Looking to Score: A Movie Score Podcast
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
Episodes
23 episodes
Bonus Episode - Favorite Scores of 2023
Brett and Breanne chat about their favorite scores from 2023.Companion episode playlistBreanne's "Best Scores of 2023"
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55:01
Bonus Episode - Favorite Scores of 2022
Brett and Breanne share their picks for the best scores of 2022!Companion episode playlistBrett's List:Honorable Mentions<...
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Season 3
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1:02:26
Season 3 - Episode 5: Deep Dive - The John Williams JURASSIC Scores
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...
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1:02:31
Season 3 - Episode 4: Thomas Newman and Texture/Atmosphere vs. Theme
"Notes on a Score" interview commentsWhat Sondheim taught NewmanCompanion episode
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:00:03
Season 3 - Episode 3: John Williams - The Sequel!
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
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:14:32
Season 3 - Episode 2: Good Scores, Bad Movies
This week we chat about something near and dear to our hearts: great scores to bad movies!Companion playlist
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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52:35
Season 3 - Episode 1: Alan Silvestri and Blowing the Roof off of Blockbusters
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
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:17:59
Season 3 - Bonus Episode: Halloween Music (The Sequel!)
Brett and Breanne kick off season 3 with a spoooooky bonus episode on Halloween music!Notes:-Mark Korven on THE WITCH score<...
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Season 3
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44:00
Season 2 - Episode 5: The Rejects!
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.h...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:20:45
Season 2 - Episode 4: Jerry Goldsmith and the Tools in the Toolbox
We scratch the surface of the many tools Jerry Goldsmith uses when composing his scores.Companion episode playlist
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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46:21
Season 2 Bonus Episode: Scores You've Probably Never Listened To
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-
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Season 2
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42:35
Season 2 - Episode 3: Michael Giacchino and How to Use Your Influences
We take a look at how Michael Giacchino lovingly pays tribute to the film composers he grew up with.Companion episode playlist
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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41:03
Season 2 Bonus Episode: Where the Oscars Got it Wrong!
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...
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Season 2
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48:46
Season 2 - Episode 2: Hans Zimmer and BIG Action
Brett, Breanne, and special guest Luke Lindemeyer chat about what makes Hans Zimmer's often imitated trademark action sounds. Companion episode playl...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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59:45
Season 2, Episode 1: Best Scores of 2021
Kicking off season 2, Brett and Breanne highlight their favorite scores from 2021.Companion episode playlist
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:27
Bonus Episode - Christmas Scores
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
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Season 1
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1:01:33
Episode 5 - James Newton Howard and Scaling the Score
We chat about James Newton Howard, a composer deft at scaling big and intimate scores in multiple genres.Companion episode playlist
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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55:04
Episode 4 - John Barry and Romancing the Score
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
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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45:17
Episode 3 - James Horner and Self-Plagiarizing the Score
Brett and Breanne chat about James Horner and his curious habit of ripping himself off!
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:04:43
Bonus Episode - Halloween Deep Cuts
A special bonus episode bringing you several Halloween-related deep cut score samplings!Companion episode playlist
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Season 1
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35:46
Episode 2 - Danny Elfman and the Art of the Main Title
Brett, Breanne, and musician Chad Novell chat about Danny Elfman and the art of main title music. Companion episode playlist
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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