Looking to Score: A Movie Score Podcast

Brett and Breanne break down about their favorite scores of 2025. Companion episode playlist Breanne's Best of '25 playlist

We cap off Season 4 with a deep dive into the 2 (count 'em 2!) scores to Ridley Scott's epic fantasy, LEGEND. Scores mentioned in the episode: TOMBSTONE (Bruce Broughton) AND WHEN DID YOU LAST SEE FATHER? (Barrington Phelong) LEGEND (Jerry Goldsmith) LEGEND (Tangerine Dream)

We can't leave John Williams alone! Join Brett and Breanne as they chat about some underrated Williams scores and cues. Companion episode playlist Scores mentioned in this episode: BLACK BAG (David Holmes) PLAN B (Brian Tyler) FITZWILLY THE EIGER SANCTION FAMILY PLOT JAWS 2 SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE (1978) DRACULA (1979) INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM THE 1988 SUMMER OLYMPICS HOOK WAR HORSE V...

Brett and Breanne discuss Alexandre Desplat's ability to be adaptable when composing throughout various genres while still maintaining elegance and depth. Companion episode playlist Scores mentioned on this episode: LICENSE TO KILL (Michael Kamen) THE CROWN (Season 3, Martin Phipps) HOSTAGE FIREWALL THE OUTFIT GODZILLA THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS THE PAINTED VEIL THE SHAPE OF WATER LUST, CAUTION...

This week, Brett and Breanne discuss Christopher Young and his versatility to compose across different film genres. Companion episode playlist NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR Scores mentioned on this episode: BEETLEJUICE (Danny Elfman) THE KNICK (Cliff Martinez) HELLRAISER DRAG ME TO HELL A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE CREATION THE SHIPPING NEWS THE GIFT THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LI...

Brett and Breanne chat about their favorite scores from 2024. Companion episode playlist Breanne's "Best Scores of 2024" playlist Scores mentioned on this episode: STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KAHN (James Horner) THE PATRIOT (Intrada Expanded Score - John Williams)  BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (Danny Elfman) BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F (Lorne Balfe, Tim Capello, Sunglasses Kid, after Harold...

Brett and Breanne chat about their favorite scores from 2023. Companion episode playlist Breanne's "Best Scores of 2023" playlist Michael Giacchino talks about the Society of the Snow score Talk to us! lookingtoscorepodcast@gmail.com 

Brett and Breanne share their picks for the best scores of 2022! Companion episode playlist Brett's List: Honorable Mentions DEATH ON THE NILE (Patrick Doyle) DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (Danny Elfman) JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (Michael Giacchino) HALLOWEEN ENDS (John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies) WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (Michael Giacchino) 5. CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (Howard...

This week, Brett and Breanne are joined by special guest Brenton Thom to discuss John Williams' JURASSIC PARK and THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK scores! Thom's National Trails Companion episode playlist

"Notes on a Score" interview comments What Sondheim taught Newman Companion episode playlist

We couldn't leave well-enough alone! On this episode, Brett and Breanne discuss four different eras in John Williams' career...because it's just too vast for one episode! Companion playlist

This week we chat about something near and dear to our hearts: great scores to bad movies! Companion playlist

Brett and Breanne chat about Alan Silvestri, who is probably best-known for scoring big action films and blockbusters, but who's also extremely versatile in other genres. Notes: Silvestri interview Companion playlist

Brett and Breanne kick off season 3 with a  spoooooky bonus episode on Halloween music! Notes: -Mark Korven on THE WITCH score -Companion episode playlist

This week we examine scores that have either been rejected or replaced in many high-profile films. Footnotes: A comprehensive list: http://rejectedfilmscores.125mb.com/list.html Danny Elfman on the BATMAN score: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/batman-composer-danny-elfman-says-turning-down-prince-was-biggest-most-stressful-gamble-of-his-career-192951834.html William Friedkin on THE EXORCIST: h...

We scratch the surface of the many tools Jerry Goldsmith uses when composing his scores. Companion episode playlist

In this week's bonus episode, we bring you 10 under-the-radar scores you may not have listened to before! Notes and Sources: - Interview with John Corigliano - Notes on SPELLBOUND - Notes on THE HEIRESS, pt. 1 - Notes on THE HEIRESS, pt. 2 -Complete score for THE HEIRESS Companion episode playlist

We take a look at how Michael Giacchino lovingly pays tribute to the film composers he grew up with. Companion episode playlist

Brett and Breanne break down moments in Oscar history where the Academy voters should've gone with a different choice in the Best Score category. How Oscar nominees are chosen Companion episode playlist

Brett, Breanne, and special guest Luke Lindemeyer chat about what makes Hans Zimmer's often imitated trademark action sounds. Companion episode playlist

Kicking off season 2, Brett and Breanne highlight their favorite scores from 2021. Companion episode playlist

Seasons Greetings with a special bonus episode! Learn what makes a Christmas-y sound! Hear how composers use traditional carols in their scores! Find out whether or not DIE HARD is a Christmas movie! Companion episode playlist

We chat about James Newton Howard, a composer deft at scaling big and intimate scores in multiple genres. Companion episode playlist

This week we pay tribute to the legendary John Barry. Though incredibly versatile across a range of tones, there was perhaps nobody better at crafting romantic themes. Companion episode playlist

Brett and Breanne chat about James Horner and his curious habit of ripping himself off!