Our lucky number 13 re-recording of all time is Jerry Goldsmith's science-fiction compilation album FRONTIERS (1997) featuring music from LOGAN'S RUN, THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, DAMNATION ALLEY, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE and more. The music was performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by the composer. The album was…
Our number 14 re-recording of all time (tied with Leonard Bernstein's ON THE WATERFRONT) is Miklos Rozsa's classic score to EL CID (1961) recorded by the City of Prague Philharmonic conducted by Nic Raine. This special collectors limited edition 3CD set was produced by James Fitzpatrick for Tadlow Records. http://www.cinematicsound.net/14ann/14thann_elcid.mp3…
The Cinematic Sound Radio Show turned 14 years old back in September of 2010. Better late than never we are proud to present our 14th Anniversary Special featuring 14 (actually 15) of my personal favorite re-recordings of all time. This are albums that I reach for when I want to…
I simply love this score. What I find so fascinating is that the concert piece “Chaconne for Orchestra and Violin” was written before the film score was written. So, basically, Corigliano had already written his film score before the picture was finished and all he had to do was adapt it to the images. Most of the major themes and motifs are in the concert work however the Chaconne is a much larger set piece which incorporates the entire symphony orchestra (powerful stuff) while the film score itself is a much smaller and intimate work. (more…)
Featuring James Fitzpatrick conducting the City of Prague Philharmonic. A classic western score that had more to it then just the catchy main theme. Sure, there's memorable themes, bouncy music and fun action material but there is some exceptional dramatic writing as well. Check out the track "Businesslike Mattie/Papa's Things"…
I first got into film music through the symphonic sounds of John Williams, the London Symphony Orchestra and the lyrical themes heard in STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES. But there are rare occasions where I feel like getting away from that "sound" to hear something a bit more atmospheric, more…
GUEST HOST: TIM BURDEN Tim Burden returns this week to present music to get you in the Irish spirit as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day. On the program you will hear music from the classic Victor Young score to THE QUIET MAN, John Williams' music from ANGELA'S ASHES and FAR…
INTRODUCTION BY ROGER FEIGELSON: I created this pilot episode of Crossfade (named after a column I used to have in Soundtrack! magazine) primarily as a way to promote film music. Movie music is a form of music that I don't think people consider as something to listen to outside of…