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This episode explores Thomas Newman's score for the 1994 film 'Little Women' and its nostalgic elements.

In this episode, we look at Thomas Newman's score of "Little Women" from 1994. Nostalgia is the sound of this score, using modes and combining minor in happy moments while using high instrumentation and fun rhythmic energy to give joy in minor. We take apart how the main theme is used for Jo and her writing as well as looking at many beloved melodies and how they are used in this adaptation to convey the story of young women growing up together both in the joys and sorrows. Host: Ruth Mudge, ruthmudge.com Music included on this podcast: "So was Red" - The Shawshank Redemption, music by Thomas Newman, 1994 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc. "Under the Umbrella (End Title)" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc. "Orchard House (Main Title)" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, 1995 Sony BMG Entertainment Inc. "New York" - Little Women (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, performed by the London…

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