In our first look at the musical world of Harry Potter, we discuss the creative inspiration behind "Hedwig's Theme," "Harry's Wondrous World" and more. We then ask the question: is there a theme for Harry Potter himself?
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Mar 2026
The Phantom Menace - A Musical Introduction
In 1999, Star Wars and its music were about to change forever. In this introductory episode to the Phantom Menace and prequel trilogy, we discuss how George Lucas and composer John Williams had changed the entertainment industry with their genius, and how their work between trilo ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2026
Middle-Earth Sound Design: an Interview with David Farmer (Part II)
Part 2 of our interview with The Lord of the Rings sound designer David Farmer. We discuss the sounds of the Balrog, the Ents, and other various creatures across all three films. David also describes his technical workflow, and speaks with great fondness about the many months he ... Show More
37m 52s
Oct 2021
A Comparison of Harry Potter Soundtracks - John Williams and Alexandre Desplat
This is a DEEP DIVE into the soundtracks of the Harry Potter films, and particularly The Philosopher's Stone, and The Deathly Hallows. I want to explore why these films sound so different from each other, what stylistic elements each composer favours, and the impact that these st ... Show More
59m 9s
Feb 2019
Ep. 66 - Deathly Hallows Ch. 13 w/ David Gordon
David Gordon of wizard rock band Alas Earwax! joins to discuss more Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! Topics include purity obsession, Zootopia, square books, rage video culture, Wakanda, Arthur Weasley being a boss, Sectum Tempura, Harry the improviser, face-punching, and mo ... Show More
1h 21m
Nov 2022
HOTD S1: The Sounds of Westeros with Ramin Djawadi
This week, Greta and Jason examine the music that shapes the world of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. Then, they speak with the artist behind the score, Composer Ramin Djawadi to discuss the decisions that go into designing the iconic soundscape. Learn more about your ad ... Show More
53m 5s