SHOW NOTES: In the spirit of Halloween, Marc and Landon talk about the new animated film The Addams Family. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Become a Patreon Member! Links: Scoring Sessions - Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna 1928 Barr Fox Wurlitzer Theater Organ Song to Screen Podcast Ep. 20 The House with a Clock in Its Walls Our website: AkiyamaMus…

SHOW NOTES: Welcome to The Akiyama Brothers’ Song to Screen Podcast hosted by Marc and Landon Akiyama. In Episode 33, your hero’s are back to talk about the music of Avengers Endgame. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Become a Patreon Member! Avengers Original Motion Picture Soundtracks The Avengers - (2012) Alan Silvestri Avengers: Age of Ultron …

SHOW NOTES: In Episode 32, Marc and Landon talk about the popular theme music of Game of Thrones and Westworld by Ramin Djawadi. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Become a Patreon Member! Ramin Djawadi Game of Thrones Concert Season 1 HBO Series Soundtrack Live Concert Experience Westworld Season 1 HBO Series Soundtrack Season 2 HBO Series Soundtr…

SHOW NOTES: In Episode 31, Marc and Landon journey to another Arabian Night in search of an elusive legendary lamp. Follow along as they take you through the Broadway Touring Musical, Aladdin. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Become a Patreon Member! Follow-Up Ep. 30 Alex Heck Aladdin References Behind the Scenes Aladdin Broadway Alan Menken & Ge…

SHOW NOTES: Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, Marc and Landon talk to video game composing extraordinaire, Alex Heck. They sit down and discuss the intricacies of composing for video games including horizontal vs. vertical game composition. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Become a Patreon Member! More from Alex Alexander Heck's Website Alex …

SHOW NOTES: Marc and Landon are excited to announce that they’ll be starting their 2nd Season soon but have an announcement before the season officially begins. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Become a Patreon Member! Follow-Up The Greatest Showman: Reimagined Apple Music Pasek & Paul Interview Our website: AkiyamaMusic.com Subscribe to our YouT…

SHOW NOTES: Welcome to the anniversary episode of the Song to Screen Podcast! Marc and Landon chat about the return of Mary Poppins to the big screen - a film that was one of their biggest childhood influences - in Mary Poppins Returns. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Become a Patreon Member! Mary Poppins Returns Mary Poppins Returns (Original M…

SHOW NOTES: Marc and Landon talk about what it takes to resurrect an old drum set to prepare for a new show, including a rundown of the parts of a drum, how different drumheads affect the sound, as well as how the overall drum set can be tailored to create a signature show sound. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Support the Podcast by becoming a …

SHOW NOTES: Marc and Landon swing into an alternate reality talking about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. They discuss the web of legalities around the Spider-Man intellectual property, Sony’s unique animation, score, and production of the new innovative hit. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Support the Podcast by becoming a Patreon Member! Mo…

SHOW NOTES: Marc and Landon announce their Patreon page, equipment upgrades, and visit Ralph Breaks the Internet. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Support the Podcast by becoming a Patreon Member! Moment Lens Moment Lens: To help out the podcast, follow this link and use the code #ENJOYMOMENT at checkout for 10% OFF your Moment Lens purchase. Our…

SHOW NOTES: Marc and Landon talk about their trip to CTN Animation Expo! They discuss new animated shorts, exciting industry news, and the untamed world of virtual reality. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Moment Lens Moment Lens: To help out the podcast, follow this link and use the code #ENJOYMOMENT at checkout for 10% OFF your Moment Lens purc…

SHOW NOTES: Marc and Landon finally talk about a personal project they’ve been working on, an original animated musical! They go in depth about preparing and orchestrating an orchestral version of the main song and what it was like to conduct a live orchestra. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Moment Lens: Moment Lens: To help out the podcast, fol…

SHOW NOTES: Marc and Landon discuss how a film orchestra is assembled, recorded, and their experiences in front of an orchestra. As an added treat, they also talk about a recent silent film organ concert at Nathan Barr’s studio. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Moment Lens: Moment Lens: To help out the podcast, follow this link and use the code #…

Welcome to The Akiyama Brothers’ Song to Screen Podcast hosted by Marc and Landon Akiyama. In episode 21, the brothers talk about A Star Is Born and some of the unique techniques used to record and film the new Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper film. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. * * * Moment Lens: Moment Lens: To help out the podcast, follow this …

In episode 20, the brothers talk about The House with a Clock in Its Walls. This film brings a unique instrument back from the dead. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. * * * Follow-Up: • Tina Guo Instagram @tinaguo Moment Lens: • Moment Lens: To help out the podcast, follow this link and use the code #ENJOYMOMENT at checkout for 10% OFF your Moment…

In Episode 19, Marc and Landon take a look at the trailers for the new fall 2018 movies. They also discuss how trailer music is written, licensing, and the trailer music business. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Marc and Landon hope to improve the podcast for you. Please share and write a review! * * * Follow-Up: • The Lion King Bloopers & Outta…

In Episode 18, the brothers take a closer look at their original score for a recent short film collaboration. They’ll explore what it was like to score a film they had a hand in creating. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Subscribe to our YouTube to see the video walkthrough when it's posted! Marc and Landon hope to improve the podcast for you. If…

The Akiyama brothers just saw the latest box office hit, Crazy Rich Asians. In this episode, Marc and Landon discuss this film’s composer, Brian Tyler, his unique approach to writing for film, the casts’ performances, and some jazz lessons! * * * Follow-Up: • The Bird Brain Podcast • @IsaiahFrizzelle on Instagram Moment Lens: • Moment Lens: To help…

Marc and Landon take a trip back to their childhood in the Hundred Acre Wood with a silly old bear, Winnie the Pooh. They discuss the composers in Christopher Robin, musical cameos of Richard Sherman, and their fondness of these characters. Marc and Landon hope to improve the podcast for you, the listeners. If you can spare some time, please share …

Marc and Landon explore the wonderful creations of the stop-motion animation studio, LAIKA. They visit the LAIKA Live exhibit at San Diego Comic-Con and take you on a tour through each movie’s unique music, style, and art. * * * Link: LAIKA Studios • Kubo and the Two Strings • The Shamisen • Shakuhachi Jazz • Coraline • ParaNorman • The Boxtrolls O…

Welcome to another episode of The Akiyama Brothers’ Song to Screen Podcast. In this episode, Landon is missing his podcasting other half as Marc prepares to play in the orchestra for a new musical! Landon explores Christophe Beck’s new themes and what he hoped to hear in the score. * * * Our website: AkiyamaMusic.com • Akiyama Newsletter • @Marc_Ak…

Marc and Landon talk about Michael Giacchino’s score for Incredibles 2. The score lends itself to the classic Bond/Pink Panther/Mission Impossible spy films that created this iconic movie genre. Marc makes a case for flaming hot Cheetos with kettle corn and Landon strongly disagrees with Marc's snack choice. * * * Incredibles 2 - Michael Giacchino …

Landon and Marc went to see Once the Musical at the Lamb’s Players Theatre in Coronado, CA. Listen to Marc’s interview with Michael Cusimano, Caitie Grady, & Manny Fernandes from the cast of Once! * * * Once The Musical at Lambs Players Theatre - Now extended through August 12th 'Once' Theatre Review - The San Diego Union-Tribune Our website: Akiya…

This episode may seem short but that’s on purpose. Tune in to hear what Marc and Landon have planned for you in the coming episodes! * * * Latest this week: • Avenue Q - through July 1 • Once the Musical - through July 22 Our website: AkiyamaMusic.com • Akiyama Newsletter • @Marc_Akiyama on Instagram • @Landon_Akiyama on Instagram Tell us what you …

Marc and Landon travel to Disney World, Orlando, Florida for some exploring and a bit of vacation time. Along the way they listen to the music of the many cultures in Epcot, thematic music of rides, and interview some Disney performers. * * * Japan Pavilion (Epcot) • Matsuriza - Taiko Drums & Shamisen The American Adventure Pavilion (Epcot) • Voice…

The brothers untangle the massive score for Avengers: Infinity War to uncover the many layers to this story. Things get heated as they talk about how the score helps guide our senses to support the wide array of settings, characters, and events in films. They also reveal their favorite superhero scores and explore how the genre has evolved. * * * A…

The brothers discuss equipment they use when recording podcasts, writing scores, and a bit about their workflows. Landon talks about keeping his workflow simple. Marc talks about studio toys like the ROLI Seaboard, Softube’s Console 1, and Ravenworks Keyboard. He also discloses one of his biggest pet peeve. * * * Follow-up: • 6: Tomb Raider - Junki…

Marc and Landon are joined by Actor/Writer/Director Isaiah Frizzelle, their first official guest, to talk about the record breaking thriller that has audiences dead silent and petrified of eating popcorn, A Quiet Place. They discuss how Marco Beltrami’s score tip-toes between heart-warming and heart-stopping, they share how they met Isaiah, and all…

SHOW NOTES: Marc and Landon talk about the composer, Tom Holkenborg a.k.a. Junkie XL, and his latest film, Tomb Raider. They talk about the DAW program Junkie XL uses, his templates, and his workflow. Marc explains the techniques and Landon geeks out over Junkie XL’s organizational skills. Become a Patron! Junkie XL: Studio Time w/Junkie XL: TOMB R…

VR, not just for plain old left-right stereo. Marc and Landon explore the wide 360º world of music in virtual reality. They talk about some of the first exploratory films being created today, new techniques that are breaking the mold, as well as what new possibilities VR offers for music. * * * Links to Download VR Apps: • Google Spotlight Stories …

In this episode, Marc and Landon talk about the blockbuster hit, Black Panther! Marc gives us an analysis of the unique instruments used in the score, he plays some of the motifs, and Landon compares two main themes. Listen as they both explore Ludwig Göransson’s carefully balanced score. * * * Follow-Up: • Akiyama Music Newsletter • 2018 Oscar Win…

To celebrate the 90th Oscars, Marc and Landon explore the films nominated for Best Original Score and Best Original Song. They talk about the significance of each film’s score, thematic leitmotifs, hidden techniques like shepherd tones, and hash out which might win the Oscar in each category. * * * 2018 Oscar Nominations Original Score: • The Shape…

Marc and Landon give their take on The Greatest Showman, talk about theme, and how the film was developed from a composer and songwriter’s perspective. Marc plays the melodies from the movie, Landon agrees to stop doing his “accents” on the podcast, and they sing! * * * The Greatest Showman • Hugh Jackman on: Finding Benj Pasek and Justin Paul • Fi…

Welcome to The Akiyama Brothers’ Song to Screen Podcast! In this first episode, Marc and Landon introduce a little about themselves, about this podcast, and what they hope to share. * * * About this podcast: Song to Screen Podcast Episode 2 Teaser: The Greatest Showman Our Website: AkiyamaMusic.com Say Hi: Contact Us…