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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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.
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Ludovic Bource
The Artist "George Valentin"
Orchestra: Brussels Philharmonic. Conductor: Ernst van Tiel.- The Artist (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Sony Classical.
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Andrea Guerra
The Pursuit of Happyness "Opening"
Orchestra: Hollywood Studio Symphony. Conductor: Blake Neely.- The Pursuit of Happyness (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Pioneer.
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Emilie Levienaise Farrouch
Living "County Hall"
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- Living (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Filmtrax.
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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.
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George Fenton
Groundhog Day "A New Day"
- Groundhog Day: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
- Epic Soundtrax.
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Jon Batiste
Soul "Born to Play"
Performer: Jon Batiste.- Soul (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Walt Disney Records.
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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.
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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.
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Alan Silvestri
A Christmas Carol "Main Title"
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Alan Silvestri.- A Christmas Carol (Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Walt Disney Records.
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Franz Waxman
A Christmas Carol "Christmas Morning"
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- Captains Courageous: The Franz Waxman Collection.
- Intrada.
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Richard Addinsell
Scrooge "Suite"
- Addinsell: Film Music.
- Decca (UMO).
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Danny Elfman
Scrooged "Wild Cab Ride"
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Shirley Walker.- Scrooged (Original Motion Picture Score).
- La-La Land Records.
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Paul Williams
The Muppet Christmas Carol "Suite"
Performer: The Muppet Cast. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- The Muppet Christmas Carol (Special Anniversary Edition).
- Walt Disney Records.
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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.
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- Sat 31 Dec 2022 15:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3
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Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen