The Aviator(2004) ⚡ [ TOP-RATED ]
: Martin Scorsese used prominent classical pieces to underscore Hughes' obsessive-compulsive spirals and grand aviation achievements:
: Shore’s score features a blend of grand orchestral suites and intimate motifs. A central piece is the "Suite (from 'The Aviator')" , which captures the ambition and turbulence of Howard Hughes' life. The Aviator(2004)
– Performed by The Original Memphis Five. "Avalon" – Performed by the Benny Goodman Quartet. "After You've Gone" – Performed by Loudon Wainwright III. : Martin Scorsese used prominent classical pieces to
– An Artie Shaw composition used during intense scenes involving Hughes' romantic and personal struggles. "Avalon" – Performed by the Benny Goodman Quartet
The soundtrack for is composed of a diverse mix of original score pieces by Howard Shore , popular big band jazz standards of the era, and classical works. Key Pieces & Themes
: The film heavily features music from the 1920s to the 1940s to ground it in its historical setting:
by Johann Sebastian Bach. Symphony No. 6 (Pathétique) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.