In Part II of our series on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, we look at the first act of the game and discuss all of its musical diversity: the dungeons, the distant lands, and the melodic fragments we learn to play on our digital ocarina. The game's over "music" theme is discussed, as well is hidden homages to the Zelda series' musical past. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - the Music (Part II)

The groundbreaking interactive music of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is both diegetic and non-diegetic music, as it plays a central role in both the story and gameplay. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - the Music (Part I)

The music to original NES title The Legend of Zelda is discussed. We break down the main overworld theme, talk about its impact, and share memories of the original Zelda experience. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Legend of Zelda: the Music

In part II of our interview with Carlos Rafael Rivera, we discuss how he wrote around diagetic music and sound design. Themes for the main character are discussed, as well as parts of The Queen's Gambit that feel like a sports movie. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Queen's Gambit: An Interview with Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera (Part II)

We meet and celebrate Carlos Rafael Rivera, the composer for the hit Netflix series The Queen's Gambit. His musical background and career rise are discussed, as well as his overall approach to working with directors. His love for Randy Newman and film music is also covered, and we begin our in-depth discussion of The Queen's Gambit's wonderful score. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Queen's Gambit: An Interview with Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera (Part I)

In part II of our interview with Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg, we discuss the rock and metal influences in Cobra Kai's score. We also talk about their use of thematic material, musical humor, and the show's return to Okinawa. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Cobra Kai Composing: An Interview with Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg (Part II)

We get a chance to sit down with Cobra Kai composers Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg, as they discuss their music, their process, and their love of film scoring. The various musical styles of the Karate Kid franchise are discussed, as well as their own unique take on this hit TV series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Cobra Kai Composing: An Interview with Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson (Part I)

In our second episode on the music of Karate Kid, we take a close look at the music of Mr. Miyagi, the pan flute music of Zamfir, and how it tells the story of Miyagi and Daniel's friendship. More songs are discussed, and we hear restored music in the movie's dramatic finale for the very first time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Karate Kid (1984): the Music (Part II)

The music in 1984's The Karate Kid is both song score and film score, and composer Bill Conti worked with both. We discover how the songs and underscore are musically related, and discuss how main character themes are woven throughout this musically eclectic movie. The history of "You're The Best" is discussed, as is the movie's dramatic finale. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Karate Kid (1984): the Music (Part I)

We take a close listen to the end of Home Alone, breaking down how the music scores the comedy, and when it holds back. Diagetic songs and song scores are discussed, as is the recording of a large collection of Holiday hits. We hear how Williams uses themes to complete the story, bringing it all home with a feel-good conclusion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Home Alone: the Music (Part III)

Let's hear it from the top! We take a close look at various parts of Home Alone to break down the compositions, and we examine a scene with omitted music restored. The use of popular Christmas music is discussed, as is the comedic effect of orchestration. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Home Alone: the Music (Part II)

In our first look at John Williams' score for Home Alone, we discuss the background of the project, and how it greatly influenced the score. We listen to a few leitmotifs, and discuss how they became songs for the film, and we examine their use in the film. Broad styles of Holiday music are also discussed, as are themes of family, fear, and love. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Home Alone: the Music (Part I)

Our final episode on Superman the Movie takes a close look at the heroic music in Metropolis, as well as the unfolding villainy of Lex Luthor. The heavy use of Superman's fanfare leitmotif is discussed, and we share thoughts from John Williams about the lasting, positive impact of Christopher Reeve as Superman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Superman: the Music (part IV)

In part three of our look at Superman the Movie, we examine great musical moments from the film score, starting at the beginning. Multiple versions of Krypton are compared, and we listen to more of the music from Smallville. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Superman: the Music (part III)

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