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The Soundtrack Show

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The Soundtrack Show is a look at film scores and soundtracks for some of the most popular movies, TV Shows, Video Games and Theater pieces of all time.

#98

Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part III)

Music production on a full season of Star Trek begins! Our first two composers get to work, as Alexander Courage and Fred Steiner start writing and recording music at a frantic pace. We'll hear the rest of Courage's work on season one, and listen to Steiner's amazing contributions to Star Trek's musical vocabulary. We also examine the critical role played by the music editors, as they work to establish and shape the music of season one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Dec 2023

56 MINS

56:23

20 Dec 2023

#97

Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part II)

Before making it to air, Star Trek had not one, but two pilots scored by Alexander Courage. Once the first season finally went into production, it took five composers to pull it off. This episode explores the musical, financial and creative realities of 1960s television music production, as we discuss the scores for these two pilots, and the creation of some of the show's musical sound effects. We are also introduced to season one's other four composers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Jul 2023

56 MINS

56:11

05 Jul 2023

#96

Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part I)

The history of television and the origins of Star Trek are explored through the life and career of composer/orchestrator Alexander Courage, television star Lucille Ball, and Desilu music director Wilbur Hatch. The main title melodies for Star Trek are analyzed and discussed, along with their place in the history of 20th Century television music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Jun 2023

49 MINS

49:20

19 Jun 2023

#95

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part III)

In our final episode on the music of E.T. we listen to the second half of the movie's incredible music, cue by cue. We also discuss the work of film editor Carol Littleton, and vocal sound designer Ben Burtt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 May 2023

59 MINS

59:33

12 May 2023

#94

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part II)

In Part II we take it from the top, and listen to how the film score for E.T. is constructed in the first half of the movie. We examine multiple themes, and discuss the movie's emotional honesty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Apr 2023

55 MINS

55:58

26 Apr 2023

#93

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part I)

The film score to E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is widely considered to be one of the most important film scores of all time. We discuss what makes the music so great as a whole, and we discuss the evolution of the score's most important themes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Apr 2023

46 MINS

46:56

19 Apr 2023

#92

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - the Music (Part III)

In Part III of our series on Ocarina of Time, we tackle our main quest to save Hyrule by learning more complex melodies, mastering new musical dungeons, and ultimately facing off against our bongo-playing, pipe organ-pounding foes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Dec 2021

58 MINS

58:43

18 Dec 2021

#91

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - the Music (Part II)

In Part II of our series on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, we look at the first act of the game and discuss all of its musical diversity: the dungeons, the distant lands, and the melodic fragments we learn to play on our digital ocarina. The game's over "music" theme is discussed, as well is hidden homages to the Zelda series' musical past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Mar 2021

48 MINS

48:13

24 Mar 2021

#90

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - the Music (Part I)

The groundbreaking interactive music of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is both diegetic and non-diegetic music, as it plays a central role in both the story and gameplay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Mar 2021

56 MINS

56:25

03 Mar 2021

#89

The Legend of Zelda: the Music

The music to original NES title The Legend of Zelda is discussed. We break down the main overworld theme, talk about its impact, and share memories of the original Zelda experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Feb 2021

51 MINS

51:02

17 Feb 2021

#88

The Queen's Gambit: An Interview with Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera (Part II)

In part II of our interview with Carlos Rafael Rivera, we discuss how he wrote around diagetic music and sound design. Themes for the main character are discussed, as well as parts of The Queen's Gambit that feel like a sports movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Feb 2021

45 MINS

45:28

10 Feb 2021

#87

The Queen's Gambit: An Interview with Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera (Part I)

We meet and celebrate Carlos Rafael Rivera, the composer for the hit Netflix series The Queen's Gambit. His musical background and career rise are discussed, as well as his overall approach to working with directors. His love for Randy Newman and film music is also covered, and we begin our in-depth discussion of The Queen's Gambit's wonderful score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Feb 2021

56 MINS

56:35

03 Feb 2021

#86

Cobra Kai Composing: An Interview with Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg (Part II)

In part II of our interview with Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg, we discuss the rock and metal influences in Cobra Kai's score. We also talk about their use of thematic material, musical humor, and the show's return to Okinawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

27 Jan 2021

43 MINS

43:34

27 Jan 2021

#85

Cobra Kai Composing: An Interview with Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson (Part I)

We get a chance to sit down with Cobra Kai composers Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg, as they discuss their music, their process, and their love of film scoring. The various musical styles of the Karate Kid franchise are discussed, as well as their own unique take on this hit TV series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Jan 2021

40 MINS

40:28

19 Jan 2021

#84

The Karate Kid (1984): the Music (Part II)

In our second episode on the music of Karate Kid, we take a close look at the music of Mr. Miyagi, the pan flute music of Zamfir, and how it tells the story of Miyagi and Daniel's friendship. More songs are discussed, and we hear restored music in the movie's dramatic finale for the very first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Jan 2021

55 MINS

55:10

13 Jan 2021

#83

The Karate Kid (1984): the Music (Part I)

The music in 1984's The Karate Kid is both song score and film score, and composer Bill Conti worked with both. We discover how the songs and underscore are musically related, and discuss how main character themes are woven throughout this musically eclectic movie. The history of "You're The Best" is discussed, as is the movie's dramatic finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

30 Dec 2020

42 MINS

42:21

30 Dec 2020

#82

Home Alone: the Music (Part III)

We take a close listen to the end of Home Alone, breaking down how the music scores the comedy, and when it holds back. Diagetic songs and song scores are discussed, as is the recording of a large collection of Holiday hits. We hear how Williams uses themes to complete the story, bringing it all home with a feel-good conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

23 Dec 2020

52 MINS

52:48

23 Dec 2020

#81

Home Alone: the Music (Part II)

Let's hear it from the top! We take a close look at various parts of Home Alone to break down the compositions, and we examine a scene with omitted music restored. The use of popular Christmas music is discussed, as is the comedic effect of orchestration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Dec 2020

50 MINS

50:40

16 Dec 2020

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#98

Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part III)

#97

Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part II)

#96

Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part I)

#95

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part III)

#94

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part II)

#93

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part I)

#92

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - the Music (Part III)

#91

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - the Music (Part II)

#90

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - the Music (Part I)

#89

The Legend of Zelda: the Music

#88

The Queen's Gambit: An Interview with Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera (Part II)

#87

The Queen's Gambit: An Interview with Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera (Part I)

#86

Cobra Kai Composing: An Interview with Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg (Part II)

#85

Cobra Kai Composing: An Interview with Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson (Part I)

#84

The Karate Kid (1984): the Music (Part II)

#83

The Karate Kid (1984): the Music (Part I)

#82

Home Alone: the Music (Part III)

#81

Home Alone: the Music (Part II)