Settling the Score: a Movie Score Podcast

Wait, Grandpa, you’re telling me that the composer for The Princess Bride is also a four time Grammy award winning classic rock legend?! Inconceivable!

Ev's score: 9.4 / Al's score: 9.4 / Ky's score: 9.4

Musical term: Borrowed chord

Instrumental Instrument: Synclavier

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1. Introduction and Childhood Memories
2. Personal Connection and Production History
3. Comedy and Storytelling Style
4. Character Development and Hero's Journey
5. Cast and Characters
6. Mark Knopfler and the Score
7. Musical Analysis and Score Rating
8. Closing Thoughts and Wrap-up

A mother would move heaven and earth for her settlers, and as the bros broach father / uncle-hood they'll do just that. We herald the return of Michael Giacchino with a score worthy Marvel's first family.

Ev's score: 8.7 / Al's score: 8.9 / Ky's score: 9

Musical term: Staccato

Instrumental Instrument: Choir

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It's lights out and the STS car is attacking in the turns on this one as we break down how Joseph Kosinski's formula for summer blockbusters just delivered another podium finish.

Ev's score: 8.1 / Al's score: 8.3 / Ky's score: 8.4

Musical term: Ostinato

Instrumental Instrument: Electric guitar

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I'm simply saying that settling finds a way...Jurassic Park is back and we've resurrected a dinosaur of a score from the past. This awe inspiring work from the Tyrannosaurus himself, John Williams, has broken containment and is on the loose.

Ev's score: 9.1 / Al's score: 9.2 / Ky's score: 9.3

Musical term: Suspended chord

Instrumental Instrument: French horn

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With '28 Years Later' on the horizon, the boys revisit Danny Boyle's sleeper hit that reinvigorated the zombie genre. They discuss the film's production and budget challenges, the value of silence in creating tension, and how Murphy's minimalist, mood-driven approach changed horror scoring forever.

Ev's score: 8.6 / Al's score: 8.1 / Ky's score: 8.2

Musical term: Post-rock

Instrumental Instrument: Electric guitar

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00:00 Introduction and 28 Days Later Hype

00:32 Cast and Production Insights

01:46 Filming Techniques and Challenges

04:10 Inspiration and Story Origins

05:15 Alternate Endings and Financial Success

09:41 Score and Soundtrack Analysis

21:04 Legacy and Cultural Impact

26:59 Final Thoughts and Future Projects

Every settler has a past, and every sinner has a future. Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Göransson have delivered what's sure to be one of the films of the year if not the decade, and we've got until sunrise to discuss it.

Ev's score: 9.8 / Al's score: 9.7 / Ky's score: 9.3

Musical term: Call and response (music)

Instrumental Instrument: Dobro 1932 Cyclopse

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00:00:00 The Boys Are Back (And Kai's Got a Sword)

00:01:38 A Score That Demands to Be Settled

00:03:48 Box Office Heat & Cinema Score History

00:06:00 Ryan Coogler: Name Brand Director Status

00:10:12 Enter the Juke Joint: Premise & Setup

00:18:45 Ludwig Göransson Did Not Come to Play

00:28:30 The Devil Went Down to Mississippi

00:36:22 Music as Weapon, Soul as Stake

00:46:00 Vampires, Culture Wars & Who Gets Invited In

00:50:00 Final Scores: Settling Sinners

Gondor calls for aid...and the Settlers shall answer. We’re making our long-awaited return to Middle Earth to once and for all vanquish the One Ring. Carried to the summit of Mount Doom by Tolkien enthusiast Dr. Stanley Miller, we dissect what made Howard Shore’s epic conclusion to the LotR trilogy a true masterpiece.

Ev's score: 10 / Al's score: 9.9 / Ky's score: 9.9 / Stan's score: 9.9

Musical term: Dissonance

Instrumental Instrument: Shakuhachi

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00:00 Introduction to the Journey

00:58 Welcoming Dr. Stanley Miller

01:04 Partying in Hobbiton and Baltimore

02:23 A Trip to Hobbiton04:10 Stan's Passion for Tolkien

04:26 The Power of Storytelling

06:49 Howard Shore's Musical Genius

11:05 The Shire Theme Evolution

13:04 Emotional Impact of the Music

26:01 Lighting of the Beacons

30:57 Final Reflections and Scores

36:05 Conclusion and Fun Facts

Hot off its Oscar win, the boys discuss the structures, techniques, and collaborations culminating in 2024’s Best Original Score.

Ev's score: 9.5 / Al's score: 9.3 / Ky's score: 9.3

Musical term: Tone Cluster

Instrumental Instrument: Prepared piano

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00:00 Post-Academy Awards Recap

00:22 Unexpected Wins and Highlights

00:44 The Brutalist: A Deep Dive

01:35 Emotional Connections and Personal Stories02:17 Composer Spotlight: Daniel Bloomberg

02:53 Filmmaking on a Budget

03:24 Live Music on Set

06:46 Intermission Insights

08:36 Musical Analysis and Themes

19:48 Architecture and Brutalism

23:02 Final Thoughts and Ratings

27:59 Closing Remarks

Welcome to the White Lotus, Settlers.  The guys take a trip to Maui with Cristobal de Veer’s eery score in the Airpods. You know this one’s gonna end with a bang.  

Ev's score: 8.6 / Al's score: 9.3 / Ky's score: 9.2

Musical term: Polyrhythm

Instrumental Instrument: Voice of Cristobal Tapia de Veer

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00:00 Welcome to the White Lotus

00:11 Reflecting on Past Seasons

00:56 Mike White's Vision and Influence

01:46 The Unique Filming Experience

02:27 The Anthology Structure

04:07 The Iconic Score

05:44 Cristobal Tapia DeVere's Journey

06:42 The Creative Process

09:00 The Impact of the Score

15:49 Season Two and Beyond

20:10 Final Thoughts and Ratings

Before we get settling, does anyone want to get out? Cap is back, and the bros are celebrating by revisiting where it all began for the Falcon and the Winter Soldier with Henry Jackman's unique contribution to the MCU .

Ev's score: 8 / Al's score: 8.3 / Ky's score: 8.6

Musical term: Atonality

Instrumental Instrument: Screaming

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