American Beauty Soundtrack (american Beauty) -

: Also known as the "Plastic Bag Theme," this pensive piano piece plays during the iconic scene where Ricky shows Jane his video of a floating plastic bag.

The soundtrack is a dual-release project consisting of an original instrumental score by Thomas Newman and a compilation of popular songs used throughout the 1999 film. This guide breaks down both releases, their unique musical styles, and where the most famous tracks appear in the movie. 1. The Original Motion Picture Score American Beauty Soundtrack (American Beauty)

: The opening track that accompanies Lester Burnham's first monologue. It features jaunty, rhythmic percussion that contrasts with Lester's bleak outlook. : Also known as the "Plastic Bag Theme,"

Released as Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack , this album includes various popular songs featured in the film, along with two of Newman's score highlights ("Dead Already" and "Any Other Name"). Soundtrack Saturday: “American Beauty” - Popdose Released as Music from the Original Motion Picture

: The full score, American Beauty: Original Motion Picture Score , contains 19 tracks. 2. The Compilation Soundtrack