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Matthew Sweet cosies up with the soundtracks of films that bring comfort to those dark, wintry nights…

Presenter Matthew Sweet cosies up with the soundtracks of films that bring comfort to those dark, wintry nights…

From the life-affirming joy of Studio Ghibli classic My Neighbour Totoro to the 80s cinema thrills of Raiders of the Lost Ark, he uncovers why film scores don't necessarily need to be twee to warm our hearts…

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Sat 7 Dec 2024 16:00
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Music Played

  • Max Steiner

    Casablanca "Medley: Main Title / Prologue"

    Orchestra: The Warner Brothers Studio Orchestra. Orchestra: The Warner Brothers Studio Orchestra.
    • Casablanca (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Top Tracks.

  • Howard Shore

    Lord of the Rings "Concerning Hobbits"

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Howard Shore.
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Sound.
    • Reprise.

  • Dario Marianelli

    Pride and Prejudice "Mrs Darcy"

    Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Benjamin Wallfisch.
    • Pride and Prejudice - OST.
    • Decca (UMO).

  • Rachel Portman

    Emma "Main Titles"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Emma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Hollywood Records.

  • Joe Hisaishi

    My Neighbor Totoro "Main Theme"

    Performer: Joe Hisaishi. Lyricist: 宮崎駿. Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Mark Austin. Conductor: Mark Austin.
    • A Symphonic Celebration - Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki.
    • Universal Music LLC.

  • Joe Hisaishi

    Spirited Away "One Summer's Day (The Name of Life)"

    Performer: Joe Hisaishi. Lyricist: Wakako Kaku. Singer: Grace Davidson. Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • A Symphonic Celebration - Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki.
    • Universal Music LLC.

  • John Williams

    Raiders of the Lost Ark "Main Theme"

    Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Nic Raine.
    • The Indiana Jones Trilogy - New Recordings of the Classic Scores.
    • Decca (UMO) (Classics).

  • John Barry

    Out Of Africa "Main Theme"

    Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Nic Raine.
    • John Barry - The Collection.
    • Decca (UMO) (Classics).

  • John Barry

    On Her Majesty's Secret Service "We Have All the Time in the World"

    Composer: Hal David. Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Nic Raine.
    • John Barry - The Collection.
    • Decca (UMO) (Classics).

  • Richard M. Sherman

    Mary Poppins "Overture (Instrumental/Soundtrack Version)"

    Composer: Robert B. Sherman. Composer: Irwin Kostal. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection: Mary Poppins.
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • Marc Shaiman

    Mary Poppins Returns "Nowhere to Go But Up (Instrumental)"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Paul Gemignani.
    • Mary Poppins Returns (Instrumental Version).
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • Nacio Herb Brown

    Singin' In the Rain "Main Title"

    Singer: Gene Kelly. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.
    • Classic Soundtracks: Singing in the Rain (1952 Film Score).
    • Classic Soundtracks.

  • John Williams

    Jurassic Park "Theme From Jurassic Park"

    Conductor: John Williams. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Jurassic Park - 20th Anniversary.
    • Geffen*.

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  • Sat 7 Dec 2024 16:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3

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