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SOUND OF CINEMA - 480. A PLACE FOR IDEAS (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 23rd October 2025
A selection of music for the big screen introduced by Matthew Sweet (in his final show) suggesting that cinema is not only a great source of entertainment but a perfect medium for expressing ideas. Matthew's choice of scores includes David Shire's 'The Taking of Pelham 123', Johann Johannsson's 'Arrival', Jerry Goldsmith's and Michael Giacchino's music for 'The Planet of the Apes' series, Laura Karpman's 'American Fiction', Naomi Sato's 'Godzilla Minus One', Angelo Badalamenti's 'Twin Peaks', and Howard Shore's 'Hugo'.
David Shire - The Conversation (1974) - Theme [Silva Screen]
David Shire - The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three (1974) - Main Title [EMI America]
Jóhann Jóhannsson - Arrival (2016) - Kangaru [Deutsche Grammophon]
Jerry Goldsmith - Planet Of The Apes (1968) - The Hunt [Varèse Sarabande]
Michael Giacchino - Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes (2014) - End Credits [Sony Classical]
Michael Giacchino - Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013) - Star Trek Main Theme [Varèse Sarabande]
Laura Karpman - American Fiction (2023) - Family Is, Monk Is [Mutant]
Laura Karpman - American Fiction (2023) - Romantic Ending [Mutant]
Naoki Satō - Godzilla Minus One (2023) - Godzilla Suite II [Waxwork]
Angelo Badalamenti - Twin Peaks (1990) - Main Theme [Warner Bros.]
Howard Shore - Hugo (2011) - Winding It Up [Howe]
Jean Vincent Plummer - Casablanca (1942) - As Time Goes By [Sony Classical]
Ennio Morricone - Cinema Paradiso (1988) - Love Theme - Version 3 + Main Theme [EMI]
Paul Giovanni - The Wicker Man (1973) - Festival / Sumer Is A-cumen In [Trunk]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 477. ANNE DUDLEY (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 6th September 2025
Matthew Sweet is joined by multi-award-winning composer, Anne Dudley, to discuss her latest work for the film Signs of Life - which is released in cinemas on 5 September.
Art Of Noise (feat. Duane Eddy) - Peter Gunn [ZTT]
Anne Dudley - American History X (1998) - Benedictus [Angel]
Anne Dudley - Jeeves And Wooster (1990) - Jeeves & Wooster [Parlophone UK]
Anne Dudley - The Hustle (2019) - Theme [Masterworks]
Anne Dudley - The Full Monty (1997) - The Lunchbox Has Landed [RCA Victor]
Anne Dudley - The Crying Game (1992) - The Transition [Polydor]
Anne Dudley - Poldark (2015) - Suite from Poldark [Sony Classical]
Anne Dudley - The Velveteen Rabbit (2023) - A New Home [Platoon]
Anne Dudley - Benedetta (2021) - Plague Stalks The Land [Dubois]
Anne Dudley - Elle (2016) - A Tortured Soul [Sony Classical]
John Williams - The Witches Of Eastwick (1987) - The Dance Of The Witches [Rhino/Warner]
Anne Dudley & Pete Millson & Sara Wolstenholme & Christopher Murray - Signs of Life (2025) - Estrangement
SOUND OF CINEMA - 476. BERNARD HERRMANN (320lbs-m4a/135mb/59mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 30th August 2025
Matthew Sweet on the music of Bernard Herrmann - his work with Alfred Hitchcock on Marnie, with Orson Welles on Citizen Kane, and with François Truffaut on The Bride Wore Black. And there's more Herrmann in the Classic Thriller Soundtracks Prom on 4 September at 7.30, with music from Vertigo, Psycho, North by Northwest and Taxi Driver.
Bernard Herrmann - Vertigo (1958) - Vertigo (Suite) [Varèse Sarabande]
Bernard Herrmann - The Devil And Daniel Webster (1941) - Mr. Scratch [New York Philharmonic]
Bernard Herrmann - Citizen Kane (1941) - Prelude: Xanadu - Snow Picture [RCA Red Seal]
Bernard Herrmann - Citizen Kane (1941) - Aria From Salammbo [RCA Red Seal]
Bernard Herrmann - Jane Eyre (1943) - The Fire [Hollywood]
Bernard Herrmann - Jane Eyre (1943) - Jane's Return [Hollywood]
Bernard Herrmann - Marnie (1964) - Suite: I. Prelude [Sony Classical]
Esa‐Pekka Salonen & Los Angeles Philharmonic - Fahrenheit 451 (1966) - Suite For Strings, Harps, And Percussion: Flowers Of Fire [Sony Classical]
Esa‐Pekka Salonen & Los Angeles Philharmonic - Fahrenheit 451 (1966) - Suite For Strings, Harps, And Percussion: Fire Engine [Sony Classical]
Esa‐Pekka Salonen & Los Angeles Philharmonic - Fahrenheit 451 (1966) - Suite For Strings, Harps, And Percussion: The Bedroom [Sony Classical]
Esa‐Pekka Salonen & Los Angeles Philharmonic - Fahrenheit 451 (1966) - Suite For Strings, Harps, And Percussion: The Reading [Sony Classical]
Bernard Herrmann - The Bride Wore Black (1968) - The Wedding [Quartet]
Bernard Herrmann - Obsession (1976) - Valse lente [Decca Music Group Ltd.]
Bernard Herrmann - Obsession (1976) - Kidnap [Decca Music Group Ltd.]
Bernard Herrmann - The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) - Prelude - Outer Space - Radar [Classic Soundtracks]
Bernard Herrmann - The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) - Klaatu [Classic Soundtracks]
Bernard Herrmann - The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) - GORT - The Visor - The Telescope [Classic Soundtracks]
Bernard Herrmann - Journey To The Center Of The Earth (1959) - Underworld Ocean - The Dimetroden's Attack [Varèse Sarabande]
Jess Gillam - This Classical Life (2019) - Theme - Brazileira (Scaramouche)
SOUND OF CINEMA - 89. HAMMER! (320kbs-m4a/131mb/57mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 17th September 2025
Matthew Sweet explores the music of Hammer Horrors and other films made by the eponymous British production company.
Founded in 1934, the company acquired the film rights to BBC radio series such as Dick Barton: Special Agent before going on to launch its iconic Horror series in the mid-1950s.
Cinema hits included The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula and The Mummy.
Featuring horror scores by composers James Bernard, Tristram Cary and Benjamin Frankel, as well as music from Hammer's highly successful comedy films and only space western...
Producer: Ruth Thomson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in August 2015.
Charles Williams - Dick Barton: Special Agent (1946) - Theme [Memory Lane]
James Bernard With Christopher Lee - Hammer Presents Dracula (1974) - Dracula [Silva Screen]
Laurie Johnson - Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter (1974) - Main Titles [GDI]
Benjamin Frankel - The Curse Of The Werewolf (1961) - Pastorale / The Werewolf At Bay And Apotheosis
Ron Grainer - Mutiny On The Buses (1972) - Mutiny On The Buses Theme [GDI]
James Bernard - She (1965) - Ayesha - She Who Must Be Obeyed [Silva Screen]
Don Banks - The Reptile (1966) - Sitar Music
Mario Nascimbene - Creatures The World Forgot (1971) - Life Of The Tribe / Finale [Silva Screen]
Don Ellis - Moon Zero Two (1969) - Moon Zero Two [GDI]
Tristram Cary - Quatermass And The Pit (1967) - Prelude [GDI]
David Whitaker - Vampire Circus (1972) - Prologue [Silva Screen]
James Bernard - Curse Of Frankenstein (1957) - Main Title [GDI]
James Bernard - Frankenstein And The Monster From Hell (1974) - Death Of The Monster [GDI]
James Bernard - Dracula Has Risen From The Grave (1968) - Dracula And The Crucifix [Silva Screen]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 473. THE DEATH OF THE SUPERHERO (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 19th July 2025
As new 'Superman' and 'Fantastic Four' films are released, Matthew Sweet asks if the Superhero cycle, having dominated cinema so long, has reached its end; and what role do superhero movies have when the post world war order that the superhero embodied is breaking apart?
Matthew's chosen soundtracks include music from the new Superman film, Batman, The Avengers, Spiderman and Thor.
Neal Hefti - Batman TV Series (1966) - Batman Theme [20th Century Fox]
John Williams - Superman (1978) - Main Title & Love Theme [Varèse Sarabande]
Hans Zimmer - Man Of Steel (2018) - What Are You Going To Do When You Are Not Saving the World? [WaterTower Music]
David Fleming - Superman (2025) - Home [Troll Court / WaterTower Music]
Patrick Doyle - Thor (2011) - Frost Giant Battle [Buena Vista]
Alan Silvestri - The Avengers (2012) - Main Theme [Hollywood]
Henry Jackman - Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) - Taking A Stand [Hollywood]
Daniel Pemberton - Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse (2018) - For The Love Of MJ / Saying Goodbye / The Amazing Spiderman [Sony Classical]
Pinar Toprak - Captain Marvel (2019) - This Isn't Goodbye / Captain Marvel [Hollywood]
Laura Karpman - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) - The Island / One Down [Hollywood]
Michael Giacchino - Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) - Main Theme [Hollywood]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 472. PHILIP K. DICK (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 12th July 2025
Matthew Sweet on soundtracks for films inspired by the science-fiction writer, Philip K Dick, such as Total Recall and Blade Runner. The Prom on 22 July also features a new BBC Commission by Mark Simpson, ZEBRA (or, 2-3-74: The Divine Invasion of Philip K. Dick’), inspired by his work.
Vangelis - Blade Runner (1982) - Main Titles [EastWest U.K.]
Thomas Newman - The Adjustment Bureau (2011) - None Of Them Are You + The Ripples Must Be Endless [Relativity Music Group]
John Williams - Minority Report (2002) - Main Title [DreamWorks]
Jerry Goldsmith - Total Recall (1990) - The Implant + The Mutant [Quartet]
Jerry Goldsmith - Total Recall (1990) - The Dream [Quartet]
Harry Gregson‐Williams - Total Recall (2012) - The Dream [Madison Gate]
Ólafur Arnalds - Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (2017) - Suite [Madison Gate]
Hans Zimmer - Blade Runner 2049 (2017) - Blade Runner [Epic]
Dominic Lewis - The Man In The High Castle (2015) - Alternate Outcome [Varèse Sarabande]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 469. MYTHICAL CREATURES (320kbs-m4a/134mb/56mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 14th June 2025
Matthew Sweet is on the hunt for mythical creatures on the big screen. Tune in to escape reality, as we explore film music that transports you to fantastical worlds; from Middle-earth with Howard Shore's beloved music for The Hobbit, to ancient Greece with Leonard Rosenthal's epic score for Clash of the Titans. Our final destination is the Isle of Berk, the Viking setting of How To Train Your Dragon - the live action remake, scored by John Powell, is released in cinemas this week.
James Newton Howard - Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them (2016) - Unknown [WaterTower Music]
Bernard Herrmann - Jason And The Argonauts (1963) - Scherzo Macabre [Intrada]
Laurence Rosenthal/Ramin Djawadi - Clash Of The Titans (1981/2010) - Suite
John Williams - Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (2002) - Fawkes The Phoenix [Atlantic]
Harry Gregson‐Williams - Shrek (2001) - Fairytale + Ogre Hunters / Fairytale Deathcamp + Ride The Dragon [Varèse Sarabande]
Harry Gregson‐Williams - The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch And The Wardrobe (2005) - Only The Beginning Of The Adventure [Walt Disney]
Randy Edelman - Dragonheart (1996) - To The Stars [Geffen]
Howard Shore - The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (2013) - A Liar And A Thief [WaterTower Music]
John Powell - How To Train Your Dragon (2010) - Forbidden Friendship [Varèse Sarabande]
John Powell - How To Train Your Dragon (2025) - Test Driving Toothless [Back Lot Music]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 467. MARTIAL ARTS (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 31st May 2025
Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen. As the latest in the Karate Kid franchise is released, "Karate Kid Legends", Matthew focuses on music from martial arts films. Excerpts include films as diverse as scores from Lalo Schifrin's "Enter the Dragon", Tan Dun's music for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Raymond Wong's "Kung Fu Hustle", to animated movies such as "Kung Fu Panda" and Disney's "Mulan".
Masaru Sato - Yojimbo (1961) - Titles (MGM)
Lalo Schifrin - Enter the Dragon (1973) - Theme + The Gentle Softness + The Big Battle [Warner Bros.]
Tan Dun - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) - Main Title + Through The Bamboo Forest [Sony Classical]
André Previn - Bad Day At Black Rock (1955) - Main Title [Rhino Handmade]
James Wong - Once Upon A Time In China (1991) - A Desperate Battle [Varèse Sarabande]
Raymond Wong - Kung Fu Hustle (2004) - Casino Fight [Varèse Sarabande]
Shigeru Umebayashi - House Of Flying Daggers (2004) - Battle In The Forest [Sony Classical]
Hans Zimmer - Kung Fu Panda (2008) - Dragon Warrior Rises [Interscope]
Jerry Goldsmith - Mulan (1998) - Mulan's Decision [Walt Disney]
James Bernard - The Legend Of The 7 Golden Vampires (1974) - The Siege Begins [Warner Bros.]
Bill Conti - The Karate Kid (1984) - Main Title [Varèse Sarabande]
Dominic Lewis - Karate Kid: Legends (2025) - Two Branches, One Tree [Milan]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 462. ALTERNATIVE SOUNDTRACKS (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 19th April 2025
Matthew Sweet plays film soundtracks which were replaced before the final cut, such as Alex North's original score for 2001: A Space Odyssey which director Stanley Kubrick didn't use in the final film, preferring to use well-known pieces of classical music such as The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss II instead.
Alfred Hitchcock wasn't afraid to change composers either. Bernard Herrmann, who created the iconic Psycho score, wrote music in his usual style for Hitchcock's Cold War drama Torn Curtain, but the director replaced him with John Addison. The two never worked together again. For his 1972 film, Frenzy, Hitchcock replaced Henry Mancini with Ron Goodwin.
Goodwin also replaced William Walton on Battle of Britain. But, as Matthew explains, Walton may have lost the battle, but he eventually won the war.
Alex North - 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - Main Title + Space Station Docking + The Dawn Of Man [Varese Sarabande]
Hans Zimmer - Pirates Of The Caribbean (2003) - Black Pearl + Skull And Crossbones + He's A Pirate [Walt Disney]
Elmer Bernstein - Gangs Of New York (2002) - Doctor + Battle [Universal Music Division Decca France]
Howard Shore - Gangs Of New York (2002) - Brooklyn Heights, Pt. 3 [Interscope]
John Phillips - The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976) - Jazz II [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)]
John Mervyn Addison - Torn Curtain (1966) - The Murder Of Gromek [Varèse Sarabande]
Bernard Herrmann - Torn Curtain (1966) - The Killing [Varèse Sarabande]
Henry Mancini - Frenzy (1972) - Prologue [Universal City Studios LLC]
Ron Goodwin - Frenzy (1972) - Main Title [Universal City Studios LLC]
Ron Goodwin - Battle Of Britain (1969) - Ace High March [Rykodisc]
William Walton - Battle Of Britain (1969) - March Introduction + Battle Of Britain March [Rykodisc]
William Walton - Battle Of Britain (1969) - Battle In The Air [Rykodisc]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 447. WALLACE & GROMIT AND THE MUSIC OF AARDMAN ANIMATIONS (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 28th December 2024
Evil penguins, chickens on the run and the mischievous sheep of Mossy Bottom Farm. Enter the unique musical world of Aardman Animations as Matthew Sweet celebrates the studio's iconic film scores with the release of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.
Matthew visits the Aardman Animation studios in Bristol to meet archivist Tom Vincent, where he encounters uniquely Aardman props, puppets and scores - even a real-life Were-Rabbit.
Matthew also speaks to those involved in Vengeance Most Fowl at work in Abbey Road studios in London: filmmaker, animator and creator of Wallace & Gromit, Nick Park and the film's composers Julian Nott and Lorne Balfe.
Julian Nott - Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) - Wallace & Gromit [Varèse Sarabande]
Harry Gregson‐Williams - Chicken Run (2000) - Main Titles + Building the Crate [RCA Victor]
Ilan Eshkeri - Shaun the Sheep (2015) - Runaway Caravan + Beauty Parade + Caravan Ride Home [Silva Screen]
Julian Nott - Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) - Anti-Pesto to the Rescue [Varèse Sarabande]
Julian Nott - Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) - Every Dog Has His Day [Varèse Sarabande]
Julian Nott - Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) - All Things Fluffy [Varèse Sarabande]
Lorne Balfe - Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) - Neat and Tidy [Masterworks]
Lorne Balfe - Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) - The Blue Diamond [Masterworks]
Lorne Balfe - Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) - The Fast and the Furnished [Masterworks]
Lorne Balfe - Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) - March of the Norbots [Masterworks]
Harry Gregson‐Williams - Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023) - Molly [Masterworks]
Harry Gregson‐Williams - Early Man (2018) - Meet the Tribe + Meet Dug + She Shoots, She Scores [Universal Music]
Lorne Balfe - Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) - Main Titles [Masterworks]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 445. ALFRED HITCHCOCK (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 14th December 2024
From the driving energy of North By Northwest to the iconic string stabs of Psycho, music is an integral part of what makes Alfred Hitchcock's films stand out. Matthew Sweet finds out what makes them so good and looks at times when Hitchcock and his composers disagreed.
Charles Gounod - Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) - Funeral March Of A Marionette [Telarc]
Bernard Herrmann - Psycho (A Narrative For Orchestra) (1960) - Prelude [Decca]
Bernard Herrmann - Vertigo (1958) - Prelude And Rooftop [Varèse Sarabande]
Bernard Herrmann - The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) - Prelude [Sony Classical]
Arthur Leslie Benjamin - The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) - Storm Clouds Cantata [Chandos]
Bernard Herrmann - Psycho (A Narrative for Orchestra) (1960) - Prelude + The Murder [Decca]
Bernard Herrmann - Torn Curtain (1966) - Suite [Decca (UMO) (Classics)]
John Addison - Torn Curtain (1966) - Main Title [Decca (UMO) (Classics)]
Nitin Sawhney - The Lodger (2012) - Titles + The Big Love Theme [Network Distributing Ltd]
Stephen Horne - The Manxman (2024) - From The Island ('Ellan Vannin') [Ulysses Arts]
Stephen Horne - The Manxman (2024) - A Happy Home [Ulysses Arts]
Franz Waxman - Rebecca (1940) - Main Title / Foreword / Opening Scene [Varèse Sarabande]
Ron Goodwin - Frenzy (1972) - The London Theme [Chandos]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 440. WAKE UP! CINEMATIC NIGHTMARES (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 26th October 2024
Wake Up! Matthew Sweet goes cinematic trick-or-treating with music from films about nightmares. Including films such as Lost Highway and Mulholland Drive (music by Angelo Badalamenti), An American Werewolf in London (Elmer Bernstein) and Spellbound (Miklos Rozsa).
Nino Rota - 8½ (1963) - La Passarella d'Addio [Sony]
Georges Auric - Dead Of Night (1945) - Dead Of Night Suite [Chandos]
Hans Zimmer - Inception (2010) - Suite [WaterTower Music]
Hans Werner Henze - The Exorcist (1973) - Fantasia For Strings [Rhino/Warner Music Group]
Bernard Herrmann - Vertigo (1958) - The Nightmare and Dawn [Sinetone AMR]
Joe Hisaishi - Spirited Away (2001) - One Summer Day [Milan]
Danny Elfman - Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - This Is Halloween [Walt Disney]
Jerry Goldsmith - Freud: The Secret Passion (1962) - Charcot's Show [Master Classics]
Miklós Rózsa - Spellbound (1945) - Suite [Intrada]
Charles Bernstein - A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) - Main Title [WaterTower Music]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 438. WESTERNS (320kbs-m4a/135mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 12th October 2024
Matthew Sweet saddles up to explore the most iconic soundtracks of the Wild West. Traverse the sweeping landscape with music from Western blockbusters, including The Magnificent Seven and A Fistful of Dollars. Featuring the award-winning score from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, in celebration of its 55-year anniversary.
Ennio Morricone - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (1966) - Main Title [United Artists]
Burt Bacharach - Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid (1969) - Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head [A&M]
Burt Bacharach - Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid (1969) - South American Getaway [A&M]
Ennio Morricone - Once Upon A Time In The West (1968) - Final Duel [Revolution]
Hans Zimmer - Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End (2007) - Parlay [Walt Disney]
Bruce Broughton - Silverado (1985) - Main Title [Geffen]
Bruce Broughton - Silverado (1985) - Tyree & Turley [Geffen]
Elmer Bernstein - The Magnificent Seven (1960) - Main Title / Calvera [Sony Classical]
Elmer Bernstein - True Grit (1969) - Main Title (Instrumental) [Capitol]
Alan Silvestri - Back To The Future Part III (1990) - Main Titles [Varèse Sarabande]
Gustavo Santaolalla - Brokeback Mountain (2005) - Suite [Decca (UMO) (Classics)]
Ennio Morricone - A Fistful Of Dollars (1964) - Titoli [RCA Victor]
Ennio Morricone - For A Few Dollars More (1965) - Main Title [Recording Arts]
Ennio Morricone - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (1966) - The Ecstasy Of Gold [United Artists]
Jerome Moross - The Big Country (1958) - Main Theme [Silva Screen]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 437. JOHN BARRY: BEYOND BOND (320kbs-m4a/134mb/59mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 28th September 2024
In this second of this 2-parter Sound of Cinema miniseries about John Barry, one of the greatest composers in cinematic history, Matthew Sweet looks at the magnificent soundtracks composed by Barry outside of his celebrated work on the James Bond franchise. Matthew is joined by the John Barry enthusiast, Bob Stanley, keyboard player from the group Saint Etienne. Featuring John Barry's music from films such as Midnight Cowboy, The Lion in Winter, Out of Africa, Robin and Marian, Deepfall, Day of the Locust and Somewhere in Time.
John Barry - Born Free (1966) - Main Title [Varèse Sarabande]
John Barry - The Ipcress File (1965) - Main Title [Silva Screen]
The John Barry Orchestra - Sunsilk Shampoo commercial (1971) - The Girl With The Sun In Her Hair
The John Barry Seven - You've Gotta Way
John Barry - Beat Girl (1960) - Beat Girl
John Barry - The Knack ...And How To Get It (1965) - Main Title [EMI]
John Barry - Zulu (1964) - Main Title [Silva Screen]
John Barry - The Lion In Winter (1968) - Chinon / Eleanor's Arrival [Silva Screen]
John Barry - Robin And Marian (1976) - The Ride To Sherwood [Silva Screen]
John Barry - Midnight Cowboy (1969) - Main Theme [EMI]
John Barry - Day Of The Locust (1975) - The Storyteller [EMI]
John Barry - Deadfall (1968) - Romance For Guitar And Orchestra [Columbia]
John Barry - Somewhere In Time (1980) - Main Title [Varèse Sarabande]
John Barry - Out Of Africa (1985) - Main Title (I Had A Farm In Africa) [Geffen]
John Barry - The Persuaders (1971) - Theme [TV Music]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 436. JOHN BARRY: THE MUSIC OF JAMES BOND (320kbs-m4a/134mb/59mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 21st September 2024
For the 60th anniversary of Goldfinger Matthew Sweet is joined by composer and producer David Arnold to dive into John Barry's iconic music for the James Bond films. Together they unpick the music of From Russia With Love, Thunderball, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Moonraker and the iconic James Bond theme.
Producer: Barnaby Gordon
John Barry - Goldfinger (1964) - Opening Titles [United Artists]
John Barry - From Russia With Love (1963) - Opening Titles [United Artists]
John Barry - You Only Live Twice (1967) - Capsule In Space [United Artists]
John Barry - You Only Live Twice (1967) - Main Theme [United Artists]
John Barry - You Only Live Twice (1967) - Capsule In Space [United Artists]
Monty Norman - Dr. No (1962) - The James Bond Theme [United Artists]
John Barry - From Russia With Love (1963) - 007 [Acrobat Music]
John Barry - Thunderball (1965) - Main Title [United Artists]
John Barry - On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) - Main Theme, Journey To Draco's Hideaway [United Artists]
John Barry - Moonraker (1979) - Flight Into Space [United Artists]
David Arnold (feat. Leftfield) - Space March
John Barry - On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) - We Have All The Time In The World [United Artists]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 433. THE FILMS OF DONALD SUTHERLAND (320kbs-m4a/135mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 20th July 2024
With a career spanning 60 years and over 200 films, the late Donald Sutherland was a true acting legend.
His son, actor Kiefer Sutherland - best known for his starring roles in 1987's The Lost Boys plus Designated Survivor and 24 - joins Matthew Sweet to look back at his father's life through the soundtracks of his major films.
It includes music from The Hunger Games (by composer James Newton Howard), Don't Look Now (composer Pino Donaggio), Six Degrees of Separation (composer Jerry Goldsmith) and Pride and Prejudice (by composer Dario Marianelli), this episode also contains insights into what it's like learning about your father through film...
Johnny Mandel - M*A*S*H (1970) - M.A.S.H. Theme (Instrumental) [Legacy/Columbia]
Michael Small - Klute (1971) - Love Theme [Not On Label]
Pino Donaggio - Don't Look Now (1973) - John's Theme (Flashbacks) [Silva Screen]
Pino Donaggio - Don't Look Now (1973) - I Colori Di Dicembere [Silva Screen]
Danny Zeitlin - Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978) - Main Title [United Artists]
Nino Rota - Fellini's Casanova (1976) - O Venezia, Venaga, Venusia [Decca (UMO) Classics (CAM)]
Elliot Goldenthal - A Time To Kill (1996) - Main Theme [Varese Sarabande]
Jonathan Goldsmith - Forsaken (2015) - Redemption [Filmtrax]
Jerry Goldsmith - Six Degrees Of Separation (1993) - Ouisa and Flan [Elektra]
Win Butler - The Hunger Games (2012) - Horn Of Plenty [Universal]
James Newton Howard - The Hunger Games (2012) - Tenuous Winners/Returning Home [Universal]
Jean‐Yves Thibaudet - Pride And Prejudice (2005) - Dawn [Decca (UMO)]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 413. ACADEMY AND GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD-WINNING COMPOSER RYUICHI SAKAMOTO (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 23rd March 2024
Matthew Sweet looks back on the life and career of the multi-award-winning composer, pianist, producer and actor Ryuichi Sakamoto and speaks to his son, Neo Sora, about making his father's final concert film "Opus" as well as the legendary musician's legacy. Music includes Sakamoto's Oscar-winning score for The Last Emperor, his final film Monster, The Revenant, and exclusive tracks from Neo Sora's concert film of his father - Opus.
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) - Main Theme [Virgin]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Last Emperor (1987) - First Coronation [Virgin]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Last Emperor (1987) - Where Is Armo? [Virgin]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Last Emperor (1987) - The Baby (Was Born Dead) [Virgin]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Love Is The Devil (1998) - Love Is The Devil [Asphodel]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Snake Eyes (1998) - Snake Eyes (Short Version) [Hollywood]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Snake Eyes (1998) - The Storm [Hollywood]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Femme Fatale (2002) - Bolerish [Silva Screen]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Revenant (2015) - The Revenant Theme 2 [Milan]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Revenant (2015) - Arriving At Fort Kiowa [Milan]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Revenant (2015) - Out Of Horse [Milan]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Proxima (2019) - Exhibition Room [Sony Classical]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Proxima (2019) - Reunion [Sony Classical]
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Opus (2023) - Bibo No Aozora
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Opus (2023) - The Sheltering Skies
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Opus (2023) - The Last Emperor
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Opus (2023) - Opus
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Monster (2023) - Aqua [Commons]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 412. SOUND OF CINEMA SUNDAY (320kbs-m4a/270mb/1hr57mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 10th March 2024
The composer Isobel Waller-Bridge presents two hours of music and conversation with special guests Hans Zimmer and Oscar nominees Ludwig Goransson (Oppenheimer) and Jerskin Fendrix (Poor Things). The programme is a celebration of the creativity and imagination that underpins so much of contemporary film music. Isobel is also joined by Hollywood composer Nami Melumad (Star Trek, An American Pickle, Thor: Love and Thunder) for a look at at how composers enter the profession and soprano Renée Fleming talks about her role on the epic score of Howard Shore's Lord of the Rings.
Isobel Waller-Bridge - Wicked Little Letters (2023) - Rose Runs [Decca (UMO) (Classics)]
Alexandre Desplat - Girl With A Pearl Earring (2003) - Griet's Theme [Decca]
Hans Zimmer - Driving Miss Daisy (1989) - End Titles [Varѐse Sarabande]
Hans Zimmer - Inception (2010) - Time [Sony Classical]
Hans Zimmer - Interstellar (2014) - Day One [WaterTower Music]
Hans Zimmer - Dune (2021) - Herald Of The Change [WaterTower Music]
Hans Zimmer - Dune Part Two (2024) - Worm Ride [WaterTower Music]
Hans Zimmer - Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) - Jack Sparrow [Walt Disney]
Ennio Morricone - Once Upon A Time In The West (1968) - Main Theme [Universal Music]
Howard Shore - Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring (2001) - Concerning Hobbits [Reprise]
Howard Shore - Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring (2001) - Bridge Of Khazad Dum [Reprise]
Howard Shore - Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (2003) - Shelob The Great [New Line]
Rachel Portman - Emma (1996) - Main Titles [Hollywood]
Nami Melumad - Star Trek: Prodigy (2021) - Get Outer Space [Viacom International Inc]
Nami Melumad - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) - Space Cadet [Lakeshore]
Nami Melumad - An American Pickle (2020) - Pickle Your Fancy [WaterTower Music]
Nami Melumad - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) - Eyes On The Enterprise [Lakeshore]
John Williams - Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) - Throne Room and End Title [20th Century]
Robbie Robertson - Killers Of The Flower Moon (2023) - My Land My Land [Masterworks]
Jerskin Fendrix - Poor Things (2023) - Bella And Max [Milan]
Jerskin Fendrix - Poor Things (2023) - I Just Hope She's Alright [Milan]
Jerskin Fendrix - Poor Things (2023) - Bella [Milan]
Jerskin Fendrix - Poor Things (2023) - Finale And Credits [Milan]
Ludwig Göransson - Black Panther (2018) - Spaceship Bugatti [Hollywood]
Ludwig Göransson - Oppenheimer (2023) - Fission [Back Lot Music]
Ludwig Göransson - Oppenheimer (2023) - Oppenheimer [Back Lot Music]
Ludwig Göransson - Oppenheimer (2023) - American Prometheus [Back Lot Music]
Ludwig Göransson - Oppenheimer (2023) - Quantum Mechanics [Back Lot Music]
Ludwig Göransson - Oppenheimer (2023) - Can You Hear The Music? [Back Lot Music]
Isobel Waller-Bridge - Emma (2020) - Suite [Back Lot Music]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 411. DENIS VILLENEUVE (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 9th March 2024
The Sci-fi sequel Dune 2 is one of the most hotly awaited films of the decade. As part of the build-up to tomorrow's Sound of Cinema Day, which anticipates the Academy Awards celebrations, Matthew Sweet talks music with Dune's extraordinary and brilliant French-Canadian director, Denis Villeneuve.
Maurice Jarre - Lawrence Of Arabia (1962) - Main Theme [LPO]
John Williams - Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (1977) - The Desert And The Robot Auction [20th Century]
Hans Zimmer - Dune Part Two (2024) - Resurrection [WaterTower Music]
Toto - Dune (1984) - Main Title [Polydor]
Kurt Stenzel - Jodorowsky's Dune (2013) - Time and Space [Cinewax]
Hans Zimmer - Dune Part One (2021) - Ripples In The Sand [WaterTower Music]
Hans Zimmer - Dune Part One (2021) - Dream Of Arrakis [WaterTower Music]
Jóhann Jóhannsson - Prisoners (2013) - Through Falling Snow [WaterTower Music]
Jóhann Jóhannsson - Sicario (2015) - The Beast [Varèse Sarabande]
Jóhann Jóhannsson - Sicario (2015) - Desert Music [Varèse Sarabande]
Jóhann Jóhannsson - Arrival (2016) - Heptapod B [Deutsche Grammophon]
Hans Zimmer - Dune Part One (2021) - Leaving Caladan [WaterTower Music]
Vangelis - Blade Runner (1982) - Tears In Rain [EastWest]
Hans Zimmer - Blade Runner 2049 (2017) - 2049 [Epic]
John Williams - Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1977) - The Mothership [Arista]
John Williams - Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1977) - Wild Signals [Arista]
Hans Zimmer - Dune Part Two (2024) - Worm Army [WaterTower Music]
Hans Zimmer - Dune Part Two (2024) - A Time Of Quiet Between The Storms [WaterTower Music]
SOUND OF CINEMA - 406. SPIELBERG AND WILLIAMS (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 30th December 2023
Matthew Sweet celebrates 50 years of one of cinema's greatest collaborations - that of director Steven Spielberg and his composer of choice, John Williams.
With music from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Schindler's List and Jurassic Park. Matthew gives us a close encounter with the music for Close Encounters Of The Third Kind as he analyses the scene of humanity's first contact with the alien mothership.
John Williams - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - Escape/Chase/Saying Goodbye [Geffen]
John Williams - Jaws (1975) - Main Title and First Victim [Decca]
John Williams - The Sugarland Express (1974) - Title Theme [Sony Classical]
John Williams - Indiana Jones: Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) - Washington Ending/The Raider's March [Walt Disney]
John Williams - Empire Of The Sun (1987) - Jim's New Life [Warner]
John Williams - Hook (1991) - We Don't Wanna Grow Up [Sony Classical]
John Williams - Jurassic Park (1993) - Theme From Jurassic Park [Geffen]
John Williams - Schindler's List (1993) - Jewish Town (Krakow Ghetto, Winter '41) [Geffen]
John Williams - Saving Private Ryan (1998) - Revisiting Normandy [Geffen]
John Williams - A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) - The Mecha World [Warner]
John Williams - Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) - The Mothership [Arista]
John Williams - Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1977) - Wild Signals [Arista]
John Williams - Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) - The Visitors/Bye/End Titles [Arista]
John Williams - Lincoln (2012) - The People's House [Sony Classical]
John Williams - The Fabelmans (2022( - The Fabelmans [Sony Classical]
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