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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 鈥楳etropolis鈥� in 鈥楬armonising Hollywood鈥�. Also, filmmaker and composer John Carpenter reveals his 鈥楶ick of the Flicks鈥� 鈥� the soundtrack to a 1956 American science fiction classic.

We鈥檒l also feature our regular mix of classic scores alongside the latest soundtrack releases.

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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鈥怱mith, Harry Gregson鈥怶illiams & 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鈥怶illiams

    The Dog Stars: "Visiting the Mennonites"

    Performer: Harry Gregson鈥怶illiams.

  • Louis and Bebe Barron

    Forbidden Planet: "Overture"

    • Forbidden Planet.
    • GNP Crescendo.
    • 1.

  • Hans Zimmer, Andrew Christie & Lebo M

    Lion: "Main Theme"

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  • Saturday 16:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3

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