Here we continue our episode about John Williams by comparing him to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Please note, we love Marvel movies and many of their soundtracks, but here we will analyze why many of John Williams' themes are recognizable and many Marvel themes are not.

Note: Numbers of movies and shows were current as of time of recording and have already been surpassed by recent releases.

References:

The Marvel Symphonic Universe Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vfqkvwW2fs&t=4s

List of Marvel Movies/Shows:

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/marvel-movies-in-order/

Elfman Spiderman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbhdL8VLhwI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtxeJ703w18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Cf2J64Xmk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ido-a1W8sN8

Black Widow:

Pachelbel Ostinato:

Peter Gunn:

Ice Ice Baby:

Many of you have probably been wondering, Where is the episode about the composer everyone knows, John Williams? Well, here is that episode, where we will be giving a general overview of him and his life and all the reasons why everyone knows his music.

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Music References:

Star Wars main theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNMSAIG0dfQ

Jaws theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX3bN5YeiQs

Ride of the Valkyries:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGU1P6lBW6Q

ET theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-qrMz-JAzo

Other References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams

https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/periods-genres/film-tv/best-film-scores-all-time/

https://www.musictheoryacademy.com/category/understanding-music/

https://screenrant.com/why-john-williams-is-the-most-influential-composer-in-cinema/#building-up-franchises

https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/john-williams-news.htm

https://www.quora.com/Why-is-John-Williams-so-great-What-are-the-greatest-things-he-ever-done

Learn how James Newton Howard creates the dystopian world of The Hunger Games. Discover the techniques of creating an authentic-sounding score that characterizes the people, places, and ideas of the movie.

Music references:

Deep in the meadow:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezW2TuYvxs8

Katniss hunting (humming music):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChZBeL1M7qE

Other Katniss hunting Peeta theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEHdzcw7K-c

Panem theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQe4H8zFZfk&list=PL61EA7836AA4687F1&index=7

The train theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFI9lKmiris&list=PL61EA7836AA4687F1&index=4

Training montage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQD_BNiBFJQ&list=PL61EA7836AA4687F1&index=8

Whistle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHNbrIPFMY4

Rue’s Farewell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C55OjwjKn8I&list=PL61EA7836AA4687F1&index=13

Love theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oQJfRHsZGM&list=PL61EA7836AA4687F1&index=16

Climax:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgjIFPZrwsA&list=PL61EA7836AA4687F1&index=17

Ending:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbFkEVSm2JI&list=PL61EA7836AA4687F1&index=18

Abraham’s Daughter:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcm4WCPU2L8

Safe and Sound: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFEDTtKaFzU

Kingdom Come:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVHSEzZ465E

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Discover the instrumentation, techniques, and themes behind the 2009 feature film, Sherlock Holmes. Join us as we delve into how Hans Zimmer creates the world and character of Sherlock through music.

Music clips:

Battle of the banjo - Dueling banjo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gNuj8UkyC4&list=RD5gNuj8UkyC4&start_radio=1

Czardas by Vittorio Monti:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHO6KOPWXtc

Experibass:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzi8Bhx6na8

Cimbalom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mR0_nFTato

The Banshee:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaIByDlFINk

Batman theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1B3Mgklfd0

Discombobulate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N3urCXhEqs&list=PL56E1986CC4850618

Sherlock in restaurant scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=388-rOzD9SM

Not in Blood, But in Bond:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRCTBUFx02M&list=PL56E1986CC4850618&index=8

Rocky Road to Dublin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRCTBUFx02M&list=PL56E1986CC4850618&index=8

Irene Adler theme: I Never Woke up in handcuffs before

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeNGHzENLHs

Batman 2-note theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4unfJmIvw0

Wonder Woman theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3vri53VrTU

Characteristic Zimmer/ Brief history of his work:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001877/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimbalom

Experibass: https://www.behance.net/gallery/366637/ExperibassHans-Zimmers-Score-for-Sherlock-Holmes?locale=en_US

Discover what the Dies Irae is and how it has been used in music through the centuries and in film music. Join the club and be prepared to hear it everywhere!

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Examples:

Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, “Dream of a Witches Sabbath”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n7qfRNzS3s

Liszt in Totentanz, or Dance of Death:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X41O_vUYC7k

Saint-Saens’ Danse Macabre:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyknBTm_YyM

Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuBexGEe1S4

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvKTPDg0IW0

Wilhelm scream:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6JK-gRELI0

The Shining:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiV3J_e977Q

Frozen 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIOyB9ZXn8s

Star Wars: Rogue One:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w42CTq5QZtI

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wolFdVti3nY

A Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack’s Lament:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s87moCuLxzw

Lord of the Rings:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV7Vkse4VnI

Harry Potter 6 Verdi reference:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InbY9rHMee0

Join us in our deep dive into the music of the 2005 Pride and Prejudice adaptation, where we discuss the composer's background, the music of the Regency era, and analyze how well and if the film score accomplishes its purpose.

This is our introductory episode! Briefly get to know us and learn about what film music is and how it came to be.

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