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Second Chance

During the period of New Year resolutions, Matthew Sweet looks at music for films that offer the opportunity of a second chance, from The Muppet Christmas Carol to Soul.

During the period of New Year resolutions Matthew Sweet looks at music for films which offer the opportunity of a "second chance", including 'It's a Wonderful Life', 'The Artist', 'The Pursuit of Happyness', 'Soul', 'Living', 'Mrs Jones Goes To Paris', 'Groundhog Day' and 'Star Trek IV - The Journey Home'. Matthew also focuses on music composed for the various screen versions of Charles Dickens's perennial seasonal favourite 'A Christmas Carol' and marking the 30th anniversary of 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' - his Classic Score of the Week - he talks to songwriter Paul Williams about composing music for the film and for the Muppets.

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Sat 31 Dec 2022 15:00
麻豆社 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Dimitri Tiomkin

    It's A Wonderful Life "Overture"

    Orchestra: Dimitri Tiomkin & His Orchestra.
    • It's A Wonderful Life (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Master Classics Records.

  • Ludovic Bource

    The Artist "George Valentin"

    Orchestra: Brussels Philharmonic. Conductor: Ernst van Tiel.
    • The Artist (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.

  • Andrea Guerra

    The Pursuit of Happyness "Opening"

    Orchestra: Hollywood Studio Symphony. Conductor: Blake Neely.
    • The Pursuit of Happyness (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Pioneer.

  • Emilie Levienaise Farrouch

    Living "County Hall"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Living (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Filmtrax.

  • Rael Jones

    Mrs Harris Goes To Paris "Mrs Harris"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: P茅ter Pejtsik.
    • Mrs Harris Goes To Paris (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Back Lot Music.

  • George Fenton

    Groundhog Day "A New Day"

    • Groundhog Day: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • Epic Soundtrax.

  • Jon Batiste

    Soul "Born to Play"

    Performer: Jon Batiste.
    • Soul (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • Trent Reznor

    Soul "Falling", "The Great Before/U Seminar"

    Composer: Atticus Ross. Performer: Trent Reznor. Performer: Atticus Ross.
    • Soul (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • Leonard Rosenman

    Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home "Main Title"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Geffen.

  • Alan Silvestri

    A Christmas Carol "Main Title"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Alan Silvestri.
    • A Christmas Carol (Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • Franz Waxman

    A Christmas Carol "Christmas Morning"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Captains Courageous: The Franz Waxman Collection.
    • Intrada.

  • Richard Addinsell

    Scrooge "Suite"

    • Addinsell: Film Music.
    • Decca (UMO).

  • Danny Elfman

    Scrooged "Wild Cab Ride"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Shirley Walker.
    • Scrooged (Original Motion Picture Score).
    • La-La Land Records.

  • Paul Williams

    The Muppet Christmas Carol "Suite"

    Performer: The Muppet Cast. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Muppet Christmas Carol (Special Anniversary Edition).
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • Paul Williams

    The Muppet Christmas Carol "When Love Is Gone"

    Singer: Meredith Braun. Singer: Michael Caine. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Muppet Christmas Carol (Special Anniversary Edition).
    • Walt Disney Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 31 Dec 2022 15:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3

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