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The Soundtrack Show

The Soundtrack Show

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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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Soundtrack Show episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Soundtrack Show for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Soundtrack Show episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Soundtrack Show - Jaws: the Music (Part I)

Jaws: the Music (Part I)

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04/04/18 • 47 min

Our "deep dive" into the music, sound and story of Jaws begins as we look closely at the first half of the movie. What we find are fascinating surprises, interesting stories, the terror of the shark, a moving family bond ... and even a dark sense of humor.

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The Soundtrack Show - Season 3 intermission

Season 3 intermission

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11/13/19 • 0 min

Season 3 intermission

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The Soundtrack Show - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part III)
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05/12/23 • 59 min

In our final episode on the music of E.T. we listen to the second half of the movie's incredible music, cue by cue. We also discuss the work of film editor Carol Littleton, and vocal sound designer Ben Burtt.

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In part II of our interview with Carlos Rafael Rivera, we discuss how he wrote around diagetic music and sound design. Themes for the main character are discussed, as well as parts of The Queen's Gambit that feel like a sports movie.

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The Soundtrack Show - BONUS: Star Wars: a Musical Movie Commentary (Part II)
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06/05/18 • 65 min

Bonus episode! We conclude our look at Star Wars by discussing the 2nd half of the movie. We chat more about temp scores, the creative challenges of mixing, the incredible end battle sequence, and so much more. Grab a snack, sit back, and watch the 2nd half with The Soundtrack Show!

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The Soundtrack Show - Home Alone: the Music (Part II)
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12/16/20 • 50 min

Let's hear it from the top! We take a close look at various parts of Home Alone to break down the compositions, and we examine a scene with omitted music restored. The use of popular Christmas music is discussed, as is the comedic effect of orchestration.

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The Soundtrack Show - Home Alone: the Music (Part I)
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12/09/20 • 51 min

In our first look at John Williams' score for Home Alone, we discuss the background of the project, and how it greatly influenced the score. We listen to a few leitmotifs, and discuss how they became songs for the film, and we examine their use in the film. Broad styles of Holiday music are also discussed, as are themes of family, fear, and love.

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The Soundtrack Show - Superman: the Music (part IV)
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04/29/20 • 52 min

Our final episode on Superman the Movie takes a close look at the heroic music in Metropolis, as well as the unfolding villainy of Lex Luthor. The heavy use of Superman's fanfare leitmotif is discussed, and we share thoughts from John Williams about the lasting, positive impact of Christopher Reeve as Superman.

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The Soundtrack Show - Superman: the Music (part III)
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04/22/20 • 46 min

In part three of our look at Superman the Movie, we examine great musical moments from the film score, starting at the beginning. Multiple versions of Krypton are compared, and we listen to more of the music from Smallville.

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The Soundtrack Show - Rocky: the Music

Rocky: the Music

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11/15/18 • 48 min

Recorded in just three hours, this iconic score has been an inspiration to athletes all over the world for decades. We look at its creation, and how music is used to tell the story of a down-on-his luck athlete whose life changes forever.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Soundtrack Show have?

The Soundtrack Show currently has 99 episodes available.

What topics does The Soundtrack Show cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Film History, Music History, Tv & Film and Music.

What is the most popular episode on The Soundtrack Show?

The episode title 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - the Music (Part I)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Soundtrack Show?

The average episode length on The Soundtrack Show is 50 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Soundtrack Show released?

Episodes of The Soundtrack Show are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of The Soundtrack Show?

The first episode of The Soundtrack Show was released on Feb 22, 2018.

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