Best Film Music Podcasts (2021)

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The Silent Film Music Podcast with Ben Model

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ep. 40: Live-Scoring for the Virtual Cinema (part 1) 35:51

7d ago35:51

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“Live-Scoring for the Virtual Cinema” – in part one of this conversation, Ben Model discusses what it’s been like to accompany silent films throughout 2021 via live-streams he’s produced and presented out of his home. Ben and co-host Kerr Lockhart discuss: the differences for Ben between the creative mindsets of scoring a silent film while performi…

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 98: THE DIG - Interview with Composer STEFAN GREGORY 37:39

6M ago37:39

37:39

Rick sits down with STEFAN GREGORY, composer of the score for the hit NETFLIX film THE DIG - starring Ralph Fiennes, Carey Mulligan, and Lily James!!! Enjoy!!!!!

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 97: AMEND: THE FIGHT FOR AMERICA - Interview with Composer OSEI ESSED 43:30

7M ago43:30

43:30

Rick speaks with composer OSEI ESSED about his work, including his score for Netflix's powerful new show - AMEND: THE FIGHT FOR AMERICA. Enjoy!!!!!

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 96: FORTNITE / XCOM CHIMERA SQUAD - Interview with Composer PHILL BOUCHER 40:34

7M ago40:34

40:34

Rick sits down with Phill Boucher who is part of the team that created the music for FORTNITE, XCOM CHIMERA SQUAD, and CIVILIZATION VI. Enjoy!!!

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 95: THE SERPENT - Composer DOMINIK SCHERRER returns!!!!! 37:14

7M ago37:14

37:14

The extraordinarily talented DOMINIK SCHERRER returns to the show!!! Rick sits down with Dominik to discuss his recent score for the NETFLIX original series THE SERPENT. Enjoy!!!

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 94: UNDERPLAYED - Interview with Composer KATE SIMKO 49:04

8M ago49:04

49:04

Rick sits down with DJ KATE SIMKO! Kate composed the score for the documentary UNDERPLAYED - a portrait of the current status of the gender, ethnic, and sexuality equality issues in EDM. Enjoy!!!

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 93: THE SOCIAL DILEMMA - Interview with Composer MARK CRAWFORD 40:08

8M ago40:08

40:08

Enjoy this interview with the extraordinary MARK CRAWFORD, composer for the Netflix documentary THE SOCIAL DILEMMA, streaming now!!! Soundtrack also available now!!!!!

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 92: BLISS - Interview with Composer WILL BATES 49:18

9M ago49:18

49:18

Rick sits down with composer extraordinaire WILL BATES to discuss his score for the new film BLISS, now available on AMAZON PRIME VIDEO!!!!!

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 91: THE OWNERS - Interview with Composer Duo NEVER NOT NOTHING 43:59

9M ago43:59

43:59

Rick sits down with NEVER NOT NOTHING to discuss the work of the musical duo, including their new score for the recently-released horror film THE OWNERS - starring Maisie Williams and Sylvester McCoy!!! Enjoy!!!!!

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 90: CRISIS - Interview with Composer RAPHAEL REED 52:50

9M ago52:50

52:50

Rick discusses the score for the newly-released motion picture CRISIS with the composer himself: Mr. RAPHAEL REED! Enjoy!!!

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Film Music Friday

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Film Music Friday, Episode X. 23:26

10M ago23:26

23:26

In episode ten, the first season FINALE of Film Music Friday, I discuss what happens to film music beyond the film, and the power that lies in listening! Through touching on some of my favourite pieces and some personal anecdotes, I delve into the exciting possibilities that await us when we listen to film music in our day-to-day lives.…

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 89: THE MAURITANIAN - Composer TOM HODGE Returns!!!!! 51:29

10M ago51:29

51:29

TOM HODGE is back!!! Rick catches up with the composer extraordinaire as they discuss the score for Tom's newest release, THE MAURITANIAN, starring Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim, Shailene Woodley, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Enjoy!!!

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Film Music Friday

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Film Music Friday, Episode IX. 40:27

10M ago40:27

40:27

The ninth episode of Film Music Friday brings another Anatomy of a Score, this time on Alexandre Desplat's Oscar-winning score to Wes Anderson's masterpiece, The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). In the longest episode of Film Music Friday yet, I take an in-depth look at Desplat's beautiful Eastern European-inspired music. Let yourself relive one of the…

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 88: PASSING - Interview with Music Supervisor ALEXANDRA ECKHARDT 41:48

10M ago41:48

41:48

Rick discusses the ins and outs of music supervision with the wonderfully insightful ALEXANDRA ECKHARDT, music supervisor for the new Sundance film PASSING. Enjoy!!!

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 87: R#J - Interview with Composer RENÉ G. BOSCIO 1:00:12

10M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

SUNDANCE 2021!!!!!!! Rick sits down with accomplished composer RENÉ G. BOSCIO to discuss working with Blake Neely, as well as his score to the new Romeo & Juliet adaptation R#J, premiering at Sundance! Enjoy!!!!!

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Film Music Friday

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Film Music Friday, Episode VIII. 33:14

10M ago33:14

33:14

In episode eight of Film Music Friday, we hear from my friend Eli, a filmmaker studying at the University of Toronto. We chat about some film scores, film music as a concept, and listen to some of our respective work from Eli's 2018 short film A Deaf Man's Symphony and his upcoming short film I'm Still Here. Listen right to the end to find out why …

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 86: FATE: THE WINX SAGA - Interview with Composer ANNE NIKITIN 41:13

10M ago41:13

41:13

Rick sits down with accomplished film composer ANNE NIKITIN (AMERICAN ANIMALS) to discuss her background, as well as her work on the hit new Netflix show FATE: THE WINX SAGA. Enjoy!!!

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Film Music Friday

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Film Music Friday, Episode VII. 23:01

10M ago23:01

23:01

Episode seven brings another Anatomy of a Score, and this time it's for Tom Ford's 2009 debut film "A Single Man" based on the novel by Christopher Isherwood. For twenty minutes I take you through this intimate movie through the rich musical score composed by Abel Korzeniowski, with additional music by Shigeru Umebayashi. CW: this episode includes …

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Film Music Friday

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Film Music Friday, Episode VI. 30:55

11M ago30:55

30:55

In episode six of Film Music Friday, I do another top ten! This time, it's my top ten animated film scores of all time, choosing from scores by composers such as Randy Newman, Joe Hisaishi, Michael Giacchino, and more! Did your favourite animated film make the list? Only one way to find out!By Aaron Smail

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The Silent Film Music Podcast with Ben Model

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ep. 39: “Adventures in Sound!” 1:02:50

11M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

“Adventures In Sound!” – Ben tracks his own journey to find the digital devices that best re-create or at least evoke the classic theater pipe organ experience under modern screening conditions. Topics Ben discusses the “temporary” theme for the podcast, “Those Keystone Comedy Cops” Ben’s instrumental evolution Learning to play the organ Lee Erwin,…

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 85: THE REASON I JUMP - Interview with Composer NAINITA DESAI 1:05:13

11M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Rick discusses the scores of NAINITA DESAI with the composer herself!!! Enjoy!!!!!

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 84: A HOOKED ON SCORE CHRISTMAS 1:21:32

11M ago1:21:32

1:21:32

Ben and Rick sit down to geek out on their favorite Christmas Movie Music! Is your favorite on the list??? Listen to find out!!!!!

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 83: A SUGAR & SPICE HOLIDAY - Composer DARREN FUNG returns!!!!! 1:00:42

11M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Composer DARREN FUNG returns to the show! He and Rick discuss his score for LIFETIME's first Asian-American romantic comedy A SUGAR & SPICE HOLIDAY. Enjoy!!!!!

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Film Music Friday

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Film Music Friday, Episode V. 31:17

12M ago31:17

31:17

In episode five of Film Music Friday, I welcome my friend and fellow creator, Ashley on the show to chat about movie musicals! Listen in for a look at all things musical, as we chat about our favourite musical films, film-stage adaptations vs. stage-film adaptations, about what the future holds for the movie musical genre, and more!…

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 82: WILD MOUNTAIN THYME - Interview with Composer AMELIA WARNER 49:04

12M ago49:04

49:04

Rick sits down with composer extraordinaire AMELIA WARNER to discuss her lush score for the new film WILD MOUNTAIN THYME. Enjoy!

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Film Music Friday

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Film Music Friday, Episode IV. 32:33

12M ago32:33

32:33

In episode four of Film Music Friday, I take a look at the concept of underscoring in film, with examples from many well-known movies, from Braveheart, to Dead Poets Society, to the Lion King, and more. Remember, in movies, sometimes the music has just as much to say as the characters do!By Aaron Smail

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 81: MARVEL 616 - Interview with Composer JEREMY TURNER 32:01

12M ago32:01

32:01

Rick sits down with composer extraordinaire JEREMY TURNER to discuss his work on the MARVEL 616 docu-series, available now on DISNEY+!!!

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Film Music Friday

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Film Music Friday, Episode III. 25:46

12M ago25:46

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Episode three of Film Music Friday brings an in-depth look at John Williams' score to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, one of my favourite scores and films. We identify and analyze leitmotifs, and take a look at the techniques Williams uses throughout the film's score, with plenty of examples as always!…

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 80: The Music of Marvel: Phase One 1:11:52

12M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

The episode you've been waiting for! An in-depth discussion of the film scores of the first phase of the MCU. Enjoy!!!

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Film Music Friday

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Film Music Friday, Episode II. 30:10

1y ago30:10

30:10

In the second episode of Film Music Friday, I count down my top ten original film scores of the last decade, with plenty of excerpts from some amazing composers and some wonderful movies! Did any of your favourites make the list? Only one way to find out!By Aaron Smail

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Film Music Friday

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Film Music Friday, Episode I. 17:45

1y ago17:45

17:45

In this introductory episode of Film Music Friday, I discuss the early history of film and the origins of film scoring, audibly illustrated with fun examples. I also break down what instruments are found in an orchestra, and discuss what I believe to be the key to a great film score!By Aaron Smail

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 79: I AM GRETA - Interview with Composers REBEKKA KARIJORD & JON EKSTRAND 52:08

1y ago52:08

52:08

Rick sits down with REBEKKA KARIJORD & JON EKSTRAND, composers for the documentary I AM GRETA, streaming now on HULU!

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 78: Our Top 5 Favorite Horror Scores 1:05:48

1y ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Ben and Rick discuss each of their top 5 favorite horror film scores. Are your favorites on the list?

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 77: THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW - Interview with Composer BEN LOVETT 51:08

1y ago51:08

51:08

Rick sits down with BEN LOVETT, composer of the new film THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW, available on demand now!

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Film Music Nerds

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FMNs Ep. 22 HALLOWEEN 2020 Wes Craven's A Nightmare On Elm Street 5:39

1y ago5:39

5:39

Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)Composed by: Charles BernsteinIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with your mov…

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Ep. 21 HALLOWEEN 2020 The Witch 7:23

1y ago7:23

7:23

The VVitch: A New England Folk Tale (2015)Composed by: Mark KorvenIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with your movie loving…

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Ep. 20 HALLOWEEN 2020 The Cabin In The Woods 8:22

1y ago8:22

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The Cabin in the Woods (2011)Composed by: David JulyanIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with your movie loving friends. Av…

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Ep. 19 HALLOWEEN 2020 The Exorcist 8:13

1y ago8:13

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The Exorcist (1973)Soundtrack Featuring: Various Artists (Including Mike Oldfield, Krzysztof Penderecki, and Anton Webern)It's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subs…

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Ep. 18 HALLOWEEN 2020 Don't Look Now 5:56

1y ago5:56

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Don't Look Now (1973)Composed by: Pino DonaggioIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with your movie loving friends. Available…

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Ep. 17 HALLOWEEN 2020 Scanners 6:52

1y ago6:52

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Scanners (1981)Composed by: Howard ShoreIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with your movie loving friends. Available on App…

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Ep. 16 HALLOWEEN 2020 Eraserhead 8:39

1y ago8:39

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Eraserhead (1977)Music by: David LynchIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with your movie loving friends. Available on Apple…

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Ep. 16 HALLOWEEN 2020 Clive Barker's Candyman 8:48

1y ago8:48

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Clive Barker's Candyman (1992)Composed by: Philip GlassIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with your movie loving friends. A…

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 76: The Film Music of STAR TREK - Part II: THE NEXT GENERATION 1:12:56

1y ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Ben and Rick sit down to discuss the music from our second group of STAR TREK movies, from VII: GENERATIONS to X: NEMESIS!!! Also, Rick eats bacon.

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Episode 15 HALLOWEEN 2020 28 Days Later 7:15

1y ago7:15

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28 Days LaterComposed by: John MurphyIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with your movie loving friends. Available on Apple …

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Ep. 14 HALLOWEEN 2020 Rosemary's Baby 8:08

1y ago8:08

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Rosemary's BabyComposed by: Krzysztof KomedaIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with your movie loving friends. Available on…

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Ep. 13 HALLOWEEN 2020 The Descent 8:51

1y ago8:51

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The DescentComposed by: David JulyanIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with your movie loving friends. Available on Apple P…

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Ep. 12 HALLOWEEN 2020 Stephen King's The Mist 10:28

1y ago10:28

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Stephen King's The MistComposed by: Mark IshamIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with your movie loving friends. Available …

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Ep. 11 HALLOWEEN 2020 John Carpenter's The Thing 9:45

1y ago9:45

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John Carpenter's The ThingComposed by: Ennio MorriconeIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October.Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with your movie loving friends. Av…

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Film Music Nerds

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FMN Ep. 10 HALLOWEEN 2020 Interview With The Vampire 8:59

1y ago8:59

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Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire ChroniclesComposed by: Elliot GoldenthalIt's Halloween 2020 and we have a line up of horror film screenings WITH film score critique and analysis to accompany your October scare movie fest! We will be doing 1 movie per day through the whole month of October. Like, Subscribe, and Share Film Music Nerds with yo…

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Hooked On Score: Confessions of a Film Music Addict

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Episode 75: A Magical Score Showdown: THE ILLUSIONIST vs. THE PRESTIGE 1:09:26

1y ago1:09:26

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In this episode, Ben and Rick debate in a score-to-score battle! which soundtrack will emerge victorious: THE ILLUSIONIST or THE PRESTIGE? Listen to find out!!!

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