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An interview with visionary filmmaker and director M. Night Shyamalan

Matthew Sweet is joined in the studio by M. Night Shyamalan - director of The Sixth Sense, Signs and Unbreakable - to talk about how music shapes his films.

This special episode of Sound of Cinema features an exclusive interview with the visionary filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, known for his masterful blend of suspense, psychological drama, and supernatural elements in films like The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Signs, and Split.

His collaboration with composers like James Newton Howard has resulted in some of the most memorable film scores of recent decades, making his insights particularly valuable in the context of Sound of Cinema.

Hosted by Matthew Sweet, the programme dives into the unique role that music plays in Shyamalan’s films, exploring how scores have been integral in shaping the eerie atmospheres and emotional depth for which his work is renowned.

Whether you’re a devoted fan of Shyamalan’s work or simply curious about the intersection of music and film, this episode promises to be a fascinating listen.

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33 minutes

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Sat 10 Aug 2024 16:00
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • James Newton Howard

    The Village "The Bad Color"

    Performer: Hilary Hahn. Orchestra: Hollywood Studio Symphony. Conductor: Pete Anthony.
    • The Village Original Score.
    • Hollywood Records.

  • James Newton Howard

    Signs "Main Titles"

    Orchestra: Hollywood Studio Symphony. Conductor: Pete Anthony.
    • Signs (Original Score).
    • Hollywood Records.

  • Alan Silvestri

    Stuart Little "The Boat Race"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Stuart Little - The Complete Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • Cat And Mouse Records.

  • James Newton Howard

    The Sixth Sense "De Profundis"

    Conductor: Pete Anthony.
    • The Sixth Sense (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varese Sarabande.

  • James Newton Howard

    The Sixth Sense "Tape of Vincent"

    Conductor: Pete Anthony.
    • The Sixth Sense (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varese Sarabande.

  • James Newton Howard

    Unbreakable "Unbreakable"

    • Unbreakable (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Hollywood Records.

  • West Dylan Thordson

    Glass "David & Elijah"

    • Glass (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Waxwork Records.

  • James Newton Howard

    Lady in the Water "The Great Eatlon"

    Orchestra: Ed Starink. Conductor: Pete Anthony.
    • Lady In The Water.
    • Decca Soundtracks.

  • Jerry Goldsmith

    Planet of the Apes "The Hunt"

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

  • Herdís Stefánsdóttir

    Knock at the Cabin "Breaking In"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Robert Ames.
    • Waxwork Records.

  • Herdís Stefánsdóttir

    Trap "Extracts"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.

Broadcast

  • Sat 10 Aug 2024 16:00
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3

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