the piano! Slumdog Millionaire, A R Rahman, 2008 A movie that efficiently depicts the reality of life and the overall prevailing theme of poverty, where a young boy from the slums finds his own fairy tale, the Slumdog Millionaire is a brilliant story about hope. And the soundtrack does complete justice to the theme of the movie. Fun, fast, and catchy the songs are […]

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