Forrest Gump: Main Title (Feather Theme)

Feather Theme (from Forrest Gump) — Alan Silvestri (arranged for string quartet) Alan Silvestri's "Feather Theme" is the music that opens and closes Forrest Gump (1994), scoring the drifting white feather that bookends the film. It's a simple, patient melody built on rising phrases and open harmony, and it has become one of the most recognizable pieces of film music of the 1990s — instantly evocative of the movie even for listeners who can't name the composer. The theme's restraint is what gives it staying power: a gentle, unhurried line that carries a sense of drift, chance, and quiet reflection. That understated quality has made it a go-to selection for weddings, memorials, graduations, and any occasion calling for something warm and familiar without being sentimental to the point of cliché. Silvestri's score was nominated for an Academy Award and remains a cornerstone of his long career in film music.

Instruments: Violin · Viola · Cello · Advanced level