Reel Music

Series produced by WDAV Classical Public Radio

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Reel Music takes your listeners to the movies every week for an hour of orchestral themes from cinema's best film scores. The show is music-centric, with intriguing but brief commentary from host and producer Matt Rogers, who mixes in the occasional vintage snack bar announcement for a fun, nostalgic experience.

Reel Music is a great entry point for new listeners, who may know more about movies than they do classical music, and it provides an entertaining break from routine for seasoned classical listeners who also appreciate a good film score.

The show is 59:00 and comes in three segments. Segment 2 is always a :45 music bed for underwriting during the floating break.

Reel Music is a co-production of WDAV and KBACH. New episodes drop on Sunday. For more information, contact Matt Rogers at KBACH in Phoenix.

NOTE: Episodes are free. There is a $100 subscription fee per year.


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16 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, The Abyss, Death Becomes Her, Father of the Bride, Contact, Cast Away, The Polar Expres...

  • Added: Mar 19, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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Enjoy a celebration of scores from movies made by the Irish or featuring Irish storylines. You’ll hear themes from The Quiet Man, Angela’s Ashes, T...

  • Added: Mar 12, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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Host Matt Rogers presents the nominees for this year’s Academy Award for Best Original Score.

  • Added: Mar 05, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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March is Women’s History Month, and on this edition of Reel Music, we’re celebrating the women of the big screen: Hildur Guðnadóttir (Joker), Rache...

  • Added: Feb 27, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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He was one of the pioneers of the Hollywood film score. His style influenced many great composers who would follow him, including John Williams. We...

  • Added: Feb 19, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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“Quit while you’re ahead” is wisdom Hollywood rarely heeds. Batman Forever, Superman III, Spider-Man 3, Alien 3, Jaws 3-D, The Godfather Part III—a...

  • Added: Feb 13, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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In honor of Valentine’s, you’ll hear themes from some of cinema’s best romances, including Love Story, Casablanca, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and The ...

  • Added: Feb 05, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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February is Black History Month. We'll sample scores from three of Hollywood's most successful black composers: Quincy Jones, Mervyn Warren, and Te...

  • Added: Jan 29, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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One of cinema’s best early film composers was none other than Dmitri Shostakovich. Enjoy selections from The Gadfly, The New Babylon, Michurin, Pir...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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We’re blasting off and battling space baddies on this edition of Reel Music. Enjoy energetic themes from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Return of...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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She’s one of cinema’s greatest actresses ever. We’ll sample scores from Meryl Streep’s best films—Out of Africa, Julie & Julia, The Iron Lady, The ...

  • Added: Jan 08, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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Lost at sea, stranded on an island, caught in a blizzard on the side of a mountain: desperate times call for expert composers. We'll explore themes...

  • Added: Jan 02, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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As we anticipate a new year, we’ll celebrate new beginnings with music for characters who made a fresh start. Hear themes from The Truman Show, My ...

  • Added: Dec 25, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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The holidays wouldn’t be the same without those cherished Christmas classics—A Christmas Carol (1951), Miracle on 34th Street (1947), It’s a Wonder...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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The saga of Middle Earth includes, not just the Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings epics, but also animated features and now a television series. Tune...

  • Added: Dec 11, 2022
  • Length: 59:00