Film Music Friday

In episode ten, the first season FINALE of Film Music Friday, I discuss what happens to film music beyond the film, and the power that lies in listening! Through touching on some of my favourite pieces and some personal anecdotes, I delve into the exciting possibilities that await us when we listen to film music in our day-to-day lives.

The ninth episode of Film Music Friday brings another Anatomy of a Score, this time on Alexandre Desplat's Oscar-winning score to Wes Anderson's masterpiece, The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). In the longest episode of Film Music Friday yet, I take an in-depth look at Desplat's beautiful Eastern European-inspired music. Let yourself relive one of the greatest films of the 21st Century so far, through its score!

In episode eight of Film Music Friday, we hear from my friend Eli, a filmmaker studying at the University of Toronto. We chat about some film scores, film music as a concept, and listen to some of our respective work from Eli's 2018 short film A Deaf Man's Symphony and his upcoming short film I'm Still Here. Listen right to the end to find out why Eli and I may have squandered a potential Netflix deal!

Episode seven brings another Anatomy of a Score, and this time it's for Tom Ford's 2009 debut film "A Single Man" based on the novel by Christopher Isherwood. For twenty minutes I take you through this intimate movie through the rich musical score composed by Abel Korzeniowski, with additional music by Shigeru Umebayashi.

CW: this episode includes brief discussion of suicide with regard to the plot of the film. If you or anyone you know needs help, Canada's 24/7/365 suicide prevention hotline is +1-(833) 456-4566.

In episode six of Film Music Friday, I do another top ten! This time, it's my top ten animated film scores of all time, choosing from scores by composers such as Randy Newman, Joe Hisaishi, Michael Giacchino, and more! Did your favourite animated film make the list? Only one way to find out!

In episode five of Film Music Friday, I welcome my friend and fellow creator, Ashley on the show to chat about movie musicals! Listen in for a look at all things musical, as we chat about our favourite musical films, film-stage adaptations vs. stage-film adaptations, about what the future holds for the movie musical genre, and more!

In episode four of Film Music Friday, I take a look at the concept of underscoring in film, with examples from many well-known movies, from Braveheart, to Dead Poets Society, to the Lion King, and more. Remember, in movies, sometimes the music has just as much to say as the characters do!

Episode three of Film Music Friday brings an in-depth look at John Williams' score to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, one of my favourite scores and films. We identify and analyze leitmotifs, and take a look at the techniques Williams uses throughout the film's score, with plenty of examples as always!

In the second episode of Film Music Friday, I count down my top ten original film scores of the last decade, with plenty of excerpts from some amazing composers and some wonderful movies! Did any of your favourites make the list? Only one way to find out!

In this introductory episode of Film Music Friday, I discuss the early history of film and the origins of film scoring, audibly illustrated with fun examples. I also break down what instruments are found in an orchestra, and discuss what I believe to be the key to a great film score!