The SoundCast

Spidey's back from "the blip" and so is composer Michael Giacchino. Kristen Romanelli, Dane Walker, and Christopher Coleman also return and dive …

The toys are back and Dane Walker and Christopher Coleman are, too! Before they discuss the film and Randy Newman's original score, an old segment …

Long live the king! Godzilla: King of the Monsters has been unleashed. Kristen Romanelli, Dane Walker and Christopher Coleman rant and rage over the …

Thomas Newman is back with his original score to the recently released bio-pic, TOLKIEN. Dane Walker and Christopher Coleman represent the tiny …

We're in the End Game now. cIs this peak Avengers? Peak MCU? Is this the best Avengers score to date? We discuss it all and more than just about …

THE MATRIX by the Wachowski's began blowing minds twenty years ago on March 31, 1999. Don Davis' original score similarly sent anyone paying attention into a similar zone of the mind-blown. While the film was a …

She's finally here! Captain Marvel has finally made her way to earth and is ready to take her place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Right along side of the MCU's newest hero comes composer Pinar Toprak, whose …

The final installment of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise has finally arrived and Erik Woods, Dane Walker, and Christopher Coleman have come …

The inaugural Soundcast Awards are here! This is unlike any awards show you've ever seen ... or at least have listened to! Not only will you hear all of the soundtrack nominees from 2018, but you'll hear the winner of …

While doing press for his upcoming score for the BBC series: "One Planet, Seven Worlds," composer Hans Zimmer said that humanity is "slithering" its way to destruction ... via climate change. Dane and Christopher talk …

Grammy and BAFTA winners in the "best score" category, new nominations and non-nominations, Brian Tyler dives into the swamp, the shocking results of …

Composer Kathryn Bostic talks with Kristen Romanelli about two of her recent score-projects: "Clemency," directed by Chinonye Chukwu, which was screened at the Sundance Film Festival, and the documentary, "Toni …

Completing our trilogy of Best Score nomination reactions, Erik Woods, Dane Walker, Kristen Romanelli, and Christopher Coleman react to the nominees …

Kristen Romanelli, Dane Walker and Christopher Coleman take on Mr. Glass, The Overseer and The Horde and West Dylan Thordson's original score for …

The Bro of the Sea, AQUAMAN, has taken the world by tsunami! Kristen Romanelli, Dane Walker and Christopher Coleman dive in to discuss James Wan's …

There's a new verse to be explored! Erik Woods, Dane Walker, Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman dive headlong into SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE …

This triple-interview-episode features Kristen Romanelli's conversations with the composers for three major movie releases from December of 2018: AQUAMAN'S Rupert Gregson-Williams, DESTROYER's Theodore Shapiro and …

The 61st Grammy Award nominations are the topic for part two of our "Nom Nom Nom" series. Kristen Romanelli, Dane Walker, Erik Woods and Christopher …

Kristen Romanelli, Dane Walker, Erik Woods and Christopher Coleman react and discuss the nominees for the BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - MOTION PICTURE …

Kristen Romanelli, Dane Walker and Christopher Coleman review Henry Jackman's score for the latest Walt Disney animated feature film, RALPH BREAKS …

In this special double-interview, Kristen Romanelli talks with composer Carter Burwell about his evocative, western, score for the recent Coen …

James Newton Howard returns to the Wizarding World to score Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and Matt Carr returns to join Dane Walker …

Dane Walker and Christopher Coleman are joined by Matt Carr ("composer") to discus James Newton Howard's recent original score to THE NUTCRACKER AND …

Hans Zimmer joins Harold Faltermeyer, while Kristen Romanelli, Dane Walker and Christopher Coleman form up to discuss the Top Gun sequel choosing to …

Director Damien Chazelle and composer Justin Hurwitz next collaborative effort, FIRST MAN, has launched into theaters and, while heading to new …

Dane Walker and Christopher Coleman tackle six soundtrack-ish topics including: three trailers and what they may or not say about their respective …

On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, the film music community lost one of its pillars, Public relations agent, Beth Krakower. Erik Woods, Kristen …

The Fall movie season, filled to the brim with blockbuster-palette-cleansing and award-contending films, is upon us! Justin Craig, Dane Walker, …

Four people. Six soundtrack stories. Erik Woods, Kristen Romanelli, Dane Walker and Christopher Coleman congregate to discuss six bits of soundtrack …

LORNE BALFE, composer of the original score to MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT, talks about why he thinks it is important to engage with fans about his work on social media. He also opens up: on what the challenges are …

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT - the sixth film of the franchise is out and Agent Dane Walker joins Christopher Coleman to breakdown their thoughts …

Comic-con 2018 has come and gone, but,each year we are left with uncountable reactions to all of the trailers, panels, reveals, and interviews. This …

Ant-Man and the Wasp have shrunk their way into theaters and Dane Walker (composer in parentheses), Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman go big …

Christophe Beck and SESAC recently announced a new program designed increase diversity among the ranks of the Hollywood composers. Kristen Romanelli …

It was recently announced that composer Dario Marianelli would write the original score for the upcoming BUMBLEBEE feature film (prequel to the …

Will Brueggamann (The Underscore Podcast), Kristen Romanelli, and Christopher Coleman return to Metroville to discuss Michael Giacchino's original …

Composer Pinar Toprak has been signed to write the original score for Marvel's upcoming feature film, "CAPTAIN MARVEL"- making her the first female composer to be hired to score a major super-hero film. Kristen …

Kirsten, Erik and Christopher are back to talk through six new soundtrack stories: Best 2018 Score (so far), Joseph Trapanese scoring the upcoming Robin Hood film, the new Mortal Engines trailer and their hopes and …

Erik Woods, Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman team up to pull off the biggest soundtrack heist in the galaxy! That or maybe just review John …

Deadpool 2 has been unleashed upon the world and Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman explore the question of whether Tyler Bates' original …

Marty and Will Bruegemann (Underscore Podcast) join Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman to share their deepest thoughts and feelings about …

We always talk about the most popular scores, but what about those which are more deserving than the amount of discussion they receive? Kristen …

Kristen Romanelli, Erik Woods, and Christopher Coleman share their reactions to the first four episodes of Netflix's new series, LOST IN SPACE, …

The recent announcement of James Newton Howard not returning to score M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming sequel "Glass," got Erik Woods and Christopher …

Justin Craig, Kristen Romanelli, Erik Woods and Christopher Coleman put their headsets on and dive into the Scorasis to review Alan Silvestri's …

Six new stories from the world of soundtracks! The original score for Annihilation and The Shape of Water, news of yet another release of the Star Wars original scores, Kickstarter projects: A Light in the Void Live …

Erik Woods, Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman tackle six stories from the world of soundtracks including: John Williams retirement from Star …

One day after the 90th Academy Awards, Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman reflect on the sadly lackluster show, which had the lowest …

Justin Craig, Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman plunge through the high-tech-cloak and into the world of Wakanda. They discuss Ludwig …

Star Wars by John Williams or Howard Shore (101)

Doug Adams joins Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman to do some super-fantasy-speculation and …

On Friday, February 9, 2018, composer Jóhann Jóhannsson was found dead in his Berlin apartment. Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman take a few …

Erik Woods and Christopher Coleman react to the announcement of the 2017 Best Score Oscar Nominees. While they discuss their feelings about "awards" …

Not So Solo! - Soundcast Stereo (Ep. 22)

Just before the end of 2017, news dropped that composer JOHN WILLIAMS would be composing a new, main theme …

You're Welcome - More Last Jedi Talk (Bonus)

Erik Woods, Kristen Romanelli and Justin Craig join Christopher Coleman in a continued discussion of Star …

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (100)

It's Christmas time, which also now means that it's Star Wars time! Christopher Coleman is joined by Kristen …

Justice League (Ep. 99)

Christopher Coleman, Kristen Romanelli, and Erik Woods unite to bring about justice to the discussion around the latest entry …

The hammer has been dropped! Kristen Romanelli joins Christopher Coleman to talk about Mark Mothersbaugh's recently released, retro original score …

In Volume 5 of the Soundcast Six series, Kristen Romanelli, Erik Woods and Christopher Coleman reunite to talk about some of the biggest stories in …

Blade Runner 2049 (Ep. 96)

Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman discuss their deepest and thoughts and feelings about the latest Hans Zimmer and …

"The Spoils of War" (Season 7, Episode 4) of the hit series GAME OF THRONES may have provided our first look at the future of Westeros. Christopher …

In response to a recent, IndieWire article, Kristen Romanelli joins Christopher Coleman share who their 12 favorite composers of the 21st century are …

In volume 4 of the Soundcast Six series, Justin Craig and Kristen Romanelli, join Christopher Coleman to talk thew a brand new set of six stories …

Christopher Nolan and Hans Zimmer are back with their collaborative effort, DUNKIRK. Justin Craig and Kristen Romanelli are back to collaborate with …

Episode 93 - War for the Planet of the Apes

Matt Reeves and Michael Giacchino team up to deliver another cinematic hit with WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES. Kristen Romanelli and Justin Craig team up with Christopher …

Episode 92 - Millennial Thematic Universe

Justin Craig joins Christopher Coleman to navigate the tricky web of discussion regarding Michael …

Episode 20 - Justice XLFman

Justin Craig joins Christopher Coleman to discuss the recent news that composer DANNY ELFMAN would be replacing JUNKIE XL …

Episode 91 - Millennial Thematic Universe
After the video, “MARVEL SYMPHONIC UNIVERSE” by Every Frame A Painting went viral on Youtube in 2016, …

Episode 19 - Does the Wonder Woman Motif Work?

Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman tackle perhaps the biggest question surrounding the new …

Bonus Episode - Star Trek: Discovery Trailer

Christopher Coleman, Kristen Romanelli and Erik Woods share their thoughts about the recently released …

In this volume, Kristen Romanelli, Erik Woods, and Christopher Coleman a new set of six stories from the soundtrack world: The Guardians of the …

Episode 89 - The Soundcast Six Vol. 2

Erik Woods (Cinematic Sound Radio, Kristen Romanelli (Film Score Monthly Online) and Christopher Coleman return …

Episode 88 - Herrmann, Williams or Zimmer?

Marty and Will Brueggemann (Underscore Podcast) join Erik Woods and Christopher Coleman to discuss the …

Episode 87 - The Soundcast Six

Erik Woods, Kristen Romanelli (Film Score Monthly Online) and Christopher Coleman tackle six hot-topics from the world …

Episode 18 - Do Songs + Score Soundtracks Still Work, Today?

Kristen Romanelli (Film Score Monthly Online) is back to, along with Christopher Coleman, …

Episode 17 - The Musical Possibilities for The Matrix: Redooded

Eric Woods and Christopher Coleman jack back in and talk over the musical …

Episode 16 - Does Soundtrack Cover Art Matter?

Kristen Romanelli of (Film Score Monthly Online) jumps into the "channel 2 seat" to discuss, with Christopher, just how important soundtrack cover art is today (or not). …

Listener Reaction #3 - Composer Dominance

When listeners turn into commentors, the Soundcast Stereo is at its best. In this third listener reaction show, Christopher and Eric take four recent responses to episode 15 …

Episode 15 - Composer Dominance

Will the director-change for the DCEU's upcoming "The Batman" mean a composer change? Could that composer change …

Episode 14 - Best Original Score Oscar Nominees

And the nominees for Best Original Score for the 89th Academy Awards are ... reacted to by Erik and Christopher! They discuss each nominee, discuss who, of the five noms, …

Episode 13 - Most Anticipated Film Scores of 2017

Soundcast Stereo is back and peering into the future! Erik and Christopher run down just which original film scores they are most looking forward to in 2017. They hit …

Episode 86 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Michael Giacchino

Marius Masalar, Erik Woods and Christopher drop in from hyperspace to talk about ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY and its original score by Michael Giacchino. …

Soundcast Interview - Chad Seiter (Recore)

Chad Seiter is a prolific composer, arranger and orchestrator for film, television, video games and …

Episode 12 - Reacting to "The Marvel Symphonic Universe"

Tony Zhou's Youtube channel "Every Frame a Painting" recently posted one of their most viewed videos to date, "The Marvel Symphonic Universe" where the MCU's …

Episode 11 - Unexpected Composer Assignments

Erik and Christopher react and discuss the recent announcement of Mark Mothersbaugh as composer for the original score to the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok. They go on to have a …

Episode 10 - 21st Century Fav Scores (So Far)

In reaction to The Playlist's recently published article "The Top 50 Film Scores of the 21st Century So Far," Erik and Chris share their own favorite ten scores of the …

Episode 9 - Listener Feedback #2 "China, Millennials and the Theme"

It's time for listener feedback, so Christopher and Erik take one mega-voice-mail …

Episode 9 - Listener Feedback #2 "China, Millennials and the Theme"

It's time for listener feedback, so Christopher and Erik take one mega-voice-mail …

Episode 8 - "Does the Stranger Things Score Work?"

Co-hosts Christopher and Erik return to the 80s to discuss the strange things going on in the "Stranger Things" original score by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein. They …

Episode 7 - "Should a Female Composer be Hired to Score Wonder Woman?"

Chris and Erik discuss the potentially sensitive question of whether or not a …

Episode 6 - "Rogue One - Title Crawl and Music?"

This is ep. 6 where Chris makes a big announcement and then he and Erik discuss the possibility of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story NOT including the classic Star Wars title …

Episode 5 - "Counting Down the Scores of the MCU"

This is ep. 5 where Erik and I countdown our list of all 13 currently released original scores from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This segment was recorded back in early …

Episode 4 - "Twitter Response Show (TRS1)"

The response to ep. 3, "The State of the Film Music Theme" was phenomenal, so Erik Woods (Cinematic Sound …

Episode 3 - "The State of the Film Music Theme"

Soundcast Stereo episodes are a two channel, 30 minute conversation focused on a single topic from the world of film, television, or video game soundtracks. Erik Woods …

Episode 2 - "The James Horner Legacy"

Soundcast Stereo episodes are a two channel, 30 minute conversation focused on a single topic from the world of film, television, or video game soundtracks. At the one year …

Episode 1 - "John Williams: Resurgence?"

Soundcast Stereo episodes are a two channel, 30 minute conversation focused on a single topic from the world of film, television, or video game soundtracks. In our official, …

Episode 0 - "Silvestri Infinity"

Soundcast Stereo episodes are a two channel, 30 minute conversation focused on a single topic from the world of film, television, or video game soundtracks. Our beta-episode features …

Christopher, Edmund, Marius, and Richard react to each of the 12 Official Cue Award Winners as well as each of the Genius Choice Vote winners. They discuss some of their top choices in each of the categories and don't …

The 2015 Cue Award winners and the Genius Choice Vote winners are all announced for the first time in this special episode. You'll hear acceptance speeches from many of the winners and excerpts from the winning titles! …

The Soundcast returns to a galaxy far, far away! Author Doug Adams (The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films), Kristen Romanelli (Managing Editor of Film Music Magazine Online) and Eric Woods (Host of Cinematic Sound …

Interview: Brian Tyler (2015) Part 2 of 2

Brian Tyler talks about what it was like working with Joss Whedon (Director) and Kevin Feige (Producer) on Avengers: Age of Ultron and just how much of a knowledgeable film music …

Bonus - The Soundcast Remembers James Horner

The Soundcast and Tracksounds team come together to talk about composer James Horner. The team has a bit of a group therapy session as they share their own stories of the …

A Composer Tribute to James Horner

Twenty-one film, television, video game composers deliver their heart-felt thoughts and reflections about the man, James Horner, and his music. Listen to their thoughts set to many of …

Interview: Brian Tyler (2015) Part 1 of 2

Having, not one, but two $1 Billion + box office smashes in less than two months, Brian Tyler shares his perspective on how long one can bathe in the afterglow of such success. …

Episode 81 - Avengers: Age of Ultron

Kristen Romanelli and David Kociemba return and join Christopher Coleman and Marius Masalar to discuss, in-depth, …

Interview - Gareth Coker (Ori and the Blind Forest)

Marius and Gareth sit down for a detailed discussion about Ori and the Blind Forest—the game, the score, and the incredible stories behind its four-year development …

Episode 80 - The 2014 Cue Awards

The 7th Cue Awards are finally revealed! Christopher Coleman, Marius Masalar, Edmund Meinerts, Richard Buxton, …

Bonus - Superhero Rumbly Bumbly

The crew welcomes Steven Sharrat (Tracksounds contributor) to his first SoundCast and talk recent superhero film news, rumors, and composer gossip including: Danny Elfman on the Avengers, …

Bonus - 2014 Cue Award Nominees Announcement

Founded in 2002, The Cue Awards are the official awards of Tracksounds.com. The 2014 awards make for the seventh year the awards have given. The nominations are made by all …

Episode 79 - Oscar Best Score Nominations

Yes. The Oscar nominations have been public for a while, but it takes time for these things to settle in. The crew assemble (virtually) to discuss each of the five nominees in …

Episode 78 - The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Author Doug Adams (The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films) joins Christopher Coleman and …

Interview: Jóhann Jóhannsson (The Theory of Everything)

Christopher Coleman talks with composer Jóhann Jóhannsson about Golden Globe and Critics …

Interview: Jóhann Jóhannsson (The Theory of Everything)

Christopher Coleman talks with composer Jóhann Jóhannsson about Golden Globe and Critics …

Episode 77 - The Music of Marvel Phase 3 - Part 2

For part 2 of of this Marvel Phase 3 discussion, Kristen Romanelli (Film Score Monthly), David Kociemba, Wendell Jones (Sideshow Sound Radio) finish out with Christopher …

Interview: The Flight (Joe Henson, Alexis Smith)

Marius Masalar talks to Joe Henson and Alexis Smith of ‘The Flight’ about their work on the …

Episode 76 - The Music of Marvel Phase 3 - Part 1

Kevin Feige recently unveiled the titles for the next massive phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Nine films will comprise Marvel's Phase 3 and will take us through …

Ep. 75 - Top 10 2014 Summer Scores!

Christopher, Marius, Richard and Edmund reconvene to countdown their top ten scores from the very ripe, 2014 Summer movie line up! It's been a few months, but we're back with almost …

Interview: Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Composer Tyler Bates talks about the reaction he has been receiving for his latest project, about working on the score early enough for scenes to actually be filmed to, …

Ep. 74 - Summer Catch Up

The Soundcast crew reconvenes with guest, Kristen Romanelli (Film Score Monthly), to get caught up on the first half of the Summer of 2014 big movies and big move scores: The Amazing Spider-Man …

Interview: David Buckley (The Good Wife)

Composer David Buckley talks about his work on one of television's most popular series, THE GOOD WIFE. He …

Interview: John Ottman (X-Men: Days of Future's Past)

Composer John Ottman shares about returning to the X-Men franchise after a decade-long absence. He shares about his new theme for Professor X, composing the score …

Ep. 73 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Cap is Back! And he's got a little help with his friends and frienemies: Black Widow, Falcon, Nick Fury …

Episode 72 - 2013 Cue Awards Show

The Tracksounds team unveil the winners of this year's awards! In addition, the winners of the Genius Choice Vote (votes cast by Soundcast listeners and Tracksounds visitors) are also …

Episode 71 - 2014 Film Music Preview

Allison Loring who recently published the article "The 15 Most Anticipated Movie Soundtracks and Scores of 2014" …

Episode 70 - "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"

Author and musicologist Doug Adams joins Christopher, Marius and Edmund to discuss Howard Shore's …

Interview: Brian Tyler (Thor: The Dark World)

Composer Brian Tyler returns for his fifth appearance on The Soundcast to talk about his new, out-of-this-world original score for the THOR: THE DARK WORLD. He also talks …

Episode 69 - "The Music of Sound"

Composers Deane Ogden (Eastern Chronicle) and Brian Ralston (Crooked Arrows) co-hosts of the popular podcast, The …

Episode 68 - "Gravity"

Kristen Romanelli (FSM) rejoins the Tracksounds team to talk about Alfonso Cuaron's weighty, masterpiece, GRAVITY, including composer Steven Price's compelling original score. WHYBLT? is back …

Episode 67 - "TIFFuride" - Festivals' Best Films and Film Scores

Alex Billington (Firstshowing.net) discusses the films and film scores such as: GRAVITY, 12 YEARS A SLAVE, TRACKS, and THE DOUBLE, found at this year’s …

Episode 66 - 2013 Fall/Winter Movie Score Preview

Erik Woods (Cinematic Sound Radio) and Kristen Romanelli (Film Score Monthly) continue their guest-visit to take a peek into the upcoming film scores of 2013. Find out …

Episode 65 - 2013 Summer Movie Score Recap
Erik Woods (Cinematic Sound Radio) and Kristen Romanelli (Film Score Monthly) join the crew to take a look back at the 2013 Summer of movie scores.

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Episode 64 - "Happy Birthday, James Horner"

In celebration of composer James Horner's birthday (8/14), Tim Burden (Movie Magic) and Doug Adams (Music …

Interview: Ryan Amon (Elyisum)

Composer Ryan Amon, composer of the original score for ELYSIUM, dives deeper into the incredible story of how this project all started with an email from director Neil Blomkamp, the unique …

Episode 63 - Pacific Rim

Kristen Romanelli joins Christopher, Marius, and Helen to talk about Guillermo del Toro's latest film PACIFIC RIM and composer Ramin Djawadi's energetic score. Each shares what they've been …

Interview: Henry Jackman

Composer Henry Jackman talks about his move from classical to electronica to working with Hans Zimmer. He also talks about his two most recent scores for THIS IS THE END and Dreamworks …

Episode 62 - Man of Steel

Alex Billington (Firstshowing.net) and Tim Burden (Movie Magic) join Christopher Coleman to discuss the most divisive film …

Interview: Olivier Deriviere

Composer Olivier Deriviere (Alone in the Dark, Of Orcs and Men) discusses his most recent project, REMEMBER ME. He talks about coming up with the unique approach to the score, working with …

Episode 61 - Star Man Trekking into Dark, Iron Oblivionness

Michael Coleman (Soundworks Collection) and Kristen Romanelli (Film Score Monthly/ Watcher …

Inteview: Reinhold Heil

Composer Reinhold Heil talks with Christopher Coleman about his work on one of the most unique films in recent years, CLOUD …

Episode 60 - 2013 Year in Preview (Feature Film)

Erik Woods (Cinematic Sound Radio) joins Christopher, Marius, Richard and Edmund for our final edition of the 2013 Year in Preview series. For this final installment, they …

Episode 59 - 2013 Year in Preview (Animation)

Morgan Stradling and Chelsea Robson (The Rotoscopers) hosts of The Animation Addicts podcast, join in to look ahead at 2013's original score offerings in the world of …

Episode 58 - 2013 Year in Preview (Video Games)

Sophia Tong, Editor-in-Chief at GamesRadar, and host of SoundRadar, joins Christopher, Marius, Richard and Edmund to take a look at what video game scores the year of 2013 …

Episode 57 - Genius Choice Vote Winners

Jeremy Meyers join the team to reveal all of the winners from this year's Genius Choice Vote! We are joined by special guest, composer Matt Uelmen (Torchlight II)! WHYBLT? is back …

Episode 56 - 2012 Cue Awards Show

2012 CUE AWARDS! The Tracksounds team reveal the official winners and welcome a handful of notable guests who join …

Episode 55: 2012 Cue Award Nominees

2012 CUE AWARD NOMINATION SHOW. New Tracksounds reviewer, Thomas Midena joins Christoper, Marius, Richard and Edmund to proudly announce the official Cue Award Nominees for 2012. Every …

Bonus Episode: Talking Top 10 James Newton Howard Scores

Christopher Coleman and Helen meet, face-to-face, for the first time and discuss …

Episode #54 - The Hobbit: A Game of Themes

Author Doug Adams returns to the SoundCast to talk about Howard Shore's score for part one of THE HOBBIT trilogy. Find out which Tracksounds staffer has yet to see the film, …

Bonus Episode: Les Misérables

Christopher Coleman and Helen San tackle the latest incarnation of Les Misérables by director Tom Hooper, which is …

Bonus Episode: The Hobbit - An Unexpected Reaction

Christopher Coleman knocks out this bonus “solo-cast” and shares his reaction to seeing The Hobbit …

Episode 53 - Skyfall: The Bond Identity

Chris, Marius, Edmund and Richard dive into the latest Bond-Film, SKYFALL. What Have You Been Listening To is back including some ind-epth talk about Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and …

Interview: Jack Wall (Call of Duty: Black Ops II)

Composer Jack Wall talks with Marius Masalar about his score for the fastest selling video game to date, Call of Duty: Black Ops II. They talk about his transition from …

Episode 52: Cloud Atlas

Sascha Dikiciyan (Bordlerands 2), Alex Billington (Firstshowing.net), and Jeremy Meyers (deepercontext.com) join Christopher to discuss the ambitious movie and score for CLOUD ATLAS. They also …

Episode 51: The Return of Star Wars!

Erik Woods (Cinematic Sound) and Jeremy Meyers (Deeper Context) join Helen, Marius, Chris, and Edmund to talk about the newly announced Star Wars films and who they hope to see score …

Interview: Anton Sanko (The Possession)

Composer Anton Sanko talks about his genre bending score for The Possession and gives us a safe peak into this tale of a dybbuk box. He also talks about how he moved from the …

Interview: Brian Tyler (The Expendables 2)

Composer Brian Tyler talks about his return to THE EXPENDABLES franchise and reteaming with Sylvester Stallone and, this time, director Simon West. He shares about the …

Ep. 50- "Fish, Fish, Water, Water - The Dark Knight Rises"

[Explicit Warning] Composer Sascha Dicikiyan and Alex Billington join us for an in-depth …

Bonus Episode - "Spider-Man: Amazing or Not?"

Christopher, Marius, Edmund and Richard dive headlong into the realm of the webslinger as they talk about THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN by James Horner. They sort out the movie's …

Ep. 49 - "Dissecting Prometheus"

Composer Sascha Dikiciyan joins in the take a deep dive into the perplexing waters of PROMETHEUS. We also sidetrack into the news about Hans Zimmer scoring THE MAN OF STEEL and …

Ep. 48 - "I STILL Know What Your Scored This Summer!"

2012 Summer Preview. Michael Coleman (Soundworks Collection) and Erik Woods (Cinematic Sound) …

Ep. 47 - "Streaming Prometheus" & Soundtracking Best Practices

Composer Sascha Dikiciyan and Jeremy Meyers (Deeper Context) join the SoundCast crew to react to the "early" release of Marc Streintenfeld and Harry …

Ep. 46 - "Continudity? - The Avengers!"

Alex Billington of Firshowing.net joins us to talk about what everyone else is talking about - THE AVENGERS! But we also dive deep into Alan Silvestri's score. Who loved it? Who …

Ep. 45 - "The 90s - Best Decade Ever?"

Erik Woods (Cinematic Sound Radio) joins Christopher, Marius, Richard, and Edmund to do a marathon run through …

Episode 44 - Girly Titanic Saxophones!

It’s 100 years since she sank and Jeremy Meyers (Deeper Context) joins Christopher, Helen, and Richard to revisiting James Horner’s record breaking score for TITANIC. They also …

Interview: Grant Kirkhope (Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning)

Audio director and composer Grant Kirkhope talks about working on the new action-RPG KINGDOMS OF AMALUR: RECKONING, his love of melody, and his film music …

Episode 43 - 2011 Cue Award Winners!

2011 CUE AWARD SHOW. At long last, the winners are finally revealed and exclusively in this special episode. You won't want to miss our special composer guests who join us to accept …

Interview: Austin Wintory (Journey)

Composer Austin Wintory takes us deep into his music for the upcoming Playstation 3 video game, JOURNEY. In addition, We debut 5 exclusive clips from the score. He shares about his …

Interview: Richard Jacques

Marius Masalar speaks with composer Richard Jacques about some of his most recent projects including LITTLE BIG PLANET 2: THE MUPPETS. He talks about the enduring legacy of The Muppets and the …

Episode 42 - 2011 Cue Award Nomination Show

New Tracksounds reviewer, Edmund Meinerts joins Christopher, Marius, Helen, Tom and Richard to proudly announce the official Cue Award Nominees for 2011. Every nominee from …

Episode 41 - 2012 Preview (VG) Kindly Finish the Game

Rick Damigella (G4TV) joins Christopher and Richard to talk about 2012's most anticipated video game scores. They also sidetrack into to some of the upcoming …

Interview: Zoe Keating

Zoe Keating (dubbed the Avant Cellist) talks about her work composing film scores as well as performing on several of Mark Isham's most recent projects. She also talks about selling music, piracy, …

Episode 40 - 2012 Preview: Ears Will Drool

Erik Woods of Cinematicsound.net joins the cast to peer into the future and discuss 2012’s upcoming film …

Episode 39 - Oscars - I Think There's a Buzz!

In our annual Oscar prediction show, Michael Coleman (SoundWorksCollection.com) joins in. They also …

Interview: Lorne Balfe (Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Skylander)

Marius Masalar talks with composer Lorne Balfe about two of his latest projects: Assassin's Creed: Revelations and Skylander: Spyros. Balfe as reveals …

Episode 38 - M:I - Shooken It Enough!

The crew breaks down MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - GHOST PROTOCOL (the movie and the score) and discuss how it compares to ther previous films. Also, they sidetrack on Shore’s music in THE …

Episode 37 - The 80s: Raiders is 21?

Doug Adams (The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films) joins the crew to discuss their favorites scores from the decade of the 80s. We read your tweeted faves, play our first voicemail …

Episode 36 - The 70s: Two Steps Above a Lunchbox

Christopher, Marius, and Helen discuss their favorites scores from the decade of the 70s. We read your tweeted faves and sidetrack on Carter Burwell on his return to the …

Episode 35 - Far East Faves with composer Steve Burke

Composer Steve Burke (Kameo: Elements of Power) joins and Helen San returns to talk Far East favorites from the last decade. Additionally, Steve talks about writing …

Interview: Greg Edmonson (Uncharted 3)

Returning to the world of Uncharted, Marius Masalar speaks again with composer Greg Edmonson, who dives, in detail, into the development process for Uncharted 3 and how the game and …

Interview: Inon Zur (Lord of the Rings: War in the North)

Composer Inon Zur, a devoted Tolkien and Lord of the Rings fan talks about his latest …

Episode 34 - Music to Play By!

Composer Sascha Dikiciyan and Writer/Director George Krstic join Chris, Marius and Tom to talk video game scores. The battle continues to rage of The Chemical Brothers score for HANNA. …

Ep 33 - Preview of the Autumn Hallows - Part 2

Richard joins Christopher and Marius to talk about their expectations for final films and film scores of 2011. Of course, the WHYBLT (what have you been listening to) …

Ep. 32 - The Demise of the Compact Disc

THE DEMISE OF THE COMPACT DISC Lukas Kendall (FSM) and Joe Sikoryak (designWell) join Christopher and Tom to talk about the state of film music in the new digital age.

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Interview: Composer Brian Tyler (Terra Nova)

Composer Brian Tyler talks about working on his latest television project, TERRA NOVA. He also shares about the impact of Steve Jobs on the world of film and music, gives his …

Episode 31: Preview of the Autumn Hallows Part 1

Richard joins Marius, Christopher and Tom to discuss expectations for the upcoming Fall movie and soundtrack season. In part 1, they cover movies being released between …

Episode 30: Flame Up! Summer 2011 Recap

Alex Billington (Firstshowing.net) joins Christopher, Marius and Tom to look back at the films and film scores from the Summer of 2011. They discuss their faves and …

Interview with Dan Trachtenberg and Mike Zarin (Portal No Escape)

Dan Trachtenberg (Director) and Mike Zarin (Composer) come on to talk about their …

Episode #29 - More of the Rings with Doug Adams

Author Doug Adams (The Music of The Lord of the Rings) joins the crew to talk Howard Shore's score for the epic trilogy. In addition, we hit our usual "What We've Been …

Episode 28 - Falling Skies

Composer Noah Sorota joins the cast to talk about his latest work, FALLING SKIES. He shares about working at Remote Control …

Episode 27 - Super 8

Composer Sascha Dikiciyan joins Tom Hoover and Christopher Coleman to talk JJ Abrams latest project SUPER 8. Beyond the movie, …

Interview: Laura Karpman "Ask Your Panda"

Composer Laura Karpman (Taken, Everquest II) talks about some of her most recent projects which include one of the most unique musical projects of the last few years, ASK YOUR …

Episode 26 - Kung Fu Panda

Marius, Tom, and Chris talk the Kung Fu Panda 2 original score and on how the effectiveness of music scores, in context, affect our overall opinions.

Episode Highlights

00:24 — Introduction and …

Interview: Brian Tyler

Composer Brian Tyler talks about his latest effort for FAST FIVE, TRANSFORMERS PRIME. He shares about how he came to work with director Justin Lin, his treatment of the Hawaii Five-0 original …

Thor and Patrick Doyle

Recorded May 12, 2011
Published May 13, 2011

THOR and the music of Patrick Doyle are the central topics for Marius, Tom, Helen, and Christopher for milestone episode 25 of the Soundcast.

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I Know What Your Scored This Summer!

Recorded April 21, 2011
Published April 22, 2011

Christopher, Marius, and Richard take a look at and talk about some of the big movie scores coming in the summer of 2011.

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Interview: Sascha Dikiciyan, Cris Velasco (Mass Effect Arrival)
Recorded April 8, 2011
Published April 15, 2011

Two composers...two interviewers...The SoundCast reaches critical mass! Composing-duo Sascha Dikiciyan and …

Interview: Sean Murray

Recorded Feburary 10, 2011
Published April 8, 2011

Composer Sean Murray talks about returning to the Call of Duty franchise with his score for the record breaking game Call of Duty: Black Ops.

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Episode #23 - SoundCast Episode 23: Score of the Worlds with guest: Austin Wintory

Recorded March 30, 2011
Published April 1, 2011

Composer Austin Wintory joins the SoundCast crew and talks about his latest projects: …

Interview: Joris de Man (Killzone 3)
Recorded February 08, 2011
Published March 19, 2011

Marius Masalar chats with composer Joris de Man about what it has been like working on the Killzone series, especially his latest …

Episode #22 - 83rd Oscars - Post Mortem

Recorded February 28, 2011
Published March 1, 2011

The crew jumps online talk about the 83rd Academy Awards show. What they liked, didn't like, their reaction to the winner of Best …

Episode #21 - Invasion of the Score Snatchers

Recorded February 17, 2011
Published February 18, 2011

Chris, Marius and Tom talk about the current …

Interview: Jason Graves (Dead Space 2)

Recorded January 25, 2011
Published February 11, 2011

Marius talks with composer Jason Graves about his compelling work on the highly anticipated game, DEAD SPACE 2.

Episode Highlights

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Ep. #20 - John Barry and Oscar Predictions

Recorded February 3, 2011
Published February 4, 2011

Marius, Helen and Chris pay homage to composer John Barry and make their predictions for the Oscar for Best Original Score.

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Ep. #19 - 2010: Year in Preview

Recorded January 13, 2011
Published January 14, 2011

Peering into the future, Christopher, Marius and Tom
discuss what soundtracks to look out for in the coming year!

Episode Highlights

00:34 - …

Episode 18: 2010 - Year in Review

Recorded January 6, 2011
Published January 7, 2011

The SoundCast crew shares their soundtrack picks for 2010 in three categories: Surprise of the Year, Disappointment of the Year, and …

Interview: Richard Jacques

Recorded November 1, 2010
Published November 12, 2010

Composer Richard Jacques speaks about his latest project, 007 BLOOD STONE.

Episode Highlights

00:20 - Introduction
01:30 - How did you pitch a …

Interview: Mark Griskey

Recorded October 4, 2010
Published November 8, 2010

Composer Mark Griskey talks about returning to score THE FORCE UNLEASHED, …

Interview: Ramin Djawadi
Recorded September 27, 2010
Published September 28, 2010

RAMIN DJAWADI shares about his first foray into the genre of video game music. He talks about the unique challenges of penning the score …

Interview: Doug Adams

Recorded September 1, 2010
Published September 1, 2010

DOUG ADAMS, author of the upcoming book THE MUSIC OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS FILMS, talks about this unique and comprehensive project which put …

Interview: Sean Williams
Recorded August 6, 2010
Published August 12, 2010

SEAN WILLIAMS, author of the novelization of STAR WARS THE FORCE UNLEASHED, the recently released, STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC – FATAL ALLIANCE, …

Episode 17: Flash Over Substance

Recorded August 3, 2010
Published August 6, 2010

Flash Over Substance: the crew gets back into compilations, …

Episode 16: The Last Inception
Recorded July 26, 2010
Published July 28, 2010

The SoundCast crew talks a little The Last Airbender, Inception, and about …

Interview: Kevin Riepl

Recorded June 26, 2010
Published July 6, 2010

Composer KEVIN RIEPL shares about his latest project, CRACKDOWN 2, which is the …

Episode 15 - A Mid-Summer's Review

Recorded June 16, 2010
Published June 19, 2010

The SoundCast crew takes a look at the big-budget films and film scores at the midway point of the 2010 summer!

Episode Highlights

00:30 - …

Interview: James Hannigan

Recorded March 16, 2010
Published April 1, 2010

Episode Highlights

00:53- Traditional orchestral writing
01:50 - Starting work in games
02:32 - Games as a new medium
04:25 - Working on the Command …

Interview: Greg Edmonson

Recorded February 26, 2010
Published March 20, 2010

Episode Highlights

01:05 - From Firefly to Uncharted
02:38 - Scoring for games
06:08 - Motion capture and realism in Uncharted 2
09:01 - Writing …

Episode 14 - Oscar 2010 Post-Mortem

Recorded March 8, 2010
Published March 9, 2010

Marius Masalar, Tom Hoover, and Helen San return to discuss Oscar winners, losers, things good and things bad.

Episode Highlights

00:25 - …

Episode 13 - Anticipating the Film Scores of 2010

Recorded February 27, 2010
Published March 3, 2010

Marius Masalar and first-time guest, Helen San, …

Episode 12 - "Oscore Noms"

Recorded February 6, 2010
Published February 9, 2010

Jorn Tillnes (Soundtrackgeek.com), Tom Hoover (Scorenotes.com), Marius …

Interview: Cris Velasco and Mike Reagan (Darksiders)

Recorded January 8, 2009
Published February 2, 2010

Episode Highlights

00:27 - Introduction and …

Interview: Atticus Ross (The Book of Eli)

Recorded December 16, 2009
Published January 11, 2010

Episode Highlights

00:30 - Introduction and Welcome
01:19 …

Interview: John Swihart (Youth in Revolt)

Recorded December 16, 2009
Published January 8, 2010

Episode Highlights

00:28 - Introduction and Welcome
00:58 - …

Gametime 2009 - Chance Thomas

Interview: Chance Thomas (Avatar: The Game)

Recorded December 16, 2009
Published December 19, 2009

Episode Highlights

00:33 - Introduction and Welcome
01:40 - Did you feel "extra" pressure …

Episode #11 - The Films and Film Music of Clint Eastwood

Recorded December 11, 2009
Published December 12, 2009

Episode Highlights

00:00 - Opening: "My …

Episode 10 - Avatar Expectations and Hans Zimmer's Modern Warfare 2

Recorded December 4, 2009
Published December 6, 2009

Episode Highlights

00:30 - Opening - Tom's book, Marius' TV pilot score
04:45 - Moon, A Serious Man, …

Episode #9 - The Best and Worst of Summer 2009

Episode Highlights

00:11 - Opening - What we did on our Summer Vacation.
04:00 - The Difficulties of a …

Gametime 2009 - Jason Graves

Interview: Jason Graves (Section 8)

Recorded September 2, 2009
Published September 5, 2009

Episode Highlights

00:16 - Opening - Jason Graves introduction
01:49 - The Dead Space effect
05:00 - …

Gametime 2009 Interview - Ron Fish

Episode Highlights

00:27 - Opening - Ron Fish introduction
02:57 - Part I - Disney Imagineering
07:20 - Part II - …

Interview: Clinton Shorter (District 9)

Recorded August 12, 2009
Published August 14, 2009

Episode Highlights

00:28 - Opening - Intro - It's all about "District 9"
03:48 - Part I - How much attention has District 9 brought …

Interview: Jim Dooley and Mel Wesson (Infamous)

Recorded June 5, June 17, 2009
Published August 5, 2009

Episode Highlights

00:30 - Opening - Jim Dooley …

Interview: Garry Schyman (Bioshock 2) and Diego Stocco (The Conduit)

Recorded April 29, June 17, 2009
Published July 30, 2009

Episode Highlights

00:30 - …

Gametime 2009 Interview: Sascha Dikiciyan and Cris Velasco (Prototype)

The composing duo shares about their latest collaborative effort for the …

Interview: Theodore Shapiro (Year One)

Marius Masalar speaks with composer Theodore Shapiro regarding his latest effort for the film YEAR ONE. He shares about his approach to scoring comedies as well as the unique …

Interview: David Robidoux (Truth in 24)
Composer David Robidoux shares about his latest project TRUTH IN 24, a NFL Films documentary focusing on the Audi Race Team and their competition in the 24 hours at LeMans race.

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Episode #8 - Terminator Salvation Roundtable

Terminator Salvation Roundtable discussion with Marius Masalar and Tom Hoover (Scorenotes.com), SoundCast Spotlight: Siddhartha Barnhoorn's For All Mankind + Gametime 2009 …

Episode #7 - Star Trek Roundtable

Star Trek Roundtable discussion with Marius Masalar and Tom Hoover (Scorenotes.com), Double SoundCast Spotlight: Austin Wintory's Captain Abu Raed, Jermaine Stegall's Enigma + Gametime …

Episode #6 - Interview: Deane Ogden

Interview with composer DEANE OGDEN (The Way Home), SoundCast Spotlight: ASSAF RINDE; GORDY HAAB and RAY HARMEN (Indiana Jones/ Staff of Kings) Interview preview.

Recorded May1-4, 2009
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Episode #5: Intv. Andrew Skrabutenas (The Hunt for Gollum)

Recorded April 18, April 24, 2009
Published April 24, 2009

Episode Highlights

00:35 - …

Episode #4: Intv. Jermaine Stegall, Drasko Vucevic

Recorded March 30, April 7, 2009
Published April 8, 2009

Episode Highlights

00:00 - Introduction: "Countdown"
02:53 - New Releases
07:09 - Jermaine Stegall Intro
07:47 - …

Interview with composer BRIAN TYLER

Recorded March 26, 2009
Published March 28, 2009

Episode Highlights

- Introduction: "Podcast People!" (00:00)
- Your …

Episode 3 - Watchmen discussion with guest Jeron Moore

Recorded March 18, 2009
Published March 20, 2009

Episode Highlights

- Introduction: Jeron Moore (1:58)
- "What are you watching?" (14:16)
- What we think about WATCHMEN …

Interview: Joris de Man

For our most recent Gametime 2009 update, we give you our review of the original score for KILLZONE 2. The mega-hit sequel to …

Interview: Lalo Schifrin

I'm very excited to share with you my recent interview with composer LALO SCHIFRIN. I was able to ask him about his recent book, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: MY LIFE IN MUSIC, his thoughts on the current …

Christopher and Jorne discuss the original disqualification (later over-turned) of THE DARK KNIGHT original score by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard.Download this episode

We've just posted a special edition of THE SOUNDCAST. This podcast features a candid interview with composers TROELS FOLMANN and COLIN O'MALLEY who …

Episode 1 - Superhero Film Scores

The SoundCast is a brand new podcast co-hosted by Christopher Coleman (Tracksounds.com) and Jorn Tillnes …