Producing Soundtrack Albums: an Interview with Mike Matessino (part II)
In part 2 of our interview, Mike Matessino candidly discusses the challenges facing the music industry, while sharing his insights into the popularity of film scores performed live. Some of his favori...
5 Dec 201846min
Producing Soundtrack Albums: an Interview with Mike Matessino (part I)
Mike Matessino has been producing film and television soundtrack albums for over 20 years, and has worked with some of the most famous film music of all time. We discuss everything that goes into the ...
28 Nov 201838min
Lesser-Known Scores: John Williams
We all know Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter... but what about Hook, Dracula, The Cowboys or Catch Me If You Can? We take a listen to excerpts of lesser-known works by John Williams. Learn mo...
21 Nov 201838min
Rocky: the Music
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 lu...
15 Nov 201844min
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: the Music Part III
In our final look at Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, we explore the music for "he who must not be named." The original soundtrack album is also discussed, and we review the 9-part children's...
7 Nov 201850min
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: the Music Part II
Using musical examples, we explore how the films and books of Harry Potter are a metaphor for common struggles that take place during the normal school year. Themes for Harry, the Potter family, Quidd...
31 Okt 201846min
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: the Music Part I
In our first look at the musical world of Harry Potter, we discuss the creative inspiration behind "Hedwig's Theme," "Harry's Wondrous World" and more. We then ask the question: is there a theme for H...
24 Okt 201846min
Ghostbusters: the Music (Part II)
In this episode, we'll discuss the creation and usage of some of Ghostbusters' pop songs, including Ray Parker Jr's smash number one single, and how they are an effective songscore when combined with ...
17 Okt 201844min
