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John Debney

John Debney, composer of scores for films such as Elf, Jetsons: The Movie, Hocus Pocus and Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, joins Matthew Sweet to look back on his career.

John Debney, composer of scores for films such as Elf, Jetsons: The Movie, Hocus Pocus and Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, joins Matthew Sweet for a look back on his prodigious Hollywood career. John has a long association with the Disney studios and he explains to Matthew the extraordinary story of how his Disney career came about, of writing music for films such Bruce Almighty and The Passion of the Christ, and about his latest score for a new film inspired by an American sporting hero.

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Sat 25 Mar 2023 15:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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  • John Debney

    Elf "Buddy's Journey"

    Orchestra: Hollywood Studio Symphony. Conductor: John Debney.
    • Elf.
    • Varese Sarabande.

  • John Debney

    Jetsons: The Movie "Main Theme"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Debney.
    • Jetson: The Move / Jonny's Golden Quest (Original Soundtrack Recording).
    • Super Tracks Music Group.

  • John Debney

    Hocus Pocus "Main Title", " End Credits"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Debney.
    • Hocus Pocus.
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • John Debney

    The Emperor's New Groove "Run Llama Run"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Debney.
    • The Emperor's New Groove.
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • John Debney

    The Princess Diaries "Princess Diaries Medley"

    Music Arranger: Brad Dechter. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Debney.
    • The Princess Diaries.
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • John Debney

    Bruce Almighty "AB Positive"

    Orchestra: Hollywood Studio Symphony. Conductor: John Debney.
    • Bruce Almighty.
    • Varese Sarabande Records.

  • John Debney

    The Young Messiah "Theme"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Debney.
    • The Young Messiah (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Lakeshore Records.

  • John Debney

    The Passion Of The Christ "Resurrection"

    Choir: The Transylvania State Philharmonic Choir. Choir: London Voices. Orchestra: Nick Ingman & his Orchestra. Conductor: Nick Ingman.
    • The Passion Of The Christ - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • Sony Music/Integrity.

  • John Debney

    The Jungle Book "The Jungle Book Closes"

    Music Arranger: Kevin Kaska. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Debney.
    • The Jungle Book.
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • John Williams

    Star Wars - A New Hope (1977) - The Throne Room and End Title

    Orchestra: Skywalker Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams.
    • John Williams Conducts John Williams - The Star Wars Trilogy.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 13.

  • John Debney

    Bonnie & Clyde "Main Titles"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Debney.
    • Bonnie & Clyde (Original Television Miniseries Soundtrack).
    • Madison Gate Records.

  • John Debney

    80 for Brady "Tom's Theme"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • 80 for Brady (Music from the Motion Picture).
    • Paramount Music.

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  • Sat 25 Mar 2023 15:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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