Apollo 13 by James Horner

Continuing our James Horner theme, we look at his score for Apollo 13. With his solo trumpet theme, Horner totally captures the American pioneering spirit which is so well portrayed by the cast of Ron Howard's film. More...

Tristram Cary - electronic pioneer

Tristram Cary scored many conventional films, albeit with a tendency towards modernism. However he had a strong interest in Electronic Music, and wrote many electronic works for film, television, stage & concert hall, and his Electronic Music Studios designed early synthesisers. More...

The Muppets - original soundtrack

Kermit and Miss Piggy make a huge comeback in The Muppets with a witty screenplay, and the song "Man or Muppet" which won the Best Song oscar. All of the songs are winners in a soundtrack which is wonderfully silly, truly subversive and often hysterically funny. More...

The Right to Love: An American Family

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. More...

Gremlins by Jerry Goldsmith

The Gremlins score has an anarchic mix put together by master composer Jerry Goldsmith - synths and sound effects augmenting a traditional orchestra, with Christmas Carols and Ragtime. It's a strange mix but so is the movie, so they go together perfectly. More...

Henry Mancini: Reinventing Film Music

Henry Mancini: Reinventing Film Music is a new book about the film music of Henry Mancini. The author John Caps 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. More...

War Horse by John Williams

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". More...

Best Film Scores of 2011

Let's kick off 2012 with a look at film music released last year. 2011 was a strong and varied year for film scores. Check our Best Film Scores of 2011. Dario Marianelli's Jane Eyre is in the top 10 but who wins the top spot? More...

Mozart's Piano Sonatas

Mozart's genius is apparent in his symphonies, concertos, masses and operas, but it also shows in his chamber music. He learned to play keyboards from an early age, and his piano sonatas seem to spring from an endless supply of musical inspiration:

• Piano Sonata in B-flat (K.333) - 1st movement
• Piano Sonata in C (K.545) - The "simple" one (1st movement)
• Piano Sonata in A (K.331) - Rondo Alla Turca (3rd movement)

Tortured Souls: Gothic Music in Films

Exploring Gothic soundtracks, mixing classical score, alternative rock, metal, choral and electronic music. The dark moods of these soundtracks tell us so much about the characters and their motivations, and convey a poorly concealed obsession with what lurks in the shadows. More...

Mozart's Piano Concerto 'Elvira Madigan'

Of all the wonderful music in Mozart's Piano Concertos, the slow movement from Concerto No.21 in C is so well-known, from its use in films (Elvira Madigan) and on TV. Download sheet music, midi & mp3 files for the original music, and our new piano arrangement:

• Mozart's Elvira Madigan Original Orchestral Version
• Mozart's Elvira Madigan Piano Solo Arrangement

Titanic by James Horner

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. More...

Frederic Chopin's Nocturne No.20

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. See and hear this amazing work in these formats:

• Nocturne No.20 in C#m - video & sheet music
• Nocturne No.20 in C#m - PDF sheet music
• Nocturne No.20 in C#m - download Midi File
• Nocturne No.20 in C#m - download MP3 File

The Hunger Games: James N. Howard

Avoiding heroic action and bombast, James Newton Howard has taken a more subtle approach in The Hunger Games. His score is subtle, following 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. More...

Robert B. Sherman (1925-2012)

Robert B. Sherman has died aged 86. With brother Richard he composed songs for the Disney Classics: Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Sword in the Stone, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Happiest Millionaire, The AristoCats, The Slipper and the Rose & Winnie the Pooh movies.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Continuing our John Williams theme, we look back at Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. This 2nd outing for Indy 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. Take a deep breath... More...

MI: Ghost Protocol by Michael Giacchino

Michael Giacchino returns for the latest Mission Impossible film Ghost Protocol. Both film and soundtrack are the best in the series to date, the music swinging between moments of nail-biting tension and all-out action, cleverly integrating Schifrin's much-loved television theme. More...

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More Ragtime Music for piano

We have some new ragtime music composed by Scott Joplin, Scott Hayden and James Scott. All these new pieces are for piano, and the sheet music can be downloaded in PDF format. Our full catalogue of piano rags is available from our Ragtime Music page.

• Pleasant Moments (Ragtime Waltz) - Scott Joplin
• A Breeze from Alabama by Scott Joplin
• Sunflower Slow Drag - Scott Joplin & Scott Hayden
• Frogs Legs Rag by James Scott
• Grace and Beauty (A Classy Rag) by James Scott

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