Episode 66: Dune Scores, Part 1

In honor of Dune (2020) finally opening in 2021, DuneWatch 2021 rolls on into 2022 with a transition to DuneListen, where Glenn & Scott review the scores from the Dune adaptations they’ve been watching lately. First up are the two miniseries scores, Frank Herbert’s Dune by Graeme Revell, and Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler. They cover the major themes of each score, discuss how the music relates to the setting and character drama in each series, and take a whirlwind tour of Brian Tyler's greatest hit. Plus, stay tuned at the end for a special guest review!

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Musical selections:

• "Dreamscape" from Frank Herbert’s Dune by Graeme Revell
• Irulan's Baroque Recital from Frank Herbert’s Dune by Graeme Revell
• "Main Theme" from Frank Herbert’s Dune by Graeme Revell
• "Main Title" from Gone With the Wind by Max Steiner
• "Desert Love" from Frank Herbert’s Dune by Graeme Revell
• "Outrun Worm" from Frank Herbert’s Dune by Graeme Revell
• "Paul Chooses/Finale" from Frank Herbert’s Dune by Graeme Revell
• "Summon the Worms" from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• "Dune Messiah" from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• "Summon the Worms" from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• "Children of Dune" from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• "The Impossible Wager" from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• "I Have Only Now" from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• "Sins of the Mother" from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• "Horizon" from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• "Trap the Worm" from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• "Inama Nushif (Montage)" from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• "Farewell" from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• End credits music from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• "End Title" from Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune by Brian Tyler
• "The Council of Elrond Assembles" from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by Howard Shore
• "End Titles" from Bubba Ho-Tep by Brian Tyler
• "Journey to Asgard" from Thor: The Dark World by Brian Tyler
• "Power Rangers Theme" from Power Rangers by Brian Tyler

The theme music used in this podcast is Discovery by Alexander Nakarada https://filmmusic.io/song/5756-discovery

Episode 65: The Golden Path - Children of Dune (2003)

DuneWatch continues as Glenn & Scott review the 2003 miniseries Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, adapting the novels Dune Messiah and, well, Children of Dune. How well does this miniseries translate the story of the books to a television audience? What changes worked, and which didn’t? Is enjoyment of an adaptation helped or hindered by how well you remember the source material? What is the legal status of gholas? Who was this miniseries’ Celebrity Stunt Casting Who Was Featured In All Of The Ads? And is it even possible to explain the world of Dune without the benefit of three-page asides in the middle of scenes? Scott laments how the miniseries handled iconic lines from the end of each book, but then he wins the Obscure References Game when Glenn forgets the difference between Dukat and Dukhat. Finally they discuss roles that were recast from the first miniseries and evaluate all of this show’s acting performances, including an unknown newcomer named James McAvoy, who is absolutely this miniseries’ Actor Placed Front And Center On The Cover Of Every Recent Video Release.

Never fear, listeners, the saga of DuneWatch is far from over. Come back next month for part one of our DuneListen, when we begin our review of these adaptations’ scores. We promise at least one of them is good!

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The theme music used in this podcast is Discovery by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5756-discovery
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license