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Dreams, Dystopias and Darkness - with John Carpenter

Step into the world of film music with Edith Bowman as she showcases score and soundtrack highlights. This week, legendary director John Carpenter reveals his Pick of the Flicks

Edith Bowman returns with your weekly dose of unforgettable film scores and brilliant soundtracks.

This week, conductor Hugh Tieppo-Brunt joins to dive into the music of ‘Metropolis’ in ‘Harmonising Hollywood’. Also, filmmaker and composer John Carpenter reveals his ‘Pick of the Flicks’ – the soundtrack to a 1956 American science fiction classic.

We’ll also feature our regular mix of classic scores alongside the latest soundtrack releases.

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59 minutes

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Sat 12 Sep 202616:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • John Williams

    E.T. The Extra Terrestrial: "End Credits"

    • E.T. The Extra Terrestrial.
    • Geffen*.
    • 21.

  • John Carpenter

    The Fog: "Main Theme"

    • Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998.
    • Sacred Bones Records.
    • 3.

  • Nick Glennie‐Smith, Harry Gregson‐Williams & Hans Zimmer

    The Rock: "Hummell Gets The Rockets"

    • The Rock.
    • Hollywood Records.
    • 1.

  • Jennifer Hammond, Reggie Wilson, Connie Boylan, Keith Wilson & Michael Giacchino

    The End of Oak Suite

    • The End of Oak Street (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • WaterTower Music.
    • 27.

  • Geoffrey Alexander, London Voices, Lucy Whalley, Amy Ewen, Ben Parry & Steven Price

    Coyote vs. Acme: "This Calls for a Flashback"

    • Coyote vs. Acme (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • WaterTower Music.
    • 16.

  • Michael Kamen

    The Three Muskateers: "Athos, Porthos And Aramis (Courante)"

    Performer: Michael Kamen.

  • Barry Mann

    The Muppets Treasure Island: "A Professional Pirate"

    Composer: Cynthia Weil. Performer: Tim Curry.
    • Angel Records.

  • Bill Conti

    Rocky: "Reflections"

    • Rocky (Original Motion Picture Score).
    • Capitol Records.
    • 4.

  • Harry Gregson‐Williams

    The Dog Stars: "Visiting the Mennonites"

    Performer: Harry Gregson‐Williams.

  • Louis and Bebe Barron

    Forbidden Planet: "Overture"

    • Forbidden Planet.
    • GNP Crescendo.
    • 1.

  • Hans Zimmer, Andrew Christie & Lebo M

    Lion: "Main Theme"

Broadcast

  • Sat 12 Sep 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

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  • Sound of Cinema

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