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The Great Film Composers: Music Of The Movies

The Great Film Composers: Music Of The Movies

S1, EP1 "The Beginnings"

Venturing back to the 1930s and the birth of film soundtracks; music scores were played live until the first fully-composed synchronized film, "King Kong."

The Great Film Composers: Music Of The Movies

S1, EP2 "The 1930s"

As fascism was growing in Germany the great artists who had not yet escaped Europe were now leaving and heading to Hollywood and bringing life to films such as "The Adventures of Robin Hood", "The Wizard of Oz" and "Jezebel".

The Great Film Composers: Music Of The Movies

S1, EP3 "1940s: The Golden Age"

Considered the Golden Age of Hollywood, in the 1940's, studios were filled with the most extraordinary directors and actors while soundtrack became increasingly important.

The Great Film Composers: Music Of The Movies

S1, EP4 "1950s A New Dawn"

The 1950's marked a New Dawn with the arrival of new influences like jazz in soundtracks for movies like "A Streetcar Named Desire," "Giant," and "Dial M for Murder" and Jazz musicians scoring films.

The Great Film Composers: Music Of The Movies

S1, EP12 "The 2000s"

A look at the 2000s and composers whose blockbuster film scores included "Avatar," "The Dark Knight" and "Gladiator."

The Great Film Composers: Music Of The Movies

S1, EP11 "The 1990s"

New names emerged in film scoring like Carter Burwell through his score for "Barton Fink"; John Williams continued to reach new heights with "Saving Private Ryan" and "Schindler's List".

The Great Film Composers: Music Of The Movies

S1, EP10 "The 1980s: Part Two"

In the mid-80s, films such as "Back to the Future," "Die Hard" and "The Abyss" dominate cinema and composers including Alan Silvestri and Michael Kamen take center stage.

The Great Film Composers: Music Of The Movies

S1, EP9 "The 1980s: Part One"

John Williams continued a new decade with "The Empire Strikes Back" and "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial"; new talent and sounds arrived with Brad Fiedel's "The Terminator" and Wendy Carlos' "The Shining".

Original Air Date: Nov 18, 2019
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Rating: PG
Playback: HD
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