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EP. 44 | TOP 10 SCORES OF 1996 PART I

Every year, CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO presents a year-end countdown of the best new film, TV and video game scores written that year.  However, there was one year where I did not produce a year-end countdown and that was the very first year of the program back in 1996.  The show had only been on the air for four months and I still only had roughly 60-70 albums in my collection and next to none released in 1996.  Therefore, it was difficult for me to compile and present a definite… or at least an educated best of 1996 list at the time.

Skip ahead 20 years, I now own an enormous collection of 1996 released and I think now is the time to right a wrong as I present for you, for the very first time on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO, my top 10 scores of 1996.

The program today is part one of two as you will hear selections from albums 10 through to 6 as well as one honourable mention featuring music composed by Jerry Goldsmith, David Newman, Mark Mancina, Mark Isham, Nick-Glennie Smith, Hans Zimmer and Harry Gregson-Williams. Have a listen to Part II by clicking HERE!

So with that… on with the show!

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Thanks for tuning in! And as always, I would love to read your feedback and get your suggestions on how I can make this particular show better. I’m also encouraging requests for this show. So, if there is something you want to hear please let me know. Send an EMAIL with your name and what track you want to hear.

 

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  1. tarek May 1, 2017 Reply

    Thanks Eric.
    May I suggest you to add the timeline for each track? It would help to identify which track is playing.

    1. Erik Woods May 1, 2017 Reply

      Tarek – Thanks for the suggestion but adding timestamps takes a bit of time to do. Sorry, I use to do it in the past, but it’s not something I plan on bringing back anytime soon. Sorry. I hope you understand.

      1. tarek May 1, 2017 Reply

        You have a great radio voice so I will forgive you this. ;D

        I understand of course. Great job by the way. I love listening to your podcast and to the Soundcast podcast. You delivered a Great discussion in Episode 88.

        1. Erik Woods May 2, 2017 Reply

          Thanks Tarek!

  2. Antonio Gallardo May 2, 2017 Reply

    ID4 theme by David Arnold is an AWESOME 1996 score.

    1. Erik Woods May 2, 2017 Reply

      It is indeed! 😉

  3. André E. May 5, 2017 Reply

    Wow! I never realised how many Scores I like so much are from the year 1996. You play in Part 1 my favourites from that year. “Fly Away Home” is a delightful score, “Ghost an the Darkness” a masterpiece of an adventure score and “Twister” is always gerat fun to hear. In Part 2 there will be, I Think, “ID4” and “Star Trek – First Contact”. “ID4” could be the number one, because its a so big and rich epic score.
    It is always a pleasure to enjoy your shows.
    André from germany.

  4. laurichu May 6, 2017 Reply

    ‘The rock’ is definitely one of the most breathtaking action movie in history, and its soundtrack is so remarkable that it lingers long in my mind. the opening scene when Hunmmel attacks the base, the music is so epic! happy to discover this site as a film music lover lately. keep it on.

    1. Tarek May 7, 2017 Reply

      Thanks to Nick-Glennie Smith.

  5. Chris June 1, 2017 Reply

    In addition to ID4 and First Contact, I think a Horner score like “Courage Under Fire” could be in the top 5 as well.

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