Ep. 26 - Maurice Jarre's 'Dr. Zhivago'
Film Music Fridays
•
Documentary, Music, 17-Jan-2020
Justin Freer discusses Maurice Jarre’s incredible score to the epic 1965 romantic drama film Dr. Zhivago, directed by the great David Lean. In this week’s episode, Justin breaks down two scenes that are linked with one another through a singular emotional thread: loss. In what is considered to be one of the best films of all time, Dr. Zhivago was nominated for ten Academy Awards® and won five of them including Best Original Score. The film’s composer, Maurice Jarre, was a French composer and conductor and considered to be “one of the giants of 20th-century film music.” He was one of the most sought-after composers in the film industry and was not only Oscar® nominated, but won three for Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago, and A Passage to India, all of which were directed by David Lean. He also won four Golden Globes, two BAFTA Awards, and a Grammy.
Where to watch: https://letterboxd.com/film/doctor-zhivago-2002/
Up Next in Film Music Fridays
-
Ep. 25 - Angelo Badalamenti's 'Nation...
Justin talks about Angelo Badalamenti’s festive, fun, and unforgettable score to the 1989 American Christmas comedy film, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Considered by many to be an iconic and modern Christmas classic, it is also considered to be the most memorable of the Vacation series. ...
-
Ep. 24 - Carl Zittrer & Paul Zaza's '...
Justin discusses Carl Zittrer & Paul Zaza’s fun, emotional, and timeless score to the 1983 American Christmas comedy cult-hit, A Christmas Story. Directed by Bob Clark, this film is considered by some to be one of the best films of 1983 and maintains its status as a holiday perennial as one o...
-
Ep. 23 - Patrick Doyle's 'Donnie Brasco'
Justin discusses Patrick Doyle’s intensely melodic and emotional score to one of the best American crime drama films ever made: Donnie Brasco. Directed by Mike Newell and starring Al Pacino and Johnny Depp, Justin talks about two very different scenes and how Doyle’s unique instrumentation unders...
