There is no better partnership than music and film, and over the years there have been some truly iconic soundtracks that have accompanied films of all styles and genres. While a good score can have you weeping, laughing or embroiled in a lifelong phobia with sharks, a good soundtrack is never to be sniffed at.

Here, we take a look at some of our favourites of all time:

Baby Driver (2017)

Edgar Wright’s car-chase flick has an accompanying soundtrack that captures the interest of music fans across the board. Combining classic rock with soul, indie and hip-hop. blur, RTJ, Martha and the Vandellas, the list goes on. Wright mixes the music with the action eloquently, perfectly picking tracks that suit the scenes. This is truly one of the great soundtracks of the last twenty years.

Back to the Future (1985)

A totally iconic film, Back to the Future is such a wonderfully happy-go-lucky film. The film blends the '80s and '50s music choices very well. The scene with Marty heading to school accompanied by Huey Lewis’ 'Power of Love' is such a superbly shot and directed scene, it really sets the tone for the film. Looking back, perhaps Marty teaching a group of Black musicians how to play ‘rock'n'roll’ is misguided, but the soundtrack itself is top drawer.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

We’ve all been Ferris, we’ve all pulled a sickie to get out of school, work, weddings, but no one has done it as effortlessly coolly as Ferris Bueller. Ferris’ electrifying adventure is soundtracked fantastically, a proper slice of '80s brilliance, bands like Blue Room, Zapp and The Dream Academy are included, as well as Bueller singing The Beatles classic 'Twist And Shout'. The highlight for me, is the gallery scene where Ferris and co are accompanied by The Dream Academy’s cover of Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want.

Trainspotting (1996)

Any soundtrack list worth it’s salt is incomplete without Trainspotting. Totally iconic, Trainspotting posters adorn the walls of indie kids up and down the country and copies of the soundtrack are found in any good record collection. Music in film doesn’t get any better than Ewan McGreggor’s Renton tearing down the street to Iggy’s 'Lust For Life'. blur, Lou Reed and Elastica all feature, as well as a wonderful version of 'Born Slippy' by Underworld.

Scott Pligrim Vs The World (2010)

Another feature for Edgar Wright here, as his fictional band Sex Bomb-Omb take the lead for songs here. Written by a stellar cast of artists, including Beck and Brian LeBarton, this is another favourite of the indie kid. Frank Black of The Pixies features, as well as The Rolling Stones; a great film with a next level soundtrack.

Shrek (2001)

Although this is made up mostly of covers, Shrek’s soundtrack is inescapably groovy and no I’m not joking. Diamond’s 'I’m a Believer', Jimmy Harry’s 'Like Wow' and a great version of Lenoard Cohen’s 'Hallelujah' combine to make up the score here. The endlessly memed 'All Star' by Smashmouth really captures the essence of Shrek. Not to be taken too seriously: just laugh and enjoy.

Jackie Brown (1997)

Tarantino’s cult classic incorporates a great range of genres, Randy Crawford, The Delfonics and Foxy Brown all feature here. The film and the accompanying music are effortlessly cool, it’s some of Tarantino’s best work; the music was selected by Tarantino flipping through his own record collection and selecting tracks that fit the feel. Cool as fuck.

Submarine (2011)

Richard Ayoade was able to recruit head Arctic Monkey, Alex Turner to record some tracks for the Submarine, which turns ten this year. Ayoade has directed a number of Arctic Monkeys’ music videos and Turner returns the favour in spectacular style. Drenched in melancholy and longing, Turner’s voice is like velvet over the simple acoustic melodies. Thematically, it fits so well; Alex really captures the lovesick mood of the film in his six tracks.

500 Days of Summer (2009)

This easygoing rom-com has one of the best soundtracks going. Setting Morrissey and Marr to a film about love and loss makes perfect sense really, with 'Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want', 'William It Was Really Nothing' and 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out' all making appearances. The Pixies, Spektor and Paul Simon all have tracks here too, making this without a doubt one of the great soundtracks.

Donnie Darko (2002)

Grim, dark, moody, Joy Division, Tears For Fears. Superb tracklist on this classic film. Duran Duran and Echo & The Bunnymen feature too, bringing a real all-star cast to this film. The film also helped the track Mad World totally explode in popularity, it even made Christmas number one the following year. One of the best films and soundtracks around.