Dive 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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Brett 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! lookingtoscorepodcast@gmail.comBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Bonus Episode - Favorite Scores of 2022
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Brett 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 (Micha…
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Season 3 - Episode 5: Deep Dive - The John Williams JURASSIC Scores
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This 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 playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Season 3 - Episode 4: Thomas Newman and Texture/Atmosphere vs. Theme
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Season 3 - Episode 3: John Williams - The Sequel!
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We 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 playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Season 3 - Episode 2: Good Scores, Bad Movies
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This week we chat about something near and dear to our hearts: great scores to bad movies! Companion playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Season 3 - Episode 1: Alan Silvestri and Blowing the Roof off of Blockbusters
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Brett 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 playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Season 3 - Bonus Episode: Halloween Music (The Sequel!)
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Brett and Breanne kick off season 3 with a spoooooky bonus episode on Halloween music! Notes: -Mark Korven on THE WITCH score -Companion episode playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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This 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-…
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Season 2 - Episode 4: Jerry Goldsmith and the Tools in the Toolbox
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We scratch the surface of the many tools Jerry Goldsmith uses when composing his scores. Companion episode playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Season 2 Bonus Episode: Scores You've Probably Never Listened To
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In 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 playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Season 2 - Episode 3: Michael Giacchino and How to Use Your Influences
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We take a look at how Michael Giacchino lovingly pays tribute to the film composers he grew up with. Companion episode playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Season 2 Bonus Episode: Where the Oscars Got it Wrong!
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Brett 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 playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Season 2 - Episode 2: Hans Zimmer and BIG Action
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Brett, Breanne, and special guest Luke Lindemeyer chat about what makes Hans Zimmer's often imitated trademark action sounds. Companion episode playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Kicking off season 2, Brett and Breanne highlight their favorite scores from 2021. Companion episode playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Seasons 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 playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Episode 5 - James Newton Howard and Scaling the Score
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We chat about James Newton Howard, a composer deft at scaling big and intimate scores in multiple genres. Companion episode playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Episode 4 - John Barry and Romancing the Score
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This 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 playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Episode 3 - James Horner and Self-Plagiarizing the Score
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Brett and Breanne chat about James Horner and his curious habit of ripping himself off!By Looking to Score Podcast
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A special bonus episode bringing you several Halloween-related deep cut score samplings! Companion episode playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Episode 2 - Danny Elfman and the Art of the Main Title
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Brett, Breanne, and musician Chad Novell chat about Danny Elfman and the art of main title music. Companion episode playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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Episode 1 - Theme and the Impact of John Williams
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Brett and Breanne chat about John Williams' impact on movie themes. Companion episode playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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An 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 playlistBy Looking to Score Podcast
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