Grey Matter - Brains and Movie Music

Published: Aug. 23, 2014, 4 p.m.

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Matthew Sweet with a selection of music for film inspired by the human brain, from the thoughts of great geniuses to the creations of mad scientists.

Featured scores include: Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe\'s for "Megamind"; James Horner\'s for "A Beautiful Mind"; Mark Mothersbaugh\'s for "The Royal Tenenbaums"; Carter Burwell\'s for "Being John Malkovich"; Angelo Badalamenti\'s for "City of Lost Children"; Randy Newman\'s for "Awakenings"; plus music by Eric Serra for this week\'s featured new release: "Lucy".

The Classic Score of the Week is Franz Waxman\'s "The Bride of Frankenstein".

#soundofcinema.

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