http://mfiles.co.uk/atom.xml The mfiles website enjoys all kinds of music with a particular focus on classical and film music 2012-02-15T15:20:00Z Jim Paterson http://mfiles.co.uk jim@mfiles.co.uk http://www.mfiles.co.uk/mfiles-logo.jpgSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotation tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-02-15:/reviews/john-williams-indiana-jones-and-the-temple-of-doom.htm 2012-02-15T15:20:00Z 2012-02-15T15:20:00Z

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom by John Williams - a review of this exhilarating soundtrack

Continuing our John Williams theme we look back at the 2nd Indiana Jones score. Temple of Doom is a frenetic roller-coaster ride, whose score is one of the most complex in the composer's canon. More widely available since 2008 this soundtrack is absolutely worth a closer look. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-02-14:/jims-blog.htm/cadburys-brazil-music 2012-02-14T11:55:00Z 2012-02-14T11:55:00Z

Cadburys latest advert using music from the movie Brazil

Cadbury's adverts have always used music in inventive ways (remember the gorilla ad?). The surreal world of their latest ad is enhanced with Michael Kamen's music from the movie "Brazil". tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-02-09:/jims-blog.htm/anthony-hopkins-composer 2012-02-09T10:50:00Z 2012-02-09T10:50:00Z

Sir Anthony Hopkins - Actor turned Composer

Anthony Hopkins' music includes lyrical works and action pieces, with stylistic influences from 20th century classical composers, with jazz and a cinematic scale aided by great performances from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Well worth a listen. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-02-02:/reviews/john-williams-war-horse.htm 2012-02-02T15:00:00Z 2012-02-02T15:00:00Z

War Horse by John Williams - his 25th collaboration with Steven Spielberg

In War Horse composer John Williams bridges from the idyllic countryside of Devon to the ravages of war-torn France. His multi-faceted score balances sentimentality with a genuine yet understated sympathy for the many characters caught up in this war to end all wars. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-02-01:/jims-blog.htm/the-essential-philip-glass 2012-02-01T09:50:00Z 2012-02-01T09:50:00Z

The Essential Philip Glass - released to mark the composer's 75th birthday

The Essential Philip Glass looks at Philip Glass's significant contributions to musical theatre, to film and to concert music, while also exploring his collaborations with artists such as the Kronos Quartet and Yo-Yo Ma. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-01-26:/jims-blog.htm/sherlock-soundtrack-album-released 2012-01-26T14:30:00Z 2012-01-26T14:30:00Z

Sherlock Series 1 album by David Arnold and Michael Price

This soundtrack album contains music from the Series 1 which introduced the characters of Sherlock and Watson in the present day world. The album will be available first in the UK from 30th January and in the US from 27th March. Check for details. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-01-25:/jims-blog.htm/john-williams-record-oscar-nominations 2012-01-25T16:15:00Z 2012-01-25T16:15:00Z

John Williams enters the Record Books following yesterdays oscar nominations announcement

With nominations for "The Adventures of Tintin" and "War Horse" John Williams now has a total of 47 nominations for film music beating former Fox supremo Alfred Newman's 45. The composer will soon reach his 80th birthday. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-01-24:/jims-blog.htm/little-symphony-virual-orchestra 2012-01-24T11:30:00Z 2012-01-24T11:30:00Z

Little Symphony Virtual Orchestra - first video released playing Pachelbel's Canon

Virtual Symphonies and Choirs are a growing phenomena on to the internet. The latest example is the Little Symphony where people from all over the world play together without actually meeting. Their first video is a performance of Pachelbel's Canon in D. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-01-23:/scores/edward-elgar-enigma-variations-nimrod-for-organ.htm 2012-01-23T21:40:00Z 2012-01-23T21:40:00Z

Edward Elgar : Nimrod from The Enigma Variations arranged for organ - download sheet music, midi and mp3 files

Nimrod is the deepest most powerful variation from Elgar's Enigma Variations and Nimrod was the knickname of Elgar's friend and publisher A. J. Jaeger. This version has been arranged for organ manuals by Jim Paterson. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-01-23:/scores/edward-elgar-enigma-variations-nimrod-for-piano.htm 2012-01-23T21:30:00Z 2012-01-23T21:30:00Z

Edward Elgar : Nimrod from The Enigma Variations arranged for piano - download sheet music, midi and mp3 files

Nimrod is the deepest most powerful variation from Elgar's Enigma Variations and Nimrod was the knickname of Elgar's friend and publisher A. J. Jaeger. This version has been arranged for piano by Jim Paterson. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-01-19:/jims-blog.htm/french-impressions-joshua-bell-and-jeremy-denk 2012-01-19T16:50:00Z 2012-01-19T16:50:00Z

Intimate and Passionate - French Impressions with Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk

This new recording by violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Jeremy Denk focuses on the chamber repertoire of the French Impressionist composers - Violin Sonatas by Camille Saint-Saens, Cesar Franck and Maurice Ravel. The Duo will tour together later this year. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-01-17:/reviews/michael-giacchino-mission-impossible-ghost-protocol.htm 2012-01-17T21:45:00Z 2012-01-17T21:45:00Z

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol - film score by Michael Giacchino

Michael Giacchino returns for the latest Mission Impossible film Ghost Protocol. Both film and score are the best in the series to date, the music swinging nail-biting tension and all-out action, cleverly integrating Schifrin's much-loved television theme. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-01-16:/jims-blog.htm/discontinue-mp3-price-comparison 2012-01-16T10:45:00Z 2012-01-16T10:45:00Z

Music Files to discontinue MP3 Price Comparison

Today Music Files announced it will discontinue its MP3 Price Comparison Service. We apologise to existing customers, but we have been unable to maintain a service that was sufficiently reliable and commercially viable. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-01-13:/jims-blog.htm/rip-composer-david-whitaker 2012-01-13T11:30:00Z 2012-01-13T11:30:00Z

The film composer David Whitaker has died aged 81

David Whitaker composed film scores for a string of British films and the occasional French film, and is best known for his contribution to the Hammer Horrors including Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-01-08:/jims-blog.htm/john-barry-by-don-black 2012-01-08T11:45:00Z 2012-01-08T11:45:00Z

Don Black on John Barry - BBC Radio 2 programme

There's just 24 hours left to hear this programme on BBC iPlayer. It has lots of musical examples, plus the personal observations and anecdotes by Barry's frequest collaborator, lyricist Don Black. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2012-01-03:/reviews/best-film-scores-of-2011.htm 2012-01-03T18:00:00Z 2012-01-03T18:00:00Z

The Best Film Scores of 2011 - we name our top 10

Last year was a good one for film scores, with lots of strong contenders and a great variety of genres in our top 10. Let's hope 2012 is an equally good year for film music! tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-29:/jims-blog.htm/scott-joplin-treemonisha-pro 2011-12-29T14:00:00Z 2011-12-29T14:00:00Z

Scott Joplin's Treemonish by the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra

The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra's definitive version of Scott Joplin's opera Treemonisha. This new boxset comes on 2 CDs with a 116-page book about the opera. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-28:/ragtime-music.htm 2011-12-28T16:20:00Z 2011-12-28T16:20:00Z

Ragtime Music and Ragtime Composers and their legacy

Key composers in the history of ragtime including Ben R. Harney, James Scott, Joseph F. Lamb, Arthur Marshall, Scott Hayden, George Botsford, Scott Joplin and Irving Berlin. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-28:/scores/james-scott-grace-and-beauty-a-classy-rag.htm 2011-12-28T12:00:00Z 2011-12-28T12:00:00Z

James Scott : Grace and Beauty (A Classy Rag) - download sheet music, midi and mp3 files of this piano rag

James Scott was a contemporary of Scott Joplin, and considered to be one of the big three ragtime composers. Download piano sheet music, midi file or mp3 file for this ragtime classic. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-28:/scores/james-scott-frogs-legs-rag.htm 2011-12-28T11:50:00Z 2011-12-28T11:50:00Z

James Scott: Frogs Legs Rag - download sheet music, midi and mp3 files of this piano rag

James Scott was a contemporary of Scott Joplin, and the Frogs Legs Rag was his first major hit. Download piano sheet music, midi file or mp3 file for this ragtime classic. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-28:/scores/scott-joplin-and-scott-hayden-sunflower-slow-drag.htm 2011-12-28T11:40:00Z 2011-12-28T11:40:00Z

Scott Joplin and Scott Hayden: Sunflower Slow Drag - download sheet music, midi and mp3 files of this piano rag

Sunflower Slow Drag is one of several piano rag which Scott Joplin co-wrote with one of his pupils, in this case Scott Hayden. Download piano sheet music, midi file or mp3 file for this ragtime classic. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-28:/scores/scott-joplin-a-breeze-from-alabama.htm 2011-12-28T11:30:00Z 2011-12-28T11:30:00Z

Scott Joplin: A Breeze from Alabama - download sheet music, midi and mp3 files of this piano rag

A Breeze from Alabama is another piano rag composed by the King of Ragtime - Scott Joplin. Download piano sheet music, midi file or mp3 file for this ragtime classic. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-28:/scores/scott-joplin-pleasant-moments-ragtime-waltz.htm 2011-12-28T11:20:00Z 2011-12-28T11:20:00Z

Scott Joplin: Pleasant Moments (ragtime waltz) - download sheet music, midi and mp3 files of this piano rag

Pleasant Moments is one of a handful of waltzes written by the King of Ragtime - Scott Joplin. Download piano sheet music, midi file or mp3 file for this ragtime classic. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-21:/scores/mozart-piano-sonata-k333-movement1.htm 2011-12-21T09:20:00Z 2011-12-21T09:20:00Z

Mozart's Piano Sonata in B-flat K.333 - download sheet music, midi and mp3 files of the first movement

This movement from Mozart's Piano Sonata in B-flat K.333 sees the composer in typical good humour. The music is full of melodic lines and is not too difficult for pianists. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-20:/jims-blog.htm/sangjin-bae-poem-of-a-thousand-years 2011-12-20T21:00:00Z 2011-12-20T21:00:00Z

Poem of a Thousand Years by 17 year old Sangjin Bae

The music in this video is amazing - not just because it was composed by a 17 year old from Korea, but also because it was created on a computer using the Vocaloid SeeU module. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-15:/jims-blog.htm/stravinsky-conducts-the-firebird 2011-12-15T16:00:00Z 2011-12-15T16:00:00Z

Igor Stravinsky conducts his Firebird Suite in this rare video

Here is Igor Stravinsky himself in a rare video conducting the end of his Firebird Suite at the age of 82. The Russian born composer was most famous for his ballet scores commissioned by Diaghilev: including "The Firebird", "Petrushka" and "The Rite of Spring". tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-13:/reviews/alex-north-a-streetcar-named-desire-jerry-goldsmith.htm 2011-12-13T20:30:00Z 2011-12-13T20:30:00Z

A Streetcar Named Desire by Alex North, conducted by Jerry Goldsmith

With his moody soundtrack to A Streetcar Named Desire composer Alex North completely rewrote the rulebook, making an important turning point in the history of film music. His ground-breaking score was the first to use jazz, and was a major influence on later composers. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-09:/jims-blog.htm/jazz-on-film-noir-boxset 2011-12-09T11:00:00Z 2011-12-09T11:00:00Z

Jazz on Film Noir - a boxset with 7 stunning scores on 5 CDs

This remastered boxset has 5 CDs and features the most celebrated jazz film noir scores of the 1950s - just in time for Christmas! Music by Duke Ellington, Henry Mancini, Alex North, Leith Stevens, John Lewis and Elmer Bernstein. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-08:/reviews/christopher-young-the-rum-diary.htm 2011-12-08T14:00:00Z 2011-12-08T14:00:00Z

The Rum Diary by Christopher Young - a soundtrack review

Christopher Young is best known for his horror scores, but his versatile musical ability extends much wider than this. The Rum Diary is a jazz oriented score, and it is a fun-loving score certain to put you in a good mood. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-06:/jims-blog.htm/brahms-clarinet-quintet-gypsy 2011-12-06T11:15:00Z 2011-12-06T11:15:00Z

Brahms' Clarinet Quintet with Gypsy interludes and great graphics

This video has music by ZRI who are re-imagining classical music for new audiences to fall in love with, in this case to reflect Brahms' passion for the tavern dwelling gypsy musicians. The video features some interesting graphics which follow the music. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-05:/scores/brahms-lullaby-wiegenlied-guitar.htm 2011-12-05T21:10:00Z 2011-12-05T21:10:00Z

Brahms Lullaby or Wiegenlied - one of Johannes Brahms most famous songs - arranged for guitar

The Brahms Lullaby or Wiegenlied: Sheet Music for an arrangement for guitar. Free download of the PDF sheet music (including notation, guitar Tabs and Chords), and included midi and mp3 files. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-05:/scores/brahms-lullaby-wiegenlied-piano.htm 2011-12-05T21:05:00Z 2011-12-05T21:05:00Z

Brahms Lullaby or Wiegenlied - one of Johannes Brahms most famous songs - arranged for easy piano solo

The Brahms Lullaby or Wiegenlied: Sheet Music for an arrangement for easy piano solo. Free download of the PDF sheet music, and included midi and mp3 files. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-12-05:/scores/brahms-lullaby-wiegenlied.htm 2011-12-05T21:00:00Z 2011-12-05T21:00:00Z

Brahms Lullaby or Wiegenlied - one of Johannes Brahms most famous songs - sheet music plus midi and mp3 files

The Brahms Lullaby or Wiegenlied: Sheet Music for the original song, and a range of parts so that it can be played as an instrumental. Free download of the PDF sheet music, and included midi and mp3 files. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-28:/jims-blog.htm/sheet-music-album-tie-in-books 2011-11-28T11:15:00Z 2011-11-28T11:15:00Z

Sheet Music for Piano to tie-in with two CD Albums

Two sheet music books for piano grades 4-6 tie in with music albums: Nigel Hess Silent Nights - 14 Christmas Carol arrangements, and Debbie Wiseman Piano Stories - the same 22 arrangements played by the composer on her latest album. More details... tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-23:/reviews/elliot-goldenthal-titus.htm 2011-11-23T18:00:00Z 2011-11-23T18:00:00Z

Titus by Elliot Goldenthal - a soundtrack review

The Shakepearean adaptation Titus is one of Goldenthal's best collaborations with Julie Taymor. Mimicking the production's anachronistic mixing of cultures, Goldenthal spins classical, bombastic and jazz styles to create one of his best film scores to date. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-22:/jims-blog.htm/christmas-gift-suggestions 2011-11-22T17:30:00Z 2011-11-22T17:30:00Z

Christmas Gift suggestions for the music-lover

Some Christmas gift suggestions for the music-lover: Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Andre Rieu, Alfie Boe, Katherine Jenkins, TV soundtracks for Downton Abbey and Doctor Who series 6, and Now That's What I Call Classical. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-18:/jims-blog.htm/phantom-of-the-opera-25th-anniversary-boxset 2011-11-18T10:00:00Z 2011-11-18T10:00:00Z

Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Boxset - now available

Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical is celebrated on 4 CDs and 1 DVD with the original recordings of Phantom of the Opera and its sequel Love Never Dies, complete with 160-page hardback book and extras. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-14:/jims-blog.htm/miklos-rozsa-el-cid 2011-11-14T16:50:00Z 2011-11-14T16:50:00Z

El Cid by Miklos Rozsa - the definitive recording of this masterpiece

Tadlow Music's definitive recording of this score has an exquisite attention to detail. The music propels the story while effortlessly evoking the period and the locations. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-09:/scores/good-king-wenceslas-variation-for-guitar.htm 2011-11-09T18:40:00Z 2011-11-09T18:40:00Z

Good King Wenceslas - a light jazz arrangement for guitar by Glenn Jarrett - plus midi and mp3 files

Good King Wenceslas is a traditional Christmas Carol based an an old Finnish folk melody. This is a light jazz arrangement for solo guitar by Glenn Jarrett - PDF sheet music and audio downloads. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-09:/scores/good-king-wenceslas.htm 2011-11-09T18:35:00Z 2011-11-09T18:35:00Z

Good King Wenceslas - Sheet music for this Christmas Carol - plus midi and mp3 files

Good King Wenceslas is a traditional Christmas Carol based an an old Finnish folk melody. The carol is arranged for piano and other instruments - sheet music and audio downloads. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-09:/scores/the-red-flag.htm 2011-11-09T18:30:00Z 2011-11-09T18:30:00Z

The Red Flag - Sheet music for this song - plus midi and mp3 files

The Red Flag is a song supporting the socialist movement and the labour party in the UK. The music is based on O Tannenbaum and our sheet music arrangement is for piano. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-09:/scores/o-christmas-tree.htm 2011-11-09T18:25:00Z 2011-11-09T18:25:00Z

O Christmas Tree - Sheet music for this Christmas Carol - plus midi and mp3 files

O Christmas Tree is an English translation of the German Carol O Tannenbaum. Sheet Music included for piano, guitar, and other musical instruments. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-09:/scores/in-the-bleak-midwinter.htm 2011-11-09T18:20:00Z 2011-11-09T18:20:00Z

In The Bleak Midwinter - Sheet music for this Christmas Carol by Gustav Holst - plus midi and mp3 files

In The Bleak Midwinter is a Christmas Carol based on a poem with music composed by the classical composer Gustav Holst. Sheet Music included for piano, guitar, and other musical instruments. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-09:/scores/il-est-ne-le-divin-enfant-keyboard.htm 2011-11-09T18:15:00Z 2011-11-09T18:15:00Z

Il Est Ne Le Devin Enfant - Sheet music for the French Christmas Carol - plus midi and mp3 files

Il Est Ne Le Devin Enfant is a popular French Christmas Carol, often heard in French or English versions. Sheet Music is included for piano, guitar, and several other musical instruments. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-09:/scores/ding-dong-merrily-on-high.htm 2011-11-09T18:10:00Z 2011-11-09T18:10:00Z

Ding Dong Merrily on High - Sheet music for the popular Christmas Carol - plus midi and mp3 files

Ding Dong Merrily on High is based on the melody of a French Folk Dance tune. Sheet Music versions are included for piano, guitar, and many other musical instruments. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-09:/scores/carol-of-the-bells-clarinet-and-piano.htm 2011-11-09T18:05:00Z 2011-11-09T18:05:00Z

Sheet music for the popular Christmas Carol: Carol of the Bells (for clarinet and piano) - plus midi and mp3 files

Carol of the Bells is a choral work composed by the Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych with an English language version created by Peter Wilhousky. This arrangement is illustrated for clarinet and piano, though alternative parts are included to substitute for the clarinet. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-09:/scores/carol-of-the-bells.htm 2011-11-09T18:00:00Z 2011-11-09T18:00:00Z

Sheet music for the popular Christmas Carol: Carol of the Bells (for piano) - plus midi and mp3 files

Carol of the Bells is a choral work composed by the Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych with an English language version created by Peter Wilhousky. We have arranged the carol for piano solo. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-07:/jims-blog.htm/george-fenton-planet-earth-live 2011-11-07T11:00:00Z 2011-11-07T11:00:00Z

George Fenton's Music for Documentaries

Planet Earth Live will get its UK premiere this month with music by George Fenton, and Human Planet Live will go on tour next spring with music by Nitin Sawhney. Debbie Wiseman has also scored some major documentaries this year. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-11-03:/reviews/john-williams-the-adventures-of-tintin-the-secret-of-the-unicorn.htm 2011-11-03T15:20:00Z 2011-11-03T15:20:00Z

The Adventures of Tintin : The Secret of the Unicorn by John Williams

From the start John Williams' The Adventures of Tintin (his first animation score) is character-driven with some whimsical orchestration and a Gallic flavour. Yet before long its rich thematic material and boundless energy will carry you headlong into mystery and adventure. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-27:/jims-blog.htm/john-williams-war-horse 2011-10-27T12:00:00Z 2011-10-27T12:00:00Z

War Horse (music by John Williams) will hit cinemas at Christmas or the New Year

Like buses two John Williams Soundtrack have arrived in a short space of time. First TinTin and now War Horse which is released at Christmas or in the New Year. See the movie trailer and pre-order the soundtrack now. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-26:/horror-in-music.htm 2011-10-26T16:30:00Z 2011-10-26T16:30:00Z

Our final Halloween Special looks at the Dark Side of Music

You will be horrified as we examine music's dark side, with lots of video examples from Classical, Film and Television through to Musicals and Pop. Prepare to be Scared! tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-24:/composers/Stephen-Sondheim.htm 2011-10-24T20:50:00Z 2011-10-24T20:50:00Z

Stephen Sondheim - songwriter and composer of musicals

With encouragement from musical veteran Oscar Hammerstein II, Stephen Sondheim found his niche in musical theatre contributing to Broadway hits such as West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Into the Woods and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-24:/composers/Modest-Mussorgsky.htm 2011-10-24T20:30:00Z 2011-10-24T20:30:00Z

Modest Mussorgsky - classical composer

Modest Mussorgsky was a Russian composer of the Nationalist persuasion. Though he suffered from personal problems and died at the age of 42, his major works include the opera Boris Godunov, the piano suite Pictures at an Exhibition and the orchestral work A Night on Bare Mountain. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-24:/reviews/bernard-herrmann-psycho.htm 2011-10-24T14:10:00Z 2011-10-24T14:10:00Z

Psycho by Bernard Herrmann - the most iconic horror score of all time?

Continuing our Horror Theme for Halloween, we look at that most iconic horror film score Psycho by Bernard Herrmann. Herrmann's strings-only approach mirrors Alfred Hitchock's black and white palette, proving that less can definitely be more. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-21:/jims-blog.htm/john-carpenter-halloween 2011-10-21T09:35:00Z 2011-10-21T09:35:00Z

John Carpenter's Horror Music - a Halloween Special

Some rare video material, including an interview with John Carpenter where he talks about his Halloween Theme, and Alan Howarth playing the theme live with Zombie Zombie. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-17:/reviews/ennio-morricone-the-thing.htm 2011-10-17T13:15:00Z 2011-10-17T13:15:00Z

The Thing by Ennio Morricone - kicking off our Horror theme for Halloween

As Halloween approaches, mfiles kicks off its Horror season with a look at Ennio Morricone's music for The Thing (1982). A perfect complement to John Carpenter's special effects, the score paints music paints a bleak picture of isolation and er... alienation. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-06:/composers/Miklos-Rozsa-a-visit-with-miklos-rozsa-by-Jeffrey-Dane.htm 2011-10-13T11:15:00Z 2011-10-13T11:15:00Z

A Visit with Miklos Rozsa - with rare photographs of the composer

A tribute by author and historian Jeffrey Dane describing his meetings with the composer Miklos Rozsa. To illustrate the article we are pleased to publish a number of rare photos of Rozsa and his home in the Hollywood Hills. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-11:/jims-blog.htm/lang-lang-liszt-my-piano-hero 2011-10-11T16:30:00Z 2011-10-11T16:30:00Z

Lang Lang celebrates Liszt's 200th birthday with a live broadcast, an album and a tour

October 22nd is the 200th anniversary of Liszt's birth, and Lang Lang's performance of the composer's music will be broadcast live in high definition to movie theatres across the US. See the other tour dates and check out the album. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-06:/jims-blog.htm/john-williams-the-adventures-of-tintin 2011-10-06T20:50:00Z 2011-10-06T20:50:00Z

At last a new John Williams film score: The Adventures of Tintin is coming soon

The Adventures of Tintin will hit European cinemas in late October and the US in time for Christmas. The soundtrack CD can be pre-ordered now but check our links to hear samples, watch the movie trailer and pre-order the soundtrack. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-06:/composers/Hector-Berlioz.htm 2011-10-06T11:15:00Z 2011-10-06T11:15:00Z

Hector Berlioz - classical composer from the romantic era

Hector Berlioz was a key composer of the Romantic era. His passionate love life spilled into his music in the Symphonie Fantastique. Its main theme features in all the movements which become increasingly imaginative as the Symphony progresses. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-05:/scores/handel-water-music-hornpipe-viola-and-piano.htm 2011-10-05T10:50:00Z 2011-10-05T10:50:00Z

Sheet music for the 2nd Hornpipe in Handel's Water Music (for viola and piano) - plus midi and mp3 files

Handel's Water Music was composed for a Royal Event on the River Thames. This is sheet music for the famous Hornpipe from Handel's Water Music, arranged for viola and piano - with alternative sheet music for a range of instruments instead of the viola. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-05:/scores/handel-water-music-hornpipe-piano.htm 2011-10-05T10:40:00Z 2011-10-05T10:40:00Z

Sheet music for the 2nd Hornpipe in Handel's Water Music (piano arrangement) - plus midi and mp3 files

Handel's Water Music was composed for a Royal Event on the River Thames. This is sheet music for the famous Hornpipe from Handel's Water Music, arranged for piano or organ solo - a great piece to play at weddings. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-05:/scores/handel-water-music-hornpipe.htm 2011-10-05T10:30:00Z 2011-10-05T10:30:00Z

Sheet music for the 2nd Hornpipe in Handel's Water Music (score and parts) - plus midi and mp3 files

Handel's Water Music was composed for a Royal Event on the River Thames. This is sheet music for the original orchestral version of the famous Hornpipe from Handel's Water Music, with full score and individual parts. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-10-03:/jims-blog.htm/36-songs-and-4-chords 2011-10-03T11:00:00Z 2011-10-03T11:00:00Z

36 Well-Known Songs which all use the same sequence of 4 Chords

A fun video singing exerpts from 36 songs which all repeat the same sequence of 4 chords: E, B, C#m, A. One of the oldest songs included is Waltzing Matilda for which we have the sheet music on mfiles. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-29:/jims-blog.htm/andres-segovia-plays-asturias-leyenda 2011-09-29T20:15:00Z 2011-09-29T20:15:00Z

Andres Segovia playing his transcription of Albeniz's Asturias/Leyenda

Andres Segovia plays his famous transcription of Isaac Albeniz's popular Leyenda (also known as Asturias). Also check out our Guitar Sheet Music and Albeniz's original Leyenda for piano solo. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-28:/reviews/mark-mckenzie-the-great-miracle.htm 2011-09-28T11:05:00Z 2011-09-28T11:05:00Z

The Great Miracle by Mark McKenzie - a masterpiece

An animated religious movie seems an unlikely place to find beautiful music, but composer Mark McKenzie has clearly poured his heart and soul into The Great Miracle and created a lush, sweeping, spiritual masterpiece. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-26:/jims-blog.htm/the-matrix-live-royal-albert-hall 2011-09-26T12:45:00Z 2011-09-26T12:45:00Z

The Matrix Live at the Royal Albert Hall - October 23rd

The Matrix brought amazing new visual techniques to films, together with the revolutionary music of composer Don Davis. See the film on the big screen and hear the music live in concert, performed by Hanover's NDR Pops Orchestra conducted by Frank Strobel. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-22:/folk-music-and-songs.htm 2011-09-22T14:30:00Z 2011-09-22T14:30:00Z

A look at the nature of Folk Music with several examples of Folk Songs from different countries

The number of Folk Songs on the mfiles site has been steadily growing, so we've created a dedicated page to make them easier to find. Most of the Folk Songs are available for piano, but we have also created arrangements for other instruments and combinations. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-22:/scores/cwm-rhondda.htm 2011-09-22T14:25:00Z 2011-09-22T14:25:00Z

Sheet music for Cwm Rhondda for piano solo, the Welsh hymn tune - plus midi and mp3 files

Cwm Rhondda (the Rhondda Valley) is a well-known Welsh Hymn Tune which has been performed and recorded in many versions. Here is our arrangement for piano solo. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-22:/scores/when-johnny-comes-marching-home.htm 2011-09-22T14:20:00Z 2011-09-22T14:20:00Z

Sheet music for When Johnny Comes Marching Home for piano solo, the American folk song - plus midi and mp3 files

When Johnny Comes Marching Home is a well-known American Folk Song and March which has been performed and recorded in many versions. Here is our arrangement for piano solo. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-22:/scores/kalinka-bassoon-and-piano.htm 2011-09-22T14:15:00Z 2011-09-22T14:15:00Z

Bassoon (clarinet or violin) and Piano Sheet music for Kalinka, a Russian folk song - plus midi and mp3 files

Kalinka is a well-known Russian/Ukranian Folk Song which has been performed and recorded in many versions. Here is our arrangement for bassoon or clarinet or violin and piano. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-22:/scores/kalinka.htm 2011-09-22T14:10:00Z 2011-09-22T14:10:00Z

Sheet music for Kalinka for piano solo, a Russian folk song - plus midi and mp3 files

Kalinka is a well-known Russian/Ukranian Folk Song which has been performed and recorded in many versions. Here is our arrangement for piano solo. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-22:/scores/early-one-morning-oboe-and-piano.htm 2011-09-22T14:05:00Z 2011-09-22T14:05:00Z

Oboe and Piano Sheet music for Early One Morning, an English folk song - plus midi and mp3 files

Early One Morning is a traditional English Folk Song which has been published and recorded in many versions. Here is our arrangement for oboe and piano. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-22:/scores/early-one-morning.htm 2011-09-22T14:00:00Z 2011-09-22T14:00:00Z

Sheet music for Early One Morning for piano solo, an English folk song - plus midi and mp3 files

Early One Morning is a traditional English Folk Song which has been published and recorded in many versions. Here is our arrangement for piano solo. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-20:/jims-blog.htm/dario-marianelli-jane-eyre 2011-09-20T13:30:00Z 2011-09-20T13:30:00Z

Jane Eyre by Dario Marianelli, featuring violinist Jack Liebeck

Jane Eyre aims for a distinctive feel with period lighting and visuals. Composer Dario Marianelli has complemented this unique feel with an evocative score featuring solos by violinist Jack Liebeck. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-15:/jims-blog.htm/murray-gold-interview-silva-screen-records 2011-09-15T09:30:00Z 2011-09-15T09:30:00Z

An Interview with resident Doctor Who composer Murray Gold

Murray Gold talks frankly about his music for Doctor Who, including his favourite pieces from the show. Gold also talks about his musical influences, mentioning in particular Ennio Morricone and Danny Elfman. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-14:/reviews/patrick-doyle-rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes.htm 2011-09-14T15:15:00Z 2011-09-14T15:15:00Z

Rise of the Planet of the Apes by Patrick Doyle - an impressive start to the franchise reboot

Patrick Doyle follows in the footsteps of Jerry Goldsmith and Danny Elfman with the latest Planet of the Apes movie. His music is often dark and brooding with good use of electronic sounds and African rhythms, yet lending the apes a sympathetic warm nobility. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-13:/jims-blog.htm/philip-glass-1000-airplanes-on-the-roof 2011-09-13T19:30:00Z 2011-09-13T19:30:00Z

1000 Airplanes on the Roof, a musical drama by Philip Glass will be performed beside Concorde

A one-act melodrama by Philip Glass called 1000 Airplanes on the Roof will be performed at the Lammermuir Festival on 18th September. The event will take place in the Concorde Hangar at the National Museum of Flight. See also a Sand Sculpture of Beethoven at the East Neuk Festival. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-02:/jims-blog.htm/nightingale-string-quartet-play-shostakovich 2011-09-02T11:45:00Z 2011-09-02T11:45:00Z

Nightingale String Quartet play Shostakovich in a great Classical Video

The Nightingale String Quartet playing the adagio "In Memory of the Dead" from Shostakovich's String Quartet No.3. Musically and Visually a great interpretation. A Music Video is an idea borrowed from Popular Music, but this one is absolutely sympathetic to its classical material. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-09-01:/composers/Mark-McKenzie.htm 2011-09-01T21:00:00Z 2011-09-01T21:00:00Z

Mark McKenzie - film composer

Mark McKenzie worked for many years as an orchestrator for the film music of Jerry Goldsmith, Alan Silvestri and Danny Elfman. He is now firmly established as a composer in his own right with films such as The Ultimate Gift, The Great Miracle and The Last Sin Eater. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-08-31:/reviews/debbie-wiseman-haunted.htm 2011-08-31T17:15:00Z 2011-08-31T17:15:00Z

Haunted by Debbie Wiseman - truly haunting melodies

Based on a James Herbert novel, Haunted is a ghost story with strong emotional threads of romance and regret. Composer Debbie Wiseman focusses her music on these elements using gorgeous melodies tinged with sadness. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-08-30:/jims-blog.htm/basil-poledouris-conan-complete-score 2011-08-30T13:30:00Z 2011-08-30T13:30:00Z

Hayley Westenra's Paradiso - film tracks arranged by Ennio Morricone

Ennio Morricone has arranged some of his best known film songs for the Hayley Westenra, conducting and producing each track, from Gabriel's Oboe and Deborah's Theme to Malena, La Califfa and Cinema Paradiso. Also watch the Spaghetti Western Orchestra at the Proms. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-08-25:/reviews/james-newton-howard-water-for-elephants.htm 2011-08-25T15:45:00Z 2011-08-25T15:45:00Z

Water for Elephants by James Newton Howard - enchanting and delightful music

The music for Water for Elephants is a beguiling and hugely attractive effort by James Newton Howard, blending soothing melodies and darker sections in one smoothly melodious package. One of this year's great scores. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-08-24:/jims-blog.htm/basil-poledouris-conan-complete-score 2011-08-24T17:10:00Z 2011-08-24T17:10:00Z

Basil Poledouris complete score to the original Conan the Barbarian

Tadlow's new release is on 2 CDs with many previously unreleased tracks, bonus material and a suite from the sequel Conan the Destroyer. The World Premiere Recording of the Complete Score is performed by Nic Raine conducting The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-08-15:/jims-blog.htm/music-to-get-murdered-by 2011-08-15T11:15:00Z 2011-08-15T11:15:00Z

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra have a weekend of events celebrating Bernard Herrmann

On Saturday 17th Sept the orchestra will play the score live during a full screening of the movie Psycho, and on Sunday 18th Sept John Wilson conducts the orchestra for a concert of music by Bernard Herrmann and related composers. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-08-11:/reviews/alan-silvestri-captain-america-the-first-avenger.htm 2011-08-11T18:15:00Z 2011-08-11T18:15:00Z

Captain America: The First Avenger by Alan Silvestri - a good old-fashioned film score

The latest Marvel superhero has a gloriously old fashioned score by Alan Silvestri. Captain America: The First Avenger has a nostalgic retro feel as it explores the character's origins and Silvestri's music grows the heroic theme as the story unfolds. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-08-09:/jims-blog.htm/george-kallis-screwed 2011-08-09T20:30:00Z 2011-08-09T20:30:00Z

The soundtrack by George Kallis from the movie Screwed is now available on iTunes

UK based composer George Kallis previously scored Highlander: The Source and Joy Division. Screwed is a prison drama now on general release in the UK starring James D'Arcy and Noel Clarke. The music is dark and gritty. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-08-08:/scores/scarborough-fair-flute-and-piano.htm 2011-08-08T21:20:00Z 2011-08-08T21:20:00Z

Flute and Piano Sheet music for Scarborough Fair, a traditional folk song - plus midi and mp3 files

Scarborough Fair is a traditional English Folk ballad which has been published in many versions, and continues to provide inspiration to composers and musicians. Here is our arrangement for flute and piano. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-08-08:/scores/scarborough-fair.htm 2011-08-08T21:15:00Z 2011-08-08T21:15:00Z

Piano Sheet music for Scarborough Fair, a traditional folk song - plus midi and mp3 files

Scarborough Fair is a traditional English Folk ballad which has been published in many versions, and continues to provide inspiration to composers and musicians. Here is our arrangement for piano solo. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-08-07:/jims-blog.htm/lso-dimitri-tiomkin 2011-08-07T13:15:00Z 2011-08-07T13:15:00Z

Dimitri Tiomkin's music to be performed by the LSO

Richard Kaufman will conduct the LSO in a concert devoted to the music of Dimitri Tiomkin in London's Barbican Centre on Thursday 27th October. The centre will also screen two Hitchcock films scored by Tiomkin: Strangers on a Train and Dial M for Murder. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-08-03:/reviews/alexandre-desplat-the-tree-of-life.htm 2011-08-03T20:15:00Z 2011-08-03T20:15:00Z

The Tree of Life by Alexandre Desplat - a review of the score to this challenging film

The Tree of Life is a challenging film by director Terence Malick. The music by Alexandre Desplat follows the drama all the way, and though elusive and confounding, repeated listening rewards with one of the standout scores of 2011. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-07-29:/jims-blog.htm/amy-winehouse 2011-07-29T20:45:00Z 2011-07-29T20:45:00Z

Amy Winehouse - sales surge puts her music into the charts

Our Top 50 UK Download charts has Amy Winehouse with 3 entries in the singles charts and 5 entries in the album charts. Don't forget you can easily compare download prices using our mp3 search and price comparison engine. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-07-26:/jims-blog.htm/the-film-music-of-james-horner 2011-07-26T20:00:00Z 2011-07-26T20:00:00Z

The Film Music of James Horner - a double-album of the composer's music

This double-album represents James Horner's career spanning 3 decades of his film music from "Battle Beyond the Stars" and "The Wrath of Khan" through to "Avatar" and "The Karate Kid". tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-07-22:/jims-blog.htm/tan-dun-martial-arts-trilogy 2011-07-22T11:00:00Z 2011-07-22T11:00:00Z

Tan Dun's The Martial Arts Trilogy - an Album and a Tour

Tan Dun's album The Martial Arts Trilogy is released with highlights from his 3 martial arts scores: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, The Banquet and Hero. The Martial Arts Trilogy Tour has kicked of this week with venues in the US, Europe and Asia between now and December. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-07-18:/reviews/marco-werba-giallo.htm 2011-07-18T17:15:00Z 2011-07-18T17:15:00Z

Giallo by Marco Werba - a traditional orchestral score for this Dario Argento thriller

Dario Argento's latest film Giallo has hit the news for several reasons. Far removed for the rock-synth soundtracks of Goblin, composer Marco Werba has given the film an upmarket feel with a traditional orchestral score, while still delivering the scares and some haunting suspense. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-07-18:/composers/Marco-Werba.htm 2011-07-18T17:00:00Z 2011-07-18T17:00:00Z

Marco Werba - Spanish-born classically-trained composer now resident in Italy

Marco Werba is a classically-training composer who has scored a range of Italian film genres, though he seems to have specialised particularly in creating the soundtracks for horror and suspense movies. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-07-15:/jims-blog.htm/alf-clausen-30th-emmy-nomination 2011-07-15T11:45:00Z 2011-07-15T11:45:00Z

Simpsons composer Alf Clausen gets a record 30th nomination in the Emmys

Other composers nominated include Carter Burwell, David Arnold, plus Jeff and Mychael Danna. See also this video of 2 woman playing Bach's Toccata and Fugue on a giant foot keyboard, like in the movie Big. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-07-15:/scores/gregorian-dies-irae.htm 2011-07-15T09:30:00Z 2011-07-15T09:30:00Z

Piano Sheet music for the Dies Irae (or Day of Wrath), a traditional plainchant melody - also midi and mp3 files

This Melody for the Dies Irae originates from the 13th Century and was formerly used in Requiem Masses. Many Classical and Film composers have used the melody in their music to depict macabre happenings due to its association with death. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-07-15:/scores/swing-low-sweet-chariot.htm 2011-07-15T09:25:00Z 2011-07-15T09:25:00Z

Piano Sheet music for Swing Low Sweet Chariot, the popular African-American Spiritual - plus midi and mp3 files

Swing Low Sweet Chariot was composed by Wallis Willis and popularised in the 19th century by the Jubilee Singers. The song is regularly sung by Gospel Choirs and has been covered and arranged in many styles by many different artists. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-07-15:/scores/hubert-parry-jerusalem.htm 2011-07-15T09:20:00Z 2011-07-15T09:20:00Z

Piano Sheet music for Jerusalem by Hubert Parry - And Did Those Feet in Ancient Time - including midi and mp3 files

Jerusalem by Hubert Parry is a patriotic song and a hymn, and now regularly sung on the rugby terraces. Here is a piano arrangement which can be played as a solo or used as an accompaniment for singers. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-07-14:/jims-blog.htm/2-cellos-or-4-cellos 2011-07-14T12:30:00Z 2011-07-14T12:30:00Z

Internet sensation 2Cellos release their debut album

2Cellos were a big hit on YouTube with covers such as Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal. They are now on tour with Elton John and releasing their first album. Meanwhile there is a Cello Quartet C-Jam getting plenty of attention on Youtube. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-07-11:/humour-in-music.htm 2011-07-11T15:45:00Z 2011-07-11T15:45:00Z

We explore the lighter side of music in our article about Humour in Music

From Classical and Stage to Film and Television, this article is richly illustrated with lots of examples. People often have fun with music - composers, comedians, dancers, singers, performers, musicians, and even conductors! tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-07-07:/jims-blog.htm/bernard-herrmann-centenary 2011-07-07T10:45:00Z 2011-07-07T10:45:00Z

Celebrating the Film Music of Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975)

This year marks 100 years since the birth of Bernard Herrmann, one of the most respected of all Film Composers. He is most closely associated with the film of Alfred Hitchock, but also worked with Orson Welles, Martin Scorsese, Brian de Palma, Francois Truffaut and others. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-06-29:/jims-blog.htm/howard-blake-the-avengers 2011-06-29T20:30:00Z 2011-06-29T20:30:00Z

Howard Blake's music for the final season of The Avengers now released on a double-CD

Howard Blake took over from Laurie Johnson during the last season of The Avengers. Blake's music is now released on a double-CD with 50 tracks and a 16-page booklet. Check for more information with samples. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-06-24:/jims-blog.htm/fred-steiner-dies 2011-06-24T11:30:00Z 2011-06-24T11:30:00Z

Fred Steiner (1923-2011) composer for film, television and radio - dies age 88

Fred Steiner is known as a composer, conductor, orchestrator and film music historian. He has made many contributions to film (jointly oscar-nominated for "The Color Purple") and television, including the Perry Mason theme and the original Star Trek series. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-06-17:/jims-blog.htm/milan-records-bernard-herrmann 2011-06-17T14:00:00Z 2011-06-17T14:00:00Z

Download free tracks from Bernard Herrmann album from Milan Records

Milan Records have a large catalogue of film and television soundtracks available. They have posted their Bernard Herrmann album on Facebook and users can download two of its tracks for free. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-06-15:/jims-blog.htm/perfume-the-story-of-a-murderer 2011-06-15T10:30:00Z 2011-06-15T10:30:00Z

Simon Rattle and Tom Tykwer talk about the music for Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Acclaimed director Tom Tykwer also wrote the music for Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, with Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil. Here Simon Rattle talks about his involvement, conducting his first ever film score with the Berliner Philharmoniker. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-06-10:/jims-blog.htm/music-box-records2 2011-06-10T12:30:00Z 2011-06-10T12:30:00Z

Music Box Records (French soundtrack label) are releasing two new albums this month

Music Box Records second score by Georges Delerue score is Le Bon Plaisir, and there is an album of music from three films composed by Francois de Roubaix - Comment les seduire (1001 Ways to Love), Les Strip-teaseuses and Les Combinards. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-06-07:/jims-blog.htm/mark-kermode-film-music 2011-06-07T10:00:00Z 2011-06-07T10:00:00Z

Mark Kermode is presenting 2 Radio shows with Film Music on Friday 10th June

On Friday 10th June, Mark Kermode will present 2 different Radio shows related to Film Music. He co-presents Film Review with Simon Mayo at 2:00pm on Radio 5, and at 7:30pm he presents a film music concert on Radio 3. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-06-06:/composers/Jack-Nitzsche.htm 2011-06-06T11:00:00Z 2011-06-06T11:00:00Z

Jack Nitzsche started out as a composer/arranger of pop songs and later became established as a film composer

Jack Nitzsche worked for many years with Phil Spector, The Rolling Stones and Neil Young. As a film composer he found recognition for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, An Officer and a Gentleman, Starman, Razor's Edge and many more. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-06-01:/jims-blog.htm/eric-whitacre-sleep 2011-06-01T11:15:00Z 2011-06-01T11:15:00Z

Eric Whitacre's Sleep - Sung live and by a Virtual Choir of over 2000 singers

Eric Whitacre's works have been a sensation on YouTube, getting millions of hits. For "Virtual Choir 2.0" he mixed 2052 individual videos into a suberb rendition of his choral work "Sleep". He also performed the work live at the Classic FM Awards. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-05-31:/reviews/alan-silvestri-predator.htm 2011-05-31T19:00:00Z 2011-05-31T19:00:00Z

Predator by Alan Silvestri - a new type of action-suspense soundtrack which delivers thrills and scares

Alan Silvestri's Predator score delivers a gripping blend of thrills and scares, with an eerie alien menace lurking in the shadows and jungle drums depicting the pumping heartbeats of the predator's prey. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-05-30:/jims-blog.htm/james-galway-plays-flute-concertos 2011-05-30T12:00:00Z 2011-05-30T12:00:00Z

James Galway plays Flute Concertos - a 12-CD box-set from Sony

To celebrate Sir James Galway's 70th birthday, this box-set contains all his recordings of flute concertos from Baroque through to Modern - including JS Bach, CPE Bach, Telemann, Stamitz, Vivaldi, Mozart, Rodrigo, Arnold, Ibert, Nielsen, Mayer and many more. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-05-20:/jims-blog.htm/two-releases-from-vocalion 2011-05-20T16:45:00Z 2011-05-20T16:45:00Z

Two new Soundtrack-related Releases from Vocalion - double-albums by the Ron Goodwin and Geoff Love Orchestras

Vocalion continues its excellent series of re-releases with two soundtrack-related double-albums. A double-album by Ron Goodwin (Battle of Britain, 633 Squadron) and his Orchestra and a double-album of movie themes by Geoff Love and his Orchestra. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-05-19:/scores/purcell-funeral-music-for-queen-mary-keyboard.htm 2011-05-19T19:35:00Z 2011-05-19T19:35:00Z

Sheet music of the March from Purcell's Funeral Music for Queen Mary (piano arrangement) - plus midi and mp3 files

This Funeral March by Henry Purcell was composed for the Funeral of Queen Mary II. In a cruel irony Purcell himself died the following year at the age of 36, and his music was also used on that occasion. This version has been arranged for piano, organ or keyboard. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-05-19:/scores/purcell-funeral-music-for-queen-mary.htm 2011-05-19T19:30:00Z 2011-05-19T19:30:00Z

Sheet music of the March from Purcell's Funeral Music for Queen Mary (3 trumpets and 1 trombone) - plus midi and mp3 files

This Funeral March by Henry Purcell was composed for the Funeral of Queen Mary II. In a cruel irony Purcell himself died the following year at the age of 36, and his music was also used on that occasion. This version has been adapted for 3 trumpets and 1 trombone. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-05-18:/composers/George-Frideric-Handel.htm 2011-05-18T15:45:00Z 2011-05-18T15:45:00Z

George Frideric Handel is one of the quintessential British composers, though born in Germany

George Frideric Handel was born in what is now Germany and studied for a time in Italy before settling in England. Among his many famous works are the Messiah, Water Music, Music for the Royal Fireworks, Zadok the Priest, The Harmonious Blacksmith and Handel's Largo. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-05-17:/jims-blog.htm/lang-lang-receives-honorary-doctorate-at-rcm 2011-05-17T11:00:00Z 2011-05-17T11:00:00Z

HRH The Prince of Wales presents Lang Lang with Honorary Doctorate from the Royal College of Music

On 12th May HRH the Prince of Wales presented Lang Lang with an Honorary Doctorate from London's Royal College of Music in recognition of his outstanding achievements as a performer and philanthropist supporting the next generation of musicians. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-05-06:/reviews/jerry-goldsmith-rambo-first-blood-part-2.htm 2011-05-06:T17:00:00Z 2011-05-06:T17:00:00Z

Rambo First Blood Part II by Jerry Goldsmith - no-one can match Jerry Goldsmith for action music

No-one can match Jerry Goldsmith for action music, and his score for Rambo First Blood Part II is the utmost in thrilling macho action. Though the plot is ridiculous, the composer's score turns the film into a guilty pleasure. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-05-05:/jims-blog.htm/on-stranger-tides-hans-zimmer 2011-05-05T16:45:00Z 2011-05-05T16:45:00Z

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides by Hans Zimmer with Rodrigo Y Gabriela - album preview and pre-order

For the 4th Pirates of the Caribbean film On Stranger Tides, Hans Zimmer worked with the amazing guitar duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela. Their guitar playing gives an exciting extra dimension to the music. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-29:/jims-blog.htm/james-newton-howard-water-for-elephants 2011-04-29T17:45:00Z 2011-04-29T17:45:00Z

James Newton Howard - Water for Elephants soundtrack released

James Newton Howard's score for Water for Elephants is a sumptuous affair, appropriately dreamy for the romantic liaison yet Howard brings out the powerful tensions and passions as the story unfolds. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-28:/reviews/joe-hisaishi-ni-no-kuni.htm 2011-04-28T19:00:00Z 2011-04-28T19:00:00Z

Ni No Kuni by Joe Hisaishi - a video game score in the tradition of Hollywood's Golden Age

Ni No Kuni Shikkoku No Madoush (second country) sees Joe Hisaishi move from Amine films to video games, and his music is a delight. From a hollywood perspective it may be old-fashioned (think John Williams), but many will treasure this entertaining and powerful soundtrack. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-28:/composers/Joe-Hisaishi.htm 2011-04-28T10:00:00Z 2011-04-28T10:00:00Z

Joe Hisaishi is the composer most closely associated with Japanese Anime films

Joe Hisaishi has composed the music for many of Studio Ghibli's popular Anime films such as Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, in addition to several solo albums. His music is varied, from powerful orchestral works to delicate and entertaining piano pieces such as Summer from Kikujiro. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-26:/jims-blog.htm/two-cello-videos 2011-04-26T11:00:00Z 2011-04-26T11:00:00Z

Two great cello videos - Lil Buck dances to Yo-yo Ma playing The Swan plus KO beat-boxing cellist

We wanted to share these two captivating videos both featuring cellists. In the first street dancer Lil Buck dances to Yo-yo Ma playing The Swan by Saint-Saens, while in the second Kevin (K.O.) Olusola plays the cello and beat-boxes at the same time. Enjoy! tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-21:/jims-blog.htm/carl-davis-heroines-in-music 2011-04-21T15:45:00Z 2011-04-21T15:45:00Z

Carl Davis - Heroines in Music

The latest album from the Carl Davis Collection is called Heroines in Music featuring scores from the composer's work for film and television: The French Lieutenant's Woman, Pride and Prejudice, Cranford and Hotel du Lac. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-20:/reviews/paul-giovanni-the-wicker-man.htm 2011-04-20T11:00:00Z 2011-04-20T11:00:00Z

The Wicker Man by Paul Giovanni - a haunting soundtrack of folk music and pagan songs

The Wicker Man is widely regarded as a cult classic, and in part it owes its status to a wonderfully eerie soundtrack by Paul Giovanni, which mixes old rustic folk songs with celtic tunes and ancient pagan texts. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-20:/composers/Paul-Giovanni.htm 2011-04-20T10:00:00Z 2011-04-20T10:00:00Z

Paul Giovanni is best known for his folk-based music for The Wicker Man

Paul Giovanni was an American writer and composer who is best known for his music and songs for The Wicker Man, the unique film from 1973 which is now regarded as a cult classic. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-19:/jims-blog.htm/bach-having-a-ball 2011-04-19T10:30:00Z 2011-04-19T10:30:00Z

Having a Ball with Bach - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

This is one of the most entertaining adverts we've seen. The music is Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring from one of Bach's cantatas, but it's great to see it recreated in such a fun way. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-14:/reviews/john-powell-the-bourne-supremacy.htm 2011-04-14T10:00:00Z 2011-04-14T10:00:00Z

The Bourne Supremacy by John Powell - a review of the soundtrack album

The Bourne Identity established a new kind of spy hero, and quickly underlined in the sequel The Bourne Supremacy, helped by John Powell's thrilling suspense and action music, miles away from his work on animated features. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-13:/jims-blog.htm/ukulelel 2011-04-13T20:40:00Z 2011-04-13T20:40:00Z

What's the music? - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Here is The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain recorded at the Shrewsbury Folk Festival - very talented, and they know how to entertain a crowd! tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-13:/reviews-releases.htm/rango 2011-04-13T20:00:00Z 2011-04-13T20:00:00Z

Rango by Hans Zimmer - a mini-review of the movie soundtrack CD

Rango is full of Mexican and Western influences, with references to Ennio Morricone and Elmer Bernstein. Following on from Sherlock Holmes, Zimmer continues his fun use of plucked instruments with a banjo playing the main theme. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-07:/reviews/louis-and-bebe-barron-forbidden-planet.htm 2011-04-07T11:00:00Z 2011-04-07T11:00:00Z

Forbidden Planet by Louis and Bebe Barron - a review of the electronic soundtrack

Forbidden Planet was the first film to have a completely electronic soundtrack, created by Louis and Bebe Barron. The electronic composers pioneered many of the sound manipulation techniques which have influenced and inspired many later composers. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-06:/jims-blog.htm/onebigalbum-composers 2011-04-06T15:45:00Z 2011-04-06T15:45:00Z

Games Composers announced for the Game Music Initiative's OneBigAlbum

The Game Music Initiative is a non-profit organisation to promote Games Music and Games Composers. The OneBigAlbum will have new tracks by each of 17 Games composers, and proceeds from the album will support two chilren's charities. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-04:/jims-blog.htm/gabriel-yared-troy 2011-04-04T17:00:00Z 2011-04-04T17:00:00Z

Gabriel Yared's rejected score for Troy

Among the celebrated examples of rejected film scores are Gabriel Yared's score for Troy which was replaced after he had spent a year working on it. The score has appeared on YouTube suggesting it has been recorded. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-04-04:/reviews/debbie-wiseman-the-promise.htm 2011-04-04T13:30:00Z 2011-04-04T13:30:00Z

The Promise by Debbie Wiseman - a soundtrack review

Television mini series The Promise sees Debbie Wiseman once more collaborating with acclaimed director Peter Kosminsky. Wiseman's music gets to the heart of this very human drama set against a backdrop of turmoil and violence in two different eras in the Middle East. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-31:/jims-blog.htm/radiophonic-weekend 2011-03-31T10:30:00Z 2011-03-31T10:30:00Z

The Cube Microplex Cinema in Bristol hosts a weekend dedicated to the BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Events at Bristol's Radiophonic Weekend include screenings and performances, with special guests David Cain and Dick Mills who spent many years creating weird and wonderful sounds at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-29:/jims-blog.htm/space-battleship-yamato 2011-03-29T21:35:00Z 2011-03-29T21:35:00Z

Suite Naoki Sato's exciting music for the TV series Space Battleship YAMATO aka Star Blazers

This YouTube video plays an orchestral (and choral) suite from composer Naoki Sato's music for the original TV series Space Battleship YAMATO (sometimes called "Star Blazers" outside of Japan). The animated series is being made into a live action movie. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-28:/reviews/carter-burwell-true-grit.htm 2011-03-28T14:15:00Z 2011-03-28T14:15:00Z

True Grit by Carter Burwell - a soundtrack review

For the Coen Brothers re-imaging of True Grit, composer Carter Burwell has produced his most conventional score yet. Like the film, Burwell's music is faithful to the original novel and uses a number of 19th century hymn tunes. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-03-28:/scores/what-a-friend-we-have-in-jesus.htm 2011-03-28T14:05:00Z 2011-03-28T14:05:00Z

Sheet music plus midi and mp3 files of the hymn What a Friend we have in Jesus by Charles Crozat Converse

The hymn What a Friend we have in Jesus by Charles Crozat Converse was used by Carter in his music for the Coen Brothers film True Grit. Here is the sheet music for our own arrangement of the hymn, which you can download in sheet music PDF, midi and mp3 formats. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-03-28:/scores/leaning-on-the-everlasting-arms.htm 2011-03-28T14:00:00Z 2011-03-28T14:00:00Z

Sheet music plus midi and mp3 files of the hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms by Anthony Johnson Showalter

The hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms by Anthony Johnson Showalter was used by Carter Burwell as the basis for the main theme of his music for the Coen Brothers film True Grit. Here is the sheet music for our own arrangement of the hymn, plus corresponding midi and mp3 files. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-16:/sheet-music-film.htm 2011-03-16T15:40:00Z 2011-03-16T15:40:00Z

A number of new film and TV Sheet Music Titles are available in stores: The King's Speech and Battlestar Gallactica

New Film Sheet Music Titles we have found on SheetMusicPlus and MusicRoom are: The King's Speech by Alexandre Desplat, Battlestar Gallactica by Bear McCreary, The Dimitri Tiomkin Anthology and Remember Me by Marcelo Zarvos. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-16:/composers/Bear-McCreary.htm 2011-03-16T15:30:00Z 2011-03-16T15:30:00Z

Bear McCreary is best known for his work on US Television Series particularly Battlestar Gallactica

Bear McCreary has made a substantial impact on US Tevevision with his innovative approach to music. He gathered many fans for his music to Battlestar Gallactica, and is applying his skills to Caprica and Eureka. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-15:/jims-blog.htm/robot-violinist 2011-03-15T21:25:00Z 2011-03-15T21:25:00Z

A Robot plays Land of Hope and Glory on the Violin!

This YouTube video shows a Toyota Robot which can play the violin. It gives a demonstration playing Elgar's Land of Hope and Glory. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-03-15:/scores/land-of-hope-and-glory.htm 2011-03-15T21:20:00Z 2011-03-15T21:20:00Z

Sheet music (for piano/accompaniment) plus midi and mp3 files of Edward Elgar's Land of Hope and Glory

Edward Elgar adapted the Trio section of his "Pomp and Circumstance March No.1" with words by the poet A. C. Benson to make the song "Land of Hope and Glory". This patriotic song quickly became a feature at the Last Night of the Proms. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-14:/reviews/john-barry-moonraker.htm 2011-03-14T11:00:00Z 2011-03-14T11:00:00Z

Moonraker by the late John Barry - a soundtrack review and tribute

Our 2nd tribute to John Barry looks at Moonraker, a curiously underrated Bond score. Here the composer tones down the hard-edged Bond heroics in favour of a lush, laid-back, atmospheric sound which seems to foreshadow his later romantic movie scores. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-11:/jims-blog.htm/derek-paravicini-musical-savant 2011-03-11T14:20:00Z 2011-03-11T14:20:00Z

Derek Paravicini is blind and disabled, but he has a phenomenal musical gift

This short YouTube film is about Derek Paravicini. Despite being blind and disabled, he is musically gifted as a pianist. Improvising on songs or even just notes called out by the audience, in any key or in any style. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-08:/reviews/john-barry-out-of-africa.htm 2011-03-08T17:30:00Z 2011-03-08T17:30:00Z

Out of Africa by the late John Barry - a soundtrack review

In a tribute to the late John Barry who died recently, we review one of his finest film scores: Out of Africa which won the best music oscar in 1985. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-07:/jims-blog.htm/gramophone-magazine-april-film-music-issue 2011-03-07T20:30:00Z 2011-03-07T20:30:00Z

The April 2011 issue of Gramophone Magazine has a Special Topic: Film Music

Among the many Film Music topics in the April issue of Gramophone Magazine are a tribute to the late John Barry; Ennio Morricone by Hans Zimmer, and many other interesting articles about Film Music and its relationship to Classical Music. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-06:/jims-blog.htm/jascha-heifetz-the-complete-album-collection 2011-03-06T12:45:00Z 2011-03-06T12:45:00Z

Boxed set with an incredible 103 CDs of recordings by violin legend Jascha Heifetz

Jascha Heifetz: The Complete Album Collection, spans 55 years of Heifetz's incredible career, from his first recording session in 1917 to his last public recital in October 1972. The set has 103 CDs, 3 hours of previously unreleased recordings, a DVD and a 260-page hardcover book. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-03:/reviews/henry-jackman-gullivers-travels.htm 2011-03-03T14:30:00Z 2011-03-03T14:30:00Z

Gulliver's Travels by Henry Jackman - a soundtrack review

Jack Black is big in this movie (compared to the Lilliputians) but the film is sure to have a big impact on composer Henry Jackman's career. He has crafted music which is a enjoyable delight with or without the movie. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-03-03:/composers/Henry-Jackman.htm 2011-03-03T14:30:00Z 2011-03-03T14:30:00Z

Henry Jackman has previously worked closely with Hans Zimmer, and now scores some major films

Henry Jackman's big break was being discovered by Hans Zimmer and supplying additional music on Zimmer's films. Now Jackman is scoring major movies in his own name - Monsters vs. Aliens and Gulliver's Travels. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-02-14:/jims-blog.htm/music-awards-round-up 2011-02-28T11:00:00Z 2011-02-28T11:00:00Z

Music Oscars for Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Randy Newman - next up the BAFTA video Game Awards on March 16th

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross win Original Score Oscar for "The Social Network" and Randy Newman wins Best Song for "We Belong Together" from "Toy Story 3". There are 6 nominess for Best Original Music in the BAFTA Video Game Awares. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-02-14:/jims-blog.htm/hans-zimmer-rodrigo-y-gabriela-pirates-4 2011-02-25T14:00:00Z 2011-02-25T14:00:00Z

Hans Zimmer will collaborate with guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela on Pirates of the Caribbean 4

Hans Zimmer will create a new sound for "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" which opens later this year. He is collaborating with the fantastic Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-02-24:/reviews/a-r-rahman-127-hours.htm 2011-02-24T17:00:00Z 2011-02-24T17:00:00Z

127 Hours by A. R. Rahman - a soundtrack review

"127 Hours" is composer A. R. Rahman's second collaboration with director Danny Boyle, after their major success with Slumdog Millionaire. The music for "127 Hours" is completely different: instrumental, led by guitar and with an atmospheric spiritual quality - highly recommended. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-02-21:/reviews/alexandre-desplat-the-kings-speech.htm 2011-02-21T21:45:00Z 2011-02-21T21:45:00Z

The King's Speech by Alexandre Desplat - a soundtrack review

In "The King's Speech" composer Alexandre Desplat strikes the perfect balance between dignity and accessibility. His music blends well with classical material on the soundtrack, yet it is light and engaging, letting the central character performances carry the drama. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-02-15:/scores/schubert-trout-quintet-4.htm 2010-02-15T14:30:00Z 2010-02-15T14:30:00Z

Sheet music (score and parts) plus midi and mp3 files of Franz Schubert's Piano Quintet "The Trout" (4th movement)

The instruments in Schubert's Trout Quintet are unusual: Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass. Download the free sheet music (score and parts) of the 4th movement, based on the song "The Trout". Also free to download are the midi and mp3 versions. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-02-14:/jims-blog.htm/christopher-tin-wins-2-grammys 2011-02-14T14:00:00Z 2011-02-14T14:00:00Z

Christopher Tin wins a Grammy for the track "Baba Yetu" and his album "Calling All Dawns"

Congratulations to Christopher Tin on winning two Grammys. Baba Yetu was written for the game Civilization IV and has been performed frequently at the Video Games Live shows. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-02-11:/jims-blog.htm/celebrating-jerry-goldsmith 2011-02-11T14:30:00Z 2011-02-11T14:30:00Z

Jerry Goldsmith would have been 82 yesterday, a selection of videos and links about the composer

A selection of videos celebrating Jerry Goldsmith's music, including concerts and soundtracks. Jim Paterson says "Jerry Goldsmith was the first film composer I saw in concert in 1999 when he was 70. A year later I started the mfiles website." tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-02-02:/jims-blog.htm/mark-isham-the-mechanic 2011-02-02T23:05:00Z 2011-02-02T23:05:00Z

Mark Isham's score for The Mechanic is available in 3 different versions

Mark Isham's The Mechanic can be downloaded in the Assassin's Edition (51 minutes) or the Complete Collector's Edition (71 minutes) and there will be a 3rd version which combines the two releases on CD with some special new features. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-01-31:/jims-blog.htm/john-barry-dies 2011-01-31T11:00:00Z 2011-01-31T11:00:00Z

The Composer John Barry has died at the age of 77 following a heart attack

John Barry (1933-2011) is most famous as the sound of James Bond, and has composed so many memorable film scores, including Midnight Cowboy, Out of Africa, Born Free, Zulu and Dances with Wolves. It is with sadness that we report his death. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-01-27:/jims-blog.htm/music-box-records-launch 2011-01-27T19:35:00Z 2011-01-27T19:35:00Z

Music Box Records is a new record label for Film Soundtracks - first release has 2 complete Georges Delerue scores

Music Box Records is a new record label based in France and specialising in Film Soundtracks. Their first album release contains 2 complete Georges Delerue scores, containing 15 minutes of previously unreleased music. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-01-25:/film-awards-2010.htm 2011-01-25T17:05:00Z 2011-01-25T17:05:00Z

The Oscar nominations are announced showing remarkable consistency between the major film awards

The film music awards have been remarkably consistent this year. Congratulations to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for their Golden Globe. Best wishes also to Reznor, Ross, A. R. Rahman, Danny Elfman, John Powell, Hans Zimmer and Alexandre Desplat for their film score nominations. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-01-21:/reviews/clint-mansell-black-swan.htm 2011-01-21T14:15:00Z 2011-01-21T14:15:00Z

Black Swan by Clint Mansell (with a little help from Tchaikovsky) - a soundtrack review

Black Swan is a musical portrait of obsession, set in the world of ballet with Swan Lake as the backdrop. Tchaikovsky's music is expertly deconstructed by Clint Mansell to hold up a distorted mirror to Natalie Portman's White Swan ballerina. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-01-17:/reviews-releases.htm/late-night-tales-at-the-movies 2011-01-17T15:30:00Z 2011-01-17T15:30:00Z

Late Night Tales "At The Movies" - a mini-review of the soundtrack compilation CD

Late Night Tales "At The Movies" is unlike other compilation albums. The tracks are remixed to blend seemlessly from one to the next. Some transitions seem crazy at first but they are expertly done, and make for a great listening experience. Just don't play it on "shuffle"! tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-01-17:/jims-blog.htm/bach-and-more-friends-in-preproduction 2011-01-17T12:30:00Z 2011-01-17T12:30:00Z

Bach & More Friends, the sequel to the film Bach & Friends, is now in pre-production

The overwelming reaction to his film "Bach & Friends" has persuaded filmmaker Michael Lawrence to start work on a sequel called "Bach & More Friends". This is now in pre-production and accepting donations. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-01-10:/reviews/david-arnold-the-chronicles-of-narnia-the-voyage-of-the-dawn-treader.htm 2011-01-10T13:55:00Z 2011-01-10T13:55:00Z

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by David Arnold - a soundtrack review

David Arnold is the new composer for Narnia's 3rd installment The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. His music is notable for its rich and varied orchestration, and takes us on a magical adventure in the fantasy world of Narnia. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-01-07:/jims-blog.htm/golden-globe-nominations 2011-01-07T11:45:00Z 2011-01-07T11:45:00Z

The Golden Globe nominations have been announced and news is emerging of films which are ineligible for Oscar nominations

Composers nominated for the Golden Globe music awards are Alexandre Desplat, Danny Elfman, A. R. Rahman, Hans Zimmer, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Clint Mansell's Black Swan and Carter Burwell's True Grit are ineligible for Oscar music nominations. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-01-06:/reviews-releases.htm/tron-legacy 2011-01-06T11:25:00Z 2011-01-06T11:25:00Z

Tron Legacy by Daft Punk - a mini-review of the movie soundtrack CD

The French Synth Duo Daft Punk is an inspired choice to supply the music for Disney's long-awaited Tron sequel "Tron Legacy". Their electronic material and orchestral music integrate beautifully into the overall score. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-01-04:/reviews/jerry-goldsmith-the-shadow.htm 2011-01-04T14:00:00Z 2011-01-04T14:00:00Z

The Shadow by Jerry Goldsmith - a review of the movie soundtrack CD

There have been so many comic-book superhero adaptations, it is surprising that Jerry Goldsmith only scored 2 - Supergirl and The Shadow. Goldsmith's music for The Shadow emphasised the slightly tongue-in-cheek quality of the film and the soundtrack is pure fun from beginning to end. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2011-01-03:/jims-blog.htm/giles-swayne 2011-01-03T13:40:00Z 2011-01-03T13:40:00Z

Two works by composer Giles Swayne in London this month as part of the Park Lane Group's Young Artists Series

On Wed 12th Swayne's The Murder of Gonzaga for Wind Quintet, and on Thu 13th his Sangre viva for Trumpet and Piano. Both performances are in the Purcell Room at the Southbank Centre. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-20:/reviews/murray-gold-doctor-who-series-5.htm 2010-12-30T19:35:00Z 2010-12-30T19:35:00Z

Doctor Who Series 5 by Murray Gold - a review of the soundtrack double-album

It was all-change for Doctor Who Series 5 - a new Doctor, new companions, new head writer and production team. Thankfully Murray Gold has stayed on as the series composer, but the music for Series 5 is all new and his best so far - highly recommended! tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-20:/reviews/murray-gold-doctor-who-series-4.htm 2010-12-30T19:30:00Z 2010-12-30T19:30:00Z

Doctor Who Series 4 by Murray Gold - a review of the soundtrack CD

Doctor Who Series 4 is the season where Catherine Tate is the main companion for David Tennant's Doctor. The series includes much fine music by Murray Gold and we review the soundtrack album. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-28:/jims-blog.htm/lang-lang-gran-turismo-5 2010-12-28T20:45:00Z 2010-12-28T20:45:00Z

Recent projects by pianist Lang Lang were the Gran Turismo Soundtrack and a Sony Christmas Advert

Lang Lang's YouTube channel shows footage for recent recording sessions. He played classical music for the game soundtrack Gran Turismo 5, and also recorded a track by film composer Ilan Eshkeri for a Sony Christmas Advert. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-20:/reviews/murray-gold-doctor-who-series-4-the-specials.htm 2010-12-24T15:30:00Z 2010-12-24T15:30:00Z

Doctor Who Series 4 The Specials by Murray Gold - a review of the double CD album

Doctor Who Series 4 The Specials is the music composed by Murray Gold from David Tennant's final year as the Doctor. It includes 5 hour-long episodes over 2 CDs with The Next Doctor, The Planet of the Dead, The Waters of Mars and The End of Time parts 1 and 2. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-22:/jims-blog.htm/berkleemusic-film-and-tv-composition 2010-12-22T11:10:00Z 2010-12-22T11:10:00Z

Composition for Film and TV - a new Online Course from Berklee Music

A new online course from Berklee Music Composition for Film and TV starts on Jan 10th for 12 weeks. Study scores by well-known composers and create your own portfolio. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-20:/reviews/quincy-jones-legacy-series-q-on-producing.htm 2010-12-20T18:30:00Z 2010-12-20T18:30:00Z

Q on Producing - a review of the book by legendary producer Quincy Jones and Bill Gibson

Q On Producing is the first book in the Quincy Jones Legacy Series, put together from a year's worth of interviews. Quincy Jones has worked with some exceptionally talented artists including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-13:/jims-blog.htm/baba-yetu-by-christopher-tin 2010-12-17T17:40:00Z 2010-12-17T17:40:00Z

A live performance of the Grammy-nominated song Baba Yetu

Christopher Tin's Baba Yetu performed Live, his song and album Calling All Dawns both nominated for Grammys tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-16:/reviews/hans-zimmer-the-holiday.htm 2010-12-16T11:20:00Z 2010-12-16T11:20:00Z

The Holiday by Hans Zimmer - a review of the film soundtrack album

The Holiday (2006) directed by Nancy Meyers, composer Hans Zimmer - a review of the Soundtrack Album. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-13:/jims-blog.htm/an-evening-with-dario-marianelli 2010-12-13T17:45:00Z 2010-12-13T17:45:00Z

Dario Marianelli talks about his creative process with examples from his film scores

Dario Marianelli talks about his musical composition process with examples from his film scores. "An Evening with Dario Marianelli" has been organised by BAFTA and PRS for Music. The event is on 15th December at the Pricess Anne Theatre in London. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-13:/reviews/alan-silvestri-a-christmas-carol.htm 2010-12-13T15:00:00Z 2010-12-13T15:00:00Z

A Christmas Carol by Alan Silvestri - a review of the film soundtrack album

A Christmas Carol (2009) directed by Robert Zemeckis, composer Alan Silvestri - a review of the Soundtrack Album. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-10:/composers/Antonio-Vivaldi.htm 2010-12-10T20:30:00Z 2010-12-10T20:30:00Z

Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741) overview of the composer and his music with example sheet music, mp3 and midi files

Antonio Vivaldi is a composer from the Baroque period, known as the Red Priest because of his red hair, and famous for his many Concertos most especially violin concertos including the set of 4 called The Four Seasons. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-10:/scores/Autumn.htm 2010-12-10T20:30:00Z 2010-12-10T20:30:00Z

The Music for Autumn (orchestral) from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi

Autumn is Violin Concerto Op.8 No.3 by Antonio Vivaldi - available formats: Scorch, PDF score, PDF parts, MP3, MIDI. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-10:/scores/Autumn-violin-and-piano.htm 2010-12-10T20:30:00Z 2010-12-10T20:30:00Z

The Music for Autumn (arranged for violin and piano) from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi

Autumn is Violin Concerto Op.8 No.3 by Antonio Vivaldi - available formats: Scorch, PDF score, PDF parts, MP3, MIDI. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-10:/scores/Autumn-piano-arrangement.htm 2010-12-10T20:30:00Z 2010-12-10T20:30:00Z

The Music for Autumn (arranged for piano solo) from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi

Autumn is Violin Concerto Op.8 No.3 by Antonio Vivaldi - available formats: Scorch, PDF score, PDF parts, MP3, MIDI. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-10:/reviews/john-williams-jurassic-park.htm 2010-12-10T20:30:00Z 2010-12-10T20:30:00Z

Jurassic Park by John Williams - a review of the film soundtrack album

Jurassic Park (1993) directed by Steven Spielberg, composer John Williams - a review of the Soundtrack Album. tag:mfiles.co.uk,2010-12-10:/jims-blog.htm/new-vivaldi 2010-12-10T20:30:00Z 2010-12-10T20:30:00Z

New Vivaldi Scores Found in the UK in 2 separate incidents

Researchers find 3 new Vivaldi Scores in 2 separate incidents just weeks apart in the UK - A flute Concerto "Il Gran Mogol" (The Great Mogul) and 2 previously unknown Vivaldi violin sonatas.