15 Best Synth Movie Scores From The 1980s

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15 Best Synth Movie Scores From The 1980s
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Summary The 1980s were truly a fantastic time for movie scores as a contemporary synth style began to take hold and film composers experimented with new styles of music-making. While the synth-based style of so many 1980s classics can often date a movie to a particular time or place, this was also part of their charm and an enjoyable aspect of rewatching old movies.

14 Legend Composed by Tangerine Dream Legend PGAdventureFantasyRomance In a fantastical realm, Jack must save Princess Lili from the clutches of the sinister Lord of Darkness, who plans to bring eternal night by killing the last unicorns. Teaming up with a group of mystical companions, Jack ventures through dark forests and treacherous terrains to stop Darkness and ensure the survival of their magical world.

Director Ivan Reitman Release Date June 8, 1984 Distributor Columbia Pictures Writers Dan Aykroyd , Harold Ramis , Rick Moranis Cast Bill Murray , Dan Aykroyd , Sigourney Weaver , Harold Ramis , Ernie Hudson , Rick Moranis Runtime 105 Minutes Sequel ghostbusters 2 , Ghostbusters: Afterlife , Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Budget $25-30 Million Expand Of course, most viewers will be well aware of the iconic theme song from Ghostbuster, but this has overshadowed the excellent 1980s synth work by...

11 Thief Composed by Tangerine Dream Having already proved movie score composers of serious talent, Tangerine Dream returned for their second major movie score on the neo-noir crime film Thief. The contribution of Tangerine Dream was essential to the unique feeling of this Michael Mann film, and the soundtrack even charted in the UK album charts at the time of its release. This quintessentially 1980s score was packed with fast-paced synths, high-octane energy, and experimental ambient sounds.

8 Risky Business Composed by Tangerine Dream Risky Business RComedyDramaCrimeRomance Where to Watch Not available*Availability in US Risky Business is a 1983 comedy-drama film starring Tom Cruise as Joel Goodsen, a high school student who experiences a wild adventure while his parents are away. When Joel's desire for freedom leads him to make some questionable decisions, he finds himself entangled in complications that challenge his morals and future.

Director John Carpenter Release Date February 8, 1980 Studio 20th Century Distributor Columbia Pictures , 20th Century Writers John Carpenter , Debra Hill Cast Adrienne Barbeau , Tom Atkins , Jamie Lee Curtis , Hal Holbrook , Janet Leigh Runtime 89 minutes Budget $1 million Expand The legend of horror John Carpenter has famously composed many of his own film scores and produced iconic tracks such as the theme to Halloween.

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