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Edition #19: Miho Hitori on Francis Lai - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast January 22, 2007 Host Jason Charles and co-host Miho Hatori delve into the catalogue of film composer Francis Lai. From the classic "A Man and A Woman" to the Oscar-winning score to "Love Story," Francis Lai is one of the most famous and honored French film composers of the 20th Century. Lai began his career as an accordionist and accompanist to Edith Piaf and beginning in 1966, he has written the music for over 100 films. Today, he is still the highest-selling French film composer in the world. His innovative use of electronics and notable fusion of various styles of 60s sounds have been a major influence on Brit-pop and trip-hop musicians since the early 90's. Miho Hatori, previously a guest on Selectors on Film (#05), was one half of the groundbreaking 90's pop duo Cibo Matto. An accomplished vocalist, songwriter and musician, she has collaborated with John Zorn, the Beastie Boys, Smokey Hormel, and Gorillaz, among others. Her first solo album "Ecdysis," was released on October 24, 2006 on Rykodisc. Playlist "Theme from 'A Man And A Woman'" Fausto Papetti from Fausto Papetti "Feelings" (1991) Huub Records "A Man And A Woman" Pierre Barouh and Nicole Croisille from "A Man And A Woman" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1966) United Artists "Theme from 'Love Story" from "Francis Lai Plays Francis Lai" (1976) United Artists Records "The Wedding Waltz" from "Rider On The Rain" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1969) Capitol Records "Ambivalence (Dualite)" from "Rider On The Rain" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "Rider On The Rain Theme" Severine from "Rider On The Rain" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "Theme from 'Live For Life'" from "Francis Lai Plays Francis Lai" (1976) United Artists Records "Theme to Catherine" from "Live For Life" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1967) United Artists Records "Theme from 'Thirteen Days In France'" from "Francis Lai Plays Francis Lai" (1976) United Artists Records "Sweet Samsara" Miho Hatori from "Ecdysis" (2006) Rykodisc |
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Edition #18: Nic Ratner on Robert Altman's Nashville - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast September 18, 2006 Recorded shortly before the recent passing of film maverick Robert Altman on November 20, 2006, Selectors on Film 18 explores the soundtrack to the director's 1974 masterpiece, Nashville. Music Editor/Music Supervisor and former East Village Radio EJ Nic Ratner co-hosts the program with Jason Charles. This soundtrack covers the spectrum of country music sounds, from Grand Ole Opry classic to the styles of Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and George Strait and even country-folk-pop of the 70's. The Nashville soundtrack is made up of original tracks created by many of the actors from the film who portray country and pop musicians. The wry social commentary of the film is echoed in the lyrics of these songs, all arranged and produced in conjunction with veteran producer Richard Baskin. The most famous song, I'm Easy, written and performed by the accomplished actor/musician Keith Carradine, won the 1975 Academy Award for Best Song. Nashville also won the 1975 British Academy Award for Best Soundtrack. Nic Ratner has been working as a film music editor/supervisor for two decades, with top directors David Lynch, John Sayles, Mike Nichols, Barbet Schroeder, and Darren Aronofsky. His third film with director Richard Linklater, Fast Food Nation was released Nov. 16, 2006. (29 minutes) Playlist Nashville opening credits For The Sake of The Children - Henry Gibson 200 Years - Henry Gibson Memphis - Karen Black My Idaho Home - Ronee Blakley I'm Easy - Keith Carradine It Don't Worry Me - Barbara Harris & Cast Extra: Since You've Gone - listen | listen with RealPlayer Listen to the outtake from Selectors on Film 18 including the song, Since You've Gone, written by Gary Busey. This track is NOT on the soundtrack but performed in the film by Christina Raines, Allan Nicholls, and Keith Carradine. |
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Edition #17: DJ Shakey on Wattstax, Pt. 2 - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast August 14, 2006 In this continuation from Edition 16, DJ Shakey digs deeper into the Wattstax soundtrack. She also shares Wattstax-related tales of her recent trip to the Stax Museum in Memphis (listen to a first hand account of Isaac Hayes cadillac and Bobby Blue Bland's shoes!). She even throws in a little Stax nugget in honor of the great label that gave the world the greatest black concert film of all time. Playlist Rance Allen Singers - Lying On The Truth William Bell - Eloise Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown Isaac Hayes - Theme from Shaft |
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Edition #16: DJ Shakey on Wattstax, Pt. 1 - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast July 10, 2006 Julie Covello, aka DJ Shakey is one of the busiest DJ/producers in NYC. Her work involves spearheading the "Warper" Music Technology parties, guesting at the roving "Subway Soul" parties, and teaching the art of DJing to young girls for the Willie Mae Rock Camp for girls, among other DJ duties. In part one of this program on the great 1973 concert film/documentary "Wattstax", Julie covers the basics of the original concert, featuring the music of the Staples Singers, Isaac Hayes, the Bar-Kays and other Stax stars of the era. The music represents some of the finest live soul ever captured on 70's cinema and Shakey details the film's representation of the era; the music, the people and the politics of black Los Angeles, circa 1972. Playlist The Bar-Kays - Son of Shaft Dramatics - What You See Is What You Get Staples Singers - We The People Kim Weston - Lift Every Voice Staples Singers - Respect Yourself Rufus Thomas - Funky Chicken |
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Edition #15: DJ Rekha on Bollywood Disco, Pt. 2 - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast April 17, 2006 Recently seen discussing the state of contemporary Indian Cinema in PBS's Setting The Stage, DJ Rekha is the resident expert on all things Bollywood. Rekha returns to Selectors on Film after her 2005 Bollywood 101 program. This time, Rekha focuses on the "Golden Age" of Bollywood, the Nineteen Seventies and Early Eighties. Indian film composers RD Burman, Bapphi Lahiri and Kalimanji Annan ruled the Bollywood film music industry, fusing western funk, disco and cabaret styles and traditional Indian sounds. Also, be sure to visit the Bollywood Disco site! Playlist R.D. Burman - Main Dance Theme from The Burning Train (1980) R.D. Burman - Lover Come Here from Caravan (1971) RD Burman - Dam Mara Dam from Hare Krishna Hare Rama (1971) Bappi Lahiri - Auva Auva Koi Yahan from Disco Dancer (1982) |
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Edition #14: Brendon Moeller of Beat Pharmacy on Wim Wenders - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast January 23, 2006 Brendon Moeller joins WPS1's Jason Charles for an in-depth discussion of Wim Wenders' use of music in his biggest films from the 80s and 90s, from the plaintive Ry Cooder scores to the tracks created specifically for Wenders' soundtracks, including Talking Heads, Nick Cave and others. Moeller is the mastermind behind Beat Pharmacy, whose sound incorporates dub, techno, house, jazz, afrobeat and then some... Beat Pharmacy tracks have been licensed to many of the best electronic music compilations of the last few years. As a recording artist, Beat Pharmacy's records are released by legendary house music producer/remixer Francois K's New York City-based Wave Music label. Beat Pharmacy's second full-length album, Constant Pressure, comes out April 4, 2006. Playlist Paris, Texas Main Theme - Ry Cooder, from Paris, Texas (Warner Bros, 1983) Sax And Violins - Talking Heads, from Until the End of The World (Warner Bros, 1991) Define Violence Ry Cooder/Howie B, from The End of Violence (Outpost, 1997) The Carny - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, from Wings of Desire (Nonesuch, 1987) Last Night Sleep - Can, from Until the End of The World (Warner Bros, 1991) |
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Edition #13: DJ Sonny Ray on Bernard Herrmann - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast September 19, 2005 East Village Radio host/DJ Sonny Ray scratches at the surface of the work of legendary 20th Century film composer Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975). Herrmann is most famous for his eleven-year association with Alfred Hitchcock, a period that includes the innovative scores for Vertigo, Psycho, The Birds, and North By Northwest, among others. Herrmann's long career began with Orson Welles' 1941 masterpiece Citizen Kane, and ended with a creative bang in the 1970s with a number of acclaimed film scores for such film masters as Francois Truffaut, Brian DePalma and Martin Scorcese (for 1976's Taxi Driver, Herrmann's final film score). For Selectors on Film, DJ Sonny Ray takes on the task of comparing and contrasting the classic Psycho score and the haunting, jazzy Taxi Driver music. Sonny Ray's hip-hop show N.H.B. can be heard on East Village Radio, every Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm. |
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Edition #12: Dirty South Goes to the Movies, with Tamara Palmer - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast August 29, 2005 Tamara Palmer is the author of the new book Country Fried Soul: Adventures in Dirty South Hip-Hop, a critical look at hip-hop's most popular and notorious style. She is a freelance music writer and editor who has contributed to AP, Billboard, Wired, SF Weekly and URB. As DJ T$ (Teemoney), Tamara also works the SF lounge/club scene as a well-respected hip-hop and electronic music DJ. In this edition of Selectors On Film Palmer leads a tour through the last ten year's best crunk and southern hip-hop tracks used on film soundtracks. Playlist We Servin' (instrumental) - Big Gipp from Shaft (2000) Try Again - Aaliyah from Romeo Must Die (2000) Rump Shaker - Wreckz-N-Effect from Orgazmo (1997) Land of a Million Drums - Outkast from Scooby Doo (2002) We Servin - (vocal) - Big Gipp from Shaft (2000) Area Codes - Ludacris feat. Nate Dogg from Rush Hour 2 (2001) Rollin' Raw - BG from Romeo Must Die (2000) |
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Edition #11: DJ Scribe - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast August 1, 2005 DJ Scribe has become one of the most respected DJs on the contemporary New York club scene. His eclectic and soulful sets range from laid back lounge vibes to dancefloor killers. On this program Scribe plays and discusses tracks from the 1979 film version of Hair. This adaptation of the long-running sixties Broadway musical, directed by Milos Forman and featuring the music of composer/arranger Galt MacDermot, has been a true inspiration to DJ Scribe. The music reflects Scribe's passion for eclectic sounds, as MacDermot's settings of the James Rado and Gerome Ragni lyrics range from gospel, funk and soul, to jazz, classical and early 20th Century American roots music. Scribe has shared the marquee at NYC venues like SOB's, the Knitting Factory and Joe's Pub with Floetry, Roy Ayers, Black Eyed Peas, Scratch of The Roots, Omar, Eve, Dwele, Les Nubians, McKay, Angela Johnson and Antibalas. Scribe's regular NYC nights are his Love Revolution at Joe's Pub and Tag, sponsored by Wax Poetics Magazine at the much coveted Table 50. |
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Edition #10: Carol C - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast June 27, 2005 Carol C is the lead singer and songwriter of the critically acclaimed NYC-based band Si Se. Their debut (self-titled) album on David Byrne's Luaka Bop Records took the underground by storm in 2002, with its musical blend of world music, latin rhythms, funk, and electronic sounds. Carol is also well-known as a DJ in NYC's underground dance community. The artist sat down in the Clocktower to discuss the profound influence of Peter Gabriel's world-music classic soundtrack, Passion, from Martin Scorcese's controversial 1988 film The Last Temptation of Christ. SiSe's long-anticipated second album, entitled More Shine, will be released on September 6, 2005 on Fuerte Records. |
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Edition #9: Ursula 1000 - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast May 31, 2005 Ursula 1000, aka NYC-based producer/DJ Alex Gimeno, is the undisputed king of original American funky lounge-core sounds. Since the release of his breakthrough album, Kinda Kinky, on the Thievery Corporation's Eighteenth Street Lounge Records in 2002, Ursula 1000's unique blend of up-to-the moment electronic production and cheeky retro-sounds has been keeping him busy as a prolific producer and remixer. Ursula 1000's remix work can be found on the 2004 Bill Cosby/Quincy Jones New Mixes project on Concord Jazz, his own ESL mixed CD Ursadelica, from 2004 and his original work been used in film and television, including Sex In The City. The highly anticipated new album from Ursula 1000 will be released Summer 2005 on Eighteenth Street Lounge. For more information, dj touring schedules and album release dates go to www.eslmusic.com or www.ursula1000.com Playlisting Ursula 1000 Beat Box ChaCha Kinda Kinky (Eighteenth Street Lounge Records) Herbie Hancock Blow-Up Theme Henry Mancini The Party opening theme Jerry Goldsmith Our Man Flint main title song Dudley Moore/Peter Cook Bedazzled title song Lalo Schifrin Scorpio from Dirty Harry Ennio Morricone Deep Down from Danger Diabolik Andre Previn Executive Party from Rollerball Bob Crewe An Angel Is Love from Barbarella Bill Cosby/Quincy Jones Here Comes Mister Noboby (Ursula 1000 remix) from Bill Cosby & Quincy Jones: The New Mixes (Concorde Jazz) |
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Edition #8: DJ Rekha on Music from Bollywood, Pt. 1 - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast May 2, 2005 Rekha sits down with Host Jason Charles to explore the world of Bollywood film music, a "Bollywood 101," of sorts. Her extensive knowledge on the subject of Indian film and the music included in the vast category of Bollywood soundtracks will surely enlighten any listener who craves a basic understanding of the genre. DJ Rekha, named one of the most influential South Asians in the United States by Newsweek Magazine, is a DJ and producer based based in her hometown of NYC. Her Basement Banghra party has become one of the most famous ongoing events in NYC nightlife. She has been profiled in the Washington Post, Village Voice, BPM Culture, New York Magazine (nominated "Best DJ" 2003) and The New York Times Magazine. Her production company, Sangament, produces live concerts and provides music consulting services to record labels, cultural institutions, media companies, and corporations. Rekha also lectures extensively at colleges and institutions about DJing and cultural production. Playlist O Sathi Rai from Lawaris (1981) Piya Tu Ab Aja (Come Here Lover) from Caravan (1971) Bappi Lahiri - Disco Dancer from Disco Dancer (1982) A.R. Rahman - Muqabala from Muqabala (1979) Its the Time To Disco from Kal Ho Na Ho (2004) |
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Edition #7: Music Inside Deep Throat - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast March 21, 2005 Host Jason Charles and guest DJ/producer/remixer Bill Coleman (Dee-Lite, Ultra Nate) play and discuss tracks from the new documentary Inside Deep Throat. As Music Supervisor for the film, Coleman took a break from his decks and studio to oversee the creation of a sonic landscape for this extraordinary, critically acclaimed film from directors Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (Eyes of Tammy Faye, Party Monster). The soundtrack to Inside Deep Throat includes 70s classic pop nuggets, funky retro sounds and a reconstituted original Deep Throat score by a number of today's finest electronic music producers. For more information, check out the Inside Deep Throat website. Playlist War "Spill The Wine" Marmalade ""Reflections of My Life" Daniele Luppi "Fashion Party" Chris Joss "Love Is Strange" Gary Glitter "Do You Wanna Touch (Oh Yeah)" Andrea True Connection "More More More" Tower of Power "What Is Hip" Mocean Worker "Love Is Strange" (remix) |
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Edition #6: Jonny Trunk - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast April 18, 2005 Jonny Trunk, DJ, producer, journalist, playwright and host of Resonance FM's O.S.T. soundtrack show, discusses his two hour film music program on the U.K.'s very own "art radio" station (104.4 FM, London). He also runs the UK-based label Trunk Records, dedicated to reissuing rare and unreleased soundtrack music. Jonny, a fountain of soundtrack knowledge, expounds upon the joys of film music as he plays and discusses some of his latest soundtrack finds during a recent trip to NYC. Jonny released his own artist album Inside Outside, in 2003 and his critically acclaimed play Dirty Fan Mail, based on the letters written to a 70's soft-core porn actress, debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The play received a four-star review from the Guardian and was called "hilarious, tragic and oddly moving," by Time Out. The radio show O.S.T., now in its third year, broadcasts live every Saturday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm (GMT) on www.resonancefm.com Track listing includes: Jon Brion theme from "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (USA, 2004) Lalo Schifrin, selected tracks from "The Hellstrom Chronicle" (USA, 1971) Timmy Lee "Charlie Snowgarden" by 'Sam Sklair' from "Confessions of a Pop Performer" (UK, 1975) Bette Davis "I've Written A Letter To Daddy" from "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane" (US, 1962) |
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Edition #5: Miho Hatori - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast April 4, 2005 Film music fanatic Miho Hatori was the co-arranger, co-composer and vocalist for Warner Brothers Records recording artists Cibo Matto, from 1993 to 2000. In addition to her work with this innovative pop band, Miho Hatori has worked with the Gorillaz and currently tours and records with the Brazilian influenced pop duo Smokey and Miho. Miho plays and discusses her favorite Italian film composers, including the beautiful and dreamy work of Fellini's primero composer Nino Rota, the famous sonic landscapes of Ennio Morricone and the playful and supremely Italian Armando Trovaioli and Piero Piccioni. An Italian feast for the ears! Playlist Nino Rota, from Fellini's Juliet of the Spirits (1965) "Amore Per Tutti" "Teatrino delle Suore" "Ruggiata suoi Ranocchi" Ennio Morricone, from "Once Upon A Time In The West" (1968) "The Man With The Harmonica" - Armando Trovaioli from "Sesso Matto" (1973) "Theme from Sesso Matto" Piero Piccioni from "La Decima Vittima (The Tenth Victim)" (1965) "Main Title Theme" "The Chase" "End Theme" "I'm Visible" by Miho Hatori |
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Edition #4: Bruce Tantum - listen | listen with RealPlayer First broadcast February 28, 2005 Time Out New York [clubs] Editor and DJ Bruce Tantum sinks his teeth into the classic 1978 disco film "Thank God It's Friday". While the film may not share the classic status of "Saturday Night Fever," in the pantheon of great 70s disco movies, Bruce makes a good case for the enduring quality of the soundtrack to this goofy time capsule of the mass-marketing of the disco phenomenon. Bruce Tantum has been the Clubs Editor for Time Out New York since 1996. His witty and insightful coverage of the nightlife scene is a must-read for anyone in the underground and dance music scenes. As a working DJ in his own right, Bruce has played virtually every club in NYC and all over Europe, where his tech-house delicacies are most appreciated. This disco extravaganza show also celebrates Bruce's birthday week - happy happy Bruce! Playlist (all selections from the "Thank God It's Friday" Original Soundtrack, Casablanca Records 1978) Santa Esmeralda, "Sevilla Nights" Love & Kisses, "Thank God It's Friday" D.C. Larue, "Do You Want The Real Thing" Commodore,s "Too Hot Ta Trot" Wright Bros. Flying Machine, "Leatherman's Theme" Donna Summer, "Last Dance" |
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Edition #3: John Selway - listen | listen with RealPlayer Techno producer and artist John Selway analyzes the film scores of 1970s/80s B-movies for host Jason Charles to discover how this era inspired so many of today's fellow technoheads. One example is "The End" from John Carpenter's 1976 Assault on Precinct 13. This track recently resurfaced on Laurent Garnier's latest mixed CD for the "Life:Styles Series" on Harmless Records UK, while a remake of the film is in theaters now. Other composers forming the bedrock of this sound include Giorgio Moroder, Vangelis and Claudio Simonetti/Goblin for films by Dario Argento and Ridley Scott as well as Carpenter. Playlist "The Chase" Giorgio Moroder from Midnight Express (1978) Blade Runner "End Title Theme" Hypnosis from Blade Runner (1982) "The End" John Carpenter from "Assault on Precinct 13" (1976) Disco Remix track from "Tenebre" (1982) "The Chase" from "Midnight Express," remixed by Vitalic (2004) |
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Edition #2: N'Dea Davenport - listen | listen with RealPlayer With choice examples from the Curtis Mayfield-scored "Claudine" and "Sparkle" to the Quincy Jones-arranged "The Wiz," vocalist and producer N'Dea Davenport, (former lead singer of the Brand New Heavies) recalls the 1970 "Blaxploitation" film era with far more thought and insight than mere nostalgia could ever provide. Playlist Theme from "Claudine," written and performed by Curtis Mayfield "Mr. Welfare Man," Gladys Knight & The Pips (from "Claudine") "Jump," Aretha Franklin (from "Sparkle, produced by Curtis Mayfield") "Giving Him Something He Can Feel," Aretha (from "Sparkle") "Johnny Too Bad" by The Slickers (from "The Harder They Come") "Emerald City Sequence" from "The Wiz," Quincy Jones, arranger |
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Edition #1: Ben Allen on Roy Budd - listen | listen with RealPlayer Ben Allen (a.ka. the Loop Professor) and fellow deejay/producer Johnny Cuba make up the UK duo, Dynamic Syncopation (or DSP), which records hip-hop (vocals and instrumentals) for the UK label, Ninja Tune. Here Allen plays the music of Roy Budd and speaks of the Budd approach to film scoring and its influence on many of today's electronic artists. From his most famous work, the music from the Mike Hodges' 1971 classic, "Get Carter," to countless 1970s crime dramas for directors who included Michael Winner and Blake Edwards, Budd scored over fifty films by the time he was 35. You can also find Allen as a featured percussionist and turntablist for Daniel Kufer. |
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