Music From The Movies,
Saturday, May 5th at 8pm
Dark Shadows...This weekend we explore the music of Danny Elfman for Tim Burton's upcoming film Dark Shadows. We'll also listen to music written for television (yes, again) by the late Joel Goldsmith, who we lost just this week to a long battle with cancer. We'll listen to his score to Stargate: Atlantis for which he was nominated for an Emmy in 2004 for Outstanding Main Title and Outstanding Music Composition for a series. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm.
Music From The Movies,
Saturday, April 28th at 8pm
Kamen's last Opus...This weekend, we'll feature the final film score that Michael Kamen was working on when he suddenly passed away: the score to Back to Gaya (Bo, Zino & the Snurks). Fans of Kamen's music will surely recognize this signature sound, very reminiscent of his Robin Hood score. This soundtrack recording became an emotional experience for everyone involved including Kamen's longtime associate Steve McLaughlin who headed up the project to finalize the score for inclusion into the film. The score was recorded by Kamen's favorite orchestra, the London Metropolitan Orchestra and included all of the principal players of greater London. The musician's love Michael Kamen and they played to pay their respects. Ultimately the result is a beautifully recorded and performed film score that is a fitting finale for this great film composer. Join Brad Sayles as he explores that score and more from Michael Kamen.
Music From The Movies Television,
Saturday, April 21th at 8pm
This weekend we'll explore music from TV that evokes magical and mythical stories. Television soundtracks have evolved to a point where they are now strong competitors for their big brother film scores. Where in the past electronics would play a big part in the score, now studios are utilizing full orchestras and using the music as a strong narrative component. We will feature music by Bear McCreary, Rob Lane and Rohan Stevenson, and Mark Isham. All these composers have found an incredible way to depict rather old and retold stories; giving them a fresh new approach. Join Brad Sayles this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm on Classical 91.7.
Music From The Movies,
Saturday, April 14th at 8pm
Kids Gone Wild!...This weekend we'll explore the music from James Newton Howard's new score to The Hunger Games. In keeping with this tone, we'll also explore Philipe Sarde's score to the 1990 film The Lord of the Flies. The similarities are amazing, including the use of a boy choir for both film scores. But what's even more interesting is how each composer set this topic of kids fighting each other with their orchestral tone. Howard had the daunting task of working around pop tunes, while Sarde was a straight forward traditional scoring job. Tune in for this special campaign edition to find out how you can contribute to Music from the Movies and get a score of your very own. Join Brad Sayles and Eric Ladau this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm, only on Classical 91.7.
Music From The Movies,
Saturday, April 7th at 8pm
Celebrate Easter and Passover!...This weekend we'll explore some music that celebrates both the sacred and secular sides of Easter as well as music in celebration of Passover. We'll listen to music from noted composers such as Miklos Rozsa, Elmer Bernstein, Alfred Newman, Ernest Gold, and by Christopher Lennertz.
Music From The Movies,
Saturday, March 31st at 8pm
Back to the Titanic...This weekend, we explore James Horner's widely successful score to James Cameron's TITANIC. This film is reaching a new audience with it's re-release in theaters as a 3D feature. In commemoration of this event, Sony Classical is releasing two newly remastered versions of the original TITANIC soundtrack with extensive bonus material. The music from this blockbuster movie is central to the film and has always been widely embraced by fans. The original TITANIC soundtrack sold over 26 million units worldwide. James Horner says, "I'm thrilled that Sony Classical is re-releasing the soundtrack album to TITANIC. It is wonderful to know that the original music has retained its magic through all of these years." Tune in this weekend to hear this fantastic score and learn a little about the music not composed by James Horner.
Music From The Movies,
Saturday, March 24th at 8pm
Ethnomusicology at the Movies...This weekend we're featuring the music of Maurice Jarre. Many know him from his score to Lawrence of Arabia or Doctor Zhivago. Actually he wrote much more music, all the way until the early 2000's. And, like fellow composer Jerry Goldsmith, used synths is much of his score; but as a musical ensemble. Tune in to explore this fantastic composer and how his teachings in musical styles from around the world contributed to his successful film career.
