Episode 30- The Music Of Ray Harryhausen Vol. 5: Clash Of The Titans

The Ray Harryhausen Podcast

Our very special bumper podcast for the music of 'Clash of the Titans' contains never-heard-before extracts from John Barry's unused soundtrack for the classic film! Wrapping up our retrospective on the music of Ray Harryhausen's films, hosts John Walsh and Connor Heaney share clips from a recently discovered demo tape, created by Barry in 1980. Be amongst the first to hear these recordings in almost 40 years, alongside a deep dive into the classic soundtrack by Laurence Rosenthal which was eventually used. Contemporary soundtracks by both composers are explored, as we discuss the different tone that Barry's score may have brought to the film, alongside a celebration of Rosenthal's magnificent 1981 soundtrack. As an extra surprise, listen to an interview with Adrian Brett- the man who provided the 'voice' of Bubo the Owl! Accomplished flautist Adrian was asked to provide the sound effects for Bubo's dialogue, using one of his rare ocarinas. Adrian treats us to a sample of the audio effects that he provided in 1981, as well as sharing the back story of how he came to be involved with 'Clash of the Titans'. As always, hear exclusive clips of Ray Harryhausen discussing his thoughts on the film's music. Don't miss this very special episode, as we celebrate the incredible soundtracks to a classic film!