6 of the best movie soundtrack songs of 2018
There have been some corkers this year!
Last updated 31st Dec 2018
The best movie moments come when sound and vision are in perfect harmony – a dramatic turn or comedy beat or burst of action accompanied by the exact right musical cue.
Here are the greatest soundtrack and movie-music moments of 2018, from sweeping new scores to brand new film-inspired soundtrack songs, as well as old favourites given new life and meaning on the big screen.
‘Pray For Me’, The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar - Black Panther
The entire Kendrick Lamar-curated Black Panther soundtrack is a belter, but this is its shiny vibranium nugget – with Kendrick in full-flow, that addictive beat, and complete with Wakandan backing vocals.
‘My Love, My Life’, Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried & Lily James - Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
Deep breaths, everyone. The bit that drew racking sobs from just about everyone in the Mamma Mia sequel is an intergenerational ode to familial love and motherhood – an ABBA all-timer, given gorgeous new context.
‘Trip A Little Light Fantastic', Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emily Blunt and cast - Mary Poppins Returns
The magical nanny's big comeback is a shining light at the end of a dark year – and this number is, fittingly, all about bringing some much-needed illumination to the world. Plus, Lin-Manuel Miranda – squee!
‘Always Remember Us This Way’, Lady Gaga - A Star Is Born
'Shallow' got all the plaudits (and is tipped for Oscar gold), but we'd take this one instead. A cosy power-ballad that cements the best times in Ally and Jackson's dramatic relationship.
‘Sunflower’, Post Malone and Swae Lee - Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
The glitchy, glowy synths of 'Sunflower' are a perfect compliment to Spider-Verse's vibrant animation. Tip: pretend to be actual Miles Morales by trying to sing along while not really knowing any of the words.
‘We Are The Champions’, Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
If the Freddie Mercury biopic proved divisive, the music of Queen is undeniable – and the closing suite of Live Aid recordings remains as powerful as ever.
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