Episode 69: National Film Score Day 2022: Our Favorite Scores of 2021

Glenn & Scott once again celebrate National Film Score Day by talking exclusively about scores they actually like. This year's recommendations include a Finnish nature documentary, a French score that's seven minutes long, and of course the new Giacchino Spider-Man, which was surprisingly *not* Scott's favorite MCU score of the year. Along the way they also discuss cassingles, ASMR, the virtues of brevity, and this weird circumstance where the MCU has good scores now.

You can support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/nontoxicfanboys. On this month's patron-exclusive show, Glenn & Scott try to figure out what to talk about on this month's patron-exclusive show.

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Musical Selections:

• "La Musique du Futur - Mon Coeur" from Petite Maman by Para One
• "Birth of a Reindeer" from Tale of the Sleeping Giants by Panu Aaltio
• "The Message" from Tale of the Sleeping Giants by Panu Aaltio
• "Arachnoverture" from Spider-Man: No Way Home by Michael Giacchino
• "Shield of Pain" from Spider-Man: No Way Home by Michael Giacchino
• "Forget Me Knots" from Spider-Man: No Way Home by Michael Giacchino
• "Mission" from Eternals by Ramin Djawadi
• "Eternals Theme" from Eternals by Ramin Djawadi
• "Somewhere in Time" from Eternals by Ramin Djawadi
• "The Domo" from Eternals by Ramin Djawadi
• "This is Your Fight Now" from Eternals by Ramin Djawadi
• "Life" from Eternals by Ramin Djawadi

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

Episode 68: Seventh Annual Oscar Preview: Best Original Score 2021

It is Oscar season, and despite the Academy banning the category from the telecast the Best Original Score award still exists, and Glenn & Scott are here to cover the nominees. After already examining Hans Zimmer's Dune score in the previous episode, now they review Encanto by Germaine Franco, The Power of the Dog by Jonny Greenwood, Don't Look Up by Nicholas Britell, and Parallel Mothers by Alberto Iglesias. Along the way they discuss how each score is helped or limited by its film, how french horns represent toxic masculinity, whether the Academy should rethink how it awards scores all together, and recent reporting about one of the nominees. Plus Scott declares war on fade-outs, Glenn shows ignorance of baseball terminology, and they digress into discussing the current state of the Star Wars franchise.

You can support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/nontoxicfanboys. On the most recent patron-exclusive show, Glenn & Scott talk about preparing for next month's National Film Score Day episode, and also CPU names.

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Musical Selections:

• "Abre Los Ojos" by Germaine Franco, from Encanto
• "Antonio's Voice" by Germaine Franco, from Encanto
• "Mirabel's Discovery" by Germaine Franco, from Encanto
• "Dos Oruguitas" by Lin-Manuel Miranda, from Encanto
• "We Don't Talk About Bruno" by Lin-Manuel Miranda, from Encanto
• "Surface Pressure" by Lin-Manuel Miranda, from Encanto
• "West" from The Power of the Dog by Jonny Greenwood
• "Miss Nancy Arrives" from The Power of the Dog by Jonny Greenwood
• "The Ravine" from The Power of the Dog by Jonny Greenwood
• "Best Friends" from The Power of the Dog by Jonny Greenwood
• "Paper Flowers" from The Power of the Dog by Jonny Greenwood
• "Don't Look Up - Main Title Theme" from Don't Look Up by Nicholas Britell
• "FEMA-BASH Commercial" from Don't Look Up by Nicholas Britell
• "The Launch" from Don't Look Up by Nicholas Britell
• "C-5 Galaxy" from Don't Look Up by Nicholas Britell
• "El visillo volante" from Parallel Mothers by Alberto Iglesias
• "En procesión / La fosa" from Parallel Mothers by Alberto Iglesias
• "Leaving Caladan" from Dune by Hans Zimmer

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

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 56: Sixth Annual Oscar Preview: Best Original Score 2020

It's that time of year again, and Glenn & Scott are here to review the five Oscar-nominated scores: Da 5 Bloods by Terence Blanchard, Mank by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Minari by Emile Mosseri, News of the World by James Newton Howard, and Soul by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Jon Batiste. Listen as Scott decides which of these scores counts as music, marvel as Glenn tries to define jazz, be amazed when Scott actually has positive things to say about Oscar nominees! Plus, find out who they pick to win the award: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, or Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross?

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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

Musical excerpts:

• "Finding the Gold" from Da 5 Bloods by Terence Blanchard
• "Otis and Tien Have Dinner" from Da 5 Bloods by Terence Blanchard
• "There is No Time for Stories" from News of the World by James Newton Howard
• "Arriving at Red River" from News of the World by James Newton Howard
• "Dime Mountain" from News of the World by James Newton Howard
• "Birdslingers" from Minari by Emile Mosseri
• "All This Time (Happily Ever After)" from Mank by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
• "Welcome to Victorville" from Mank by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
• "Born to Play" from Soul by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Jon Batiste
• "The Great Beyond" from Soul by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Jon Batiste

Buy the music reviewed in this episode:

• Da 5 Bloods original score by Terence Blanchard
• News of the World original score by James Newton Howard
• Minari original score by Emile Mosseri
• Mank original score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
• Soul original score by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Jon Batiste

Episode 55: National Film Score Day 2021: Our Favorite Scores of 2020

As is rapidly becoming tradition, Glenn & Scott celebrate National Film Score Day by reviewing scores they actually like. After a surprisingly long discussion of endorsement opportunities for the Quibi reboot of The Fugitive, they present their favorite scores of 2020. Glenn reviews a score written by the film’s director, Scott reviews a composer he discovered (within certain very specific contexts), and of course we can’t do a score show without talking about the Great Satan Zimmer.

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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

Musical excerpts:

• "Enola Holmes (The Future Is Up to Us)" from Enola Holmes by Daniel Pemberton
• "Enola Hollmes (Wild Child)" from Enola Holmes by Daniel Pemberton
• "London Arrival" from Enola Holmes by Daniel Pemberton
• "School Escape" from Enola Holmes by Daniel Pemberton
• "Tick Tock" from Enola Holmes by Daniel Pemberton
• "Fanny Lye Deliver'd" from Fanny Lye Deliver'd by Thomas Clay
• "Approach of the Sheriff" from Fanny Lye Deliver'd by Thomas Clay
• "The Sheriff's Rapture" from Fanny Lye Deliver'd by Thomas Clay
• "Second Morning" from Fanny Lye Deliver'd by Thomas Clay
• "March to Joy" from Fanny Lye Deliver'd by Thomas Clay
• "Themyscira" from Wonder Woman 1984 by Hans Zimmer
• "Wonder Woman Rescue" from Justice League by Danny Elfman
• "Open Road" from Wonder Woman 1984 by Hans Zimmer
• "Truth" from Wonder Woman 1984 by Hans Zimmer
• "The White House" from Wonder Woman 1984 by Hans Zimmer
• "Black Gold" from Wonder Woman 1984 by Hans Zimmer

Buy the music reviewed in this episode:

• Enola Holmes original score by Daniel Pemberton
• Fanny Lye Deliver'd original score by Thomas Clay
• Wonder Woman 1984 original score by Hans Zimmer
• Justice League original score by Danny Elfman

Episode 53: National Film Score Day 2020

In their latest episode, Glenn and Scott try to wash the taste of another disappointing slate of Oscar scores out of their mouths. In honor of National Film Score Day, they review ten scores they’ve never covered on the show before, selected for no reason other than that they’re good. These aren’t legendary scores or universally-acknowledged classics - one of the selection criteria was “Scott can’t just pick Superman” - but they make the case for why these ten scores deserve a listen from any film score fan, or anyone interested in becoming one. Come for the 1950s scores Glenn is finally able to bring to the show; stay for Scott’s favorite score from a Sinbad film.

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Musical Selections:

• from Necessary Roughness by Bill Conti:
• “Main Title”
• “Featherstone Gets It”
• “The Iron Men”
• “Featherstone Follies”
• “The Big Ending”
• “Up Yours, Phil!”
• “First Kiss/Blake Quits”
• from The Fountain by Clint Mansell:
• “The Last Man”
• “Death Is the Road to Awe”
• from Conspiracy Theory by Carter Burwell:
• “Overture”
• “Riding”
• from Columbus Circle by Brian Tyler:
• “Columbus Circle”
• “Puzzle Pieces”
• from Transformers by Steve Jablonsky:
• “No Sacrifice, No Victory”
• “You’re a Soldier Now”
• “The All Spark”
• “Arrival to Earth”
• from Land of the Pharaohs by Dimitri Tiomkin:
• “Pharaoh’s Procession”
• “Main Title”
• “End Title”
• “Pharaoh’s Procession”
• from The Time Machine by Klaus Badelt:
• “I Don’t Belong Here”
• “Godspeed”
• from The Return of Dracula by Gerald Fried:
• “Main Title”
• “Sunrise”
• from Quigley Down Under by Basil Poledouris:
• “Main Title”
• “The Attack”
• “Cora’s Story”
• “Dingo Attack”
• from Tron Legacy by Daft Punk:
• “Flynn Lives”
• “The Son of Flynn”
• "Finale”
• “End Title”

Buy the music excerpted in this episode:

• Necessary Roughness original score by Bill Conti
• The Fountain original score by Clint Mansell
• Conspiracy Theory original score by Carter Burwell
• Columbus Circle original score by Brian Tyler
• Transformers score by original Steve Jablonsky
• Land of the Pharaohs original score by Dimitri Tiomkin
• The Time Machine original score by Klaus Badelt
• The Return of Dracula original score by Gerald Fried
• Quigley Down Under original score by Basil Poledouris
• Tron Legacy original score by Daft Punk

Episode 52: Fifth Annual Oscar Preview: Best Original Score 2019

In this year's Oscar preview Glenn & Scott cover the distinctly different moods expressed in the scores for Joker, Marriage Story, 1917, Little Women, and The Rise of Skywalker — a Star Wars score by John Williams, something never before discussed on this podcast. In part 2 they discuss the one 2019 score Scott actually liked, some highlights Glenn found noteworthy, and the best single track from any score in the last five years. Glenn feels the joy of eucatastrophe, while Scott searches desperately for melodies.

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Musical Selections:

• “Defeated Clown” from Joker by Hildur Guðnadóttir
• “Bathroom Dance” from Joker by Hildur Guðnadóttir
• “Following Sophie” from Joker by Hildur Guðnadóttir (2x speed)
• “What I Love About Nicole” from Marriage Story by Randy Newman
• “Shouting and Shopping” from Marriage Story by Randy Newman
• “Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel
• “Sixteen Hundred Men” from 1917 by Thomas Newman
• “Theatre in the Attic” from Little Women by Alexandre Desplat
• “Ice Skating” from Little Women by Alexandre Desplat
• “Main Title” from North and South by Bill Conti
• “We Go Together” from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• “End of Story (Credits)” from Marriage Story by Randy Newman
  
• “Main on End” from Avengers: Endgame by Alan Silvestri
• “Far from Home Suite Home” from Spider-Man: Far from Home by Michael Giacchino
• “Swinging Set” from Spider-Man: Far from Home by Michael Giacchino
• “The Professor and the Madman” from The Professor and the Madman by Bear McCreary
• “Rebirth” from Godzilla: King of the Monsters by Bear McCreary
• “Portals” from Avengers: Endgame by Alan Silvestri
• “Far from Home Suite Home” from Spider-Man: Far from Home by Michael Giacchino

Buy the music excerpted in this episode:

• Joker original score by Hildur Guðnadóttir
• Marriage Story original score by Randy Newman
• 1917 original score by Thomas Newman
• Little Women original score by Alexandre Desplat
• North and South original score by Bill Conti
• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker original score by John Williams
• Avengers: Endgame original score by Alan Silvestri
• Spider-Man: Far from Home original score by Michael Giacchino
• The Professor and the Madman original score by Bear McCreary
• Godzilla: King of the Monsters original score by Bear McCreary

Episode 51: Star Wars Scores: The Final Chapter

Star Wars Month (observed) comes to an end as Glenn and Scott finish their examination of the franchise’s scores. First, they review the new score for The Rise of Skywalker, examining the use of new themes and old, as John Williams takes his final bow as a Star Wars composer for the third time. After the ad break, discussion turns to the franchise as a whole, as Glenn & Scott rank all 11 scores and cover topics like the best end title suite and the three best tracks from each score. Glenn discusses other composers who should be candidates to score future Star Wars movies, and Scott rates each opening title crash. (TROS spoilers begin at 5:04.)

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Musical Selections:

• The Rise of Skywalker trailer
• “The Force Is with You” from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• “The Rise of Skywalker” (“trio” theme segment) from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• “The Rise of Skywalker” (“rise” theme segment) from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• “The Speeder Chase” from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• “Parents” from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• “A New Home” from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• “Falcon Flight” from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• “They Will Come” from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• “The Jedi Steps and Finale” from The Force Awakens by John Williams
• “Finale” from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• The Rise of Skywalker trailer
• “Farewell” from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• “Star Wars” from Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk by Meco
• “Finale” from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• “Main Title” from Star Wars by John Williams
• “Main Title” from The Force Awakens by John Williams
• “Main Title” from The Phantom Menace by John Williams
• “Main Title” from Return of the Jedi by John Williams
• “Fanfare” from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams
• “Main Title” from The Empire Strikes Back by John Williams
• “Binary Sunset” from Star Wars by John Williams
• “The Rebel Fleet” from The Empire Strikes Back by John Williams
• “Finale” from The Rise of Skywalker by John Williams

Buy the music excerpted in this episode:

• Star Wars original score by John Williams
• 2-Disc Special Edition CD version
• 1-Disc version on CD or MP3
• The Empire Strikes Back original score by John Williams
• 2-Disc Special Edition CD version
• 1-Disc version on CD or MP3
• Return of the Jedi original score by John Williams
• 2-Disc Special Edition CD version
• 1-Disc version on CD or MP3
• Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace original score by John Williams
• 2-Disc Ultimate Edition CD version
• 1-Disc version on CD or MP3
• Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones original score by John Williams
• Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith original score by John Williams
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens original score by John Williams
• Star Wars: The Last Jedi original score by John Williams
• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker original score by John Williams
• Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk by Meco

Episode 49: Star Wars Scores: And the Rest

In the latest installment of Star Wars Month on The Glenn Butler Podcast Spectacular, Glenn & Scott take a whirlwind tour of the musical landscape of the Star Wars franchise outside of the first two trilogies, starting with the Disney era as John Williams returns for the sequel trilogy and other composers start to make their mark on the film franchise. Then they move on to other media from the breadth and depth of the Star Wars musical legacy, including television projects from the Caravan of Courage to Rebels, and even the original score to a book. How much do different tie-in scores feel the gravitational pull of Williams’ original film scores? And which of them are any good?

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Musical Selections:

• “End Credits” from The Force Awakens by John Williams
• “Follow Me” from The Force Awakens by John Williams
• “The Resistance” from The Force Awakens by John Williams
• “The Starkiller” from The Force Awakens by John Williams
• “The Fathiers" from The Last Jedi by John Williams
• “Captured” from The Last Jedi by John Williams
• “He’s Here for Us” from Rogue One by Michael Giacchino
• “When Has Become Now” from Rogue One by Michael Giacchino
• “Krennic’s Aspirations” from Rogue One by Michael Giacchino
• “Guardians of the Whills Suite” from Rogue One by Michael Giacchino
• “A Long Road Ahead” from Rogue One by Michael Giacchino
• “Hope” from Rogue One by Michael Giacchino
• “L3 & Millennium Falcon” from Solo by John Powell
• “The Adventures of Han” by John Williams, from Solo
• “Mine Mission” from Solo by John Powell
• “Reminiscence Therapy” from Solo by John Powell
• “Lando’s Closet” from Solo by John Powell
• “Flying with Chewie” from Solo by John Powell
• “Marauders Arrive” from Solo by John Powell
• “Jabba Flow” from The Force Awakens by Lin-Manuel Miranda and J.J. Abrams
• “Trek” from Caravan of Courage by Peter Bernstein
• “Prelude” from The Ten Commandments by Elmer Bernstein
• “Noa’s Ark” from The Battle for Endor by Peter Bernstein
• “Intro-Main Title” from Caravan of Courage by Peter Bernstein
• “Main Title” from Star Trek by Alexander Courage
• “Xizor’s Theme” from Shadows of the Empire by Joel McNeely
• “The Destruction of Xizor’s Palace” from Shadows of the Empire by Joel McNeely
• “The Seduction of Princess Leia” from Shadows of the Empire by Joel McNeely
• “Battle of Christophsis” from The Clone Wars by Kevin Kiner
• “Anakin Sees His Future” from The Clone Wars (TV) by Kevin Kiner
• “Jedi Eulogy” from The Clone Wars (TV) by Kevin Kiner
• “Rebels Theme” from Rebels (season 1) by Kevin Kiner
• “Best Pilot in the Galaxy” from Rebels (season 2) by Kevin Kiner
• “TIE Fighter Pursuit” from Rebels (season 1) by Kevin Kiner
• “Inquisitor Duel” from Rebels (season 1) by Kevin Kiner

Buy the music excerpted in this episode:

• Star Wars: The Force Awakens original score by John Williams
• Star Wars: The Last Jedi original score by John Williams
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story original score by Michael Giacchino
• Solo: A Star Wars Story, original score by John Powell
• Caravan of Courage and The Battle for Endor scores by Peter Bernstein
• The Ten Commandments original by Elmer Bernstein
• Star Trek Main Title by Alexander Courage
• Shadows of the Empire original score by Joel McNeely
• Star Wars: Rebels Season One score by Kevin Kiner
• Star Wars: Rebels Season Two score by Kevin Kiner
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars film score by Kevin Kiner
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars Seasons One Through Six score by Kevin Kiner

Episode 48: Star Wars Scores: The Prequel Trilogy

Star Wars Month continues as Glenn & Scott examine the epistemological quagmire that is John Williams’ scores for the Star Wars prequels. How hard was Williams trying to replicate the magic of his older Star Wars scores, and did he succeed? How did the music editing in The Phantom Menace affect his work on Attack of the Clones? Does Williams’ Revenge of the Sith score carry the emotional weight of that story, even when the movie largely fails to do so? What is the backbone of each score? What do the themes stand for? And can Glenn & Scott resist the temptation to take cheap shots at the movies and keep the focus on the scores? YOLO!

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Section 1: Musical selections from The Phantom Menace by John Williams:

• “Anakin’s Theme” (original release)
• “Padme Meets Anakin” (Ultimate Edition)
• “Anakin, Podracer Mechanic” (Ultimate Edition)
• “Watto’s Roll of the Die” (Ultimate Edition)
• “Hail to the Winner, Anakin Skywalker” (Ultimate Edition)
• “Anakin and Group to Coruscant” (Ultimate Edition)
• “Qui-Gon’s Mission/Obi-Wan’s Warning” (Ultimate Edition)
• “Anakin Defeats Sebulba” (original release)
• “The Death of Qui-Gon and the Surrender of the Gungans” (Ultimate Edition)
• “The Flag Parade” (Ultimate Edition)
• “Qui-Gon and Darth Maul Meet” (Ultimate Edition)
• “The Tide Turns” (Ultimate Edition)
• “The Battle Rages On” (Ultimate Edition)
• “Qui-Gon’s Noble End” (original release)
• “Augie’s Great Municipal Band” (original release)
• “End Credits” (original release)

Section 2: Musical selections from Attack of the Clones by John Williams unless otherwise noted:

• “Love Pledge and the Arena”
• “Across the Stars (Love Theme)”
• “The Moisture Farm” from Star Wars
• “Meeting with Fett”
• “Shmi’s Funeral”
• “Zam the Assassin and the Chase Through Coruscant”
• “The Meadow Picnic”
• “Ambush on Coruscant”
• “Return to Tatooine”
• “The Tusken Camp and the Homestead”
• “Bringing Mother Home”
• “Confrontation with Count Dooku and Finale”
• “The Arena”
• “Dex’s Diner”

Section 3: Musical selections from Revenge of the Sith by John Williams:

• “Battle of the Heroes”
• “Star Wars and the Revenge of the Sith”
• “Anakin’s Betrayal”
• “Padme’s Funeral”
• “End Credits”

Buy the music excerpted in this episode:

• Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace original score by John Williams
• 2-Disc Ultimate Edition CD version
• 1-Disc version on CD or MP3
• Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones original score by John Williams
• Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith original score by John Williams
• Star Wars original score by John Williams
• 2-Disc Special Edition CD version
• 1-Disc version on CD or MP3

Episode 47: Star Wars Scores: The Original Trilogy

Glenn and Scott kick off Star Wars Month on PTBN Pop by examining John Williams’ scores for the original Star Wars trilogy the only way they know how: at great length. They take in three of the most widely beloved and influential scores of the past 40 years, and find more to say about them than they expected. Topics include the semiotics of thematic usage, temp-tracking, which themes lived beyond their introductions and which ones didn’t, and which themes introduced in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi belong in A New Hope. Also, strap in for some Hot Takes!

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Section 1: Musical selections from Star Wars by John Williams unless otherwise noted:

• “Main Title”
• “Learn About the Force”
• “Wobani Imperial Labor Camp” from Rogue One by Michael Giacchino
• “Burning Homestead”
• “The Moisture Farm”
• “Wookiee Prisoner”
• “Detention Block Ambush”
• “The Death Star”
• “Imperial Attack”
• “The Battle of Yavin: Use the Force”
• “The Rite of Spring” by Igor Stravinsky
• “The Dune Sea of Tatooine”
• “The New World Symphony” by Antonin Dvorak
• “The Throne Room”
• “Prologue” from The Vikings by Mario Nascimbene, 2018 recording by Nic Raine and The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus
• “Imperial Attack”
• “Main Title” from King’s Row by Erich Wolfgang Korngold
• “End Title”
• “Chasm Crossfire”

Section 2: Musical selections from The Empire Strikes Back by John Williams unless otherwise noted:

• “The Imperial March”
• “The Death Star” from Star Wars
• “The Trash Compactor” from Star Wars
• “The Battle of Hoth: Ion Cannon”
• “Carbon Freeze”
• “The Battle of Hoth: Imperial Walkers”
• “Betrayal at Bespin”
• “Imperial Starfleet Deployed”
• “The Ice Planet Hoth”
• “Rescue from Cloud City”
• “Han Solo and the Princess”
• “Han Solo and the Princess” (concert suite)
• “End Title”
• “Luke’s Nocturnal Visitor”
• “Yoda and the Force”
• “Darth Vader’s Trap”
• “The Asteroid Field”
• “Mynock Cave”
• “The Wampa’s Lair/Vision of Obi-Wan”
• “The Ice Planet Hoth”
• “Deal with the Dark Lord”
• “Rescue from Cloud City”
• “Hyperspace”
• “The Clash of Lightsabers”

Section 3: Musical selections from Return of the Jedi by John Williams unless otherwise noted:

• “Jabba’s Baroque Recital”
• “Lapti Nek” (film version)
• “Jedi Rocks” by Jerry Hey
• “Den of the Rancor”
• “Sail Barge Assault”
• “Han Solo Returns”
• “Bounty for a Wookiee”
• “Parade of the Ewoks”
• “The Forest Battle” (concert suite)
• “Ewok Celebration”
• “Victory Celebration”
• “The Emperor Arrives”
• “The Emperor’s Death”
• “Luke and Leia”
• “Into the Trap”
• “Final Duel”
• “Alliance Assembly”
• “The Fleet Goes Into Hyperspace”
• “Light of the Force/Funeral Pyre for a Jedi (Alternate)”
• “Darth Vader’s Death”
• “Approaching the Death Star”
• “Ewok Celebration”

Buy the music excerpted in this episode:

• Star Wars original score by John Williams
• 2-Disc Special Edition CD version
• 1-Disc version on CD or MP3
• The Empire Strikes Back original score by John Williams
• 2-Disc Special Edition CD version
• 1-Disc version on CD or MP3
• Return of the Jedi original score by John Williams
• 2-Disc Special Edition CD version
• 1-Disc version on CD or MP3
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story original score by Michael Giacchino
• The Vikings original score by Mario Nascimbene
• King's Row original score by Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Episode 43: Fourth Annual Oscar Preview – Best Original Score 2018

Glenn and Scott are back in the Oscar vault, on time and as expected! They're breaking down the nominees for the Best Original Score Oscar: Black Panther by Ludwig Göransson, If Beale Street Could Talk by Nicholas Britell, BlacKkKlansman by Terence Blanchard, Isle of Dogs by Alexandre Desplat, and Mary Poppins Returns by Marc Shaiman. Best Original Score is one of the categories that's actually being awarded on the broadcast this year, so you know it's a big one. There are major digressions aplenty in this outing, including your dose of Hamilton hot takes!

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Musical Selections:

• WWE Hall of Fame Intro Theme
• "Waterfall Fight" from Black Panther by Ludwig Göransson
• "Glory to Bast" from Black Panther by Ludwig Göransson
• "United Nations/End Titles" from Black Panther by Ludwig Göransson
• "Eden (Harlem)" from If Beale Street Could Talk by Nicholas Britell
• "What Have They Done?" from If Beale Street Could Talk by Nicholas Britell
• "New Life" from If Beale Street Could Talk by Nicholas Britell
• "The Ecstasy of Gold" from The Good, The Bad and the Ugly by Ennio Morricone
• "Killmonger" from Black Panther by Ludwig Göransson
• "The Ecstasy of Gold" from The Good, The Bad and the Ugly by Ennio Morricone
• "Encomium" from If Beale Street Could Talk by Nicholas Britell
• "Eden (Harlem)" (Double Speed) from If Beale Street Could Talk by Nicholas Britell
• "Encomium" (Double Speed) from If Beale Street Could Talk by Nicholas Britell
• "Blood and Soil" from BlacKkKlansman by Terence Blanchard
• "Ron Meets FBI Agent" from BlacKkKlansman by Terence Blanchard
• "Ron's Search" from BlacKkKlansman by Terence Blanchard
• "Shinto Shrine" from Isle of Dogs by Alexandre Desplat
• "First Crash-Landing" from Isle of Dogs by Alexandre Desplat
• "Jupiter and Oracle + Aboriginal Dogs" from Isle of Dogs by Alexandre Desplat
• "First Bath of a Stray Dog" from Isle of Dogs by Alexandre Desplat
• "Outside the Tent" from Mary Poppins Returns by Marc Shaiman
• "Royal Doulton Chase" from Mary Poppins Returns by Marc Shaiman
• "Trip a Little Light Fantastic" from Mary Poppins Returns, music & lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman, vocals by Lin-Manuel Miranda & cast
• "Ancestral Plane" from Black Panther by Ludwig Göransson
• "The Place Where Lost Things Go" from Mary Poppins Returns, music & lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman, vocals by Emily Blunt
• "Flying with Chewie" from Solo: A Star Wars Story by John Powell
• "Main Title" from Ready Player One by Alan Silvestri
• "Hooray for Hollywood" by Richard A. Whiting & Johnny Mercer, arranged & conducted by John Williams, performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra

Buy the music excerpted in this episode:

• Black Panther score by Ludwig Göransson
• If Beale Street Could Talk score by Nicholas Britell
• The Good, The Bad and the Ugly score by Ennio Morricone
• BlacKkKlansman score by Terence Blanchard
• Isle of Dogs score by Alexandre Desplat
• Mary Poppins Returns score soundtrack
• Solo: A Star Wars Story score by John Powell
• Ready Player One score by Alan Silvestri
• Salute to Hollywood by John Williams & the Boston Pops Orchestra

Episode 42: Negative-15th Annual Oscar Preview – Best Original Score 2000

In the midst of Oscar season, Glenn & Scott take a detour to discuss the Best Original Score nominees from the year 2000! On the docket are Gladiator by Hans Zimmer, Malèna by Ennio Morricone, The Patriot by John Williams, Chocolat by Rachel Portman, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by Tan Dun. Come for the celebrity guest star, stay for the Butler Brothers’ amazement at a genuinely compelling Zimmer score! This edition also boasts a discussion of when the last couple of decades ended, and ends with Glenn getting the most shocking news of the year.

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Musical Selections:

• WWE Hall of Fame Intro Theme
• “Barbarian Horde” from Gladiator by Hans Zimmer
• “The Wheat” from Gladiator by Hans Zimmer
• “The Battle” from Gladiator by Hans Zimmer
• “Now We Are Free” from Gladiator by Hans Zimmer
• “Malèna (Titoli Di Coda)” from Malèna by Ennio Morricone
• “Inchini Ipocriti e Disperazione” from Malèna by Ennio Morricone
• “Il Ritorno” from Malèna by Ennio Morricone
• “Visioni (Fantasie D’Amore)” from Malèna by Ennio Morricone
• “The Colonial Cause” from The Patriot by John Williams
• “Martin vs. Tavington” from The Patriot by John Williams
• “Ann and Gabriel” from The Patriot by John Williams
• “The Patriot” from The Patriot by John Williams
• “Main Titles” from Chocolat by Rachel Portman
• “Party Preparations” from Chocolat by Rachel Portman
• “Chocolate Sauce” from Chocolat by Rachel Portman
• “Guillaume’s Confession” from Chocolat by Rachel Portman
• “Three Women” from Chocolat by Rachel Portman
• “Ashes to the Wind” from Chocolat by Rachel Portman
• “Vianne Sets Up Shop” from Chocolat by Rachel Portman
• “Eternal Vow” from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by Tan Dun
• “Night Fight” from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by Tan Dun
• “Farewell” from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by Tan Dun
• “A Love Before Time” (English) from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, performed by CoCo Lee
• “A Love Before Time” (Mandarin) from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, performed by CoCo Lee
• “Cast Away” from Cast Away by Alan Silvestri
• “Crossroads” from Cast Away by Alan Silvestri
• “The Legend of Bagger Vance” from The Legend of Bagger Vance by Rachel Portman
• “Remember the Titans” from Remember the Titans by Trevor Rabin
• “Virginia” from Remember the Titans by Trevor Rabin
• “Southern Hospitality” from Requiem for a Dream by Clint Mansell
• “Lux Aeterna” from Requiem for a Dream by Clint Mansell
• “End Title” from Unbreakable by James Newton Howard
• “Unbreakable” from Unbreakable by James Newton Howard
• “Requiem for a Tower” by Corner Stone Cues, based on themes by Clint Mansell

Buy the music excerpted in this episode:

• Gladiator score by Hans Zimmer
• Malèna score by Ennio Morricone
• The Patriot score by John Williams
• Chocolat score by Rachel Portman
• Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon score by Tan Dun
• Cast Away score by Alan Silvestri
• The Legend of Bagger Vance score by Rachel Portman
• Remember the Titans by Trevor Rabin
• Requiem for a Dream score by Clint Mansell
• Unbreakable by James Newton Howard
• “Requiem for a Tower” by Corner Stone Cues

Episode 41: Third Annual Oscar Preview – Best Original Score 2017

At long last, Glenn & Scott return to the Oscar vault to run down the nominees for best score of 2017! They discuss Phantom Thread by Jonny Greenwood, Dunkirk by Hans Zimmer, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri by Carter Burwell, The Shape of Water by Alexandre Desplat, Star Wars: The Last Jedi by John Williams, and the definition of music. Stay after the break for their thoughts on selected non-nominated scores from 2017 as well.

You can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/nontoxicfanboys.

Musical Selections:

• WWE Hall of Fame Intro Theme
• “Barbara Rose” from Phantom Thread by Jonny Greenwood
• “Supermarine” from Dunkirk by Hans Zimmer
• “Billboards on Fire” from Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri by Carter Burwell
• “The Shape of Water” from The Shape of Water by Alexandre Desplat
• “Peace and Purpose” from Star Wars: The Last Jedi by John Williams
• “Theme from ‘Spider Man’ (Original Television Series)” from Spider-Man: Homecoming by Michael Giacchino; original theme by Bob Harris and Paul Francis Webster
• “No Vault of His Own” from Spider-Man: Homecoming by Michael Giacchino
• “Spider-Man: Homecoming Suite” from Spider-Man: Homecoming by Michael Giacchino
• “Vulture Clash” from Spider-Man: Homecoming by Michael Giacchino
• “Lift Off” from Spider-Man: Homecoming by Michael Giacchino
• “No Man’s Land” from Wonder Woman by Rupert Gregson-Williams
• “The Mountain Between Us” from The Mountain Between Us by Ramin Djawadi
• “Power Rangers Theme” from Power Rangers by Brian Tyler
• “Go Go Power Rangers” from Power Rangers by Brian Tyler
• “It’s Morphing Time!” from Power Rangers by Brian Tyler
• “Tokyo Ghoul Main Title” from Tokyo Ghoul by Don Davis
• “Eating Human Flesh” from Tokyo Ghoul by Don Davis
• “Run Londinium” from King Arthur: Legend of the Sword by Daniel Pemberton

Buy the music excerpted in this episode:

• Phantom Thread original score by Jonny Greenwood
• Dunkirk original score by Hans Zimmer
• Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri original score by Carter Burwell
• The Shape of Water original score by Alexandre Desplat
• Star Wars: The Last Jedi original score by John Williams
• Spider-Man: Homecoming original score by Michael Giacchino
• Wonder Woman original score by Rupert Gregson-Williams
• The Mountain Between Us original score by Ramin Djawadi
• Power Rangers original score by Brian Tyler
• Tokyo Ghoul original score by Don Davis
• King Arthur: Legend of the Sword original score by Daniel Pemberton

Episode 31: Second Annual Oscar Preview – Best Original Score 2016

It’s Oscar season on The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular! Glenn & Scott examine the Best Original Score category, noting the mildly pleasant, the bad, and the ugly, before also giving a brief rundown of the Best Original Song category and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s chances of achieving the coveted MacPEGOT. Along the way the Brothers Butler desperately try to remember which year The Full Monty came out and wonder when exactly white people took over jazz, before finishing with an impassioned rundown of 2016 scores they enjoyed more than any of the Academy’s nominees.

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Musical Selections:

• WWE Hall of Fame Intro Theme
• “Children” from Jackie by Mica Levi
• “Credits” from La La Land by Justin Hurwitz
• “The End” from La La Land by Justin Hurwitz
• “Lion Theme” from Lion by Dustin O’Halloran and Hauschka
• “The Culmination” from Moonlight by Nicholas Britell
• “Zero-Gravity” from Passengers by Thomas Newman
• “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana, performed by Auli’i Cravalho, music & lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
• “The Empty Chair” from Jim: The James Foley Story, performed by Sting, music & lyrics by J. Ralph and Sting
• “A Long Road Ahead” from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Michael Giacchino
• “Your Father Would Be Proud” from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Michael Giacchino
• “Hope” from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Michael Giacchino
• “Hitting the Saucer a Little Hard” from Star Trek Beyond by Michael Giacchino
• “Mocking Jaylah” from Star Trek Beyond by Michael Giacchino
• “Thank Your Lucky Stardate” from Star Trek Beyond by Michael Giacchino
• “Night on the Yorktown” from Star Trek Beyond by Michael Giacchino
• “Reverie” from Pete’s Dragon by Daniel Hart
• “Takedown” from Pete’s Dragon by Daniel Hart
• “Abyss” from Pete’s Dragon by Daniel Hart
• “10 Cloverfield Lane” from 10 Cloverfield Lane by Bear McCreary
• “Talk to Her” from Swiss Army Man by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell
• “Gods of Egypt Prologue” from Gods of Egypt by Marco Beltrami
• “Strange Days Ahead” from Doctor Strange by Michael Giacchino
• “Battle of Times Square” from Ghostbusters by Theodore Shapiro
• “The Birds’ Farewell” from Tale of a Lake by Panu Aaltio
• “Rey’s Theme” from Star Wars: The Force Awakens by John Williams

Purchase the music excerpted in this episode:

• Jackie original score by Mica Levi
• La La Land original score by Justin Hurwitz
• Lion original score by Dustin O’Halloran and Hauschka
• Moonlight original score by Nicholas Britell
• Passengers original score by Thomas Newman
• Moana Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
• Jim: The James Foley Story: Music From Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story original score by Michael Giacchino
• Star Trek Beyond original score by Michael Giacchino
• Pete’s Dragon original score by Daniel Hart
• 10 Cloverfield Lane original score by Bear McCreary
• Swiss Army Man original score by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell
• Gods of Egypt original score by Marco Beltrami
• Doctor Strange original score by Michael Giacchino
• Ghostbusters original score by Theodore Shapiro
• Tale of a Lake original score by Panu Aaltio
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens original score by John Williams

Episode 23: It’s Exciting! – Star Trek (2009) Score

Michael Giacchino arrives in the pantheon of Star Trek composers as The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular follows up on its discussion of the 2009 movie with a separate discussion just about its score. Glenn & Scott briefly summarize Giacchino’s career heading into Star Trek before breaking down the new themes he brought to bear, the plethora of alternate cues considered for the main title card, how a rare fully-original end credits sequence aids the musical storytelling of a film, what story is told by the return of Alexander Courage’s TOS theme in its entirety, and how Giacchino’s talent for crafting beautifully emotional music as well as thrilling bombast helped him make the most of the movie’s more intimate moments among its many action sequences. Scott can’t resist drawing comparisons to Jerry Goldsmith’s last several Trek scores, while Glenn prefers to concentrate on the positive. So tune in to this supplemental edition of The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular!

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Musical Selections from Star Trek by Michael Giacchino:

• “Nero Death Experience”
• “Nero Fiddles, Narada Burns”
• “Labor of Love”
• “Matter? I Barely Know Her!”
• “Chutes and Matter”

Purchase the Star Trek original score by Michael Giacchino.

Episode 8: First Annual Oscar Preview – Best Original Score 2015

Oscar season is here, and The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular is ON IT. Glenn & Scott cover this year’s Oscars the only way they know how: by running down the five nominees for Best Original Score! They discuss Jóhann Jóhannsson’s score for Sicario, Ennio Morricone’s The Hateful Eight, Thomas Newman’s Bridge of Spies, Carter Burwell’s Carol, and last but not least, John Williams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens. They discuss their reactions to the commercial albums for all five scores, the differences between those and what Academy voters have received, some other scores by the nominated composers, which score they think will win, the political decision-making that goes into an actual Academy vote for Best Score, and more!

For an extended discussion of The Force Awakens‘ score, check out episode three of the ol’ Podcast Hour Spectacular.

You can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/nontoxicfanboys.

Musical selections:

• “Desert Music” from Sicario by Jóhann Jóhannsson
• “L’Ultima Diligenza di Red Rock (#2)” from The Hateful Eight by Ennio Morricone
• “La Lettera di Lincoln (Strumentale)” from The Hateful Eight by Ennio Morricone
• “Homecoming” from Bridge of Spies by Thomas Newman
• “Opening” from Carol by Carter Burwell
• “Christmas Trees” from Carol by Carter Burwell

Purchase the scores discussed in this episode:

• Sicario, original score by Jóhann Jóhannsson
• The Hateful Eight, original score by Ennio Morricone
• Bridge of Spies, original score by Thomas Newman
• Carol, original score by Carter Burwell
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens, original score by John Williams

Episode 3: Star Trek: Beyond Trailer & Star Wars: The Force Awakens Score

The month’s humongous sci-fi premiere has arrived with the big-screen debut of the Star Trek: Beyond trailer, and Glenn & Scott are ON IT. What is there to look forward to, or not, in Star Trek (X)III? Other topics covered include the balance of action and ideas in Star Trek movies, Kirk’s characterization, the new uniforms, and the Hater Brigade.

Following that, the hosts give their thoughts on John Williams’ new score to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Where does it lie on the spectrum between the trilogy and prequel scores? Does every Williams action score from the last fifteen years sound the same? How do the new themes measure up? The actual movie might come up as well.

A blanket SPOILER WARNING applies to all topics of discussion.

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Musical selections:

• “Trekking Down the Narada” from Star Trek by Michael Giacchino
• “End Credits” from Star Trek by Michael Giacchino
• “The Jedi Steps” from Star Wars: The Force Awakens by John Williams
• “Rey’s Theme” from Star Wars: The Force Awakens by John Williams

Purchase the music excerpted in this episode:

• Star Trek, original score by Michael Giacchino
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens, original score by John Williams