From original soundtracks to classical music famously used on the big screen, we’re celebrating music that makes the movies magical for KUSC at the Movies. Dig a little deeper with some of our favorite film trailers, iconic scenes, musical arrangements and more below.
2CELLOS perform “Now We Are Free” from Gladiator in a Roman Collusium, naturally
Joe Hisaishi conducts his own theme to Princess Mononoke
While we’re at it, how about John Williams conducting the theme to Jurassic Park
The Godfather Theme played in 10 different musical styles
Darth Vader conducts his theme
Leonard Bernstein leads the NY Philharmonic in Copland’s Our Town
A movie trailer from another era
One of the most iconic scenes ever featuring Bernard Herrmann’s score for North by Northwest
The still-breathtaking trailer for Lawrence of Arabia
“Announcing the Greatest Film-Noir”
Don’t try this at home
