Category: Best of Intellimusica

TOP GUN Anthem | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

TOP GUN Anthem | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Top Gun Top Gun: Maverick has me totally pumped up. I’m 45 and remember the VCR revolution in the mid 80’s. Prior to VCRs and home video rental shops, we relied on HBO or encore showings at smaller theaters to see movies like Return of […]

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The Last Kingdom (Netflix): Livstraedrir | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

The Last Kingdom The Last Kingdom is a historical fiction (Netflix) series based on a series of novels entitled, The Saxon Stories by English author Bernard Cornwell. The television series is like early Game of Thrones; fast-paced storytelling, well developed character arcs, and replete with […]

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The Passion of the Christ: Mary Goes to Jesus | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Mary Goes to Jesus Mary Goes to Jesus is the most solemn and exquisite piece of music from The Passion of the Christ. It is also from the most poignant scene: The Apostle John, takes Mary to a better vantage point to possibly see, touch, […]

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Mark Knopfler: Altamira | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Altamira Altamira (Mark Knopfler & Evelyn Glennie) is the title track from, Finding Altamira: a 2016 film about a Spanish archaeologist (Antonio Banderas) and his daughter (Allegra Allen) who cause worldwide controversy in 1879 when they discover cave paintings that are 10,000 years old. Here’s a short […]

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1917: Wayfaring Stranger | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Wayfaring Stranger The Wayfaring Stranger is a well-known American folk and gospel song that originating in the early 19th century. The song is about a plaintive soul on the journey of life. The most popular variation is from Johnny Cash. In my humble opinion, Jos […]

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A Star Wars Medley | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

A Star Wars Medley This is a fingerstyle guitar medley of my favorite Star Wars motifs by John Williams. Luke’s theme is played all throughout Luke’s hero’s journey. Most notably on his home planet of Tatooine. Leia’s theme is usually represents her affections toward Luke, […]

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Catwoman (The Batman) fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Catwoman I love this (James Bond-esque) motif from The Batman composer Michael Giacchino. It’s sexy, slinky — and definitely conjures the image of Catwoman. You might also like to play… The Batman (2022) | fingerstyle guitar + TAB The Dark Knight Rises | fingerstyle guitar […]

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The Motorcycle Diaries: Apertura (Gustavo Santaolalla) + TAB

Apertura Apertura is the opening song of Walter Salles’ The Motorcycle Diaries —  a 2004 biopic about a then 23-year-old Ernesto Guevara, who would years later become internationally known as Che Guevara. The film recounts the 1952 expedition by Guevara and his friend Alberto Granado […]

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The Godfather (Love Theme) | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

The Godfather I finally watched The Godfather and The Godfather Part II. If you’re a young person and haven’t seen these films, you must prioritize them straight away. They’re total perfection in script, cinematography, and acting. You’ll be glued to the screen — only occasionally […]

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The Batman (2022): theme | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

The Batman Christopher Nolan’s previous Dark Knight franchise was tough to follow in any sense. It’s still my favorite; cinematically and musically. However, I think The Batman was pretty great. I wasn’t sold on the first watch, but I’ve revisited the film since, and enjoyed […]

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The Leftovers: Dona Nobis Pacem (Max Richter) | fingerstyle guitar

The Leftovers: Dona Nobis Pacem (Max Richter) | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Dona Nobis Pacem Dona Nobis Pacem (grant us peace, latin) is a gorgeous piece of music by composer, Max Richter. This piece is from the hit HBO series, The Leftovers; a series about a global cataclysm where 140 million people suddenly disappear without a trace. […]

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The Phantom of the Opera: The Music of the Night | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

The Music of the Night My Dad was a massive fan of the arts — specifically music and poetry. As an early adolescent (in the late 80’s) my family belonged to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. I was fortunate to see every Broadway show you can […]

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