Chris and Sridhar discuss whether or not film music counts as classical music, the relationship between opera and film, "silent" films, iconic scores, what we can learn about film as a novel art form, composers who straddle the classical and film worlds, great director/composer collaborations, "the greatest ghost story ever told", and they both watch the documentary "Score".
Richard Thompson in "Grizzly Man" recording session
The Lumière Brothers: first films
"2001: A Space Odyssey" opening
Nino Rota: "The Godfather" composer
"The Godfather" opening trumpet solo
Godfather music machine at House on the Rock
Rota's Sonata for Flute & Harp
Paramount Studio Map of Potential Film Shooting Locations in California
"Blue Skies" from "The Jazz Singer"
Max Steiner: "Casablanca" composer
Korngold's Piano Sonata No. 2 in E Major
Korngold's Violin Concerto in D Major played by Gil Shaham
Franz Waxman: "Rebecca" composer
A scene from Rebecca showcasing Waxman's score
Korngold: "The Sea Hawk" Overture
John Williams: "Star Wars" Main Theme
Philip Glass: "Koyaanisqatsi" -- The Pulse
Glass: "Mishima" soundtrack
"E.T." bike chase scene w/John Williams' iconic music
Danny Elfman's band Oingo Boingo
"Rebecca" Suite played by City of Prague Philharmonic
"Rebecca" full movie (shh...don't tell anyone)
"The Terminal": Dinner with Amelia scene w/John Williams' score
Glenn Gould plays Bach Contrapunctus I-IV (the soul of Bach)
John Barry: "James Bond" composer
James Bond Suite played by Royal Philharmonic
John Barry Memorial Concert
Bernard Hermann's "Psycho" Suite
Ligeti's "Lontano": classic horror music used in "The Shining" and "Shutter Island"
Penderecki: Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima
Penderecki interview: turning history into avant-garde
"The Day the Earth Stood Still" Theremin studio session
Ennio Morricone: The Ecstasy of Gold from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"
The Ecstasy of Gold: theremin & voice
"Psycho" shower scene with and without music
"Score: A Film Music Documentary" on Amazon
