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Filmscape

Jul 3, 2022 1:00 AM – 3:00 AM

With Esoterica

Filmscape #4!

Lots of filmic delights!

Filmscape
1:03 AM
Georges Delerue - The Return of the Church Theme
Georges Delerue The Return of the Church Theme
le roi de coeur 1966
1:05 AM
Björk - Venus As a Boy
Björk Venus As a Boy Björk
Debut 143/Atlantic Entertainment 1993
Used in a film called Venus As A Boy
1:08 AM
Adventurine - Elephant Man theme
Adventurine Elephant Man theme John Morris
Les plus belle musique
The Elephant Man is a 1980 biographical drama film about Joseph Merrick, here called John Merrick, a severely deformed man in late 19th-century London. The film was directed by David Lynch and stars John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Michael Elphick, Hannah Gordon, and Freddie Jones. It was produced by Mel Brooks (who was uncredited, so audiences wouldn't see his name and expect a comedy) and Jonathan Sanger. (from wikipedia)
1:12 AM
David Lynch & Alan R. Spiet - Pete's Boogie
David Lynch & Alan R. Spiet Pete's Boogie
Eraserhead Original Soundtrack 1982
1:15 AM
David Rose and His Orchestra - Lullaby of Broadway (From the Film ''Gold Diggers of 1935'')
David Rose and His Orchestra Lullaby of Broadway (From the Film ''Gold Diggers of 1935'') David Rose and His Orchestra
Film Favorites Shellac Revival 2021
Gold Diggers of 1935 is an American musical film directed and choreographed by Busby Berkeley, and starring Dick Powell, Adolphe Menjou, Gloria Stuart and Alice Brady. Winifred Shaw, Hugh Herbert and Glenda Farrell are also featured. The songs were written by Harry Warren (music) and Al Dubin (lyrics). The film is best known for its famous "Lullaby of Broadway" production number. That song (sung by Shaw) also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
1:18 AM
Cliff Edwards & Disney Studio Chorus - When You Wish Upon a Star
Cliff Edwards & Disney Studio Chorus When You Wish Upon a Star
Pinocchio (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Walt Disney Records 1992
Pinocchio is a 1940 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Productions and based on the 1883 Italian children's novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. It was the second animated feature film produced by Disney, made after the first animated success Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).
1:22 AM
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra & Skip Nelson - Dearly Beloved (From "You Were Never Lovelier")
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra & Skip Nelson Dearly Beloved (From "You Were Never Lovelier")
Falling In Love With Glenn Miller RCA Victor 2000
You Were Never Lovelier is a 1942 American musical romantic comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth. The supporting cast also features Adolphe Menjou, Xavier Cugat and Adele Mara. The music was composed by Jerome Kern and the lyrics by Johnny Mercer.
1:27 AM
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, Skip Nelson & The Modernaires - That Old Black Magic (From "Star Spangled Rhythm")
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, Skip Nelson & The Modernaires That Old Black Magic (From "Star Spangled Rhythm")
Greatest Hits (Remastered) RCA Victor 1996
1:29 AM
Xavier Cugat - Walter Winchell Rhumba
Xavier Cugat Walter Winchell Rhumba
Xavier Cugat: 16 Most Requested Songs Columbia/Legacy 1995
1:30 AM
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1:38 AM
Charles Gerhardt & National Philharmonic Orchestra - The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Charles Gerhardt & National Philharmonic Orchestra The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Charles Gerhardt Conducts Classic Film Scores
Fred C. Dobbs and Bob Curtin, both down on their luck in Tampico, Mexico in 1925, meet up with a grizzled prospector named Howard and decide to join with him in search of gold in the wilds of central Mexico. (from imdb) Won 3 Oscars! Best Actor in a Supporting Role Walter Huston Best Director John Huston Best Writing, Screenplay John Huston.
1:46 AM
Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Star Eyes (Remastered)
Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra Star Eyes (Remastered) Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra
The Fabulous Jazz Collection That's What Records 2014
"Star Eyes" is a song from the 1943 film I Dood It, written by Gene de Paul and Don Raye. It was performed in the film by Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberly accompanied by Jimmy Dorsey's orchestra. Charlie Parker recorded "Star Eyes" in 1951 for Verve Records.
1:50 AM
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - A Foggy Day
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong A Foggy Day
Our Love Is Here To Stay: Ella & Louis Sing Gershwin Verve Reissues 1998
"A Foggy Day" is a popular song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. The song was introduced by Fred Astaire in the 1937 film A Damsel in Distress. http://greatamericansongbook.net/pages/songs/f/foggy_day_p.html
1:54 AM
Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters - Don't Fence Me In
Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters Don't Fence Me In
A Centennial Anthology of His Decca Recordings Geffen 2003
Don't Fence Me In (film), a 1945 film starring Roy Rogers. Don't Fence Me In" is a popular American song written in 1934, with music by Cole Porter and lyrics by Robert Fletcher and Cole Porter.
1:57 AM
Ferrante & Teicher - A Man and a Woman
Ferrante & Teicher A Man and a Woman Ferrante & Teicher
All Time Great Movie Themes Parlophone Catalogue 2006
from imdb: A 1966 film re: A man and a woman meet by accident on a Sunday evening at their children's boarding school. Directed by Claude LeLouch, starring Anouk Aimee and Jean_Lous Trintignant
2:02 AM
Mikis Theodorakis - Zorbas
Mikis Theodorakis Zorbas Mikis Theodorakis
Zorba the Greek - Single Acropolis 2006
2:04 AM
Sonic Youth - Mildred Pierce
Sonic Youth Mildred Pierce
Goo (Deluxe Edition) Geffen 2005
I LOVE the 1945 Michael Curtiz film, Mildred Pierce.
2:07 AM
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2:13 AM
The Deerhunter - The Deer Hunter Theme
The Deerhunter The Deer Hunter Theme The Deerhunter
The Deer Hunter Theme - Single Heartbreak Records 2020
: Best Picture, Best Director for Cimino, Best Supporting Actor for Walken, Best Sound, and Best Film Editing. The film marked Meryl Streep's first Academy Award nomination (for Best Supporting Actress). Featured as the theme for Michael Cimino's The Deer Hunter.
2:15 AM
Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Frankie Valli Can't Take My Eyes Off You Frankie Valli
Frankie Valli Solo Rhino 1967
Featured in The Deer Hunter.
2:18 AM
The Free Design - Butterflies Are Free
The Free Design Butterflies Are Free The Free Design
Butterflies Are Free: The Original Recordings 1967-72 El Records 2020
Goldie Hawn was noimnated for a Golden Globe for this film. Butterflies Are Free is a 1972 American comedy-drama film based on the 1969 play by Leonard Gershe.
2:20 AM
Carpenters - Bless The Beasts And Children (1991 Remix)
Carpenters Bless The Beasts And Children (1991 Remix) Carpenters
Carpenters Gold (35th Anniversary Edition) A&M 2004
Bless the Beasts and Children is a 1971 film adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Glendon Swarthout. It was directed by Stanley Kramer and stars Bill Mumy and Barry Robins.
2:25 AM
Diana Ross - Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
Diana Ross Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) Diana Ross
Diana Ross (1976) UNI/MOTOWN 2015
Mahogany is a 1975 American romantic drama film directed by Berry Gordy and produced by Motown Productions. The Motown founder Gordy took over the film direction after British filmmaker Tony Richardson was dismissed from the film.
2:30 AM
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2:35 AM
The Doors - Peace Frog
The Doors Peace Frog The Doors
Morrison Hotel (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) Rhino/Elektra 2020
Featured in PT Anderson's Licorice Pizza.
2:38 AM
Martial Solal - New York Herald Tribune (Remastered)
Martial Solal New York Herald Tribune (Remastered) Martial Solal
A Bout De Souffle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Remastered] RevOla 2010
What a film! Breathless is a 1960 French crime drama film written and directed by Jean-Luc Godard. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg.
2:38 AM
Peter Gabriel - At Night
Peter Gabriel At Night Peter Gabriel
Birdy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Real World 2015
Birdy is a 1984 American drama film based on William Wharton's 1978 novel of the same name. Directed by Alan Parker.
2:42 AM
The Beatles - Come Together
The Beatles Come Together The Beatles
Abbey Road (Remastered) UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) 2009
Featured in A Bronx Tale. A Bronx Tale is a 1993 American coming-of-age crime drama film directed by and starring Robert De Niro in his directorial debut and produced by Jane Rosenthal, adapted from Chazz Palminteri's 1989 play of the same name. This song played during a scene where bikers unfortunately come into a bar owned by the mafia.
2:46 AM
Harry Nilsson - Jump Into the Fire
Harry Nilsson Jump Into the Fire Harry Nilsson
Nilsson Schmilsson RCA Records Label 1971
Used in a frantic scene in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas. RIP Ray Liotta.
2:47 AM
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2:56 AM
Chris Cornell - Jump Into the Fire
Chris Cornell Jump Into the Fire
No One Sings Like You Anymore, Vol. 1 Interscope 2020