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Planet of the Apes

With the release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Matthew Sweet hails cinema's greatest apes - King Kong to Joe Young - exploring music from all 9 Planet of the Apes films.

With the release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Matthew Sweet hails cinema's greatest apes. From King Kong to Gorillas In The Mist, apes have proven a constant lure throughout the history of film and in today's programme we'll hear the soundtracks for the very best of them. And Matthew takes us on a sonic journey through the music of all nine Planet of the Apes films.

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Sat 11 May 2024 16:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • James Horner

    Mighty Joe Young "Sacred Guardian of The Mountain"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Mighty Joe Young.
    • Hollywood Records.
    • 1.

  • Maurice Jarre

    Gorillas in the Mist "African Wonderment"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Gorillas In The Mist: The Adventure Of Dian Fossey (Original Motion Picture Soun.
    • MCA Records.
    • 1.

  • Craig Armstrong

    The One and Only Ivan "Through the Mall"

    Conductor: Cecilia Weston. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The One and Only Ivan (Original Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.
    • 1.

  • Craig Armstrong

    The One and Only Ivan "Arriving at the Forest"

    Conductor: Cecilia Weston. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The One and Only Ivan (Original Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.
    • 23.

  • Gerard Schurmann

    Konga "Konga Suite: I. Little Ape at Play"

    • The Film Music of Gerard Schurmann.
    • Chandos.
    • 9.

  • James Newton Howard

    King Kong "King Kong"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • King Kong (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Decca Soundtracks.
    • 1.

  • James Newton Howard

    King Kong "The Empire State Building"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • King Kong (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Decca Soundtracks.
    • 16.

  • Max Steiner

    King Kong "Main Title"

    Conductor: William T. Stromberg. Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • Steiner: King Kong.
    • Marco-Polo.
    • 1.

  • Max Steiner

    King Kong "Elevated Train Sequence"

    Conductor: William T. Stromberg. Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • Steiner: King Kong.
    • Marco-Polo.
    • 20.

  • Jerry Goldsmith

    Planet of the Apes "Main Title"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Planet Of The Apes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varese Sarabande.
    • 2.

  • Leonard Rosenman

    Beneath the Planet of the Apes "Hail the Bomb"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Hollywood Records.
    • 17.

  • Jerry Goldsmith

    Escape from the Planet of the Apes "Suite" (Extract)

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Escape From The Planet Of The Apes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Var猫se Sarabande.
    • 1.

  • Tom Scott

    Conquest of the Planet of the Apes "Ape Servitude"

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.
    • Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Hollywood Records.
    • 2.

  • Leonard Rosenman

    Battle for the Planet of the Apes "Only the Dead"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Battle for the Planet of the Apes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Hollywood Records.
    • 17.

  • Danny Elfman

    Planet of the Apes "Ape Suite #2"

    Conductor: Pete Anthony. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Planet of the Apes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.
    • 8.

  • Patrick Doyle

    Rise of the Planet of the Apes "The Beginning"

    Orchestra: Hollywood Studio Symphony. Conductor: James Shearman.
    • Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varese Sarabande.
    • 1.

  • Michael Giacchino

    Dawn of the Planet of the Apes "Look Who's Stalking"

    Conductor: Tim Simonec. Orchestra: Hollywood Studio Symphony.
    • Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.
    • 2.

  • Michael Giacchino

    War for the Planet of the Apes "The Ecstasy of the Bold"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • War for the Planet of the Apes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.
    • 8.

  • John Paesano

    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes "Human Hunt"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.

Broadcast

  • Sat 11 May 2024 16:00
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