by: Brad Sayles May 16, 2013

Music from the Movies

Mexico from the Movies...

This weekend, we'll feature some great films scores from Mexican films. We'll cover a full range of films that include Under the Moon, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, as well as more Hollywood "hyped" films that portray Mexican culture like El Cid, Zorro,  and Man of la Mancha. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles September 7, 2012

Music From The Movies

In memory of Ray Harryhausen, enjoy this past Music From The Movies show that featured the music from Bernard Herrmann's scores to some of Harryhausen's most memorable films!

by: Brad Sayles May 2, 2013

May the 4th Be With You!

What better excuse is there to devote a whole show to Star Wars than on Star Wars appreciation day. This weekend, we'll explore the original soundtracks from the original three films. The John Williams sound is unmistakable...a sound developed years before Star Wars, but connected to these films. What is that sound?? Tune in this weekend to discover for yourself. Saturday night at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join the conversation at facebook.com/MusicfromtheMovies and listen to an exclusive recording of May the Force Be With You.

by: Brad Sayles April 19, 2013

Music from the Movies

This weekend we'll celebrate the everyday heroes we have seen throughout this week's horrific events. Though cinema shows us the heroes we think we need, real life shows the heroes we actually need. But the music fits both very well. Join us as we explore some of the most memorable super hero themes from many different perspectives. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sundays at 5pm...on Classical 917.

by: Brad Sayles April 5, 2013

Music from the Movies

The "Return" of the "Great" "Wizard"
This weekend we'll explore three soundtracks from films that capture the wonder of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Wizard of Oz, Return to Oz, Oz the Great and Powerful. The three composers, Harold Arlen, David Shire, and Danny Elfman each put their own voice into the music. The latter two did not play off of the themes set by Arlen, rather they drew from Baum's novel for their inspiration. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles March 30, 2013

Music from the Movies

Join Brad Sayles as he explores two different scores that highlight the Easter/Passover season! We'll hear from Alfred Newman's score to The Robe and Alexandre Desplat's score to Rise of the Guardians. Tune Saturdays at 8pm or Sundays at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles March 27, 2013

Music from the Movies

The Scores from Easter
Alfred and Alexandre will be our guides this weekend as we explore two score from either side of the Easter holiday. Alexandre Desplat's Rise of the Guardians showcases some wonderful themes and colorful orchestrations in a way only Desplat can achieve. He is careful not to over orchestrate his music. He leaves space for it to breathe. Alfred Newman is the perfect contrast to Desplat, as he composes more like a classical composer would. His orchestration is richer and his themes are vast. We have a remastered version of his score to The Robe issued by LaLa Land Records. Tune in this weekend to indulge in the one thing that won't be in your basket! Saturday 8pm or Easter Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles March 22, 2013

Music from the Movies

Ennio Morricone's scores from the 80's & 90's.

This weekend, we'll explore some of the great music written by Ennio Morricone from later in his career. He was a master at creating haunting themes. He could evoke so much emotion out of so little music. He also did wonders with mixed genre scores. We'll explore FatMan & LittleBoy, The Untouchables, and a few others. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles March 14, 2013

Music from the Movies

Tune in this weekend as we explore scores centered around an Irish theme. We'll hear from Victor Young's score to The Quiet Man, Maurice Jarre's Ryan's Daughter, as well as a few others. Catch the Irish spirit this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles March 6, 2013

Music from the Movies

This weekend join Brad Sayles as he talks with veteran composer Jeff Rona who will guide us through his latest aurally tantalizing score to Phantom. Don't miss this in-studio interview with Jeff Rona this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm, only on Classical 917.

by: Brad Sayles February 28, 2013

Music from the Movies

Brave...This weekend we explore the Scottish born Patrick Doyle's take on film music from his homeland. Doyle has kept himself in the film business by changing his music with the times. Tune in this weekend to hear his latest score and explore the range of colors he uses while staying true to his heritage.

by: Brad Sayles February 23, 2013

And the Oscar goes to...

...Mychael Danna!
This is his first Academy award and his second award for his score to Life of Pi.
Click to listen to our exclusive interview.

by: Brad Sayles February 22, 2013

Music from the Movies

Join Brad Sayles this weekend as he has a conversation with this year's eleven-time Oscar nominated film composer Thomas Newman. His score to Skyfall Continues a dynasty of music made famous by the late John Barry. His sound has captured audiences of almost all genres...especially when he uses ethnic sounds in domestic ways. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm for this exclusive insight to the world of composing an Academy nominated film score...only on Classical 91.7.

by: Brad Sayles February 12, 2013

Music from the Movies

Join Brad Sayles this weekend as he has a conversation with this year's five-time Oscar nominated film composer Alexandre Desplat. His score to Argo creates a sonic pallet that thrusts the listener into the film. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm for this exclusive insight to the world of composing an Academy nominated film score...only on Classical 91.7.

by: Brad Sayles February 5, 2013

Music from the Movies

Oscar Interviews:
Mychael Danna
Join Brad Sayles this weekend as he has a conversation with this year's two-time Oscar nominated film composer Mychael Danna. His score to Life of Pi crosses multi-national sonic pallets; from Indian, French, and Canadian (Western). Danna's unique sound lead him to score this film which was directed by his long time collaborator, Ang Lee. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm for this exclusive insight to the world of composing an Academy nominated film score...only on Classical 91.7.

by: Brad Sayles February 1, 2013

Music from the Movies

It's All About Football!
This weekend we honor the spirit of football with scores by Christophe Beck, Mark Isham, and Jerry Goldsmith; all who have composed music for some of the most inspirational sports films based on true stories. We'll hear the scores from We Are Marshall, Invincible, The Express, and Rudy, which, in 2005, was ranked as one of the 25 best sports films in 25 years. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles January 25, 2013

Music from the Movies

This weekend, we'll compliment our Music Lab's broadcast of the Houston Youth Symphony with a look at films scores about child prodigies. Join Brad Sayles as he explores James Horner's score to Searching for Bobby Fischer, Mark Mancina's August Rush, along with a few others. Tune in this Saturday night at 8pm and again, for an encore presentation, Sunday at 5pm... or catch online right here at Classical917.org.

by: Brad Sayles January 18, 2013

Music from the Movies

A Tapas of Hitchcock
This weekend, we'll take just a sampling of the enormous body of music that came from the films of Alfred Hitchcock. And throughout the show, we'll feature cues from Danny Elfman's Hermann-esque score to the 2012 film Hitchcock. We'll take a listen to many of the composers that influence the Hitchcock sound. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm...or tune in right here online at classical917.org.

by: Brad Sayles January 11, 2013

Music from the Movies

Two takes on one movie.
This weekend we'll explore the soundtracks to The Island of Dr. Moreau. The 1977 version was composed by Laurence Rosenthal while to the 1996 version was composed by Gary Chang. Both versions of the film were based on the H.G. Wells classic story, but each composer had a different way of telling it. We'll compare these two scores and hear how each composer's take was unique but still alike. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles December 21, 2012

Music from the Movies

A "not-so" Christmas Soundtrack - Gremlins
This weekend we'll explore Jerry Goldsmith's complete score to Gremlins. This fantastic score features some incredible writing by this venerable composer. Goldsmith shows off his ability to meld orchestral and synth music into a pallet only suitable for a movie of this nature. Join Brad Sayles this Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm to hear this wonderful score...only on Classical 91.7.

by: Brad Sayles December 14, 2012

Music from the Movies

An Unexpected Show!
Howard Shore has taken us back to Middle Earth with his latest score to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. These scores are truly based off of the Tolkien classics. When writing the music, Shore would sit with the book and sketch musical ideas that paralleled what he was reading. Shore is surround by what he calls "his own Shire", and he looks at each of these scores as his own "quest". Tune in this Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm to hear how he takes what has already been established and creates a new but familiar score.

by: Brad Sayles December 7, 2012

Music from the Movies

This weekend we sample some wonderful Jewish-themed scores. We'll hear from Alfred Newman's score The Diary of Anne Frank as well as music by Ernest Gold and James Newton Howard. Some of these scores offer a juxtaposed sound to what would otherwise be expected. Others employ the use of solo instruments as a way to "tell" the story. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm, or online at Classical917.org.

by: Brad Sayles November 30, 2012

Music from the Movies

The Life of Pi

Composer Mychael Danna has composed a score that is derived from a personal passion of Indian music. Danna, married to an Indian woman, has extensively studied Indian and other ethic music, which he uses a plenty in this film score. He combines this with his beautiful, ethereal orchestral music writing to create a sonic pallet unlike any heard in quite a while. Join Brad Sayles this weekend to explore this wonderful score. Tune in Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles November 23, 2012

Back to Bond

MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES

Now that the feast is over...grab your leftovers and join us this weekend as we explore the music from Thomas Newman's latest installment of James Bond in Skyfall. Newman has crafted a unique score...unlike any we've heard before in a Bond movie. Many composers have come before, some have stayed on longer than others. Tune in to see if this one measures up! Join Brad Sayles this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles November 20, 2010

Music From The Movies with Brad Sayles is 2 years old!

This is a rebroadcast of Brad's first episode of Music from the Movies. Thanks for two great years!

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1&2....The release of the new Harry Potter movie this weekend marks the beginning of the end of the HP franchise after nearly a decade.

Join Classical 91.7's Brad Sayles as he features selections from the soundtracks to the new movies by Alexandre Desplat and looks at how the Harry Potter film scores have evolved since John Williams penned the music for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in 2001. You'll hear excerpts from Potter scores by all four of the composers who have contributed to the HP films: Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, and Alexandre Desplat.

*Programing note: The Saturday show will be incomplete due to the broadcast of "Live from Carnegie Hall". The full MFTM show will air Sunday at 5pm.

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by: Brad Sayles November 9, 2012

Music from the Movies

Sweeping Orchestral Film Scores!

This weekend we explore the music of Clifton Parker. Best known for his sweeping orchestral seafaring music, Parker enhanced every film he worked on. We'll listen to music from his film scores to Treasure Island, The Blue Lagoon, and others. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles November 2, 2012

Music from the Movies

Music that spans generations.

This weekend, we'll explore the music by three composers...for one film...Cloud Atlas. This visually amazing film will also keep your mind spinning as the stories span several hundred years. Composer Tom Tyker was also the co-screenwriter and co-director for the film. Tyker, along with fellow composers Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil note that the music in this film is not just there as an underlying emotional booster, but rather the thread that ties the whole film together. The main theme is central for this film as it is a composition that is composed within the film while following the story of a composer who keeps putting off his life work (ala Mr. Holland). Join Brad Sayles this Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm to explore this evocative score.

by: Brad Sayles October 26, 2012

Music From The Movies

This weekend we'll explore just a taste of the suspense and horror side of Jerry Goldsmith. We'll listen to The Omen and Poltergeist! Goldsmith was a master with the orchestra. He knew not only how to evoke a memorable score...but also how to evoke the emotional side of the audience. Tune in and listen for yourself to the power of Jerry Goldsmith's music. Join us this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm. Only on Classical 91.7FM.

by: Brad Sayles October 21, 2012

John Williams' Lincoln - Part II

Join us this Sunday for part two of our special campaign version of Music from the Movies, as we explore John Wiliams' new score to the Steven Spielberg film Lincoln. (read more)

by: Brad Sayles October 19, 2012

John Williams' Lincoln Part I

On Part I of our special campaign version of Music from the Movies, we'll explore John Wiliams' new score to the Steven Spielberg film Lincoln. (read more)

by: Brad Sayles October 12, 2012

Music from the Movies

Thirteen Days
This weekend, we honor the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis with Trevor Jones' evocative score. Built around a crescendo of fear, Thirteen Days is a score that stands out as among the best in its class. Known for his fusion of orchestral textures and electronic effects, Jones has written a score that not only depicts exactly the growing fear and possible devastation from this event, but is able to tie in the humanity which ultimately rounds out this well written score. Join Brad Sayles as he and Andrew Schneider explore this lost gem on a score.

by: Brad Sayles October 5, 2012

Music from the Movies

This weekend, join Brad Sayles as he explores the seafaring disaster film score to Irwin Allen's Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. This score was composed by the sci-fi cinema composing duo: Paul Sawtell and Bert Shefter. In the 70's Allen's films were garnished with scores by John Williams, thus launching his film career. But these earlier scores set the tone for other composers to follow. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles September 28, 2012

Music From The Movies

This Saturday, come ride a dragon and get swept away with John Powell's Oscar nominated score to How To Train Your Dragon. Join Brad Sayles, and a few very special guests, as they explore this well-developed symphonic score.

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by: Brad Sayles September 21, 2012

Music from the Movies

The Music of David Shire.
This weekend we'll explore the music of composer David Shire. From Jazz, to minimalistic, to orchestral, Shire's compositions for every film are exactly what he intends. Shire is the master of what he calls "brain surgery music", or music that absolutely can't get in the way of the film. He writes so much with so little. We'll listen to cues from All The President’s Men, and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, as well as others. We'll also listen to some cues from his orchestral score to Return to Oz, an unsuccessful film, but a wonderful score. Join Brad Sayles and KUHF's Andrew Schneider this Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm on Classical 91.7.

by: Brad Sayles September 14, 2012

Music from the Movies

The Mask of Zorro.

This weekend we'll explore James Horner's swashbuckling score to Martin Campbell's film The Mask of Zorro. This was Horner's pallet cleansing score, having just come off of the blockbuster film Titanic. Tune to hear this evocative score with its colorful orchestrations this Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles August 30, 2012

Music from the Movies

Out with Jarre & in with Young

This weekend, we'll explore the two scores written for Bruce Robinson's Jennifer 8. Maurice Jarre was the composer to have the first crack at writing the score. But Robinson favored the style of then up and coming composer Christopher Young. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm to learn more about these two scores and to explore the musical differences between them.

by: Brad Sayles August 24, 2012

Music from the Movies

Have to fly...Have to fight...Have to Crow...
Hook is Back!
This Saturday 8pm / Sunday 5pm

This weekend we explore the newly released expanded score from Steven Spielberg's Hook composed by John Williams. Hook was originaly conceived as a completely different film from the one it turned out to be. Because of that, the compositional technique for this film was turned on its head. Tune in this weekend to find out more and listen to this incredible music, featuring never before released cues.

by: Brad Sayles August 17, 2012

Revisiting Lawrence of Arabia

Music from the Movies 8/18 - 8/19/2012:
This weekend we explore the fantastic music of Maurice Jarre's Lawrence of Arabia. In celebration of the movie's 50th Anniversary, Silva Screen Records has issued a re-recording of the complete soundtrack from the original orchestrations by Gerard Schurmann. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles July 28, 2012

Music From The Movies,
Saturday, July 28th at 8pm

Batman: The Dark Knight Rises...This weekend we explore Hans Zimmer's sonically rich score to the latest Christopher Nolan film in the Dark Knight series. We'll start out by hearing an excerpt Zimmer composer specifically for the victims of the horrible tragedy that surrounded the premier. We'll hear from Hans Zimmer on how he created some of the unique sounds that encompass this incredible score.

by: Brad Sayles July 6, 2012

Music From The Movies,
Saturday, July 7th at 7pm

This week we'll explore the music from The Chronicles of Narnia. The first two films were composed by Harry Gregson-Williams while the latest installment was composed by David Arnold. We will hear from all three of these score and even touch on why different composers are used within a series. Join us Saturday at 7pm on Music from the Movies.

(This is an encore presentation.  This episode originally aired on May 14, 2011.)

by: Brad Sayles June 29, 2012

Music From the Movies,
Saturday, June 30th at 5pm

This weekend we find the power of the Triforce in the music from the beloved video game series The Legend of Zelda. Join Brad Sayles and guests: producer Jason Michael Paul and composer/arranger Chad Seiter as they explore this music and the creation of The Legend of Zelda, Symphony of the Goddesses. This four movement symphony will be performed by the Houston Symphony live with video July 6 & 7 at Jones Hall. More at http://www.houstonsymphony.org/calendar/. Tune in this Saturday night at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles June 22, 2012

Music From The Movies,
Saturday, June 22nd at 8pm

Brave...This weekend we explore the Scottish born Patrick Doyle's take on film music from his homeland. Doyle has kept himself in the film business by changing his music with the times. Tune in this weekend to hear his latest score and explore the range of colors he uses while staying true to his heritage.

by: Brad Sayles June 16, 2012

Music From the Movies
Saturday, June 16th at 5pm

The 80's epics...This weekend we explore the music of James Horner from some of his fabulous 80's films scores including Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Krull. Join Brad Sayles this Sunday at 5pm on Classical 91.7.

(This encore presentation is being broadcasted since the original broadcast was preempted by the Ima Hogg Broadcast on June 2nd.)

by: Brad Sayles May 30, 2012

Music From the Movies
Saturday, June 2nd at 5pm

The 80's epics...This weekend we explore the music of James Horner from some of his fabulous 80's films scores including Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Krull. Join Brad Sayles this Sunday at 5pm on Classical 91.7.

by: Brad Sayles May 25, 2012

Music From The Movies,
Saturday, May 26th at 8pm

This weekend, we explore music from films that offer remembrance of those who gave their life for our country and our freedom. Taking a different approach, we have selected film scores that cover a wider range of national battles from the Colonial period, the battle of the Alamo, WWII, and Vietnam featuring music composed by Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, and Carter Burwell. Join Brad Sayles this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm on Classical 91.7.

by: Brad Sayles May 12, 2012

Music From The Movies,
Saturday, May 12th at 8pm

The Weekend we explore Alan Silvestri's heroic score to The Avengers. Silvestri was one of a handful of composer who have scores music for the movies focusing on the individual Avengers, but in the end he was the one chosen to score the long awaiting film. Tune in to hear about his score and listen for yourself the power of this fantastic composer. Only on Classical 91.7.

by: Brad Sayles May 4, 2012

Music From The Movies,
Saturday, May 5th at 8pm

Dark Shadows...This weekend we explore the music of Danny Elfman for Tim Burton's upcoming film Dark Shadows. We'll also listen to music written for television (yes, again) by the late Joel Goldsmith, who we lost just this week to a long battle with cancer. We'll listen to his score to Stargate: Atlantis for which he was nominated for an Emmy in 2004 for Outstanding Main Title and Outstanding Music Composition for a series. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm and again Sunday at 5pm.

by: Brad Sayles April 28, 2012

Music From The Movies,
Saturday, April 28th at 8pm

Kamen's last Opus...This weekend, we'll feature the final film score that Michael Kamen was working on when he suddenly passed away: the score to Back to Gaya (Bo, Zino & the Snurks). Fans of Kamen's music will surely recognize this signature sound, very reminiscent of his Robin Hood score. This soundtrack recording became an emotional experience for everyone involved including Kamen's longtime associate Steve McLaughlin who headed up the project to finalize the score for inclusion into the film. The score was recorded by Kamen's favorite orchestra, the London Metropolitan Orchestra and included all of the principal players of greater London. The musician's love Michael Kamen and they played to pay their respects. Ultimately the result is a beautifully recorded and performed film score that is a fitting finale for this great film composer. Join Brad Sayles as he explores that score and more from Michael Kamen.