Scored To Death: The Podcast

Scored To Death: The Podcast

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Scored To Death: The Podcast episodes

  • Composer Panel from the Salem Horror Fest 2020

    Originally recorded as a virtual panel for 2020's Salem Horror Fest, this very special episode finds Scored to Death author & host, J. Blake Fichera, discussing the craft of making music for horror films, with an all-star lineup of amazing film music talent—including composers Richard Band, Joseph Bishara, Holly Amber Church, Charlie Clouser, and Harry Manfredini. 

    This dream-team of composers were responsible for the music for such horror classics as Saw, Re-Animator, Friday the 13th, Insidious, The Conjuring, Annabelle, House, From Beyond, Castle Freak, The House on Sorority Row, Dead Silence, Puppet Master, Dark Light, Open 24 Hours, and much much more,

    1 hr 26 min
  • Jim Lang Interview

    On this episode, composer Jim Lang sits in for a detailed interview and discusses his life in music, and his collaborative relationship with director/composer John Carpenter on the scores for Body Bags (1993), and In the Mouth of madness (1994).

    52 min
  • Ted Nugent Interview
    This week the Motor City Madman, Ted Nugent, sits down for an in-depth discussion about his creative process and his experience working with film-music-great Bill Conti, on John McTiernan's 1986 horror debut Nomads.
    49 min
  • Bill Conti Interview
    This week the great Bill Conti sits in for a detailed interview and discusses his life in music and his amazing scores for Rocky, The Karate Kid, Nomads, The Thomas Crown Affair, Masters of the Universe and much much more!
    1 hr 44 min
  • John Massari Interview - Part 2
    Composer, John Massari sits in for part 2 of this fascinating season finale of Scored to Death: The Podcast. This week he dives deep into his work on the films The Wizard of Speed and Time, Lady in White, Killer Klowns from Out Space, as well as his new album, Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Reimagined.
    1 hr 18 min
  • John Massari Interview

    Killer Knowns From Outer Space composer, John Massari sits in for part 1 of this fascinating and educational installment of Scored to Death: The Podcast. He reveals personal insights into his craft, as well as trade-secrets, and lessons learned from his esteemed mentors--the great Jerry Fielding and David Rose. He also relays a story about how advice from his mother led to a job working with one of the 20th century's greatest literary minds, on The Ray Bradbury Theater.

    For Part 2 of this interview, check out the book SCORED TO DEATH 2: MORE CONVERSATIONS WITH SOME OF HORROR'S GREATEST COMPOSERS

    1 hr 2 min
  • Barry De Vorzon Interview - Part 2
    This week is part 2 of an in-depth conversation with a talented songwriter, music producer & composer, whose amazing career dates back to the 1950s. In this episode, the great Barry De Vorzon discusses his work on such cult classics as The Warriors, Night of the Creeps, The Exorcist III and much much more!
    1 hr 2 min
  • Barry De Vorzon Interview - Part 1
    In this episode, the great Barry De Vorzon discusses his early careers in the music, film and TV industries and reveals fascinating stories behind some of TV's greatest themes [including the theme for SWAT and “Nadia’s Theme” from The Young and the Restless]; his work with James Brown and Larry Cohen on the soundtrack for Black Caesar, and what it was like working with first time filmmakers John Milius and Walter Hill
    1 hr 1 min
  • Alan Howarth Halloween Special - Part 2
    Alan Howarth returns for part 2 of our 40th Anniversary celebration of the Halloween film series. Alan and Blake continue their conversation about Alan and John Carpenter's collaborative relationship, with a discussion about the score for Big Trouble in Little China and the Coupe de Ville's recording sessions. Then Alan dives deep into the creation of his scores for Halloween 4: The Return of Michale Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
    1 hr 4 min
  • Alan Howarth Halloween Special - Part 1
    It is October! And this week Blake is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of John Carpenter's monumental film Halloween with an in-depth discussion with former Carpenter collaborator Alan Howarth about his contributions to the iconic Halloween film franchise.
    In part 1, Alan and Blake dive deep into the scores for Halloween II and Halloween III: Season of the Witch...and much much more!
    43 min

About Scored To Death: The Podcast

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Scored to Death: The Podcast is the official companion podcast to the books, Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror's Greatest Composers & Scored to Death 2: More Conversations with…