Looking to Score: A Movie Score Podcast

Brett and Breanne share their picks for the best scores of 2022!

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Brett's List:
Honorable Mentions

5. CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (Howard Shore)
4. PEARL (Tyler Bates and Tim Williams)
3. NOPE (Michael Abels)
2. AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (Simon Franglen / original themes by James Horner)
1. THE BATMAN (Michael Giacchino) 

Breanne's List:
Breanne's Best Film Scores of 2022 Playlist

10. THE NORTHMAN (Robin Carolan and Sebastian Gainsborough)
9.  THE DUKE (George Fenton)
8.  ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (Volker Bertelmann)
7. LIVING (Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch)
6. RAYMOND AND RAY (Jeff Beal)
5. BABYLON (Justin Hurwitz)
4. THE SEA BEAST (Mark Mancina)
3. PEARL (Tyler Bates and Tim Williams)
2. GLASS ONION (Nathan Johnson)
1. THE BATMAN (Michael Giacchino)

We want to hear from you! If you have any score-related questions, comments, observations, drop us a line at: lookingtoscorepodcast@gmail.com

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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"Notes on a Score" interview comments

What Sondheim taught Newman


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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!

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This week we chat about something near and dear to our hearts: great scores to bad movies!

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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 interview

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Brett and Breanne kick off season 3 with a  spoooooky bonus episode on Halloween music!

Notes:

-Mark Korven on THE WITCHscore

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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.html

Danny Elfman on the BATMAN score: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/batman-composer-danny-elfman-says-turning-down-prince-was-biggest-most-stressful-gamble-of-his-career-192951834.html

William Friedkin on THE EXORCIST: https://youtu.be/h5TTiVdD238

We scratch the surface of the many tools Jerry Goldsmith uses when composing his scores.

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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
-Notes on SPELLBOUND
-Notes on THE HEIRESS, pt. 1
-Notes on THE HEIRESS, pt. 2
-Complete score for THE HEIRESS

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We take a look at how Michael Giacchino lovingly pays tribute to the film composers he grew up with.

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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 nominees are chosen

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Brett, Breanne, and special guest Luke Lindemeyer chat about what makes Hans Zimmer's often imitated trademark action sounds.

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Kicking off season 2, Brett and Breanne highlight their favorite scores from 2021.

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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!

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We chat about James Newton Howard, a composer deft at scaling big and intimate scores in multiple genres.

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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.

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Brett and Breanne chat about James Horner and his curious habit of ripping himself off!

A special bonus episode bringing you several Halloween-related deep cut score samplings!

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Brett, Breanne, and musician Chad Novell chat about Danny Elfman and the art of main title music.

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Brett and Breanne chat about John Williams' impact on movie themes.

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An introduction to the Looking to Score podcast. Enthusiastic fans Brett and Breanne chat about their favorite scores, the state of movie music today, and notable composers.

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