Cue the Score

Rhett and Seth Grant
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Cue the Score is a podcast for those who care about story and atmosphere. Each episode explores how movie, TV, and video game music communicates character, world, and emotion. Breaking down what the score is telling us. If you’ve ever felt a soundtrack hit you emotionally but couldn’t explain why, this podcast helps you hear it more clearly.

  1. Feb 5

    17: Stranger Things Season 5 Reaction

    In this episode, we examine and explore the music of Stranger Things Season 5.---------------------------------------------------GET THE VINYL!Stranger Things Season 1 - Vol. 1: https://amzn.to/4bRhWbAStranger Things Season 1 - Vol. 2: https://amzn.to/45tjrJdStranger Things Season 2: https://amzn.to/3Z0n3yIStranger Things Season 3: https://amzn.to/4qFtFOZStranger Things Season 4: https://amzn.to/3Z0V6qsStranger Things Season 5: https://amzn.to/4r9rDXm

    19 min

  2. Feb 3

    16: Expedition 33 Blind Reaction

    In this episode of Cue the Score, we experience the music of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for the first time in a blind reaction, focusing on identifying recurring themes and motifs as they appear.We concentrate on main character themes and a select few location themes, listening for melodic, harmonic, and textural ideas that may form the foundation of the score. Because this is a first-time listen, our discussion captures real-time analysis and speculation, without knowing how these themes may return later in the soundtrack.Check out the Clair Obscure Expedition 33 Vinyl!https://amzn.to/4jZcbKVPlay the game!PS5: https://amzn.to/3ZNcsYaXBOX: https://amzn.to/4rn32OUSTEAM: https://amzn.to/4kewpAI

    54 min

  3. Feb 2

    15: Composers React | Hollow Knight Silksong | Part 2

    We’re diving back into the music of Hollow Knight: Silksong. As composers, we react to Christopher Larkin’s haunting new score and explore how it weaves mystery, emotion, and storytelling into every note. From echoes of Hallownest to Hornet’s fierce new sound, we break down how the music hints at the world’s secrets before you ever see them. If you love discovering the deeper meaning behind game soundtracks, you’re in the right place.Play The Game!Xbox (digital code): https://amzn.to/4c2sV20Switch (digital code): https://amzn.to/4roJM3C

    49 min

  4. Jan 31

    14: Composers React to Silksong’s Haunting Music

    We’re diving into the music of Hollow Knight: Silksong to uncover what’s hidden beneath the surface. As composers, we react to Christopher Larkin’s haunting new score and explore how it weaves mystery, emotion, and storytelling into every note. From echoes of Hallownest to Hornet’s fierce new sound, we break down how the music hints at the world’s secrets before you ever see them. If you love discovering the deeper meaning behind game soundtracks, you’re in the right place—welcome, Score Scholars. 🎶 Play The Game!Xbox (digital code): https://amzn.to/4c2sV20Switch (digital code): https://amzn.to/4roJM3C

    44 min

  5. Jan 29

    13: Composers React: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack hides more than melodies — it hides meaning. In this episode of Cue the Score, we explore how Nintendo’s composers used harmony, silence, and ancient motifs to tell a story that pulls you in.Join us as we break down the musical language of Tears of the Kingdom — its emotional cues, recurring motifs, and subtle storytelling — and uncover why Zelda’s music is so effective.Check out the Zelda BOTW Vinyl: https://amzn.to/3LBZmtAALSO ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cue-the-score/id1812116518Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6C8s1qRLYtxd0h8g7aAFe5?si=Rr4kLdgxTVuadCmRJb8sEA

    1h 34m

  6. Jan 28

    12: TRON: Ares Soundtrack Reaction

    They’re calling the TRON: Ares soundtrack one of the best soundtracks of all time… but is it really? In this video, we’ll find out together. 🚨🎶We’re doing a blind reaction to the full score — no spoilers, no prep, just pure first impressions and even play a game where we try to guess what scenes each track might be used for in the film.But that’s not all — once TRON: Ares hits theaters, we’ll release a second video where we check our guesses, see how well the music worked in context, and give our final conclusion on the soundtrack.

    33 min

  7. Jan 27

    11: Why Elven Music Feels Timeless

    Visit Middle-earth as we explore The Music of the Elves in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit! 🎶 In this episode of Cue the Score, Paper Wings dives deep into the breathtaking soundscapes of Rivendell, Lothlórien, and Mirkwood, uncovering how Howard Shore’s iconic score brings Elven culture, lore, and mystery to life. GET THE VINYL! LOTR Fellowship of the Ring: https://amzn.to/4ad2MfD LOTR The Two Towers: https://amzn.to/49X9TY7 LOTR: The Return of the King: https://amzn.to/4q0BSwg

    1h 2m

  8. Jan 26

    10: Gondor VS Rohan | Music of Men | Lord of the Rings

    Discover the epic music of Men as we look at Gondor and Rohan in Howard Shore’s legendary score for The Lord of the Rings. In this episode, we break down the noble themes of Gondor and the bold, folk-inspired sound of Rohan. From the grandeur of Minas Tirith to the rolling plains of the Riddermark, explore how Shore used leitmotifs, instrumentation, and harmony to bring the cultures of Men to life. GET THE VINYL! LOTR Fellowship of the Ring: https://amzn.to/4ad2MfDLOTR The Two Towers: https://amzn.to/49X9TY7LOTR: The Return of the King: https://amzn.to/4q0BSwg

    1h 2m
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Cue the Score is a podcast for those who care about story and atmosphere. Each episode explores how movie, TV, and video game music communicates character, world, and emotion. Breaking down what the score is telling us. If you’ve ever felt a soundtrack hit you emotionally but couldn’t explain why, this podcast helps you hear it more clearly.

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  • Creator
    Rhett and Seth Grant
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rhett and Seth Grant
  • Show Website
    Cue the Score