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Sleepless In Seattle, When Harry Met Sally, Hairspray, The Addams Family, Mary Poppins Returns - Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman talks to Matthew Sweet about his music and career.

Sleepless In Seattle, When Harry Met Sally, The Addams Family, Hairspray, Mary Poppins Returns, Marc Shaiman's music has been a part of our lives for over three decades. One time king of the Romcom score, master arranger and songwriter, Marc talks to Matthew Sweet about his career and introduces cues from some of his many scores. As well as those listed above, the programme also features music from Mr Saturday Night, City Slickers, The American President, LBJ, Bros, and Marc's chosen Classic Score of the Week.

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Sat 29 Jun 2024 16:00
麻豆社 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Isham Jones

    When Harry Met Sally "It Had to Be You"

    Lyricist: Gus Kahn. Singer: Harry Connick, Jr..
    • When Harry Met Sally... (Music from the Motion Picture).
    • Columbia.

  • Walter Donaldson

    Mr Saturday Night "Main Title"

    Lyricist: Gus Kahn. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Mr. Saturday Night (Original Score).
    • Big Screen Music.

  • Marc Shaiman

    Mr Saturday Night "Amateur Night"

    Director: Marc Shaiman. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Mr. Saturday Night (Original Score).
    • Big Screen Music.

  • Marc Shaiman

    City Slickers "Main Title"

    Director: Marc Shaiman. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • City Slickers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varese Sarabande.

  • Marc Shaiman

    Addams Family Values "Some Time Later"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Addams Family Values (The Original Orchestral Score).
    • Var猫se Sarabande.

  • Marc Shaiman

    Addams Family Values "The Tango"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Addams Family Values (The Original Orchestral Score).
    • Var猫se Sarabande.

  • Marc Shaiman

    Sleepless in Seattle "A Wink and a Smile"

    Composer: R. McLean. Singer: Harry Connick, Jr..
    • Sleepless In Seattle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • Epic Soundtrax.

  • Marc Shaiman

    The American President "Main Titles"

    Conductor: Artie Kane. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The American President (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Geffen*.

  • Marc Shaiman

    The American President "Camp David"

    Conductor: Artie Kane. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The American President (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Geffen*.

  • Marc Shaiman

    LBJ "Opening"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • LBJ (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Lakeshore Records.

  • Marc Shaiman

    Hairspray "(It's) Hairspray"

    Composer: Scott Wittman. Singer: James Marsden. Ensemble: Motion Picture Cast of Hairspray.
    • Hairspray (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Collector's Edition].
    • WaterTower Music.

  • Marc Shaiman

    Hairspray "(The Legend Of) Miss Baltimore Crabs"

    Composer: Scott Wittman. Singer: Michelle Pfeiffer. Ensemble: Motion Picture Cast of Hairspray.
    • Hairspray (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Collector's Edition].
    • WaterTower Music.

  • Marc Shaiman

    Bros "Walk 'n Talk"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Bros (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Back Lot Music.

  • John Williams

    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial "Adventure On Earth"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Geffen.

  • Marc Shaiman

    Mary Poppins Return "Overture"

    Conductor: Paul Gemignani. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Gavin Greenaway.
    • Mary Poppins Returns (Original Score).
    • Walt Disney Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 29 Jun 2024 16:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3

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