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On Oscars weekend, Matthew looks back on one of the most successful Academy Award years ever - what was it about the films of 1997 that really caught the public imagination?

On Oscars weekend, Matthew looks back on the 70th Academy Award Ceremony, to date the most watched ever Oscars. What was it about the films of 1997 that really caught the public imagination? Featuring classic scores from James Horner (Titanic), Hans Zimmer (As Good As It Gets), Edward Shearmur (The Wings of the Dove), Jerry Goldsmith (Air Force One) and Michael Nyman (Gattaca).

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Sat 11 Mar 2023 15:00
麻豆社 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • James Horner

    Titanic "My Heart Will Go On"

    Singer: C茅line Dion. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Titanic: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Anniversary Edition.
    • Masterworks.

  • Jerry Goldsmith

    Air Force One "The Parachutes"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Jerry Goldsmith.
    • Air Force One - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • Varese Sarabande.

  • Hans Zimmer

    As Good As It Gets "A Better Man"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • As Good As It Gets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Music.

  • Fred Washington

    Men In Black "Main Title"

    Composer: Theresa McFaddin. Composer: Patrice Rushen. Composer: Will Smith. Singer: Will Smith. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Men In Black - The Album.
    • Columbia.
    • 16.

  • Danny Elfman

    Good Will Hunting "Main Title"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Good Will Hunting (Expanded).
    • Music Box Records.
    • 21.

  • Edward Shearmur

    The Wings of the Dove "Underground"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Wings Of The Dove (Music From The Motion Picture).
    • Milan.

  • Philip Glass

    Kundun "Sand Mandala"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Kundun.
    • Nonesuch/Warner Records.

  • Howard Shore

    The Game "Happy Birthday, Nicholas"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Howard Shore.
    • The Game (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • LONDON.

  • Michael Nyman

    Gattaca "Departure"

    Ensemble: Michael Nyman Band. Conductor: Michael Nyman.
    • Film Music 1980 - 2001.
    • Venture.

  • 脡ric Serra

    The Fifth Element "Mondoshawan"

    Orchestra: London Session Orchestra. Conductor: 脡ric Serra.
    • The Fifth Element (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Virgin.
    • 7.

  • Anne Dudley

    The Full Monty "Main Title"

    Ensemble: Studio-Ensemble. Conductor: Anne Dudley.
    • The Full Monty (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • RCA.
    • 6.

  • James Horner

    Titanic "An Ocean of Memories"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Titanic: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Anniversary Edition.
    • Masterworks.

  • John Williams

    Amistad "Dry Your Tears, Afrika"

    Choir: Hollywood Film Chorale. Choir: Hollywood Film Chorale.
    • Amistad (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Geffen.

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  • Sat 11 Mar 2023 15:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3

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