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Sound of Cinema

Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen

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Michael Giacchino

Michael Giacchino

Matthew Sweet in conversation with one of today's leading Hollywood figures, Michael Giacchino, composer of "The Incredi... Read more

30 Sep 2017

30mins

Ranked #2

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Kaijū and the Japanese mega monster!

Kaijū and the Japanese mega monster!

With the release of a new Michael Dougherty film, ‘Godzilla: The King of Monsters’ this week, Matthew Sweet looks at Jap... Read more

1 Jun 2019

24mins

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James Horner

James Horner

Matthew Sweet presents a tribute to the film composer James Horner who died suddenly last month. A regular collaborator ... Read more

11 Jul 2015

35mins

Ranked #4

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The Spaghetti Western

The Spaghetti Western

A look at the history of the Italian-made western, through its music, with Matthew Sweet. A genre that appeared in the m... Read more

10 Aug 2019

28mins

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God of War and Battlestar Galactica composer Bear McCreary

God of War and Battlestar Galactica composer Bear McCreary

Composer Bear McCreary's credits include Godzilla King of the Monsters, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Child's Play, Battlestar Ga... Read more

19 Oct 2019

26mins

Ranked #6

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The 1940 Oscars

The 1940 Oscars

Matthew Sweet dusts off his tux and strolls back in time to the red carpet of the 1940 Oscars. It marked the year of The... Read more

3 Mar 2018

30mins

Ranked #7

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Star Wars

Star Wars

With the release of "Star Wars - The Force Awakens", Matthew Sweet looks back on John Williams's music for the celebrate... Read more

19 Dec 2015

25mins

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Howard Shore at 70

Howard Shore at 70

Matthew Sweet marks the 70th birthday this weekend of Howard Shore, in conversation with the composer, with a look back ... Read more

21 Oct 2016

28mins

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Batman v Superman

Batman v Superman

Matthew Sweet with film music inspired by the cinematic portrayal of Batman and Superman in the week in which the movies... Read more

31 Mar 2016

22mins

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Father/Daughter

Father/Daughter

Matthew Sweet looks at music for films that explore father/daughter relationships in the week of the release of Debra Gr... Read more

30 Jun 2018

22mins

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Music and British Animation

Music and British Animation

Matthew Sweet considers music for British animation as the BFI mark the 50th anniversary of Yellow Submarine. The progra... Read more

14 Jul 2018

26mins

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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Matthew Sweet with a selection of music reflecting the film career of pioneering Hollywood genius Erich Wolfgang Korngol... Read more

6 May 2017

17mins

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Arthurian Legends

Arthurian Legends

Matthew Sweet presents a selection of film music and takes a look at some of diverse range of films inspired by the Arth... Read more

20 May 2017

18mins

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French Cinema

French Cinema

In a live edition from the Free Thinking Festival at Sage Gateshead, Matthew Sweet is joined by Guy Austin, Founding Dir... Read more

23 Mar 2017

28mins

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Brian Tyler

Brian Tyler

Matthew Sweet is joined by Award winning Hollywood composer Brian Tyler whose credits include over 70 films including bl... Read more

16 Apr 2016

32mins

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Free Thinking - Cinematic Love Themes

Free Thinking - Cinematic Love Themes

Matthew Sweet live from Sage Gateshead with a look at cinematic love themes as part of Radio 3's Free Thinking Festival.

30 Mar 2019

24mins

Ranked #17

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Ballet

Ballet

Matthew Sweet with film music inspired by the magic and romance of the ballet in the week that sees the launch of the Kl... Read more

17 Dec 2016

23mins

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