Jan 14

The Two Towers - the Music (Part V)

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56m 6s

Dec 24

The Two Towers - the Music (Part IV)

Part IV of The Two Towers focuses on the love story of Aragorn and Arwen, as well as the poems of Tolkien that can be found in the orchestral score. We also break down an exciting action cue, and look at how Howard Shore's music tells the centuries-long story of Gandalf. Learn mo ... Show More

51m 55s

Dec 11

The Two Towers - the Music (Part III)

Part III of our look at The Two Towers focuses on Gollum, Treebeard and more. We also discuss how the music blends themes and story points together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

59m 34s

Oct 2021

Episode 271: Alexandre Desplat On The Music Of The French Dispatch & Other Movies

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a composer we've been trying to pin down since day one of the podcast, back in 2016.Alexandre Desplat is a true giant of the film scoring business, having been nominated for numerous Oscars and winning one for his work on Wes Anderson's Grand ... Show More

49m 59s

Jan 2022

Episode 289: Garth Jennings On Bono & The Music Of Sing 2

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a friend of the show, returning to discuss his sequel to a massive family favourite in households across the globe - not least Edith's.Garth Jennings found a winning formula with his joyous animation, Sing, and has thankfully managed to recrea ... Show More

38 m

Nov 2019

Episode 170: Todd Phillips On The Music Of Joker

One of our favourite films of the year has undoubtedly been Joker. We've already spoken to composer Hildur Guðnadóttir about her score for the movie, and now it's an utter delight to welcome director Todd Phillips back to Soundtracking for a second sitting. There was much to disc ... Show More

49m 21s

Mar 2021

Pop Strings and Reverence: The Music and Movement of Bridgerton

Music absolutely shapes how we process the ache and splendor of our favorite characters on screen. In this episode, Shonda Rhimes -- the empress of knocking us off the couch with music and a word (“...you’re my person,” anybody??) -- talks about the transformative power of a good ... Show More

43m 43s

Nov 2021

Episode 277: Lin-Manuel Miranda On The Music Of Encanto, Tick Tick Boom & Hamilton

Our latest guest on soundtracking is the actor, songwriter, playwright, producer, rapper and now feature film director, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Not fair, really, is it?! Lin-Manuel is perhaps most well known for writing the script, music and lyrics for Hamilton, which has been a glob ... Show More

43m 43s

Jan 2018

Hans Zimmer - 'Dunkirk'

The Oscar and Grammy winning composer, who has masterfully scored some 150 films, reflects on his musical influences; how he began combining instruments and technology to produce new sounds; why he nearly passed on projects for which he later produced iconic work, including 'The ... Show More

1h 29m

May 2021

Episode 247: Junkie XL On The Music Of Justice League & Godzilla Vs Kong

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a composer returning for a second visit, having scored pretty much every blockbuster to hit our screens in recent weeks.The work of Tom Holkenborg - or Junkie XL, if you prefer - can currently be heard in the epic Snyder Cut of Justice League, ... Show More

55m 45s

Mar 2019

Episode 133: Simon Amstell & James Righton On The Music Of Benjamin

Two extremely talented gentlemen join us for our latest episode of Soundtracking, better known for their work in fields other than cinema. But in Benjamin, writer / director Simon Amstell and composer James Righton of Klaxons fame have collaborated on a film that is tender, movin ... Show More

58m 17s

Feb 2022

Episode 290: Maggie Gyllenhaal & Dickon Hinchliffe On The Music Of The Lost Daughter

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are actor and now writer/director Maggie Gyllenhaal and composer Dickon Hinchliffe, who join us to discuss their collaboration on The Lost Daughter.Available on Netflix, The Lost Daughter stars Olivia Coleman, Dakota Johnson and Jessie Buckly, a ... Show More

45m 4s

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