Looking to Score: A Movie Score Podcast
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDive into the world of movie scores and geek out about the music and composers of the silver screen with enthusiastic fans Brett Blake and Breanne Brennan. Theme by Chad and Kassandra Novell. Visit our companion playlists on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/4tserq65hx5fxd950ehkax8iu?si=94355b44c7424400
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Episodes
Bonus Episode - Favorite Scores of 2023
March 10, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBBrett and Breanne chat about their favorite scores from 2023. Companion episode playlist Breanne's "Best Scores of 2023" playlist Michael Giacchino talks about the Society of the Snow score Talk to us! [email protected]
Bonus Episode - Favorite Scores of 2022
March 01, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBBrett and Breanne share their picks for the best scores of 2022! Companion episode playlist Brett's List: Honorable Mentions DEATH ON THE NILE (Patrick Doyle) DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (Danny Elfman) JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (Michael Giacchino) HALLOWEEN ENDS (John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies) WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (Michael Giacchino) 5. CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (Howard Shore) 4. PEARL (Tyler Bates and Tim Williams) 3. NOPE (Michael Abels) 2. AVATAR: THE WAY OF...
Season 3 - Episode 5: Deep Dive - The John Williams JURASSIC Scores
December 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBThis week, Brett and Breanne are joined by special guest Brenton Thom to discuss John Williams' JURASSIC PARK and THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK scores! Thom's National Trails Companion episode playlist
Season 3 - Episode 4: Thomas Newman and Texture/Atmosphere vs. Theme
November 29, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB"Notes on a Score" interview comments What Sondheim taught Newman Companion episode playlist
Season 3 - Episode 3: John Williams - The Sequel!
November 22, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBWe couldn't leave well-enough alone! On this episode, Brett and Breanne discuss four different eras in John Williams' career...because it's just too vast for one episode! Companion playlist
Season 3 - Episode 2: Good Scores, Bad Movies
November 08, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week we chat about something near and dear to our hearts: great scores to bad movies! Companion playlist
Season 3 - Episode 1: Alan Silvestri and Blowing the Roof off of Blockbusters
November 02, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBBrett and Breanne chat about Alan Silvestri, who is probably best-known for scoring big action films and blockbusters, but who's also extremely versatile in other genres. Notes: Silvestri interview Companion playlist
Season 3 - Bonus Episode: Halloween Music (The Sequel!)
October 25, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBBrett and Breanne kick off season 3 with a spoooooky bonus episode on Halloween music! Notes: -Mark Korven on THE WITCH score -Companion episode playlist
Season 2 - Episode 5: The Rejects!
April 26, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis week we examine scores that have either been rejected or replaced in many high-profile films. Footnotes: A comprehensive list: http://rejectedfilmscores.125mb.com/list.html Danny Elfman on the BATMAN score: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/batman-composer-danny-elfman-says-turning-down-prince-was-biggest-most-stressful-gamble-of-his-career-192951834.html William Friedkin on THE EXORCIST: https://youtu.be/h5TTiVdD238
Season 2 - Episode 4: The Rejects!
April 26, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis week we examine scores that have either been rejected or replaced in many high-profile films. Footnotes: A comprehensive list: http://rejectedfilmscores.125mb.com/list.html Danny Elfman on the BATMAN score: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/batman-composer-danny-elfman-says-turning-down-prince-was-biggest-most-stressful-gamble-of-his-career-192951834.html William Friedkin on THE EXORCIST: https://youtu.be/h5TTiVdD238
Season 2 - Episode 4: Jerry Goldsmith and the Tools in the Toolbox
April 12, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWe scratch the surface of the many tools Jerry Goldsmith uses when composing his scores. Companion episode playlist
Season 2 - Episode 3: Jerry Goldsmith and the Tools in the Toolbox
April 12, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWe scratch the surface of the many tools Jerry Goldsmith uses when composing his scores.
Season 2 Bonus Episode: Scores You've Probably Never Listened To
April 04, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this week's bonus episode, we bring you 10 under-the-radar scores you may not have listened to before! Notes and Sources: -Interview with John Corigliano -Notes on SPELLBOUND -Notes on THE HEIRESS, pt. 1 -Notes on THE HEIRESS, pt. 2 -Complete score for THE HEIRESS Companion episode playlist
Season 2 - Episode 2: Michael Giacchino and How to Use Your Influences
March 29, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBWe take a look at how Michael Giacchino lovingly pays tribute to the film composers he grew up with.
Season 2 - Episode 3: Michael Giacchino and How to Use Your Influences
March 29, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBWe take a look at how Michael Giacchino lovingly pays tribute to the film composers he grew up with. Companion episode playlist
Season 2 Bonus Episode: Where the Oscars Got it Wrong!
March 15, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBBrett and Breanne break down moments in Oscar history where the Academy voters should've gone with a different choice in the Best Score category. How Oscar nominees are chosen Companion episode playlist
Season 2 - Episode 1: Hans Zimmer and BIG Action
March 08, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBBrett, Breanne, and special guest Luke Lindemeyer chat about what makes Hans Zimmer's often imitated trademark action sounds.
Season 2 - Episode 2: Hans Zimmer and BIG Action
March 08, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBBrett, Breanne, and special guest Luke Lindemeyer chat about what makes Hans Zimmer's often imitated trademark action sounds. Companion episode playlist
Season 2, Episode 1: Best Scores of 2021
March 01, 2022 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBKicking off season 2, Brett and Breanne highlight their favorite scores from 2021. Companion episode playlist
Season 2 Bonus Episode: Best Scores of 2021
March 01, 2022 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBKicking off season 2, Brett and Breanne highlight their favorite scores from 2021.
Bonus Episode - Christmas Scores
December 23, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBSeasons Greetings with a special bonus episode! Learn what makes a Christmas-y sound! Hear how composers use traditional carols in their scores! Find out whether or not DIE HARD is a Christmas movie! Companion episode playlist
Episode 5 - James Newton Howard and Scaling the Score
November 16, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBWe chat about James Newton Howard, a composer deft at scaling big and intimate scores in multiple genres. Companion episode playlist
Episode 4 - John Barry and Romancing the Score
November 09, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week we pay tribute to the legendary John Barry. Though incredibly versatile across a range of tones, there was perhaps nobody better at crafting romantic themes. Companion episode playlist
Episode 3 - James Horner and Self-Plagiarizing the Score
November 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBBrett and Breanne chat about James Horner and his curious habit of ripping himself off!
Bonus Episode - Halloween Deep Cuts
October 31, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBA special bonus episode bringing you several Halloween-related deep cut score samplings! Companion episode playlist
Episode 2 - Danny Elfman and the Art of the Main Title
October 26, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBBrett, Breanne, and musician Chad Novell chat about Danny Elfman and the art of main title music. Companion episode playlist
Episode 1 - Theme and the Impact of John Williams
October 19, 2021 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBBrett and Breanne chat about John Williams' impact on movie themes. Companion episode playlist
Episode 0 - Pilot
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBAn introduction to the Looking to Score podcast. Enthusiastic fans Brett and Breanne chat about their favorite scores, the state of movie music today, and notable composers. Companion episode playlist