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Major Motion Picture
Rock · 1991 · 12 tracks

Major Motion Picture

The Ventures

Classic surf-rock guitar melodies applied to iconic 80s and 90s film themes. A polished, synth-heavy reimagining of the silver screen's biggest musical moments.

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It's the Ghostbusters theme played by the kings of surf guitar, and it's exactly as fun as that sounds.

A bright, nostalgic celebration of cinematic melodies delivered with a polished early-90s sheen.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Unchained Melody
3:34
02
Axel F / Miami Vice
4:09
03
Stand by Me
3:58
04
St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)
4:00
05
Ghostbusters
3:50
06
What a Wonderful World
2:54
07
Oh Pretty Woman
2:53
08
The Gremlins Rag
3:50
09
One
3:34
10
Never Ending Story
4:44
11
Chariots of Fire
3:26
12
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
3:41
Moments Worth Waiting For
The way the signature surf-tremolo guitar takes over the lead melody in Axel F, replacing the iconic synth hook with a wooden twang.
The transition into the soaring chorus of St. Elmo's Fire where the reverb-heavy lead guitar mimics a vocal belt with surprising sustain.
The playful, staccato guitar picking during The Gremlins Rag that captures the chaotic energy of the original score through a garage-rock lens.
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