Welcome to another episode of The Akiyama Brothers’ Song to Screen Podcast. In this episode, Landon is missing his podcasting other half as Marc prepares to play in the orchestra for a new musical! Landon explores Christophe Beck’s new themes and what he hoped to hear in the score.

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Marc and Landon talk about Michael Giacchino’s score for Incredibles 2. The score lends itself to the classic Bond/Pink Panther/Mission Impossible spy films that created this iconic movie genre. Marc makes a case for flaming hot Cheetos with kettle corn and Landon strongly disagrees with Marc's snack choice.

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Incredibles 2 - Michael Giacchino

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Landon and Marc went to see Once the Musical at the Lamb’s Players Theatre in Coronado, CA. Listen to Marc’s interview with Michael Cusimano, Caitie Grady, & Manny Fernandes from the cast of Once!

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Once The Musical at Lambs Players Theatre - Now extended through August 12th

'Once' Theatre Review - The San Diego Union-Tribune

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This episode may seem short but that’s on purpose. Tune in to hear what Marc and Landon have planned for you in the coming episodes!

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Latest this week:

• Avenue Q - through July 1

• Once the Musical - through July 22

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Marc and Landon travel to Disney World, Orlando, Florida for some exploring and a bit of vacation time. Along the way they listen to the music of the many cultures in Epcot, thematic music of rides, and interview some Disney performers.

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Japan Pavilion (Epcot)

• Matsuriza - Taiko Drums & Shamisen

The American Adventure Pavilion (Epcot)

• Voices of Liberty - Americana A Cappella

Mexico Pavillion (Epcot)

• Mariachi Band

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The brothers untangle the massive score for Avengers: Infinity War to uncover the many layers to this story. Things get heated as they talk about how the score helps guide our senses to support the wide array of settings, characters, and events in films. They also reveal their favorite superhero scores and explore how the genre has evolved.

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Avengers: Infinity War

• Infinity War IMDB

• Alan Silvestri’s Score

• Ep. 4: Black Panther

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The brothers discuss equipment they use when recording podcasts, writing scores, and a bit about their workflows. Landon talks about keeping his workflow simple. Marc talks about studio toys like the ROLI Seaboard, Softube’s Console 1, and Ravenworks Keyboard. He also discloses one of his biggest pet peeve.

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Follow-up:

• 6: Tomb Raider - Junkie XL's Custom Pacific Drums

• 7: A Quite Place with Isaiah Frizzelle - Marco Beltrami

Gear:

• Ravenscroft 275 Piano Sample by VI Labs/Ravenworks Digital

• Introduction to Softube Console 1 by Softube

• Sample Libraries and Virtual Instruments by Spitfire Audio

• Game of Thrones Theme on ROLI Seaboard RISE

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Marc and Landon are joined by Actor/Writer/Director Isaiah Frizzelle, their first official guest, to talk about the record breaking thriller that has audiences dead silent and petrified of eating popcorn, A Quiet Place. They discuss how Marco Beltrami’s score tip-toes between heart-warming and heart-stopping, they share how they met Isaiah, and all the exciting things he’s got going on right now.

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Special Guest: Isaiah Frizzelle

• Isaiah’s IMDB

• @IsaiahFrizzelle on Instagram

A Quiet Place: Marco Beltrami

• Scoring Session Photos

• Behind the Scenes Youtube

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Marc and Landon talk about the composer, Tom Holkenborg a.k.a. Junkie XL, and his latest film, Tomb Raider. They talk about the DAW program Junkie XL uses, his templates, and his workflow. Marc explains the techniques and Landon geeks out over Junkie XL’s organizational skills.

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VR, not just for plain old left-right stereo. Marc and Landon explore the wide 360º world of music in virtual reality. They talk about some of the first exploratory films being created today, new techniques that are breaking the mold, as well as what new possibilities VR offers for music.

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Links to Download VR Apps:

• Google Spotlight Stories

    • Google Spotlight Stories book launch

• WITHIN app

Google Spotlight Stories:

• Duet - Glen Keane

    • Glen Keane Paints Ariel in VR

• Son of Jaguar - Jorge R. Gutierrez

• Sonaria - Pollen Music Group

• Pollen Music Group

• Decibelle

WITHIN app:

• Reeps One: Does Not Exist

• Hallelujah - Bobby Halvorson

• Aurelia Soundworks

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