Was this the first movie with "that theme"

Topic started by Jayross on Jan. 28, 2011. Last post by Mushir 1 year, 3 months ago.
Post by Jayross (118 posts) See mini bio
You know the theme music or whatever that was in this movie? Is that where it is originally from?
Post by Walker_after_dark (238 posts) See mini bio
@Jayross:
You mean this? 
 
  
   
 It's from Also Sprach Zarathustra, composed by Richard Strauss in 1896. I'm not sure if this was the first time this music was used in a film, but it may be. 
Post by Godot (429 posts) See mini bio
I can't find any mention of it in a film prior to 2001 (and pretty much all since have been homages or parodies of the scene in said film).
 
On a semi-related note: 
  
Post by Jayross (118 posts) See mini bio
@Walker_after_dark Yeah, that's it.

@Godot that is what actually prompted me to ask this question.
Post by Romination (693 posts) See mini bio
This is certainly the movie that solidified the song in people's consciousness. It may have never been in another movie, but it definitely wasn't created just for this movie.
Post by Mushir (1,149 posts) See mini bio
I remember it being in Turner & Hooch, but I'm guessing 2001 was released before Turner & Hooch.
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