Knight and Day by John Powell

John Powell is well-known for his action scores, yet he always manages to bring something new and exciting into the mix. With Knight and Day Powell very effectively uses latin instruments and rhythms, which drive the action and also support the film's comedy elements. More...

Hans Zimmer - Inception

The soundtrack from Inception sees a change of direction for composer Hans Zimmer. Zimmer's music works on several levels just like the film. Its simple set of related motifs evolve constantly, and you will want to hear this score again and again. One of his best! More...

Randy Newman - Toy Story 3

After a long gap, Woody and Buzz return for Toy Story 3. Of course Randy Newman provides the music for their 3rd outing. The music underlines all aspects of the cartoon action, but picks up on the adult themes and becomes deeply moving in its heartfelt simplicity. More...

John Debney - Cutthroat Island

As fans eaderly await the soundtracks for "Iron Man 2" and "Predators" we look back at one of John Debney's greatest scores. Cutthroat Island paid homage to Korngold's Swashbuckling scores, bringing the concept up-to-date for modern audiences with fun and relentless action. More...

Gabriel Fauré - Man of Musical Elegance

Jeffrey Dane looks at the life and work of the composer Gabriel Fauré. Illustrated with photos, this article looks at the composer's life and loves, his problems finding a sympathetic publisher, his influence as an educator, and the rightful recognition that he found later in life. More...

War of the Worlds by John Williams

War of the Worlds saw the return of the famous Spielberg-Williams collaboration. Though John Williams moved further from the big thematic scores with which he is associated, his great musical and dramatic sense rose yet again to the challenge. The finished soundtrack provides all the tension, action and angst that we would expect. More...

Isaac Albeniz's Tango & Arrangements

Isaac Albeniz composed many piano works based on evocative Spanish folk music and dances. His Tango from the suite España (Op.165 No.2) is one of many such pieces. Here it is in two different arrangements - if you open these you will find midi and mp3 files, plus parts for different instruments:

• Tango from España (piano) - sheet music & video
• Tango from España (violin & piano) - sheet music

Mike Post - TV themes perfection

He is not particularly known for his film scores (although he has done a few), but Mike Post is the absolute master of TV themes. The list includes The A-Team, Magnum PI, Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, Murder One, NYPD Blue and Law & Order. More...

Mozart's Clarinet Concerto

Mozart's Clarinet Concerto is one of the most famous wind concertos, and it has been used in numerous films most notably in "Out of Africa". Here is the sheet music for the serene slow movement in two formats, with all parts included:

• Mozart's Clarinet Concerto Orchestral Score
• Mozart's Clarinet Concerto Piano and Clarinet

Meet Joe Black by Thomas Newman

A love story for the Grim Reaper is always going to be a challenge, yet in his music for Meet Joe Black composer Thomas Newman gets to heart of the story. His score is warm and touching, with a spiritual side which allows the listening to contemplate the meaning of mortality. More...

The Abyss by Alan Silvestri

A claustrophic deep sea thriller, a stormy romance, alien close encounters - Alan Silvestri brings these all these facets to life in The Abyss. The composer builds on these elements as the story unfolds, and then ramps everything up a notch for the powerful finale. More...

Tomas Dvorak: Machinarium

Czech composer Tomas Dvorak has crafted an engaging and subtle score for Machinarium, a game where cute robotic creatures face challenges in an industrial wasteland. Download the free bonus tracks and try the demo game. More...

Ludovico Einaudi: Composer and Pianist

The Italian Composer Ludovico Einaudi has built up a massive following, judging by his album sales and sell-out concerts. We review the composer's work, looking at his film music, available albums and piano sheet music. More...

Philip Glass in Concert

Philip Glass was in Concert this week in Edinburgh. Despite cellist Wendy Sutter being unable to perform due to illness the Concert went very smoothly with Philip Glass on piano and Mick Rossi on percussion. The composer introduced his music. More...

Aphrodite's Child and Vangelis

Fans of Vangelis' early career will be pleased to know that two Aphrodite's Child albums are due to be released on CD. "It's Five O'Clock" and "End of the World" have been remastered from the original tapes and will be released by Esoteric Recordings on June 28th. More...

Marco Beltrami - Hellboy

Guillermo Del Toro's brilliant comic book adaptation of Hellboy was expertly supported by the film score from Marco Beltrami. The composer perfectly balanced the wild inventive fantasy elements, with the underlying threads of humour and humanity. More...

The Edge by Jerry Goldsmith

One of Jerry Goldsmith's great film scores, yet often overlooked, is the wilderness adventure The Edge. The composer effortlessly conjures up the majestic Alaskan landscape, his action and suspense cues make for a gripping story, while the character interplay is far from neglected. More...

Days of Heaven/Two Mules for Sister Sara

Days of Heaven was the first film score from Ennio Morricone to receive an oscar-nomination - for one of his most exquisite, spine-tingling masterpieces. On this album it is paired with "Two Mules for Sister Sara" - a lighter but delightful take on his Western scores for Sergio Leone. More...

Bach & Friends

Bach & Friends is a wonderful film tribute to Bach, told by a wide range of first class musicians who continue to draw inspiration from the composer's work. The 2-hour documentary film is on DVD1 while a superb set of performances is on DVD2, including Joshua Bell playing the Chaconne. More...

Download Soundtracks at the Oscars

Check out film music from the Oscars:

• Michael Giacchino - Up
• Desplat - Fantastic Mr Fox
• Hamlisch - The Informant!
• James Horner - Avatar
• Lloyd Webber - Love Never Dies

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