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The Soundtrack Show is a look at film scores and soundtracks for some of the most popular movies, TV Shows, Video Games and Theater pieces of all time.
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Perhaps the most significant piece of Star Wars music of the prequel trilogy, "Duel of the Fates" for chorale and orchestra boldly captures the struggle between light and darkness. We discuss the personal influences that composer John Williams brings to his compositions, and do a full musical analysis of the concert arrangement of this dynamic and exciting piece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 trilogies is represented by what we see and hear on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 spent in New Zeland with the crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Lord of the Rings sound designer David Farmer joins us for an interview about his work on the films of Middle-Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
Part II of our examination of The Two Towers focuses on the kingdom of Rohan. We examine its modal melodies and how they are first introduced to us, we listen to how they're orchestrated, and we take a deep dive into Rohan's Anglo-Saxon roots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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