Season 3 - Episode 4: Thomas Newman and Texture/Atmosphere vs. Theme

Brett and Breanne chat about their favorite scores from 2023.Companion episode playlistBreanne's "Best Scores of 2023" playlistMichael Giacchino talks about the Society of the Snow scoreTalk to us! [email protected] 

Brett and Breanne share their picks for the best scores of 2022!Companion episode playlistBrett's List:Honorable MentionsDEATH ON THE NILE (Patrick Doyle)DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (Danny Elfman)JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (Michael Giacchino)HALLOWEEN ENDS (John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies)WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (Michael Giacchino)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 Playlist10. 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: [email protected]

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 TrailsCompanion episode playlist

"Notes on a Score" interview commentsWhat Sondheim taught NewmanCompanion episode playlist

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!Companion playlist

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

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 interviewCompanion playlist

Brett and Breanne kick off season 3 with a  spoooooky bonus episode on Halloween music!Notes:-Mark Korven on THE WITCH score-Companion episode playlist

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.htmlDanny 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.htmlWilliam Friedkin on THE EXORCIST: https://youtu.be/h5TTiVdD238

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