Episodios

  • The Phantom Menace - A Musical Introduction
    Mar 5 2026
    In 1999, Star Wars and its music were about to change forever. In this introductory episode to the Phantom Menace and prequel trilogy, we discuss how George Lucas and composer John Williams had changed the entertainment industry with their genius, and how their work between trilogies is represented by what we see and hear on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 2 m
  • Middle-Earth Sound Design: an Interview with David Farmer (Part II)
    Jan 28 2026
    Part 2 of our interview with The Lord of the Rings sound designer David Farmer. We discuss the sounds of the Balrog, the Ents, and other various creatures across all three films. David also describes his technical workflow, and speaks with great fondness about the many months he spent in New Zeland with the crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
  • Middle-Earth Sound Design: an Interview with David Farmer (Part I)
    Jan 21 2026
    The Lord of the Rings sound designer David Farmer joins us for an interview about his work on the films of Middle-Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 m
  • The Two Towers - the Music (Part V)
    Jan 14 2026
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    56 m
  • The Two Towers - the Music (Part IV)
    Dec 24 2025
    Part IV of The Two Towers focuses on the love story of Aragorn and Arwen, as well as the poems of Tolkien that can be found in the orchestral score. We also break down an exciting action cue, and look at how Howard Shore's music tells the centuries-long story of Gandalf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 m
  • The Two Towers - the Music (Part III)
    Dec 11 2025
    Part III of our look at The Two Towers focuses on Gollum, Treebeard and more. We also discuss how the music blends themes and story points together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h
  • The Two Towers - the Music (Part II)
    Dec 3 2025
    Part II of our examination of The Two Towers focuses on the kingdom of Rohan. We examine its modal melodies and how they are first introduced to us, we listen to how they're orchestrated, and we take a deep dive into Rohan's Anglo-Saxon roots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 m
  • The Two Towers - the Music (Part I)
    Nov 26 2025
    Our journey through Middle-earth continues as we begin discussing the music of The Two Towers. We discuss the structural challenges of bringing the middle portion of LOTR's giant story to the silver screen, and examine just how composer Howard Shore's thematic score assists in holding the plot together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 m