Episode 67: Dune Scores, Part 2

Glenn & Scott close out DuneWatch by reviewing the final two adaptation scores, Dune (1984) by Toto and Dune (2021) by Hans Zimmer. They discuss the drastically different takes on the source material offered by the two scores and which, if either, feels appropriate. Scott shocks the world by actually enjoying a Zimmer score, and Glenn shocks no one by inferring story resonances that may actually be too abstract to express in music. Glenn struggles with how to describe the orchestration of a score made without an orchestra, while Scott struggles with his limited attention. Finally, they compare all four Dune scores, and consider whether such a comparison is even worth discussing.

Note: Only four different releases of Hans Zimmer's Dune music were available at the time of recording. If more of them have come out while we were editing, then we apologize for any oversight.

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Musical Selections:

• "Main Title" from Dune by Toto
• "Africa" by Toto
• "The Duke's Death" from Dune by Toto
• "Final Dream" from Dune by Toto
• "Riding the Sandworm" from Dune by Toto
• "Big Battle" from Dune by Toto
• "The Floating Fat Man (The Baron)" from Dune by Toto
• "The Ambush" from Dune by Toto
• "Leaving Caladan" from Dune by Hans Zimmer
• "Paul's Dream" from Dune by Hans Zimmer
• "Gom Jabbar" (CD version)from Dune by Hans Zimmer
• "My Road Leads Into the Desert" from Dune by Hans Zimmer
• "Gom Jabbar" (Oscar promo version) from Dune by Hans Zimmer
• "Broken Tooth" from Dune by Hans Zimmer
• "Bene Gesserit" from Dune by Hans Zimmer
• "Armada" from Dune by Hans Zimmer
• Atreides arrival on Arrakis from Dune by Hans Zimmer
• "Summon the Worms" from Children of Dune by Brian Tyler

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

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

Episode 64: So Far, So Good? - Dune (2020) (2021)

DuneWatch continues as Glenn & Scott review the newest Dune movie. They discuss what aspects of the story this movie emphasizes and what it leaves out all together, what it handles better than any previous adaptation and what it handles arguably even worse than the 1984 film. They evaluate the performances, the characterization, the production design, the color grading, and the relative importance of Duncan Idaho. Glenn has an estimate of when it might be safe to go back to movie theaters, while Scott has an update about his craw. Then they close the show by musing on the difficulties of reviewing half a movie and talking about what they’re looking forward to in Dune Part Two.

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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

Episode 63: The Saga of Dune (2000)

DuneWatch continues as Glenn & Scott review the 2000 Sci-Fi Channel miniseries Frank Herbert's Dune. How does this series compare to the 1984 movie, how does it compare to the 1965 novel, and which one does it draw more inspiration from? They discuss how the miniseries handles the prophecy storyline, explore changes it made to the book story and whether or not they work, evaluate the acting performances, and Scott names two random products that were for sale in 2000. Glenn compares the Baron Harkonnen to Professor X, and has far too much interest in his intimate apparel. But remember, the saga of DuneWatch is far from over.

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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

Episode 62: Dune (1984) Is A Terrible, Terrible Movie

Glenn & Scott prepare for the upcoming release of the new Dune movie by reviewing the first Dune movie. They evaluate it as a movie and as a Dune adaptation, and find it severely lacking on both counts. Along the way they discuss the various versions of the movie, what story elements survived the adaptation process and what story elements did not, the pitfalls that many book adaptations fall into, the use and appropriate placement of camp, the sexual politics of the Baron Harkonnen, and whether or not the writers of Dune (1984) understood the point of the novel Dune (1965).

You can support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/nontoxicfanboys. On the most recent patron-exclusive show, Scott discussed his recent bout of watcher's block.

Every Monday night at 8pm Eastern time, Glenn & Scott stream video games live on https://www.twitch.tv/nontoxicfanboys. Come hang out with us in the chat, or catch the archive later on our Youtube channel if you just want to watch us play games badly.

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