Hi Marie, glad you enjoyed the program and that we could find some of works that appealed to you.

Hi Mark, here is the playlist for that show:
https://www.wrcjfm.org/playlists/the-soundtrack-with-haley-taylor-playlist-january-25-2026/

Hi Ann, thanks for tuning in. It’s nice to hear you enjoy the program.

We are glad you enjoyed it Leslie.

Thank you Pam, we are fortunate to have her with us.

Thank you John, that is what we like to hear!

Hi Joan, unfortunately our license doesn’t cover archiving copyrighted works (music) online so we can’t put the episodes on demand. If you miss a future Sunday episode just remember it will air again the following Saturday at 6pm.

Hi Tom, that’s an interesting idea. We’ll pass your message along to Haley. Thanks for tuning in.

Hi Joseph, unfortunately our license doesn’t cover archiving copyrighted works (music) online so we can’t put the episodes on demand. If you miss a future Sunday episode just remember it will air again the following Saturday at 6pm.

Thank you Rob, we appreciate your support!

Hi Nick, Here is the list:
1. Triumphant Beginnings – The debut of The Soundtrack celebrates the soaring, heroic sound of cinema, from Ennio Morricone’s transcendent score for The Mission to the gritty determination of Rocky, the spiritual grandeur of Gladiator, and Howard Shore’s sweeping orchestration for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
2. Late Spring – Haley Taylor takes listeners through the spirit of renewal and growth on screen, exploring The Secret Garden, the whimsical charm of Amélie, the blossoming romance in You’ve Got Mail, and more.
3. The Easter Special – From Fred Astaire’s joyful dance in Easter Parade to the thunderous grandeur of The Ten Commandments and Hans Zimmer and Stephen Schwartz’s unforgettable songs in The Prince of Egypt, this Easter-themed episode blends nostalgia, personal reflection, and music that turns seasonal stories into timeless cinematic moments.
4. The New Guard – A deep dive into contemporary composers shaping film music today, including Nicholas Britell’s soulful If Beale Street Could Talk, Justin Hurwitz’s jazz-inspired La La Land, Emile Mosseri’s tender Minari, Federico Jusid’s haunting The English, and Jóhann Jóhannsson’s groundbreaking Arrival.
5. May the Score Be With You – A Star Wars Day celebration of John Williams’ iconic music, exploring its roots in classical composers like Wagner and Korngold. From Anakin and Padmé’s romantic theme to the ominous Imperial March, plus diegetic gems like Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Jabba Flow” and the beloved “Yub Nub,” this episode is a galaxy-spanning musical journey.
6. Movie Moms – A Mother’s Day tribute through soundtracks that define motherhood, including National Velvet, Thomas Newman’s Little Women, Peter Pan, Son Lux’s experimental Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Curtis Mayfield’s soulful Claudine.
7. Rock to Film – When rock stars turn film composers: Paul McCartney’s unexpected classical score for The Family Way, Trent Reznor’s icy minimalism in The Social Network, Johnny Greenwood’s baroque dissonance in Phantom Thread, and Mark Knopfler’s melodic The Princess Bride.
8. The Sound of Sacrifice – A Memorial Day journey through war films and their unforgettable music: T Bone Burnett’s folk textures in Cold Mountain, Hans Zimmer’s relentless Dunkirk, the haunting Deer Hunter theme, the satirical wit of MASH*, and the solemn heroism of Band of Brothers.
9. Dreamy 70s Sound – A trip through the whimsical, surreal world of 1970s European cinema, inspired by An Ordinary Miracle. Featuring Peter Thomas Orchester’s jazzy experiments, Armando Trovajoli’s bittersweet Italian scores, lush French/British soundscapes, and the cult psychedelia of Barbarella.
10. Best Original Song – A history of the Academy Award for Best Original Song, from early winners in the 1930s to modern icons. Highlights include Shirley Bassey’s Bond classics, Paul McCartney’s Live and Let Die, Celine Dion’s Titanic, Eminem’s Lose Yourself, Elton John’s Lion King, and Annie Lennox’s Into the West.
11. Father Figures – A Father’s Day exploration of dads in film, including Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, Indiana Jones and Henry Sr. in The Last Crusade, the heartfelt piano score in The Pursuit of Happyness, and nostalgic TV moments like “My Dad” from The Donna Reed Show.
12. Summer of 25 – A celebration of summer in film, spanning Stand By Me, 500 Days of Summer, Jaws, Do the Right Thing, and surf culture classics The Endless Summer and Gone with the Wave.
13. The Sound of a Nation – A Fourth of July exploration of American identity on screen: from Revolutionary-era John Adams, to the raw truth of 12 Years a Slave, the bittersweet nostalgia of Forrest Gump, Oliver Stone’s Born on the Fourth of July, and the quiet reflection of Nomadland.
14. Blockbuster Season – The sound of summer spectacle: John Williams’ awe in Jurassic Park, Alan Silvestri’s triumphant Back to the Future, Patrick Doyle’s wizarding magic in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Klaus Badelt’s swashbuckling Pirates of the Caribbean.
15. Scoring Jane Austen – Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday through music: Patrick Doyle’s sweeping Sense and Sensibility, Dario Marianelli’s delicate piano in Pride & Prejudice, and Rachel Portman’s Oscar-winning Emma.
16. Miyazaki Clouds – Joe Hisaishi’s unforgettable scores bring Hayao Miyazaki’s summer skies to life, from My Neighbor Totoro’s gentle wonder, to Spirited Away’s emotional depths, to Howl’s Moving Castle’s chaotic charm.
17. Moonrise Kingdom – A focused deep dive into Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom, where Benjamin Britten’s orchestral works, Hank Williams’ mournful country, and Alexandre Desplat’s whimsical score create a rich musical world of childhood rebellion and mythic adventure.
18. Music à la Française – A tour of French cinema through music: Francis Lai’s romantic Un Homme et Une Femme, Michel Legrand’s sung-through heartbreak in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, the near-silence of The Red Balloon, and Jacques Tati’s playful jazz in Mon Oncle.
19. Pure Imagination – A trio of fantastical films where the music is the story: Gene Wilder and Leslie Bricusse in Willy Wonka, Paul Williams’ tender songs for The Muppet Movie, and Quincy Jones and Charlie Smalls reinventing Oz in The Wiz.
20. The Rabbit Hole – A musical chain of borrowing and sampling, from the Reverberi brothers’ Spaghetti Western in Gnarls Barkley’s Crazy, to James Brown’s Black Caesar fueling Ice-T, to Kanye’s Diamonds from Sierra Leone, to Zimmer’s Crown echoing Purcell and Nyman, to Portishead lifting Lalo Schifrin, and Sibelius’ swan theme resurfacing in Disney.
21. A Canterbury Tale – Inspired by Powell and Pressburger’s wartime film, Haley traces landscapes and scores across British cinema: Allan Gray’s mystical A Canterbury Tale, Richard Addinsell’s Blithe Spirit, Geoffrey Burgon’s Brideshead Revisited and Chronicles of Narnia, and John Cameron’s soaring Kes.
22. Back to School – A classroom-themed episode spanning Richard Addinsell’s Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Maurice Jarre’s Dead Poets Society, Danny Elfman and Elliott Smith in Good Will Hunting, Simple Minds in The Breakfast Club, and Rachel Portman’s Mona Lisa Smile.

Thanks Jerry, the happiest place on Earth! Nope, that’s somewhere else…

Hello Audrey,
Here is the playlist:
1. Natascha – Main Theme
Peter Thomas Sound Orchester — Van De Velde: Die Vollkommene Ehe
2. The World’s History
Peter Thomas Sound Orchester — Van De Velde: Die Vollkommene Ehe
3. Toccata-Apassionata
Peter Thomas Sound Orchester — Van De Velde: Die Vollkommene Ehe
4. Cielanzo
Peter Thomas Sound Orchester — Van De Velde: Die Vollkommene Ehe
5. Embrace
Peter Thomas Sound Orchester — Van De Velde: Die Vollkommene Ehe
6.Teach Me, Teacher
Peter Thomas Sound Orchester — Van De Velde: Die Vollkommene Ehe
7. Dream
Peter Thomas Sound Orchester — Van De Velde: Die Vollkommene Ehe
8. Ornella – From Vedo nudo
Armando Trovajoli — Conversazioni
9. Dramma della gelosia – Titoli
Armando Trovajoli — Dramma della gelosia (Colonna sonora originale del film)
10. Woman’s Perfume
Armando Trovajoli — Profumo di donna (Original Soundtrack)
11. Les 400 coups
Jean Constantin — Voilà le pacha
12. Trinité Et Finale
Jean Constantin — François Truffaut Les Lèvres Rouges
13. Anonimo Veneziano
Stelvio Cipriani — Anonimo Veneziano (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
14. Tempo Al Tempo
Stelvio Cipriani — Anonimo Veneziano (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
15. Maquillage
Stelvio Cipriani — Anonimo Veneziano (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
16. Noi, Un Tempo Fa
Stelvio Cipriani — Anonimo Veneziano (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
17. Vicino A Te
Stelvio Cipriani — Anonimo Veneziano (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
18. Et si tu n’existais pas
Joe Dassin — Joe Dassin Éternel… (Edition Super Deluxe)
19. Barbarella
The Bob Crewe Generation Orchestra — Barbarella (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
20. Pygar’s New Wings
The Bob Crewe Generation Orchestra — Barbarella (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
21. Pygar Finds Barbarella
The Bob Crewe Generation Orchestra — Barbarella (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
22. Moonbird
De Wolfe Music — Vocal Patterns
23. Autumn Aria
De Wolfe Music — Vocal Patterns
24. Think Twice
Roger Webb, De Wolfe Music — Vocal Patterns

Hi Rex, Haley said “I believe that was when I was talking about the Shepherd Tone, an auditory trick used in the soundtrack to Dunkirk by Hans Zimmer.” The movies featured on the show were:
Cold Mountain
Dunkirk
Cavatina (from Deer Hunter)
Suicide is Painless (the Ahmad Jamal version from MASH)
Band of Brothers

Thank you for the nice note Leslie!

Hello Rose, yes there are some great soundtracks in video games and anime. We’ll pass your idea along to Haley. Thanks for listening.