Soundcast Stereo (Episode 3) The State of the Film Music Theme

Episode 3 - "The State of the Film Music Theme"

Soundcast Stereo episodes are a two channel, 30 minute conversation focused on a single topic from the world of film, television, or video game soundtracks.  Erik Woods (Cinematic Sound Radio) and Christopher Coleman try to answer the question "What is the last film music theme that anyone in the general public would instantly recognize?"  During perplexing discussion, they react to the announcement of STAR TREK: BEYOND including a song from Rhianna entitled, "Sledgehammer." And in this episode, you get a bonus 20 minutes of discussion.

Episode Highlights

00:00 - The Intro
01:13 - What is the last popular/ massively recognizable film music theme?
32:04 - Star Trek: Beyond's "Sledgehammer"
46:06 - What's the Next Harry Potter or Star Wars?


Music Selections


00:02 - "Up is Down" (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End) by Hans Zimmer
49:12 - "Drink Up Me Hearties" (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End) by Hans Zimmer

Notes:


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SoundCast Ep. 44 - Girly Titanic Saxophones

Episode 44 - Girly Titanic Saxophones!

It’s 100 years since she sank and Jeremy Meyers (Deeper Context) joins Christopher, Helen, and Richard to revisiting James Horner’s record breaking score for TITANIC.  They also tackle Vangelis’ Blade Runner and the use of the saxophone.

Episode Highlights

00:15 Welcome and Introduction: Jeremy Meyers
06:30 WHYBLT? Taro Iwashiro...gain
10:30 WHYBLT? Helen's playlist and Doctor Who
12:42 WHYBLT? The legacy of Tron Legacy, Game of Thrones
15:30 WHYBLT? Return to Avatar and Hook, The Hunger Games
27:29 Sidetracks:  Blade Runner
39:00 Sidetracks:  Saxophones and the Symphony
51:00 Returning to Titanic
20:00 What were the unique challenges you faced?
21:27 How much time did you have to work on this?
23:12 Is there DLC or sequels in the works?
25:50 Did you have a backlog of melodies in wait?
27:36 How does your time in metal bands affect your writing?
28:48 Future work, movies and conclusion
* Composer live acceptance speech

Music Selections

00:00 "Take Her to Sea, Mr. Murdoch" (Titanic) by James Horner
11:14 "I Am the Doctor in Utah" (Doctor Who Series 6) by Murray Gold
14:08 "Main Titles" (Game of Thrones) by Ramin Djawadi
15:30 "Climbing Up Iknimaya - The Path To Heaven'" (Avatar) by James Horner
17:30 "You Are The Pan" (Hook Limited Edition) by John Williams
21:06 "The Countdown" (The Hunger Games) by James Newton Howard
27:15 "Main Titles" (Blade Runner) by Vangelis
39:07 "Love Theme" (Blade Runner) by Vangelis
50:22 "Distant Memories" (Titanic) by James Horner
58:05 "Rose" (Titanic) by James Horner
59:38 "Hard To Starboard" (Titanic) by James Horner
61:13 "Leaving Port" (Titanic) by James Horner
73:34 "An Ocean Of Memories (Titanic) by James Horner

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Special Feature: The Music of Titanic

THE MUSIC OF TITANIC
by Richard Buxton

Titanic is first and above all a love story” (James Cameron). Rarely have truer words been spoken. As the years have ticked by blockbuster films have come and gone, spectacular visual effects have wowed audiences the world over time and time again and records continue to be broken again and again. Yet, something stays the same. Something that has not changed since the winter of 1997. Titanic remains in the hearts and minds of millions the world over, as the enduring romance of modern cinema. The survival of this romance owes great thanks to composer JAMES HORNER’S unforgettable themes that are as fresh today as they were all those years ago. 2012 sees the rerelease of TITANIC in theatres, celebrating the film’s 15th anniversary and acting as remembrance on the disaster’s 100th anniversary. To coincide with this rerelease, JAMES HORNER’S original release and subsequent additional music release combine with music from other artists to form the TITANIC ANNIVERSARY EDITION.  Additionally, The White Star Chamber Orchestra and Choir perform music from the 1997 film, the musical, and even John Barry's Raise the Titanic on TITANIC: AN EPIC MUSICAL VOYAGE.

TRACKSOUNDS once again sets sail into this timeless romance, bringing you:

• Titanic: Anniversary Edition review
• Titanic: An Epic Musical Voyage review
• Titanic Original Score review
• Back to Titanic review

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