5 songs that marked the history of the MCU

What would the cinematic experience be without music? The truth is that the soundtracks that support the narratives are a fundamental part of creating emotions and affective memories in people, giving meaning to the stories presented on the big screen.

So much so, that it’s no surprise that Marvel invests in iconic songs to build its plots, bringing tracks that marked important scenes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in theaters, making it impossible to listen to them without remembering the moments they keep in mind. plots.

With this in mind, RECREIO put together a list of 5 songs that marked the history of the MCU; look!

1. Back in Black — AC/DC

The first song to play in an MCU film could not be another: ‘Back in Black’, b-side from the album of the same name released on July 25, 1980 by the rock band AC/DC.

The song is played in the first scenes of ‘Iron Man’, the 2008 film that opened the door for other films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and repeated in ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’, when Peter Parker (Tom Holland) creates a new heroic costume, using Tony Stark’s technologies (Robert Downey Jr.).

2. Come and Get Your Love — Redbone

The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ franchise is full of unforgettable songs. Still, for this list, one of the highlights is the track responsible for opening the first film in the saga, released in 2014, and guiding the steps of Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) in the theft of the sphere from the story’s big villain, Ronan: ‘Come and Get Your Love’, released by the band Redbone in 1974. Remember the scene!

3. Sunflower — Post Malone, Swae Lee

Created especially for the soundtrack to ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ (2018), ‘Sunflower’ became a huge hit, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 at the time. With the voices of Post Malone It is Swae Leeit’s impossible not to remember Miles Morales when listening to the track.

4. Immigrant Song — Led Zeppelin

The third film in the franchise starring Odin’s son, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, is considered, by many, the best film to be named after the hero, in addition to, of course, featuring one of the most classic songs ever included on the soundtracks from Marvel: ‘Immigrant Song’, by Led Zeppelin.

The music sets the final scene, where the God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth) releases his powers in the last fight of the plot.

5. The Chain — Fleetwood Mac

Also from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise, but this time for the second film, the track ‘The Chain’, by the band Fleetwood Mac, brings the necessary drama to Star-Lord’s fight (Chris Pratt) against his father, Ego (Kurt Russell).