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Imaginary Friends

Following the release of IF, Matthew Sweet celebrates the cuddly, unhinged and not-so-friendly imaginary friends we find in films and the music bringing these characters to life.

Following the release of IF (Imaginary Friends), Matthew Sweet celebrates the cuddly, unhinged and not-so-friendly imaginary friends we find in films and the music bringing these characters to life. From Wilson the Volleyball in Castaway and the tree spirits in My Neighbour Totoro, to the terrifying rabbit of Donnie Darko, Matthew finds out what makes an imaginary friend a real scene-stealer.

59 minutes

Last on

Sat 18 May 2024 16:00

Music Played

  • Michael Giacchino

    Inside Out "Chasing the Pink Elephant"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Tim Simonec.
    • Inside Out: Original Soundtrack.
    • Walt Disney Records.
    • 11.
  • Joe Hisaishi

    My Neighbor Totoro "The Path of the Wind"

    Conductor: Joe Hisaishi. Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • A Symphonic Celebration - Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.
    • 27.
  • Joe Hisaishi

    My Neighbor Totoro "My Neighbor Totoro"

    Conductor: Joe Hisaishi. Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • A Symphonic Celebration - Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.
    • 29.
  • James Horner

    A Beautiful Mind "Closing Credits"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • A Beautiful Mind (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Decca.
    • 16.
  • Alan Silvestri

    Cast Away "Wilson is Gone Memphis Memories"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Cast Away / Serendipity.
    • Memphis Music.
    • 6.
  • The Dust Brothers

    Fight Club "Jack's Smirking Revenge"

    Ensemble: The Dust Brothers.
    • Fight Club - Original Motion Picture Score.
    • Restless Records.
    • 9.
  • James Newton Howard

    The Sixth Sense "Malcolm Is Dead"

    Conductor: Pete Anthony. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Sixth Sense (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varese Sarabande.
    • 11.
  • Michael Giacchino

    Ratatouille "Main Theme"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Ratatouille (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.
    • 24.
  • Michael Giacchino

    Ratatouille "A Real Gourmet Kitchen"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Ratatouille (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.
    • 8.
  • Michael Giacchino

    Inside Out "Rainbow Flyer"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Tim Simonec.
    • Inside Out: Original Soundtrack.
    • Walt Disney Records.
    • 21.
  • Michael Andrews

    Donnie Darko "Liquid Spear Waltz"

    • Donnie Darko (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sanctuary.
    • 7.
  • Michael Andrews

    Donnie Darko "Slipping Away"

    • Donnie Darko (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sanctuary.
    • 10.
  • Michael Andrews

    Donnie Darko "Middlesex Times"

    • Donnie Darko (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sanctuary.
    • 4.
  • Michael Giacchino

    JoJo Rabbit "Adolf Einleitung in Cheek"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Jojo Rabbit (Original Score).
    • Hollywood Records.
    • 4.
  • Frank Skinner

    Harvey "Main Title"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Best James Stewart Movie Themes.
    • Disques Cinemusique.
  • Michael Giacchino

    IF "A Blaze of Stories"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • IF (Music from the Motion Picture).
    • Sony Classical.
    • 2.

Broadcast

  • Sat 18 May 2024 16:00

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