Category: Film Music

Nosferatu: Goodbye | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

[no spoilers] Goodbye Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a superb and long overdo remake of the 1922 gothic horror classic. The movie looks incredible, and is very well acted — especially by Lily Rose-Depp. I found the film to be an absolute romp: horrifying, arousing, macabre, […]

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The Superman Theme (Ambient Fingerstyle Guitar) + TAB

Superman In December 2024, James Gunn posted a graphic on Instagram announcing the Superman (2025) trailer. The audio featured an ethereal, slightly Celtic reimagining of John Williams’ original theme. I thought it was stunning, and I immediately grabbed my guitar to start working on a […]

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The Lord of the Rings: May it Be (Enya) | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

May it Be Enya’s music is instantly recognizable for its ethereal, and atmospheric sound. Her music is comprised of Celtic influences, New Age ambience, and multiple languages like: Irish Gaelic, Latin, and Welsh. This all adds to the mystical and otherworldly feel of Enya’s music. […]

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Hans Zimmer: Now We Are Free | fingerstyle guitar

Gladiator: Now We Are Free | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Now We Are Free “Now We Are Free” is one of Hans Zimmer’s most iconic themes, right up there with “Time” from Inception. Originally composed with vocalist Lisa Gerrard for Gladiator, the piece captures the Roman concept of the afterlife—Elysium—and the protagonist’s final journey home. […]

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Gustavo Santaolalla: Doug and Kris | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Doug and Kris Wild Life is a 2023 documentary film that tells the story of Kris and Doug Tompkins, who dedicated their lives to conservation efforts in Chile and Argentina. Doug, founder of The North Face and co-founder of Esprit, and Kris, the former CEO […]

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God of War Ragnarök: Blood Upon the Snow (Hozier) | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Blood Upon the Snow I’m a massive fan of Hozier, and his performance of “Blood Upon the Snow” has been on my to-do list for a long time. The piece is from the game, God of War Ragnarök; an epic saga that takes players on […]

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We Live in Time: Closing | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Closing “Closing” is the title theme of the film, We Live In Time — a poignant romantic drama that explores the complexities of love, loss, and the passage of time. The film stars, Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. The music is from Bryce Dessner, who […]

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Gustavo Santaolalla: Lait (Biutiful) | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Lait Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Biutiful” is a searing exploration of the human condition, and mortality. Starring Javier Bardem (in an incredible performance) the film delves into the complexities of a man struggling to reconcile his personal demons — with the immense challenges of living on […]

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Sam Smith: Writing’s on the Wall (Spectre) | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Writing’s On The Wall The theme of 2015’s Spectre is “Writings On The Wall”, by Sam Smith. The song reminds me of the campy, Roger Moore-era James Bond themes. With Sam Smith’s crooning falsetto, it feels more in league with songs like: “Nobody Does it […]

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Signs (2002): The Hand of Fate | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

The Hand of Fate Hands down, my favorite M. Night Shyamalan movie is Signs. The humor, the humanity, and the early fall scenery of Pennsylvania (my home state) just get me every time; it’s a film I find myself returning to every single autumn. Beyond […]

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1917: Come Back to Us | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Sam Mendes’ 2019 war epic, 1917, is a cinematic feat that immerses the audience in the horror of World War I. The film’s haunting and expansive score is from composer, Thomas Newman. The music conveys the emotional weight of the Lance Corporal Schofield (George MacKay) […]

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Stranger Things: The First I Love You | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

The First I Love You My wife and I just rewatched the first 4 seasons of Stranger Things with our son Matthew. Neither of us had watched season 4, and it was incredible. The soundtrack of Stranger Things is the typical 80’s synth excellence we’ve […]

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