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Real Lives and the musical world of cinema biopics

With the release of the biopic about Amy Winehouse, Back to Black, Matthew Sweet explores the stories of lives that have been told on the silver screen.

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Sat 13 Apr 2024 16:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Edvard Grieg

    Piano Concerto No.1

    Performer: Liberace. Music Arranger: Liberace.
    • The Man Behind the Candelabra.
    • AudioSonic Music.

  • Trent Reznor

    The Social Network "Intriguing Possibilities"

    Composer: Atticus Ross. Performer: Atticus Ross. Performer: Trent Reznor.
    • The Social Network.
    • The Null Corporation.
    • 5.

  • Max Steiner

    Night and Day

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.

  • Francis Lai

    Edith et Marcel "Avant Toi (Olympia)"

    Singer: Mama BΓ©a.
    • Edith Et Marcel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • Christopher Gunning

    La Mome Piaf

    Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic. Singer: Nicole Tibbels. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.
    • The Film And TV Music Of Christopher Gunning.
    • CHANDOS.
    • 2.

  • Pharrell Williams

    Hidden Figures "Katherine"

    Composer: Benjamin Wallfisch. Composer: Hans Zimmer. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Hidden Figures (Original Score).
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

  • Pharrell Williams

    Hidden Figures "Lift Off"

    Composer: Benjamin Wallfisch. Composer: Hans Zimmer. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Hidden Figures (Original Score).
    • Columbia.
    • 22.

  • John Morris

    The Elephant Man "The Elephant Man Theme"

    Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John Morris.
    • The Elephant Man (Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture).
    • Milan.
    • 1.

  • Mica Levi

    Jackie; Intro

    Ensemble: Orchestrate. Conductor: Ben Foster.
    • Jackie.
    • Milan.
    • 1.

  • Mica Levi

    Jackie "Vanity"

    Ensemble: Orchestrate. Conductor: Ben Foster.
    • Jackie.
    • Milan.
    • 10.

  • Jonny Greenwood

    Spencer "Frozen Three"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Spencer (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Mercury KX.
    • 7.

  • John Williams

    Catch Me If You Can

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams.
    • Music from the Motion Picture Catch Me If You Can.
    • DREAMWORKS.
    • 1.

  • John Williams

    Catch Me If You Can

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams.
    • Music from the Motion Picture Catch Me If You Can.
    • DREAMWORKS.
    • 7.

  • Nick Cave

    Back to Black "Opening"

    Composer: Warren Ellis. Performer: Nick Cave. Performer: Warren Ellis.
    • Back to Black Original Motion Picture Score.
    • Back Lot Music.
    • 1.

  • Nick Cave

    Back to Black "Tattoo Parlour"

    Composer: Warren Ellis. Performer: Nick Cave. Performer: Warren Ellis.
    • Back to Black Original Motion Picture Score.
    • Back Lot Music.
    • 4.

  • Nick Cave

    Back to Black "Song for Amy (Reprise)"

    Composer: Warren Ellis. Performer: Nick Cave. Performer: Warren Ellis.
    • Back to Black Original Motion Picture Score.
    • Back Lot Music.
    • 12.

  • Rolfe Kent

    Stan & Ollie "The Hard Slog Around The UK"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Stan & Ollie - (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • 7.

  • Elliot Goldenthal

    Michael Collins "Boland's Death"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Michael Collins (Music From The Motion Picture).
    • Atlantic.
    • 18.

Broadcast

  • Sat 13 Apr 2024 16:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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