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Second Chance

During the period of New Year resolutions, Matthew Sweet looks at music for films that offer the opportunity of a second chance, from The Muppet Christmas Carol to Soul.

During the period of New Year resolutions Matthew Sweet looks at music for films which offer the opportunity of a "second chance", including 'It's a Wonderful Life', 'The Artist', 'The Pursuit of Happyness', 'Soul', 'Living', 'Mrs Jones Goes To Paris', 'Groundhog Day' and 'Star Trek IV - The Journey ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'. Matthew also focuses on music composed for the various screen versions of Charles Dickens's perennial seasonal favourite 'A Christmas Carol' and marking the 30th anniversary of 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' - his Classic Score of the Week - he talks to songwriter Paul Williams about composing music for the film and for the Muppets.

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Sat 31 Dec 2022 15:00

Music Played

  • Dimitri Tiomkin

    It's A Wonderful Life "Overture"

    Orchestra: Dimitri Tiomkin & His Orchestra.
    • It's A Wonderful Life (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Master Classics Records.
  • Ludovic Bource

    The Artist "George Valentin"

    Orchestra: Brussels Philharmonic. Conductor: Ernst van Tiel.
    • The Artist (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.
  • Andrea Guerra

    The Pursuit of Happyness "Opening"

    Orchestra: Hollywood Studio Symphony. Conductor: Blake Neely.
    • The Pursuit of Happyness (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Pioneer.
  • Emilie Levienaise Farrouch

    Living "County Hall"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Living (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Filmtrax.
  • Rael Jones

    Mrs Harris Goes To Paris "Mrs Harris"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Péter Pejtsik.
    • Mrs Harris Goes To Paris (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Back Lot Music.
  • George Fenton

    Groundhog Day "A New Day"

    • Groundhog Day: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • Epic Soundtrax.
  • Jon Batiste

    Soul "Born to Play"

    Performer: Jon Batiste.
    • Soul (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.
  • Trent Reznor

    Soul "Falling", "The Great Before/U Seminar"

    Composer: Atticus Ross. Performer: Trent Reznor. Performer: Atticus Ross.
    • Soul (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.
  • Leonard Rosenman

    Star Trek IV: The Voyage ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ "Main Title"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Star Trek IV: The Voyage ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Geffen.
  • Alan Silvestri

    A Christmas Carol "Main Title"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Alan Silvestri.
    • A Christmas Carol (Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.
  • Franz Waxman

    A Christmas Carol "Christmas Morning"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Captains Courageous: The Franz Waxman Collection.
    • Intrada.
  • Richard Addinsell

    Scrooge "Suite"

    • Addinsell: Film Music.
    • Decca (UMO).
  • Danny Elfman

    Scrooged "Wild Cab Ride"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Shirley Walker.
    • Scrooged (Original Motion Picture Score).
    • La-La Land Records.
  • Paul Williams

    The Muppet Christmas Carol "Suite"

    Performer: The Muppet Cast. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Muppet Christmas Carol (Special Anniversary Edition).
    • Walt Disney Records.
  • Paul Williams

    The Muppet Christmas Carol "When Love Is Gone"

    Singer: Meredith Braun. Singer: Michael Caine. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Muppet Christmas Carol (Special Anniversary Edition).
    • Walt Disney Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 31 Dec 2022 15:00

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