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Mark Isham

Mark Isham, Hollywood composer of October Sky, A River Runs Through It and the new Judas and the Black Messiah, discusses his career in film with Matthew Sweet.

Mark Isham, Hollywood composer of 'October Sky', 'A River Runs Through It' and the new 'Judas and the Black Messiah' has scored over 400 films and is a favourite composer with the likes of Robert Redford and Jodie Foster. He joins Matthew Sweet to discuss his career and some of his thoughts on scoring film in a programme that features music from ‘Fire In The Sky’, ‘Blade’, ‘A River Runs Through It’, ‘Of Mice And Men’, ‘Nell’, ‘The Black Dahlia’, ‘Dolphin Tale’, ‘Togo’ and the forthcoming ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’.

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Sat 13 Feb 2021 15:00
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Mark Isham

    Army Strong

    Music Arranger: Beth Hough. Ensemble: United States Army Field Band. Conductor: Thomas H. Palmatie.
    • Strength of the Nation.
    • Naxos.

  • Mark Isham

    Fire in the Sky - White Mountains, Arizona

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Kenneth Kugler.
    • Fire In The Sky (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varèse Sarabande.

  • Mark Isham

    Blade - Intruder

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Blade (Original Motion Picture Score).
    • Varèse Sarabande.

  • Mark Isham

    A River Runs Through It - Titles

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • A River Runs Through It (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Milan.

  • Mark Isham

    Of Mice and Men - Buckin' Barley

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Kenneth Kugler.
    • Of Mice And Men (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varèse Sarabande.

  • Mark Isham

    Nell - Don't weep for Nell

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Kenneth Kugler.
    • Nell (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • London Classics.
    • 1.

  • Mark Isham

    Black Mirror: Arkangel - Hide and Seek

    Performer: Mark Isham. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Black Mirror - Arkangel (Music From The Netflix Original Series).
    • Frost Records.

  • Mark Isham

    The Black Dahlia - The Zoot Suit Riots

    Performer: Mark Isham. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: James Shearman.
    • The Black Dahlia (Original Soundtrack Recording).
    • Silva Screen.

  • Mark Isham

    Dolphin Tale - Swim

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: James Shearman.
    • Dolphin Tale (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varèse Sarabande.

  • Mark Isham

    Togo - Harnessed to my Heart

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Mark Isham.
    • Togo The Untold True Story (Original Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • Nino Rota

    Otto e Mezzo - La Passerella d'addio

    Orchestra: La Scala Philharmonic. Conductor: Riccardo Chailly.
    • The Fellini Album.
    • Decca.

  • Rahsaan Roland Kirk

    Judas and the Black Messiah - The Inflated Tear

    Music Arranger: Mark Isham. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Judas and the Black Messiah (Original Score).
    • WaterTower Records.

  • Mark Isham

    Judas and the Black Messiah - Bill is Recognized

    Composer: Craig Harris. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Judas and the Black Messiah (Original Score).
    • WaterTower Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 13 Feb 2021 15:00
    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3

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