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The episode discusses Stanley Kubrick's unconventional choice to score '2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY' with classical music, featuring insights from his executive producer Jan Harlan.

While we polish up some brand-new episodes all about iconic movie needle-drops... we're resurfacing some classic episodes that tackled the same topic! Starting with this one, about the time Stanley Kubrick decided to score his sci-fi spectacular 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY with classical tracks — something he did against the advice of just about everybody, and to the detriment of at least two composers’ mental and physical health. Guests include Kubrick’s longtime executive producer Jan Harlan. SHO...

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