Settling the Score: a Movie Score Podcast

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Settlers have a purpose. If you think that's some kind of blessing, it's not. It puts us Settlers at a huge life disadvantage. It means we have an obligation to breakdown Daniel Lopatin and Josh Safdie's Oscars Supreme.Ev's score: 8.9 / Al's score: 8.7 / Ky's score: 9.1Musical term: PolytonalityInstrumental Instrument: Prepared pianoIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram

Some of what we will tell you is fact. Some is not, but it is all true. The bros have created a monster with this one...Ev's score: 8.7 / Al's score: 9 / Ky's score: 8.9Musical term: Adagio Instrumental Instrument: Silver violinIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram.00:00 Introduction and Setup00:18 Hollywood Drama and Streaming Debate01:20 Theater Experience vs. Streaming02:41 Guillermo del Toro's Vision05:36 Gripes and Critiques11:16 Composer and Score Discussion17:54 Meta Narrative and Themes22:25 Analyzing the Leitmotif23:34 The Role of the Violin24:10 Character Dynamics and Symbolism27:14 Casting and Performances30:02 Musical Themes and Score Critique34:39 Final Thoughts and Ratings39:56 Closing Remarks and Future Content

Wait, Grandpa, you’re telling me that the composer for The Princess Bride is also a four time Grammy award winning classic rock legend?! Inconceivable!Ev's score: 9.4 / Al's score: 9.4 / Ky's score: 9.4Musical term: Borrowed chordInstrumental Instrument: SynclavierIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram.Introduction and Childhood MemoriesPersonal Connection and Production HistoryComedy and Storytelling StyleCharacter Development and Hero's JourneyCast and CharactersMark Knopfler and the ScoreMusical Analysis and Score RatingClosing Thoughts and Wrap-up

It's lights out and the STS car is attacking in the turns on this one as we break down how Joseph Kosinski's formula for summer blockbusters just delivered another podium finish.Ev's score: 8.1 / Al's score: 8.3 / Ky's score: 8.4Musical term: OstinatoInstrumental Instrument: Electric guitarIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram

With '28 Years Later' on the horizon, the boys revisit Danny Boyle's sleeper hit that reinvigorated the zombie genre. They discuss the film's production and budget challenges, the value of silence in creating tension, and how Murphy's minimalist, mood-driven approach changed horror scoring forever.Ev's score: 8.6 / Al's score: 8.1 / Ky's score: 8.2Musical term: Post-rockInstrumental Instrument: Electric guitarIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram.00:00 Introduction and 28 Days Later Hype00:32 Cast and Production Insights01:46 Filming Techniques and Challenges04:10 Inspiration and Story Origins05:15 Alternate Endings and Financial Success09:41 Score and Soundtrack Analysis21:04 Legacy and Cultural Impact26:59 Final Thoughts and Future Projects

Gondor calls for aid...and the Settlers shall answer. We’re making our long-awaited return to Middle Earth to once and for all vanquish the One Ring. Carried to the summit of Mount Doom by Tolkien enthusiast Dr. Stanley Miller, we dissect what made Howard Shore’s epic conclusion to the LotR trilogy a true masterpiece.Ev's score: 10 / Al's score: 9.9 / Ky's score: 9.9 / Stan's score: 9.9Musical term: DissonanceInstrumental Instrument: ShakuhachiIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram.00:00 Introduction to the Journey00:58 Welcoming Dr. Stanley Miller01:04 Partying in Hobbiton and Baltimore02:23 A Trip to Hobbiton04:10 Stan's Passion for Tolkien04:26 The Power of Storytelling06:49 Howard Shore's Musical Genius11:05 The Shire Theme Evolution13:04 Emotional Impact of the Music26:01 Lighting of the Beacons30:57 Final Reflections and Scores36:05 Conclusion and Fun Facts

Welcome to the White Lotus, Settlers. The guys take a trip to Maui with Cristobal de Veer’s eery score in the Airpods. You know this one’s gonna end with a bang. Ev's score: 8.6 / Al's score: 9.3 / Ky's score: 9.2Musical term: PolyrhythmInstrumental Instrument: Voice of Cristobal Tapia de VeerIf you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram.00:00 Welcome to the White Lotus00:11 Reflecting on Past Seasons00:56 Mike White's Vision and Influence01:46 The Unique Filming Experience02:27 The Anthology Structure04:07 The Iconic Score05:44 Cristobal Tapia DeVere's Journey06:42 The Creative Process09:00 The Impact of the Score15:49 Season Two and Beyond20:10 Final Thoughts and Ratings

Every time you find yourselves here, Settlers, it's because you chose to come back. The boys share their theories for what the "work" actually is, draft their top Lumon employees, and continue their anti-temp crusade.

That's right settlers, it's time to try defying gravity on this one as the bros take a trip to discuss one of their favorite musicals, and the unique twists John Powell added for its adaptation to the silver screen.

It's Ky vs Emperor Hans on this one as we travel back to Ancient Rome just in time for the follow up to Ridley Scott's epic. It's not all splendor and glory though as we uncover the deception and brutality hidden in this classic score. Ev's score: 8.5 / Al's score: 9 / Ky's score: 8.9 Musical term: Waltz (music) Instrumental Instrument: Duduk If you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram 00:00 Ridley Scott's Return to the Coliseum 02:52 Historical Accuracy and Inspirations 08:18 The Cinematic Cavalry Charge Draft 12:04 The Brutality and Themes of Gladiator 15:39 Hans Zimmer's Iconic Score 18:35 The Duduk and Its Role in the Score 20:20 The Duality of Gladiator's Score 22:37 Hot takes on Hans Zimmer 23:12 Gladiators of the Caribbean? 25:19 Why this score cuts deep 33:08 The Waltz of the Gladiators 35:13 Settling the Score

Settling is out there! Al is setting off the balloons for this one as the bros take a long awaited adventure to Paradise Falls. Ev's score: 8.8 / Al's score: 9.7 / Ky's score: 9 Musical term: Thematic transformation Instrumental Instrument: Muted Trumpet 00:00 We're back! 00:11 Hans Zimmer and the Great Baltimore Disaster 02:22 Dedicating the Episode 04:37 Analyzing the Emotional Impact of 'Up' 06:56 Pixar's Journey and Giacchino's Contribution 13:18 Musical Themes and Leitmotifs in 'Up' 17:59 Emotional Evolution of the Film 20:00 Partnership and Adventure 23:10 Hope and Thematic Transformation 25:36 Musical Techniques and Analysis 27:39 Nostalgia and Instrumentation 29:52 Scoring the Score If you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram