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The Elements

The film Elemental is released this week with a score by Thomas Newman. Matthew looks at how the elements, earth, air, fire and water have been portrayed in movie soundtracks.

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Sat 8 Jul 202315:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Bernard Herrmann

    Journey To The Center Of The Earth "Prelude"

    Conductor: Bernard Herrmann. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Journey To The Center Of The Earth (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varese Sarabande.

  • Hans Zimmer

    Dune "Ripples in the Sand"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Dune (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • WaterTower Music.

  • Gast Waltzing

    Sunset Song "End Credits - Sunset Song"

    Performer: Gast Waltzing.
    • Sunset Song (Original Soundtrack Album).
    • Masterworks.

  • Mark Mancina

    Twister "Drive-In Twister"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Don Harper.
    • Twister (Original Motion Picture Score).
    • La-La Land Records.

  • Herbert Stothart

    The Wizard of Oz "Main Title", "Cyclone"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Wizard of Oz - Deluxe Edition!.
    • Soundtrack Classics.

  • James Newton Howard

    Waterworld "Swimming"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Artie Kane.
    • Waterworld (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Geffen*.

  • Eduard Artemiev

    Solaris "Part XIII"

    Performer: Eduard Artemiev.
    • Solaris, The Mirror, Stalker.
    • ELECTROSHOCK RECORDS.

  • John Williams

    Always "Dorinda Solo Flight"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams.
    • Always (Motion Picture Soundtrack Album).
    • MCA Records.

  • John Williams

    The Towering Inferno "Lisolette and Harlee", "Main Title"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams.
    • The Towering Inferno (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Rhino/Warner Records.
    • 1.

  • Alejandro Jodorowsky

    The Holy Mountain "Alchemical Room", "Communion"

    Performer: Don Cherry. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Holy Mountain (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • ABKCO (US).

  • Thomas Newman

    Elemental "Main Title"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Elemental (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • Stephanie Economou

    Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken "Main Titles"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Stephanie Economou.
    • Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Back Lot Music.

Broadcast

  • Sat 8 Jul 202315:00
    BBC Radio 3

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