Tag: music from the movies

Posted on August 12, 2013 · Somewhere in Time This weekend, we explore the music composed by John Barry for this timeless classic. The movie was entirely filmed on Mackinac Island, MI and most of the backdrop was the impressive Grand Hotel. This is a film where the music, dialog, and the sets work seemlessly with each other. Join Brad Sayles (who just returned from Mackinac Island) this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm to explore this memorable score. Log on at https://www.facebook.com/MusicFromTheMovies and see pictures from the location of the film.

Posted on August 3, 2013 · Hollywood Insights: William Ross: Part 2 This weekend we are joined by William Ross; composer, arranger, and orchestrator. He brings a wealth of knowledge and talent to Hollywood through his musicmaking. He will share with us some of the inner-workings of Hollywood's music scene.  In part 2, we'll explore some of his non-film projects including his tour with Barbara Streisand. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm.

Posted on August 2, 2013 · Hollywood Insights: William Ross: Part 1 This weekend we are joined by William Ross; composer, arranger, and orchestrator. He brings a wealth of knowledge and talent to Hollywood through his musicmaking. He will share with us some of the inner-workings of Hollywood's music scene.  In part 1, we'll explore some of his favorite projects and get a sense of how music for movies is created. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm.

Posted on July 19, 2013 · Summer Blockbuster Series: After Earth / Epic This weekend we explore two very different soundtracks from equally diverse movies. James Newton Howard's After Earth is a monotonous ly enjoyable telling of the search for survival. Danny Elfman's Epic is a refreashing sound that strays aways from the typical Elman sound. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/musicfromthemovies.

Posted on July 12, 2013 · Summer Blockbuster Series: Turbo Join us this weekend when Brad talks with Hollywood composer Henry Jackman about his new score to Turbo. We'll also get a facinating glimps to Jackman's musical background which has lead him to compose his unique style. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm.

Posted on June 28, 2013 · Summer Blockbuster Series: MAN OF STEEL Join us this weekend as Brad explores Hans Zimmer's new score to Man of Steel. Zimmer talks about his hesitancy in taking on the job...feeling like he was living in John Williams' shadow. But ultimately explains how he overcame that to create a uniquely sounding score for an American hero. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm.

Posted on June 13, 2013 · Summer Blockbuster Series: Star Trek Into Darkness Tune in this weekend to catch a ride on the dark side of Star Trek. Composer Michael Giacchino shares his thoughts on creating the themes for this iconic series. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm.

Posted on June 6, 2013 · Summer Blockbuster Series: Iron Man 3 This weekend, we talk with composer Brian Tyler about his latest score to Iron Man 3. Tyler had the task of turning Iron Man into a "super hero" with new themes, both melodically and rhythmically. He will give us some exclusive insight to the process of composing a blockbuster film score. Tune this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm...on online at Classical917.org.

Posted on May 16, 2013 · Mexico from the Movies... This weekend, we'll feature some great films scores from Mexican films. We'll cover a full range of films that include Under the Moon, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, as well as more Hollywood "hyped" films that portray Mexican culture like El Cid, Zorro,  and Man of la Mancha. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm.

Posted on May 9, 2013 · This weekend, we're joined by Soundtrack record label Varese Sarabande's producer Robert Townson. He is presenting a concert this weekend in Hollywood celebrating the label's 35 years of film music. He'll talk about his expereinces in film music production as well as share some of the music that will be featured on the concert; including Michael Giacchino's new music to Star Trek, Into Darkness. Join us this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm.

Posted on May 7, 2013 · In memory of Ray Harryhausen, enjoy this past Music From The Movies show that featured the music from Bernard Herrmann's scores to some of Harryhausen's most memorable films!

Posted on May 2, 2013 · What better excuse is there to devote a whole show to Star Wars than on Star Wars appreciation day. This weekend, we'll explore the original soundtracks from the original three films. The John Williams sound is unmistakable...a sound developed years before Star Wars, but connected to these films. What is that sound?? Tune in this weekend to discover for yourself. Saturday night at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join the conversation at facebook.com/MusicfromtheMovies and listen to an exclusive recording of May the Force Be With You.

Posted on April 19, 2013 · This weekend we'll celebrate the everyday heroes we have seen throughout this week's horrific events. Though cinema shows us the heroes we think we need, real life shows the heroes we actually need. But the music fits both very well. Join us as we explore some of the most memorable super hero themes from many different perspectives. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sundays at 5pm...on Classical 917.

Posted on April 5, 2013 · The "Return" of the "Great" "Wizard" This weekend we'll explore three soundtracks from films that capture the wonder of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Wizard of Oz, Return to Oz, Oz the Great and Powerful. The three composers, Harold Arlen, David Shire, and Danny Elfman each put their own voice into the music. The latter two did not play off of the themes set by Arlen, rather they drew from Baum's novel for their inspiration. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm.

Posted on March 30, 2013 · Join Brad Sayles as he explores two different scores that highlight the Easter/Passover season! We'll hear from Alfred Newman's score to The Robe and Alexandre Desplat's score to Rise of the Guardians. Tune Saturdays at 8pm or Sundays at 5pm.