Reel Americana - A July 4th Special
A special Sound of Cinema for the Fourth of July, as Edith Bowman celebrates the 250th anniversary of the USA, showcasing film scores that have captured its spirit.
Join Edith Bowman for a special Fourth of July edition as she celebrates the 250th anniversary of the USA, delving into the film archives to explore soundtracks which have captured the spirit of Independence Day across the decades. Expect music from legendary composers including John Williams, David Arnold, and Hans Zimmer that reflect a sense of American identity.
Edith talks to director, screenwriter and composer Mike Figgis about his score for Leaving Las Vegas - a film that examines the unravelling of the American dream, and composer Jon Opstad dissects the music in Eyes Wide Shut, Stanley Kubrick's final movie which explores American class, privilege, and the myth of personal freedom.
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John Williams
Born on the Fourth of July: "Main Theme"
- John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969-1999.
- Sony Classical.
- 13.
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David Arnold
Independence Day: "Jolly Roger"
Conductor: Nicholas Dodd.- Independence Day.
- RCA Victor.
- 13.
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Hans Zimmer
Hannibal: "To Every Captive Soul"
- Decca.
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Warner Bros. Orchestra
Yankee Doddle Dandy (1942): Medley
- Classic Music International.
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James Horner
Apollo 13:"Main Title and Apollo 13"
Lyricist: James Horner.- Apollo 13 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Geffen.
- 1.
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Mark O'Connor & John Williams
The Patriot: "Main Title"
- Holywood Records.
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Bernard Herrmann
Taxi Driver: "Main Title"
Conductor: Bernard Herrmann.- Taxi Driver.
- Arista.
- 1.
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Meredith Willson
The Music Man: "Seventy-Six Trombones"
- Digital Gramophone.
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- Last Saturday16:00BBC Radio 3
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