Classic 100 Music in the Movies
| Company type | Radio broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting, Music |
| Headquarters | Australia , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
In 2013, the Australian broadcaster ABC Classic FM organized the Classic 100 Music in the Movies ranking event.
Between 15 and 26 April 2013, the pool of pieces was selected through public input. Voting took place from 3 to 17 May 2013, with the final countdown broadcasted from 7 to 10 June 2013.
Countdown results
The ranking reveals prominent film composers and iconic scores that have made significant impacts within the music and entertainment fields:
| Rank | Composer | Film | Composition | Year released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ennio Morricone | The Mission | Score | 1986 |
| 2 | John Williams | Star Wars | Score | 1977 |
| 3 | Howard Shore | The Lord of the Rings | Score | 2001 |
| 4 | Vangelis | Chariots of Fire | Score | 1981 |
| 5 | Maurice Jarre | Doctor Zhivago | Score | 1965 |
| 6 | Maurice Jarre | Lawrence of Arabia | Score | 1962 |
| 7 | Ludwig van Beethoven | The King's Speech | 'Piano Concerto No. 5' | 2010 |
| 8 | John Barry | 'Out of Africa' | 'Score' | 1985 |
(For brevity, only the top eight are presented here; the full compilation also features influential scores by John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Mozart, among other essential figures in cinematic music.)
This countdown highlights major contributors who have shaped the film score landscape, presenting timeless compositions that continue to affect both artistic and commercial dimensions of the entertainment sector.
Programming
Comprehensive details on broadcast selections, including performers and recordings, are available in ABC Classic FM’s programming notes: