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Apollo 13 by James Horner - soundtrack review

2012-05-15T14:25:00Z

Looking at James Horner's score for Apollo 13, with his solo trumpet theme, the composer totally captures the American pioneering spirit so well portrayed by the cast of Ron Howard's film.

Mozart's Concerto No.21 (Elvira Madigan) for piano solo - sheet music, midi and mp3

2012-05-14T14:15:00Z

Of all the wonderful music in Mozart's Piano Concertos, the slow movement from Concerto No.21 in C is well-known, from its use in films (Elvira Madigan) and on TV. The second movement arranged for Piano Solo with video - download sheet music, midi or mp3 files.

Piano Concerto No.21 in C (Elvira Madigan) by Mozart - sheet music, midi and mp3

2012-05-14T14:10:00Z

Of all the wonderful music in Mozart's Piano Concertos, the slow movement from Concerto No.21 in C is well-known, from its use in films (Elvira Madigan) and on TV. Original Orchestral Version - download sheet music score and parts, midi or mp3 files.

Carl Davis conducts Ben-Hur at the Royal Festival Hall

2012-05-04T11:45:00Z

The restored version of the 1925 silent movie Ben-Hur will be screened at the Royal Festival Hall with a live performance of Davis' score conducted by the composer on 9th June. More details...

The Skye Boat Song: Scottish Folk Song - sheet music, midi and mp3

2012-05-03T21:15:00Z

The Skye Boat Song tells the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie escaping to Skye following his defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, and is based on an older Gaelic melody. Download Piano sheet music or audio files in midi and mp3 format.

Korobeiniki or Korobushka (Tetris) Russian Folk Song - sheet music, midi and mp3

2012-05-03T21:10:00Z

This Russian Folk Song dates from the 19th century and is called Korobeiniki (peddlars) of Korobushka. It is best known in the West as the theme to the video game Tetris. Download Piano sheet music or audio files in midi and mp3 format.

Tristram Cary - film, TV composer and electronic music pioneer

2012-05-03T10:15:00Z

Although an accomplished composer of orchestral music (his first film score was The Ladykillers for Ealing), Tristram Cary always had a strong interest in Electronic Music, and he became known as a pioneer creating electronic music for TV, film, stage and other venues.

Titanic by James Horner - soundtrack review

2012-05-02T14:20:00Z

100 years after the ship sank, things connected to The Titanic are still making a splash. We review James Horner's music for Titanic, now re-released in a couple of special editions to mark the centenary. Though the synth sections seem dated, the score works well dramatically.

Joel Goldsmith (1957-2012)

2012-04-30T11:15:00Z

We regret to report the sad passing of composer Joel Goldsmith at the age of 54. The son of Jerry Goldsmith, Joel was best known for his television work particularly the various series of "Stargate" based on the film of the same name.

The Muppets - original soundtrack

2012-04-25T11:00:00Z

Yes, Kermit and Miss Piggy are back for the biggest comeback of 2012. The Muppets has a witty screenplay, and the song Man or Muppet won the Best Song oscar. All of the songs are winners in a soundtrack which is wonderfully silly, subversive and often hysterically funny.

Film Music events in London

2012-04-19T11:10:00Z

Harry Gregson-Williams will talk to Peter Golub as part of Sundance London. Magic of the Music is at the O2 on 29th April. Rachel Portman is at the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall talking to Tommy Pearson on 9th May as one of the Conversations with Screen Composers.

Frederic Chopin's Nocturne No.20 - sheet music, midi and mp3

2012-04-18T10:10:00Z

A Nocturne is music inspired by night-time, often relaxed and poetic. Frederic Chopin published 18 during his lifetime, and we present his Nocturne No.20 in C# minor which was published after his death. Play, listen and download this music in various formats.

Festival Brikcius - opening concert

2012-04-17T09:45:00Z

Festival Brikcius is a series of 6 concerts held in the Spring and Autumn of 2012 featuring Cello music in various formats. The opening concert is dedicated to solo cello works by Domenico Gabrielli, Arthur Honegger, Johann Sebastian Bach and Irena Kosíková.

Remembrance Day Music

2012-04-12T16:50:00Z

Remembrance Day, Armistice Day or Veterans Day is also observed in several other countries on 11th November each year. Here are some suitable music recommendations for the event and similar Memorial Serivces.

Flowers of the Forest, a Folk Song and Lament - sheet music, midi and mp3

2012-04-12T16:45:00Z

This version of Flowers of the Forest is often played as an instrumental lament on the bagpipes.

Flowers of the Forest, a traditional Scottish Folk Song - sheet music, midi and mp3

2012-04-12T16:40:00Z

This melody from the Skene Manuscripts is a traditional Scottish Folk tune which has been adapted in mnay ways. The composer Michael Nyman used it in his film score for The Piano.

God Bless Our Native Land by Felice Giardini - sheet music, midi and mp3

2012-04-12T16:35:00Z

This hymn tune was written by the Italian composer Felice Giardini (1716-1796) and it is used to sing various lyrics, including God Bless Our Native Land, Come Thou Almighty King, and Christ for the World we Sing. It resembles the British National Anthem.

O Valiant Hearts by Charles Harris - sheet music, midi and mp3

2012-04-12T16:30:00Z

O Valiant Hearts by Charles Harris is a hymn tune written to honour the fallen from WWI, and traditionally sung on Remembrance Day.

The Right to Love: An American Family by Edwin Wendler

2012-04-12T15:45:00Z

The Right to Love: An American Family is a documentary film about a gay family who present their daily lives on Youtube. Composer Edwin Wendler approaches the subject with a light yet layered touch, creating a wonderful score.

Edwin Wendler - film composer

2012-04-12T15:40:00Z

Austrian born Edwin Wendler has a rich musical background. Now living in California, his skills as a film composer are in increasing demand with a growing but significant list of credits to his name.

Conrad Pope - film composer talks about My Week with Marilyn

2012-04-10T15:15:00Z

Known primarily for his work as an orchestrator, Conrad Pope has some major film score credits. His major composing break was scoring My Week with Marilyn looking at a brief period in the life of Marilyn Munroe. In this video he talks about the role.

The Hunger Games by James Newton Howard

2012-04-04T15:00:00Z

For The Hunger Games, James Newton Howard avoids bombastic action scoring, and opts for a more subtle approach. His score plays to the dystopian future depicted in the books and director Gary Ross' satirical vision. The result sets the scene for what may be a great film series.

Animation: Prelude from Bach's 1st Cello Suite

2012-04-03T17:50:00Z

This novelty animation is based on the Prelude of Bach's 1st Suite for solo cello. Circling balls set a row of 8 strings vibrating, and the length of the strings determines the pitch of the note.

Gremlins soundtrack double album by Jerry Goldsmith

2012-03-27T14:30:00Z

Looking back at a favourite film of the 1980s: Gremlins The score by Jerry Goldsmith mixes synthesiser sounds with a traditional orchestra and sound effects, playing distorted Christmas Carols and whacky Ragtime. It's a strange mix but score and movie blend perfectly.

Graeme Revell - film and television composer

2012-03-22T21:35:00Z

Graeme Revell has been scoring films since Dead Calm in 1989. Starting with thrillers and horror films, his repertoire has expanded to include comic book adaptations, science fiction and fantasy movies.

Top DJs across the globe

2012-03-22T11:05:00Z

This new website lets you compare electronic music DJs in terms of Social Media popularity. The site has a great interactive user interface, and the top DJs have a profile spot with music and video feeds.

Best Original Music at the BAFTA Games Awards

2012-03-19T20:25:00Z

The player takes on the role of an LAPD detective in 1947, trying to solve a range of crime cases, investigating crime scenes for clues, interrogating suspects, etc. The game is true to its film-noir style setting, both visually and in terms of its music.

Using Spider Silk to make Violin Strings

2012-03-12T15:20:00Z

A researcher has made violin strings from thousands of strands of spider's silk bundled and twisted together. Composer the difference in tone from silk, steel and nylon strings.

Robert B. Sherman has died at the age of 86

2012-03-07T13:30:00Z

Robert B. Sherman was died at the age of 86. He and his brother Richard wrote the songs for Disney's Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The AristoCats, and other classics of the 1960s and 1970s.

British Composers very much in demand in 2012

2012-03-05T19:20:00Z

Contributing to a new Water Music suite are Debbie Wiseman, Christopher Gunning, Stephen Warbeck, Jocelyn Pook, Anne Dudley, Graham Fitkin, Gavin Greenaway, Adrian Johnston, John Lunn and Julian Nott, while David Arnold is music director for the London Olympics.

Francis Lai - film composer and song writer

2012-03-02T13:00:00Z

Francis Lai is most famous for his music for "Love Story" and "Un Homme et Une Femme". For a while he also composed for Edith Piaf and accompanied her on the piano. One of his instrumental pieces became the TV theme for the BBC's Panorama.

Henry Mancini: Reinventing Film Music

2012-03-01T21:20:00Z

In this new book the author analyses the composer's success and attributes it to a solid understanding of film music's function, but utilising a more popular sound derived from the Big Bands but embracing the minimalism of pop and jazz styles.

The Artist soundtrack wins all major film awards

2012-02-27T11:00:00Z

Congratulations to Ludovic Bource, the relatively unknown French composer who has now hit the big time with his old school reinterpretation of hollywood movie scores from the 1930s. It is interesting that music takes on a more prominent role in a silent movie.

A Tribute to John Williams - An 80th Birthday Celebration

2012-02-23T11:00:00Z

Covering early film scores and more recent tracks from War Horse and Tintin, the album also celebrates Williams' collaborations with Itzhak Perlman (Schindler's List) and Yo-Yo Ma (Memoirs of a Geisha), ending appropriately with the World Premiere Recording of Williams' Happy Birthday Variations.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: soundtrack by John Williams

2012-02-15T15:20:00Z

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.

Chocolate for Valentine's Day!

2012-02-14T11:55:00Z

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".

Anthony Hopkins: Composer

2012-02-09T10:50:00Z

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.

War Horse: soundtrack by John Williams

2012-02-02T15:00:00Z

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.

The Essential Philip Glass

2012-02-01T09:50:00Z

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.

Sherlock Soundtrack released next week

2012-01-26T14:30:00Z

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.

John Williams enters the Record Books

2012-01-25T16:15:00Z

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.

Little Symphony Virtual Orchestra play Pachelbel's Canon

2012-01-24T11:30:00Z

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.

Edward Elgar : Nimrod from The Enigma Variations - organ sheet music and audio

2012-01-23T21:40:00Z

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.

Edward Elgar : Nimrod from The Enigma Variations - piano sheet music and audio

2012-01-23T21:30:00Z

French Impressions with Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk

2012-01-19T16:50:00Z

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.

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol by Michael Giacchino

2012-01-17T21:45:00Z

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.

Music Files to discontinue MP3 Price Comparison

2012-01-16T10:45:00Z

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.

RIP composer David Whitaker

2012-01-13T11:30:00Z

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.

John Barry presented by Don Black

2012-01-08T11:45:00Z

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.

Best Film Scores of 2011

2012-01-03T18:00:00Z

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!

Treemonisha - new recording of Scott Joplin's opera

2011-12-29T14:00:00Z

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.

Ragtime Music - its History, influence and major Composers

2011-12-28T16:20:00Z

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.

James Scott : Grace and Beauty (A Classy Rag) - ragtime sheet music and audio

2011-12-28T12:00:00Z

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.

James Scott: Frogs Legs Rag - ragtime sheet music and audio

2011-12-28T11:50:00Z

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.

Scott Joplin and Scott Hayden: Sunflower Slow Drag - ragtime sheet music and audio

2011-12-28T11:40:00Z

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.

Scott Joplin: A Breeze from Alabama - ragtime sheet music and audio

2011-12-28T11:30:00Z

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.

Scott Joplin: Pleasant Moments (ragtime waltz) - sheet music and audio

2011-12-28T11:20:00Z

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.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Sonata in B-flat K.333 - sheet music and audio

2011-12-21T09:20:00Z

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.

Poem of a Thousand Years by Sangjin Bae

2011-12-20T21:00:00Z

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.

Stravinsky conducts The Firebird

2011-12-15T16:00:00Z

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".

A Streetcar Named Desire by Alex North

2011-12-13T20:30:00Z

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.

Jazz on Film Noir - boxset

2011-12-09T11:00:00Z

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.

The Rum Diary by Christopher Young

2011-12-08T14:00:00Z

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.

A Gypsy interpretation of the Brahms Clarinet Quintet

2011-12-06T11:15:00Z

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.

Johannes Brahms: Brahms Lullaby or Wiegenlied - arranged for guitar

2011-12-05T21:10:00Z

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.

Johannes Brahms: Brahms Lullaby or Wiegenlied - arranged for easy piano solo

2011-12-05T21:05:00Z

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.

Johannes Brahms: Brahms Lullaby or Wiegenlied - song or instrumental sheet music and audio

2011-12-05T21:00:00Z

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.

Two excellent Sheet Music books for Piano

2011-11-28T11:15:00Z

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...

Titus by Elliot Goldenthal

2011-11-23T18:00:00Z

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.

Christmas Gift suggestions for the music-lover

2011-11-22T17:30:00Z

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.

Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Boxset

2011-11-18T10:00:00Z

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.

El Cid - the definitive recording of Miklos Rozsa's masterpiece

2011-11-14T16:50:00Z

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.

Good King Wenceslas - variation for guitar by Glenn Jarrett - sheet music and audio

2011-11-09T18:40:00Z

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.

Good King Wenceslas - Sheet music and audio for the Christmas Carol

2011-11-09T18:35:00Z

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.

The Red Flag - Sheet music and audio for this political anthem

2011-11-09T18:30:00Z

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.

O Christmas Tree - Sheet music and audio for the Christmas Carol

2011-11-09T18:25:00Z

O Christmas Tree is an English translation of the German Carol O Tannenbaum. Sheet Music included for piano, guitar, and other musical instruments.

In The Bleak Midwinter - Sheet music (many instruments) and audio files

2011-11-09T18:20:00Z

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.

Il Est Ne Le Devin Enfant - Sheet music (for many instruments) and audio files

2011-11-09T18:15:00Z

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.

Ding Dong Merrily on High - Sheet music and audio files (multiple instruments)

2011-11-09T18:10:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio files for Carol of the Bells (clarinet and piano)

2011-11-09T18:05:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio files for Carol of the Bells (piano version)

2011-11-09T18:00:00Z

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.

George Fenton's Planet Earth Live and Nitin Sawhney's Human Planet Live

2011-11-07T11:00:00Z

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.

The Adventures of Tintin by John Williams

2011-11-03T15:20:00Z

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.

Another new John Williams score: War Horse

2011-10-27T12:00:00Z

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.

Horror in Music - Scary Sounds for Halloween

2011-10-26T16:30:00Z

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!

Stephen Sondheim

2011-10-24T20:50:00Z

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.

Modest Mussorgsky

2011-10-24T20:30:00Z

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.

Psycho by Bernard Herrmann

2011-10-24T14:10:00Z

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.

John Carpenter's Horror Music - a Halloween Special

2011-10-21T09:35:00Z

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.

The Thing by Ennio Morricone

2011-10-17T13:15:00Z

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.

A Visit with Miklos Rozsa

2011-10-13T11:15:00Z

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.

Lang Lang - Liszt: My Piano Hero - the pianist celebrates the composer's piano music

2011-10-11T16:30:00Z

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.

A new John Williams film score: The Adventures of Tintin

2011-10-06T20:50:00Z

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.

Hector Berlioz - classical composer

2011-10-06T11:15:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio files for the Hornpipe from Handel's Water Music (for solo instrument and piano)

2011-10-05T10:50:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio files for the Hornpipe from Handel's Water Music (piano arrangement)

2011-10-05T10:40:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio files for the Hornpipe from Handel's Water Music (orchestral version)

2011-10-05T10:30:00Z

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.

36 Songs using the same 4 Chords

2011-10-03T11:00:00Z

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.

Segovia plays Albeniz's Asturias-Leyenda

2011-09-29T20:15:00Z

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.

The Great Miracle by Mark McKenzie

2011-09-28T11:05:00Z

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.

The Matrix Live at the Royal Albert Hall

2011-09-26T12:45:00Z

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.

Folk Music and Songs - an article with plenty of examples

2011-09-22T14:30:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio for the Welsh hymn tune Cwm Rhondda (Bread from Heaven) arranged for piano solo

2011-09-22T14:25:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio for the American folk song When Johnny Comes Marching Home (arranged for piano solo)

2011-09-22T14:20:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio for the Russian folk song Kalinka (arranged for bassoon/clarinet/violin and piano)

2011-09-22T14:15:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio for the Russian folk song Kalinka (arranged for piano solo)

2011-09-22T14:10:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio for the English folk song Early One Morning (arranged for oboe and piano)

2011-09-22T14:05:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio for the English folk song Early One Morning (arranged for piano solo)

2011-09-22T14:00:00Z

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.

Jane Eyre by Dario Marianelli

2011-09-20T13:30:00Z

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.

Murray Gold talks about his music for Doctor Who

2011-09-15T09:30:00Z

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.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes by Patrick Doyle

2011-09-14T15:15:00Z

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.

Philip Glass: 1000 Airplanes on the Roof

2011-09-13T19:30:00Z

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.

Nightingale String Quartet play Shostakovich in a great Classical Video

2011-09-02T11:45:00Z

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.

Mark McKenzie - film composer

2011-09-01T21:00:00Z

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.

Haunted by Debbie Wiseman

2011-08-31T17:15:00Z

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.

Paradiso - Hayley Westenra sings Ennio Morricone

2011-08-30T13:30:00Z

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.

Water for Elephants by James Newton Howard

2011-08-25T15:45:00Z

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.

Conan the Barbarian - the complete Basil Poledouris score

2011-08-24T17:10:00Z

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.

Music to be Murdered By - celebrating Herrmann in Glasgow

2011-08-15T11:15:00Z

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.

Captain America: The First Avenger by Alan Silvestri

2011-08-11T18:15:00Z

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.

Screwed soundtrack by George Kallis now available

2011-08-09T20:30:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio for the folk song Scarborough Fair (arranged for flute and piano)

2011-08-08T21:20:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio for the folk song Scarborough Fair (arranged for piano)

2011-08-08T21:15:00Z

LSO to perform the music of film composer Dimitri Tiomkin

2011-08-07T13:15:00Z

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.

The Tree of Life by Alexandre Desplat

2011-08-03T20:15:00Z

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.

Amy Winehouse - sales surge

2011-07-29T20:45:00Z

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.

The Film Music of James Horner

2011-07-26T20:00:00Z

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".

Tan Dun: The Martial Arts Trilogy

2011-07-22T11:00:00Z

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.

Giallo by Marco Werba

2011-07-18T17:15:00Z

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.

Marco Werba - film composer

2011-07-18T17:00:00Z

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.

Simpsons composer Alf Clausen gets his 30th Emmy nomination

2011-07-15T11:45:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio for the Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) - an ancient Gregorian Chant

2011-07-15T09:30:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio for Swing Low Sweet Chariot by Wallis Willis

2011-07-15T09:25:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio files or Jerusalem by Hubert Parry - And Did Those Feet in Ancient Time

2011-07-15T09:20:00Z

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.

2 Cellos or 4 Cellos: The Rise of the Cello Bands

2011-07-14T12:30:00Z

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.

Humour in Music - music can be fun!

2011-07-11T15:45:00Z

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!

Bernard Herrmann - Centenary of one of Film Music's finest artists

2011-07-07T10:45:00Z

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.

Howard Blake's music for The Avengers gets a special release

2011-06-29T20:30:00Z

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.

The composer Fred Steiner (Perry Mason, Star Trek) has died at the age of 88

2011-06-24T11:30:00Z

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.

Free tracks from Bernard Herrmann album available to download

2011-06-17T14:00:00Z

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.

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

2011-06-15T10:30:00Z

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.

New Releases from Music Box Records

2011-06-10T12:30:00Z

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.

Mark Kermode presents Film Music in 2 shows for Radio

2011-06-07T10:00:00Z

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.

Jack Nitzsche - film composer and song writer

2011-06-06T11:00:00Z

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.

Eric Whitacre's Sleep - Live and Virtual Choir 2.0

2011-06-01T11:15:00Z

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.

Predator by Alan Silvestri

2011-05-31T19:00:00Z

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.

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

2011-05-30T12:00:00Z

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.

Two new Soundtrack-related Releases from Vocalion - Ron Goodwin and Geoff Love

2011-05-20T16:45:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio files from Purcell's Funeral Music for Queen Mary (piano arrangement)

2011-05-19T19:35:00Z

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.

Sheet music and audio files from Purcell's Funeral Music for Queen Mary (3 trumpets and 1 trombone)

2011-05-19T19:30:00Z

George Frideric Handel - classical composer

2011-05-18T15:45:00Z

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.

Lang Lang receives Honorary Doctorate from London's Royal College of Music

2011-05-17T11:00:00Z

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.

Rambo First Blood Part II by Jerry Goldsmith

2011-05-06:T17:00:00Z

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.

Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides - Hans Zimmer with Rodrigo Y Gabriela

2011-05-05T16:45:00Z

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.