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He made Rocky Balboa a hit, gave the Karate Kid his kick, and had the Right Stuff for NASA.  It’s the powerful music of the great Bill Conti, this time on FrameTrax.

In the world of movie scores, there exist composers who made an indelible mark with just one unforgettable composition.  From Wendy Carlos' "Tron" to John Scott's "The Final Countdown", these one-hit wonders left an enduring legacy in the realm of film music. Join us as we continue our exploration of the captivating stories behind the mesmerizing world of these movie scores.

This time of FrameTrax, his name may be hard to pronounce but his music is timeless.  From Conan, to Robocop, to Free Willy, Basil's epic themes have played against some of the most iconic moments in cinematic history.

This time on FrameTrax, we're listening to the wonderful themes by Ennio Morricone. From his early western scores like Once Upon a Time in the West to his later work from Hateful Eight, we scratch the surface of his remarkable body of work.

He helped usher in a new era of movie scores with his 80's sounds. He gave a voice to both Axel Foley and Fletch. This time, we'll be listening to the music of Harold Faltermeyer, on FrameTrax.

A look into the life and career of the most commercially successful composer of all time, the musical and theater icon, Andrew Lloyd Webber.