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Destroyer of Worlds

With the appearance of the eagerly anticipated new Christopher Nolan biopic about Oppenheimer, Matthew Sweet turns his attention to film scores bent on destruction.

With the appearance of the eagerly anticipated new Christopher Nolan biopic about Oppenheimer, Matthew Sweet turns his attention to film scores bent on destruction, including Ludwig Goransson's score for the new film. The programme includes music from The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, When Worlds Collide, Melancholia, Wandering Earth, Deep Impact, Armageddon, The Man Who Fell To Earth, Rogue One - A Star Wars Story, Star Wars - A New Hope. The Classic Score of the Week is Star Trek II - The Wrath Of Khan.

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Sat 22 Jul 2023 13:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Joby Talbot

    The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy "Journey of the Sorcerer"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy (Original Soundtrack).
    • Hollywood Records.

  • Leith Stevens

    When Worlds Collide "Main Titles"

    Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • Alien Invasion: Space and Beyond II.
    • Decca (UMO) (Classics).

  • Richard Wagner

    Melancholia "End Titles"

    Music Arranger: Kristian Eidnes Andersen. Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • Melancholia Soundtrack - Lars von Trier.
    • Zentropa Music.

  • Roc Chen

    The Wandering Earth "The Earth Engine"

    Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Roc Chen.
    • The Wandering Earth.
    • Milan Records.

  • James Horner

    Deep Impact "The Wedding"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: James Horner.
    • Deep Impact - Music from the Motion Picture.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Trevor Rabin

    Armageddon "Launch"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Gordon Goodwin.
    • Armageddon - Original Motion Picture Score.
    • Sony Soundtrax/Columbia.

  • Stomu Yamashta

    The Man Who Fell To Earth "Memory Of Hiroshima"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Man Who Fell To Earth.
    • UMC (Universal Music Catalogue).

  • Michael Giacchino

    Rogue One "Jyn Erso & Hope Suite"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • John Williams

    Star Wars: A New Hope "Destruction of Alderaan", "The Death Star"

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams.
    • Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.

  • James Horner

    Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan "Main Title", "Surprise Attack", "Spock"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Rhino Atlantic.

  • Ludwig GΓ¶ransson

    Oppenheimer "Fission"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Oppenheimer (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Back Lot Music.
    • 1.

  • Akira Ifukube

    Godzilla: King of the Monsters "Godzilla Main Title"

    Composer: Bear McCreary. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Godzilla: King of the Monsters (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • WaterTower Music.

  • Billie Eilish

    Barbie "What Was I Made For?"

    Composer: FINNEAS. Performer: Billie Eilish.
    • What Was I Made For? [From The Motion Picture "Barbie"].
    • Darkroom/Interscope Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 22 Jul 2023 13:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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