Best Moviescores Podcasts (2024)

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Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Jeff Russo 30:50

10m ago30:50

30:50

RIPLEY, which premiered on Netflix in April 2024, is a neo-noir psychological thriller television series created, written and directed by Steven Zaillian, based on Patricia Highsmith's 1955 crime novel THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY. The series starred Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn and Dakota Fanning. In late 1950s New York, Tom Ripley, a down-at-the-heels c…

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HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS (2022) - Series 15: Episode 224 1:22:30

1d ago1:22:30

1:22:30

Pour a tall glass (?) of applejack and watch for flying dip, because the comPOSERS are ringing in Krueger's 40th birthday (and Father's Day, as it turns out) with one of the weirdest and most-fun movies we've ever covered on this show. It's 2022's Hundreds of Beavers, with music by Chris Ryan*! *As you'll hear, we looked high and low for the score/…

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#11 | Andrew Lockington on building momentum 1:06:10

3d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Composer Andrew Lockington (ATLAS, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN) joins SCORE to talk about Toronto, working with and under the tutelage of fellow Canadian Mychael Danna after wanting to start a rock band, and how his interest in orchestration led to his composing breakthroughs. Plus, working with Jennifer Lopez, creating “suites” of music, what makes temps s…

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STAR TREK V: THE FINAL FRONTIER (1989) - Series 15: Episode 223 1:21:27

5d ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Set speed to warp factor FUN because we're fucking back baby. After an extremely long hiatus thanks to various Krueger calamities (Kalamities? probably not, right?), we celebrate the old man's 40th birthday with a journey to the Final Frontier...literally! It's Star Trek 5: The One Shatner Directed, with music by the inestimable "King" Jerry Goldsm…

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The 1UpBeat: The Best 2023 Video Game Music Arrangement Albums 1:08:09

10d ago1:08:09

1:08:09

Today, on the 1Upbeat, host Eric Silver will conclude the series covering the last few years of video game arrangement albums. In this all new episode, we will highlight the best and most noteworthy albums released in 2023. This wide spanning episode will feature music from SUIKODEN II, FINAL FANTASY XIII, OUTRUN and more. Enjoy! —— Special thanks …

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#10 | Christophe Beck might be listening to your podcast 59:04

15d ago59:04

59:04

We catch up with composer extraordinaire Christophe Beck (UNFROSTED, ROAD HOUSE) for the first time in six years! Christophe shares how early piano lessons led to dreams of making his own album (now in the works). Plus, how years leading a composer team on major films refreshed his love of teaching and sharing, his creative rapport with director Do…

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The Flagship Show: Favourite Scores of 2023 - Part 2 1:24:46

23d ago1:24:46

1:24:46

On today’s new episode of THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO NETWORK, Erik Woods continues his look at some of his favourite scores written in 2023. This is part two of a three-part series. Today, you’ll hear selections by such composers as Alexander Desplat, Christopher Willis, Christopher Young, Gordy Haab, Stephen Barton, Takeshi Furukaw…

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The 1UpBeat: The Best 2022 Video Game Music Arrangement Albums 1:10:10

1M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Today on the 1UPBEAT, we raid the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO dungeon and resurrect a few shows that we missed! First up is a program dedicated to some of the best video game music arrangement albums produced in 2022, including JOURNEY, THE WONDERFUL 101, CHRONO TRIGGER, MASS EFFECT, & FINAL FANTASY VI. Enjoy! —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters:…

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The 1UpBeat: The Best 2021 Video Game Music Arrangement Albums 1:04:32

1M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Today on the 1UPBEAT, we raid the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO dungeon and resurrect a few shows that we missed! First up is a program dedicated to some of the best video game music arrangement albums produced in 2021, including ACTRAISER, FINAL FANTASY V, FINAL FANTASY VII, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES, BANJO KAZOOIE, and XENOSAGA. Enjoy! —— Special …

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The Flagship Show: Favourite Scores of 2023 - Part 1 1:34:20

30d ago1:34:20

1:34:20

Better late than never. Actually, I think this is the latest I’ve ever presented my year-end round-up program. Yup, I said that same thing last year, and yet here we are again. Last year, I uploaded part one of my favourite scores of 2022 on May 5th. Ugh! Well, it's been another crazy year for me, but I want to get back into the saddle again, so he…

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THE MOST OVERUSED SONGS IN FILM (JUNE 20, 2022) 50:04

2M ago50:04

50:04

Hello listeners. As you might have guessed by now, comPOSERS is on a bit of a break. Jay, Aaron and I are all working a lot right now, and I've had a lot of insurance- and physiotherapy-related bullshit on my plate to boot, so we're struggling to find time. We do plan to be back soon, so please watch this space for updates. In the meantime, thanks …

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Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Robin Esterhammer and Nikiforos Chrysoloras (James Horner Kickstarter) 41:00

2M ago41:00

41:00

James Horner, the legendary film composer, has left an indelible mark on the world of movie music. His works in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. Now, PERSEVERANCE RECORDS, in collaboration with SPECTRAL SHIMMERS PRODUCTIONS and THE JAMES HORNBER ESTATE, is embarking on a remarkable project: re-recording and rel…

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#9 | Chris Benstead is a gentleman of all trades 44:06

2M ago44:06

44:06

Composer Chris Benstead talks about being Guy Ritchies’ musical maestro on multiple projects, including THE GENTLEMEN on Netflix and THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE. How his musical education led him into music mixing and eventually working in the “sound” departments on major projects, before his work with Patrick Doyle, Steven Price, Alan Me…

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#8 | Rudy Mancuso has the Música in him 58:44

2M ago58:44

58:44

YouTuber Rudy Mancuso has been following SCORE for years, as a musician and composer in his own right. He joins Kenny Holmes and Matt Schrader to discuss his breakout hit film from SxSW ‘MÚSICA’ out now on Prime Video — a semi-autobiographic film, years in the making, that pushes musical possibilities to refreshingly brilliant musical storytelling.…

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Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Dynamic Music Partners 1:25:45

3M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

BABYLON 5: THE ROAD HOME, which features Emmy-winning composers Lolita Ritmanis, Kristopher Carter, and Michael McCuistion of DYNAMIC MUSIC PARTNERS, has been nominated for Best Music – TV/Media at the 2024 ANNIE AWARDS. Ritmanis, Carter, and McCuistion are the first composers to write music for the series since the original composer, Christopher F…

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MOONRAKER (1979) - Series 15: Episode 222 1:28:48

2M ago1:28:48

1:28:48

You thought "oh no, March is over and they haven't released the last of Jay's Bond", didn't you? Well April Fool's, you maniacs: now have a Moonraker (with music by the OG, John Barry)!

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TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1997) - Series 15: Episode 221 1:18:37

3M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

Bond. JAY'S Bond. Yes, it's our funniest comPOSER's 40th birthday, so we're giving him both episodes this month, which means of course two weeks of gadgets, girls and guns (and martinis, but it doesn't fit the alliteration). First up: it's Tomorrow Never Dies with music by the incomparable David Arnold!…

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WEEKEND UPDATE 1:07

3M ago1:07

1:07

It's a Krueger weekend update! Give it a listen! And sorry there's no episode.

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THE EDGE (1997) - Series 15: Episode 220 1:36:59

4M ago1:36:59

1:36:59

HORNSMITH continues this week as we revisit a perhaps-underappreciated score from the golden age of thrillers. It's Hannibal Lector versus a motherfucking bear in 1997's The Edge with music by King Jerry Goldsmith!

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#7 | Laura Karpman found jazz in drama 52:41

4M ago52:41

52:41

Composer Laura Karpman joins Score to talk about her work on the Oscar-nominated score for AMERICAN FICTION, breaking down how jazz informed a story rich in satire and wit to give it a unique musical edge and voice intertwined with characters. Then, she discusses her path from likely music professor into at one point being one of the only women wor…

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Scored To Death Radio: Rockstars at the Movies 1:22:56

4M ago1:22:56

1:22:56

SCORED TO DEATH RADIO is back in 2024 with a brand-new episode exhibiting and celebrating the film score work of composers who are primarily known for their work in rock music. Host J. Blake Fichera guides listeners through a curated playlist of music highlighting cinematic genres that range from Italian horror and epic sci-fi adventure to anime an…

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BRAVEHEART (1995) - Series 15: Episode 219 1:24:26

4M ago1:24:26

1:24:26

HORNSMITH IS UPON US! This month we're covering one film each from the electrifying compositional duo brought together by the power of Jerry Goldsmith's daughter. This week: 1995's epic historical drama about a time when Mel Gibson was a sought-after actor. It's Braveheart with music by the inestimable James "Horny" Horner!…

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The Flagship Show: A Chat With Patreon Member Steve Karpicz 1:44:43

4M ago1:44:43

1:44:43

Today we present part one of a brand new chat between host Erik Woods and Patreon member Steve Kapicz on THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. Steve is one of three CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST patrons who signed up for the exclusive top COMPOSER TIER at the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST Patreon. He took advantage of the tier's e…

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#6 | David Fleming says it's all about fun 1:04:55

4M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Composer David Fleming (The Last of Us, Blue Planet II) talks about his inventive score for Prime Video’s new Mr. & Mrs. Smith, working with Donald Glover, coming up through the Remote Control composer system with Atli Orvarsson, Steve Jablonsky and Hans Zimmer, and why the new Jim Henson documentary will melt everyone’s hearts. Interview by Kenny …

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STAR WARS II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES (2002) - Series 15: Episode 218 1:31:13

4M ago1:31:13

1:31:13

Time to grow a stupid braid and murder some Tuskens, everybody, because Johnuary continues with our second foray into the much-maligned prequel trilogy. It's Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, with music by Old Whatsisname. NOTE: This was supposed to go up last week, but I got screwed up by the new "two episodes a month" schedule and forgo…

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The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 40 - Part 2 1:24:57

4M ago1:24:57

1:24:57

Jason Drury continues the first show of 2024 by playing “Prologue/Opening City” from the classic science-fiction film SOYLENT GREEN (FSM RECORDS) by Fred Myrow, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The show then continues with exciting music from the pen of John Williams for THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK (LA LA LAND RECORDS), and Ja…

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#5 | Carlos Rafael Rivera has a cookie for ya 1:07:43

5M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

The Miami-based Carlos Rafael Rivera with two series releasing now (Griselda, Monsieur Spade) joins to talk about his massive breakout with The Queen’s Gambit, followed by Hacks and Lessons in Chemistry. Why Sofia Vergara's dramatic turn as a drug kingpin in Miami deserved an operative approach. How he manages to maintain his Miami location for an …

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The Archive with Jason Drury: A Tribute To Mike Ross-Trevor 1:27:08

5M ago1:27:08

1:27:08

On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, the film music community lost one of its greatest recording engineers, Mike Ross-Trevor. His collaborations with composers such as Jerry Goldsmith and Bruce Broughton have become legendary in the film music world. Jason Drury had the pleasure of speaking with Mike in February 2018 for the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. …

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INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (2023) - Series 15: Episode 217 1:18:33

5M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

Get ready to punch some Nazis and retrieve some artifacts, because the boys are going on one last (?) adventure with Harrison Ford's hat and whip. What better way to kick off JOHNuary than with the final ride of the icon he helped shape? It's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, with music by that young up-and-comer John Williams.…

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The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 40 - Part 1 1:32:36

5M ago1:32:36

1:32:36

Jason Drury begins the first show of 2024 show with the end title from Alan Silvestri’s score for READY PLAYER ONE (WATER TOWER MUSIC) which is amazingly celebrating its 5th anniversary. The next pick is James Horner's score for GORKY PARK (LA LA LAND RECORDS), which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. With the showing of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MA…

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#4 | Richard Reed Parry is always looking for his mojo 45:09

6M ago45:09

45:09

One of the original members of the indie band Arcade Fire, Richard Reed Parry (THE IRON CLAW, EILEEN) discusses his jump into film scoring, the importance of finding “mojo” and “vibe,” and how the wrestling biopic The Iron Claw nearly stumped him musically — until he unlocked the rich, layered sound that carries the film. How Spike Jonze’s film “He…

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The Flagship Show: 2023 Christmas Special 1:18:15

6M ago1:18:15

1:18:15

In today's program, it's our 2023 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. We've been putting this show together annually since 2018. Before we begin, I want to personally offer my thanks to the great team here at the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. Fourty-five new shows, including this one, went out this year, not including any new shows that go up until the end of the …

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The Flagship Show: 2023 Patreon All Request Christmas Special 1:26:07

6M ago1:26:07

1:26:07

Today we present our second ALL REQUEST CHRISTMAS SPECIAL on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. Since launching the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST Patreon in April 2021, we've offered our patrons exclusive perks based on the tier they signed up for. One of those perks is participating in all request programs. If you want to participate in future all…

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#3 | Geoff Zanelli on making Adam Sandler laugh 1:06:08

6M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Geoff Zanelli makes his long-awaited Score debut after one of Netflix’s most watched animated films of all-time, the Adam Sandler-produced LEO. In this episode, Kenny and Robert discuss the long-awaited arrival of MAESTRO, the Leonard Bernstein biopic, which we discussed on the 2nd episode of SCORE: THE PODCAST back when it was to be directed by Sp…

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CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2000) - Series 15: Episode 216 1:05:10

6M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

It's the last (regular) episode of the year, quite unexpectedly, but a series of hilarious mishaps before and during recording nearly led to no show, so we're getting while the getting's good. And it's good this week with Tan Dun's Oscar-winning score to the martial arts classic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Watch this space for maybe a special, …

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Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Kristian Sensini 34:38

6M ago34:38

34:38

MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARRIAGE follows Zelma on her 23-year quest for perfect love and lasting marriage, set against a backdrop of historic events in Eastern Europe. Told from a woman’s point of view, the film blends historical, biological, societal, and emotional arcs with a lively sense of humour and musical numbers. This animated film for adults t…

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The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 39 - Part 2 1:29:43

6M ago1:29:43

1:29:43

In part two of the 39th episode of THE ARCHIVE, your host Jason Drury starts the show by playing "Poirot Variants" from the album THE FILM AND TV MUSIC OF CHRISTOPHER GUNNING (Chandos) as a tribute to the late composer who died in March 2023. Afterwards, Jason then plays a short excerpt of music from the 2005 film SHADOWS OF THE SUN for Mark Thomas…

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#2 | Martin Phipps recorded on Napoleon's piano 37:22

6M ago37:22

37:22

Composer of the new historical epic NAPOLEON Martin Phipps joins Score for the first time! How he located a piano once owned by Napoleon himself for the score. Plus, his path to film and television music, his work on Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror and The Crown, and establishing trust with the great Ridley Scott. How Martin overcame his early doubts …

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The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 39 - Part 1 1:34:49

6M ago1:34:49

1:34:49

On this episode of THE ARCHIVE your host Jason Drury begins the show with the classic cue "Desert Chase" from John Williams’ classic score from RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (DCC COMPACT CLASSICS). Jason then continues with music from James Horner’s score for DEADLY BLESSING (INTRADA RECORDS), the late Ryuichi Sakamoto’s haunting score from ELILY BRONTE’…

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THE APARTMENT (1960) - Series 15: Episode 215 1:39:47

7M ago1:39:47

1:39:47

Don't forget to lock up when you're done screwing around on your wife! This week the boys are in the Stude and joined by the Fifth Beatle, Andrew Young of the Geek Hard show, who's brought a delight from yesteryear: 1960's The Apartment, with music by British composer (we're serious) Adolph Deutsch!

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