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The Newman Dynasty

Matthew Sweet looks at the music of the Newman dynasty of film composers, founded by Alfred and including Thomas, Randy and David, whose score features in new release Tarzan.

Matthew Sweet looks at the music of the Newman Dynasty of film composers, founded by Alfred and including David, whose score features in "Tarzan", released this week.

Alfred Newman scored over 200 films, won 9 Academy Awards and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Hollywood film music. He was also head of a great dynasty of film composers: brother Lionel, sons David, Thomas and daughter Maria, and nephew Randy Newman; and the dynasty continues on into the next generation.

Matthew selects examples from the Newman catalogue and includes music from this week's featured new release, "Tarzan", with a new score by David Newman.

The Classic Score of the week is Alfed Newman's "How The West Was Won".

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Sat 3 May 2014 16:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Jerry Herman

    HELLO DOLLY! (1969): Hello Dolly

    Performer: Barbara Streisand and cast.

  • Alfred Newman

    HOW THE WEST WAS WON(1962): Overture/River Pirates/Marriage Proposal/ Main Title

    Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Alfred Newman.

  • Francis Monkman

    THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY (1980): Taken

  • David Newman

    ANATASIA (1997): Prologue

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: David Newton.

  • David Newman

    TARZAN (2013): Prologue/Tarzan

  • Randy Newman

    SEABISCUIT (2003): A Nice Ride

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Randy Newman.

  • Randy Newman

    PARENTHOOD (1989): Love to See You Smile

    Performer: Randy Newman.

  • Thomas Newman

    THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (2008): So Was Red/End Title

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.

  • Thomas Newman

    LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS (2004): End Titles

  • John Williams

    Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams.

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  • Sat 3 May 2014 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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Related Links

  • (www.wildcelt.com)
  • (www.tarzan.org)