Good Films for Hard Times
With cinemas closed, new releases postponed and audiences turning to film from home, Matthew Sweet ponders the best films and best film music for these hard times.
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Ron Goodwin
Miss Marple (1961-64): Theme
Orchestra: Ron Goodwin and His Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ron Goodwin.- The Golden Age of Light Music: Cinema Classics.
- Guild.
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Johnny Douglas
The Railway Children (1970): Overture
Orchestra: Johnny Douglas Orchestra.- The Railway Children - Music From The Motion Picture.
- Dulcima.
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Elmer Bernstein
Airplane! (1980): Resolution / Tag
Performer: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Elmer Bernstein.- Airplane! (Music From The Motion Picture).
- La-La Land Records.
- 22.
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Bret McKenzie
The Muppets (2011): Life's a Happy Song
Music Arranger: Chris Caswell. Singer: Jason Segel. Singer: Amy Adams.- The Muppets (Original Soundtrack).
- Walt Disney Records ‎.
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Eric Carmen
Bridget Jones's Dairy (2001): All by myself
Composer: Sergey Rachmaninov. Singer: Céline Dion.- Columbia.
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David Lee
Masque of the Red Death (1964): Prelude
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- The Masque of the Red Death.
- Quartet Records.
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Allan Gray
A Matter of Life and Death (1946) - Prelude / Stairway to Heaven
Orchestra: Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra. Conductor: Charles Williams.- The Red Shoes: Music From The Films Of Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger.
- CD41 Publishing Ltd..
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John Barry
Robin and Marian (1976): 3rd Love Theme
Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Nic Raine.- Robin And Marian (New Digital Recordings Of The Complete Film Score).
- Silva Screen.
- 13.
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Henry Mancini
Silver Streak (1976): Theme
Orchestra: Henry Mancini Orchestra.- Henry Mancini ‎– A Man And His Music.
- Cambra.
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Teo Usuelli
L'Ape Regina (1963): Theme
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- Colonna Sonora Originale Del Film "Ape Regina".
- CGD.
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Richard Rodney Bennett
Billy Liar (1963): Main Title
Performer: Acker Bilk. Ensemble: The Leon Young String Chorale.- Acker Bilk Joue Les Grandes Musiques De Films.
- Disques Festival.
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Jim Williams
A Field in England (2013): Intro
Performer: Jim Williams.- A Field In England - Original Soundtrack Recording.
- Rook Films.
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Benjamin John Power
A Field in England (2013): Chernobyl
Performer: Blanck Mass.- A Field In England - Original Soundtrack Recording.
- Rook Films.
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Miklós Rózsa
Ben-Hur (1959): Suite
Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Miklós Rózsa.- Ben-Hur (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- PREMIER SOUNDTRACKS.
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Javier Navarrete
PAN'S LABYRINTH (2006): The Labyrinth
Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Mario Klemens.- Pan's Labyrinth - Original Soundtrack.
- MILAN.
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Philip Glass
Koyaanisqatsi OST: Koyaanisqatsi
Choir: Western Wind.- Koyaanisqatsi.
- Orange Mountain Music.
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