Ep. 41 - James Horner's 'An American Tail'
James Horner • Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids and Family, Music, 24-Feb-2021
Enjoy one of our favorite cues to the late James Horner's fantastic score to the 1986 animation classic, 'An American Tail'. 'Somewhere Out There', which Horner co-wrote, is one of his most memorable compositions to-date, and he utilized the full London Symphony Orchestra and added such beautiful colors from balalaika, accordion, and solo violin.
Where to watch: https://letterboxd.com/film/an-american-tail/
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