
The Art of Repetition
Matthew Sweet look at music for films in which repetition is a key point in the plot, and scores in which musical repetition is stylistically important.
Matthew Sweet explores film music that uses repetition to convey a certain mood or theme.
From the iconic, two-note theme that represents the killer shark in Jaws, to the high octane action of John Barry’s 007.
Tune in for a playlist of trailblazing soundtracks which incorporate repetition to illustrate action, adventure and sometimes, spine-chilling terror.
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John Williams
Jaws "Main Title and First Victim" + "The Shark Approaches"
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- Jaws (The Collector's Edition Soundtrack).
- Decca Music Group Ltd..
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John Williams
Superman: The Movie "Prelude and Main Title March"
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams. Conductor: John Williams.- Superman: The Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Rhino/Warner Records.
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John Barry
From Russia With Love "007"
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- The Music Of John Barry.
- Columbia.
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John Carpenter
Halloween "Main Title" + "Laurie's Theme"
Orchestra: The Bowling Green Philharmonic Orchestra.- Halloween (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Varèse Sarabande.
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Clint Mansell
Requiem for a Dream "Lux Aeterna" + "Marion Barfs"
Ensemble: Kronos Quartet.- Requiem for a Dream / OST.
- Nonesuch.
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George Fenton
Groundhog Day "Clouds" + "A New Day"
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- GROUNDHOG DAY: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
- Sony Classical.
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Chris Bacon
Source Code "Frozen Moment"
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- Source Code (Original Motion Picture Score).
- Lakeshore Records.
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David Julyan
Memento "Main Theme"
Performer: David Julyan.- Memento (Soundtrack).
- Thrive.
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Fumio Hayasaka
Rashomon "Third Movement"
Orchestra: Taiwan Philharmonic. Conductor: Fumio Hayasaka.- Seven Samurai / Rashomon Symphonic Suites.
- WSKR.
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Georges Auric
Dead of the Night "Suite"
Orchestra: ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.- The Film Music of Georges Auric.
- Chandos Records Limited.
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Sound of Cinema
Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen