Soundtrack Showdown

Social isolation special.

We absolutely didn’t intend this. But, as Covid-19 reaches pandemic proportions and social distancing measures are put in place around the world, we find ourselves analysing two films that consider the consequences of social isolation.

Rounds for this month

1 – The city

2 – Relationship with women

3 – Guns and violence

4 – Transition

5 – Legacy

We hope that this episode brings you some joy and distraction from the current state of the world. But remember, if you’re having trouble coping in any way, please reach out to friends, family and helplines in your local country. There is no shame or weakness in getting assistance.

And, a huge thank you to the front line staff in this crisis including medical staff, emergency personnel and anyone on those crucial helplines.

Stay safe everyone.

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It’s our 2020 Valentines Day special and this year we’re looking at two landmark pieces of LGBTQ+ cinema; Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain – score by Gustavo Santaolalla, and Todd Haynes’ Carol – score by Carter Burwell

With special guest Mahatma Khandi (@mahatmakhandi)

Rounds for this month

1 – Opening

2 – Lovemaking

3 – Loss

4 – Contemporary Music

5 – Legacy

Bonus Content: Documentary on Carol - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMoxoFuzESA

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This month we compare the work of a master and their apprentice.

Elmer Bernstein wrote some of the one of the most iconic and enduring scores in the history of cinema. However, he also has a legacy as one of the great teachers of Hollywood. Rising star, Bear McCreary owes a particular gratitude, having been mentored and essentially introduced to the industry by Bernstein.

We compare McCreary’s most recent big score - Godzilla: King of the Monsters, with one of Bernstein’s absolute best – The Great Escape.

Rounds for this month

1 – Main Theme

2 – Suspense

3 – Action

4 – Sadness and Loss

5 – Legacy

Bonus: Bear McCreary’s Blog “My decade with Elmer Bernstein” 

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Christmas Special - The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) v The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (2000)

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all, it’s the Soundtrack Showdown Christmas Special.

This month, Ella and Tristan compare Danny Elfman’s score for The Nightmare Before Christmas and James Horner’s for The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

Rounds for this month

1 – Christmas

2 – Villains

3 – Plots and Plans

4 – The Christmas Delivery/Raid

5 – Legacy

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This month Ella and Tristan embrace the negative and talk about six soundtrack trends that really grind our gears.

1: Poor music placement/editing

2: Inconsistent Sound

3: Weak Hero Themes

4: Percussion tracks (and ostinatos)

5: The decline of Danny Elfman

6: Overuse of unusal instruments or non-instruments

Warning: Some minor spoilers for the 2017 movie “It”.

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  This month we compare two social-message horror films. The Stepford Wives – Composer Michael Small, and Get Out – Composer Michael Abels 

Rounds for this month

1 – Opening Theme

2 – Something’s wrong

3 – Reveal

4 – Suspense

5 – Legacy

If you missed our September Episode (aka S02E05, or Episode 17) that’s because it was a Twitch stream. You can see the episode on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/GJAK5XFCZG0. You can also follow our Twitch Channel at https://www.twitch.tv/soundtrackshowdown

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This month we go Look at mega-fantasy film franchises from 2001. We analyse Howard Shore’s score for the Fellowship of the Ring and John Williams’ for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Rounds for this month

1 – Prologue

2 – The Ordinary World/Innocence

3 – Action

4 – Evil

5 – Legacy

Special Treats

The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films – book by Doug Adams, a great read if you are into the films and the music. The most comprehensive study on any film score that I have read - his blog is http://www.musicoflotr.com/

Tristan’s old, very nerdy blog post on fun facts about the Lord of the Rings soundtracks, going into far greater detail than we ever could here - http://tristankane.com/2016/05/7-super-nerdy-music-stats-about-the-lord-of-the-rings/

Keep an eye out on our Twitch Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/soundtrackshowdown for next months highly combative (or is that Kombative) episode.

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 This month we go back to the world of superheroes as we compare two African-American-centric Marvel movies. We analyse Mark Isham’s score for Blade (1998) and Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar-winning score for Black Panther (2018) plus the commercial music that was used in both films.

Rounds for this month

1 – Heroes

2 – Villains

3 – Action

4 – Pop Songs

5 - Action

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