Marty Supreme | Daniel Lopatin

The world needs a hermit in the woods as much as a settler on the microphone. The bros take a trip out west to delve into Bryce Dessner’s ethereal score for Train Dreams.

Settlers have a purpose. If you think that's some kind of blessing, it's not. It puts us Settlers at a huge life disadvantage. It means we have an obligation to breakdown Daniel Lopatin and Josh Safdie's Oscars Supreme.Ev's score: 8.9 / Al's score: 8.7 / Ky's score: 9.1Musical term: PolytonalityInstrumental Instrument: Prepared pianoIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram

This one scores out of 11. RIP Rob, thank you for all you gave us.Ev's score: 10.3/11 / Al's score: 9.3/11 / Ky's score: 9.6/11Musical term: Mixolydian modeInstrumental Instrument: Bass guitarIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram.00:00 Introduction and Settler Updates00:16 Baby Settler and Calming Scores01:07 Feature Presentation: Spinal Tap02:45 The Genius of Spinal Tap's Satire04:04 Improvisation and Comedy in Spinal Tap05:27 Musical Authenticity and Commitment to the Bit06:01 Favorite Moments and Characters06:59 Musical Techniques and Cultural Impact15:09 Scoring the Movie20:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Some of what we will tell you is fact. Some is not, but it is all true. The bros have created a monster with this one...Ev's score: 8.7 / Al's score: 9 / Ky's score: 8.9Musical term: Adagio Instrumental Instrument: Silver violinIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram.00:00 Introduction and Setup00:18 Hollywood Drama and Streaming Debate01:20 Theater Experience vs. Streaming02:41 Guillermo del Toro's Vision05:36 Gripes and Critiques11:16 Composer and Score Discussion17:54 Meta Narrative and Themes22:25 Analyzing the Leitmotif23:34 The Role of the Violin24:10 Character Dynamics and Symbolism27:14 Casting and Performances30:02 Musical Themes and Score Critique34:39 Final Thoughts and Ratings39:56 Closing Remarks and Future Content

We all float down here settlers. That's right check behind you for balloons because we're headed into the storm drain for this one. The bros get in the spooky spirit with a trip to Derry to discuss the highest grossing horror film of all time.Ev's score: 8.3 / Al's score: 8.5 / Ky's score: 8.5Musical term: PolytonalityInstrumental Instrument: ChoirIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram

Wait, Grandpa, you’re telling me that the composer for The Princess Bride is also a four time Grammy award winning classic rock legend?! Inconceivable!Ev's score: 9.4 / Al's score: 9.4 / Ky's score: 9.4Musical term: Borrowed chordInstrumental Instrument: SynclavierIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram.Introduction and Childhood MemoriesPersonal Connection and Production HistoryComedy and Storytelling StyleCharacter Development and Hero's JourneyCast and CharactersMark Knopfler and the ScoreMusical Analysis and Score RatingClosing Thoughts and Wrap-up

A mother would move heaven and earth for her settlers, and as the bros broach father / uncle-hood they'll do just that. We herald the return of Michael Giacchino with a score worthy Marvel's first family. Ev's score: 8.7 / Al's score: 8.9 / Ky's score: 9Musical term: StaccatoInstrumental Instrument: ChoirIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram

It's lights out and the STS car is attacking in the turns on this one as we break down how Joseph Kosinski's formula for summer blockbusters just delivered another podium finish.Ev's score: 8.1 / Al's score: 8.3 / Ky's score: 8.4Musical term: OstinatoInstrumental Instrument: Electric guitarIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram

I'm simply saying that settling finds a way...Jurassic Park is back and we've resurrected a dinosaur of a score from the past. This awe inspiring work from the Tyrannosaurus himself, John Williams, has broken containment and is on the loose.Ev's score: 9.1 / Al's score: 9.2 / Ky's score: 9.3Musical term: Suspended chordInstrumental Instrument: French hornIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram

With '28 Years Later' on the horizon, the boys revisit Danny Boyle's sleeper hit that reinvigorated the zombie genre. They discuss the film's production and budget challenges, the value of silence in creating tension, and how Murphy's minimalist, mood-driven approach changed horror scoring forever.Ev's score: 8.6 / Al's score: 8.1 / Ky's score: 8.2Musical term: Post-rockInstrumental Instrument: Electric guitarIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram.00:00 Introduction and 28 Days Later Hype00:32 Cast and Production Insights01:46 Filming Techniques and Challenges04:10 Inspiration and Story Origins05:15 Alternate Endings and Financial Success09:41 Score and Soundtrack Analysis21:04 Legacy and Cultural Impact26:59 Final Thoughts and Future Projects