GUEST HOST: TIM BURDEN One of the most exciting composers working in film during the decade of the 90's was James Newton Howard. In part one of a special two-part series guest host Tim Burden presents music from some of Howard's best action, thriller, and romantic comedy scores from the…
On June 12th, 2011 one of the greatest films of all time turns 30 years old. On that date in 1981 the world was introduced to the motion picture event of the year - RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK - starring Harrison Ford as one of the most iconic characters…
Our number 10 re-recording of all time is Miklos Rozsa compilation album MIKLOS ROZSA CONDUCTS HIS GREAT FILM MUSIC (1975) featuring music from THE NAKED CITY, KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE, DIANE, YOUNG BESS and more. The music was performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer. The…
Our number 11 re-recording of all time is THE FILM SCORES (2005) featuring music from THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH, PSYCHO and TAXI DRIVER composed by Bernard Herrmann. The music was performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen. The album was produced for Sony Classical…
Our number 12 re-recording of all time is THE STAR WARS TRILOGY featuring music from STAR WARS, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RETURN OF THE JEDI composed by John Williams. The music was performed by the Utah Symphony Orchestra conducted by Varujan Kojian. The album was produced for That's Entertainment…
GUEST HOST: TIM BURDEN Following in the tradition of THE SIMPSONS, who like to present their Treehouse of Horror a week AFTER Halloween, we are proud to present our Easter Special AFTER the Easter holiday. I know it doesn't make much sense but we've been rather busy and didn't get…
GUEST HOST: DOUGLAS LACEY This week on FILM MUSIC MIX guest host Douglas Lacey makes his Cinematic Sound debut with part one of his tribute to composer Michael Convertino. On the program, you will hear music from some of Convertino's early scores including THE HIDDEN, CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD,…
I'm probably the last one to do this but here are my selections for the best scores of 2010. Just think of it as another excuse to re-listen to some of the best music composed last year. Like all of my other "Best of" shows I won't be revealing the…