The Soundtrack Show

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FILM HISTORY

The Soundtrack Show is a look at film scores and soundtracks for some of the most popular movies, TV Shows, Video Games and Theater pieces of all time.

15 JULY

Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part IV)

Our final look at the music of Star Trek puts us in the position of the show's music editors and composers. With so many classic episodes to get through, how did they stretch their music budget to cover an entire season? The music of Sol Kaplan, Joseph Mullendore, Gerald Fried and Fred Steiner is examined, and we also look at a series of clever music edits for tracked scores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

58 min
20/12/2023

Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part III)

Music production on a full season of Star Trek begins! Our first two composers get to work, as Alexander Courage and Fred Steiner start writing and recording music at a frantic pace. We'll hear the rest of Courage's work on season one, and listen to Steiner's amazing contributions to Star Trek's musical vocabulary. We also examine the critical role played by the music editors, as they work to establish and shape the music of season one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56 min
05/07/2023

Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part II)

Before making it to air, Star Trek had not one, but two pilots scored by Alexander Courage. Once the first season finally went into production, it took five composers to pull it off. This episode explores the musical, financial and creative realities of 1960s television music production, as we discuss the scores for these two pilots, and the creation of some of the show's musical sound effects. We are also introduced to season one's other four composers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56 min
19/06/2023

Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part I)

The history of television and the origins of Star Trek are explored through the life and career of composer/orchestrator Alexander Courage, television star Lucille Ball, and Desilu music director Wilbur Hatch. The main title melodies for Star Trek are analyzed and discussed, along with their place in the history of 20th Century television music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49 min
12/05/2023

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part III)

In our final episode on the music of E.T. we listen to the second half of the movie's incredible music, cue by cue. We also discuss the work of film editor Carol Littleton, and vocal sound designer Ben Burtt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr
26/04/2023

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part II)

In Part II we take it from the top, and listen to how the film score for E.T. is constructed in the first half of the movie. We examine multiple themes, and discuss the movie's emotional honesty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56 min
19/04/2023

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part I)

The film score to E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is widely considered to be one of the most important film scores of all time. We discuss what makes the music so great as a whole, and we discuss the evolution of the score's most important themes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

47 min
18/12/2021

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

In Part III of our series on Ocarina of Time, we tackle our main quest to save Hyrule by learning more complex melodies, mastering new musical dungeons, and ultimately facing off against our bongo-playing, pipe organ-pounding foes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

59 min

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TRAILER

The Soundtrack Show: Trailer

The Soundtrack Show is a weekly look at film scores and soundtracks for some of the most popular movies, TV shows, video games and theater pieces of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22/02/2018

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David W. Collins

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72 Ratings

Just Perfect

07/05/2023

kraken_the

Just perfect in every way. David’s enthusiasm is as tangible as it is infectious. I feel like I am nerding out with a friend over the musical triumphs of composers from every conceivable corner of popular culture. Every episode is clearly constructed with care, dedication and an eye-watering amount of research. I am always disappointed to finish an episode. The best podcast. Ever.
Fascinating

08/08/2021

DaltonPhoenix2

I love your podcast! Thankyou for your expertise and for sharing your love of film and film music. Communicated so well. Thankyou for sharing what lights you up and helping others realise what lights them up too! Highly recommend ☺️
Thorough, informative & fascinating.

11/12/2020

JMiskelly

So glad you’re back!!
Two generations

20/01/2020

BeeBirch

We’ve been listening to this podcast with our 7 year old who has just started learning piano. It’s been a great way to teach him musical terms and give him a passion for music. And I’ve been a musician for nearly 30 years and I’ve learnt a heap from it too. Love your passion David!

The Soundtrack Show is a look at film scores and soundtracks for some of the most popular movies, TV Shows, Video Games and Theater pieces of all time.