Silver Screen Sound Machine

"Those goddamn ducks..." This week Dave and Tom are diving head-first into the gabagool-filled jukebox that is The Sopranos Season 1 soundtrack. From the iconic "Woke Up This Morning" by Alabama 3 (they’re from Crewe you know!) that practically whacks you over the head with attitude, to the soulful depths of "Inside of Me", the hypnotic groove of "Mystic Eyes", the rebellious spirit of "I Feel Fre...

‘’I’ll get a Wimpy’’ In this spine-tingling, synth-dripping episode, Dave and Tom bravely descend into the dangerously underfunded corridors of Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace, where the beats are as haunted as the hospital and the budget is flatter than Dr. Rick Dagless M.D.’s coke float (sorry Dag). The lads lovingly dissect the iconic soundtrack, including the sultry (and questionably HR-compliant)...

“Thundercats, Thundercats, Thundercats….HOOOOOO!!!” Dust off your VHS tapes and prepare for a nostalgia overload! In this episode, the boys dive headfirst into the gloriously over-the-top world of 1980s cartoon theme tunes. We’re talking heroic guitar riffs, synths that could power a small city, and lyrics that explain the entire plot before the first ad break. Among others, the chaps unravel the...

Another Christmas missave from the glazed ham to all of our listeners. Have a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and have a top New Year. Much love, The SSSM Team - Dave, Tom & Our Brian The music used in this episode was - Wish Background. By Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons

SNAAAAAAAAAKEEEE!! The very first episode of our off-season' spin-off, Second Screen Sound Machine: "METAL GEAR SOLID" - OST (1998 From the PlayStation 1 videogame) This was a lot of fun, and very much a 'love-letter' to one of the best games ever made. Expect all manner of shite impressions. and 'sound effects' as the lads sneak their way through the standout tracks from this iconic videogame sou...

"I've not had chance to fart today..." Well, there you have it folks. We've come to the end of our second season, and 10 episodes that are quite the rollercoaster ride. In this final episode of the season, the lads (and Brian) grab a tin, and do some reflecting on the myriad of sounds that made up SSSM Season 2. So, put your feet up, pop on the headphones and enjoy being led by the hand as Dave an...

“Zed's dead, baby. Zed’s dead.” In this, the SEASON TWO FINALE - the lads open the briefcase of cool and let that golden glow of 1990s swagger blind them, as they tackle the beast that is the Pulp Fiction soundtrack…aka the mixtape that made you quote from the bible. We’re talking surf rock, country, soul, and a dash of Samuel L. Jackson’s great vengeance and furious anger. From the utterly anthem...

“I’m the welcome wagon, it’s nice to meet’cha, friend!” Hadouken your ears! The lads are back (joined by good pal, and all-round Street Fighter connoisseur James “Jimmy” Bennett) and they’re all diving fist-first into the soundtrack for Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie — a 90s grunge-fest where Alice in Chains, Silverchair, Korn and KMFDM among others, battle for sonic supremacy. We’ll throw...

‘’LIP MY STOCKINGS!’’ In this episode, Dave and Tom dive into the hazy, dreamy world of Lost in Translation — the 2003 Sofia Coppola film where Bill Murray whispers things, Scarlett Johansson wears wigs and stares at city lights, and the real star? The freakin’ soundtrack. Join the boys as they sip Suntory whiskey (for podcasting times), and dissect standout tracks like Death in Vegas' "Girls", Ph...

"Gentleman, let us broaden our minds... Lawrence!" In this bat-tastic episode, the boys dive utility-belt first into the purple-tinted fever dream that is Prince's 1989 Batman soundtrack—the musical oddity that asked, What if the Joker had a groove? and What if Gotham threw a dance party at a crime scene? Dave and Tom unravel the purple enigma track by track, covering hits like the head-scratcher...

S2 E6 • Carlito’s Way (1993) "He's got a good future if he can live past next week." In this episode, Dave and Tom are joined by their good pal, and hotshot editor from “The Media” - Jake Whiston, together they will be diving headfirst into the Carlito's Way soundtrack — a 90s gangster film wrapped in a disco fever dream. Join the trio as they unpack the sultry sounds of Spanish Harlem, where bong...

‘’You wouldn't hit a man with no trousers on, would you!?’’ Buckle up, because this episode is all about the 1969 classic The Italian Job…or more specifically, its iconic, funky, and slightly unhinged soundtrack. The lads will be taking you on a joyride through Quincy Jones’ score, complete with whimsical horns, swaggering basslines, and that sweet, sweet ‘60s groove that makes you want to plan a...

"We can't hold out forever, Kup… but we can give them one humongous repair bill!" In this episode, the lads dive, nay glide into the most metal soundtrack of all time—literally. The Transformers: The Movie (1986) OST is crammed full of epic rock ballads, synth-fueled anthems, and the undeniable power of ‘Friend of the Show’ Stan Bush - to turn even the clunkiest robot battle into an emotional roll...

"So what's new?" "Nowt you little divvy, that's the whole point!" In this episode, the lads are lacing up their dance shoes, popping some talc on the floor, and jumping into the stomping, floor-filling soundtrack of SoulBoy (2010) the film that brought Northern Soul back into the cinematic spotlight (and gave our knees a workout they weren’t ready for). Joined by their good pal Simon ‘Boff’ Bough...

S2 E2 • The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) “I've never seen so many electric jellyfish in all my life!" In this episode, the lads don their red beanies, pour themselves a coconut-based rum cocktail, and sail into the dreamy, offbeat waters of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou soundtrack. From Bowie in Portuguese, to the contents of Mark Mothersbaugh’s sonic toolbox; chocked full of whimsic...

S2 E1 • Enter The Dragon (1973) "Man! You come right out of a comic book" Ever wondered why "Kung Fu Fighting" isn't actually in Enter the Dragon? Bruce Lee: Martial Arts Superstar, Top Shagger…and Spy? In this first episode of Season 2 - the lads dive into the groovy, funky, high-kicking world of Enter the Dragon's soundtrack — because who knew kung fu and wah guitar were the perfect combo? Dave...

S1 E11 • Season 1 Wrap-Up ''So...that's M People'' Well then, that's that! Season 1 is a wrap! As the dust settles on the 10 episodes that have gone before them, Dave and Tom (and Brian) grab a tin, and do some reflecting on the soundtracks that made up Silver Screen Sound Machines' inaugural season. The lads will discuss what surprised them, what thrilled them, what disappointed them, and much mo...

S1 E10 • Trainspotting (1996) “Yes! You fuckin’ DANCER!” For the final episode of Season 1, Dave and Tom dive headlong into the toilet bowl, to discuss the sonic chaos of Trainspotting. It's a collection of tracks where Britpop, techno, and existential dread collide in a haze of ‘90s brilliance. Highlights include tunes that made Iggy Pop cool (again), Blur the kings of ennui, and Underworld the s...

A very special Christmas message for all of our listeners. Have a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and have a top New Year. Much love, The SSSM Team - Dave, Tom & Our Brian The music used in this episode was - Wish Background and Americana. By Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons

S1 E9 • House / Hausu (1977) “Oh, my! That's naughty” In this arse-bitingly good episode of Silver Screen Sound Machine, the boys will be wrapping their ears around the soundtrack to the cult-classic Japanese horror comedy - House. Helmed by the Japanese rock group Godiego this soundtrack spans the genres from naive, nakedly emotional piano pieces, through wild, thrashing, funky jams, Boogie Woogi...

S1 E8 • Beverly Hills Cop (1984) “Look man, I ain't fallin' for no banana in my tailpipe!” In this episode, the boys don their letterman jackets and dive headfirst into the 1984 tour-de-force that is the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack. A synth-drenched ode to the sound of US top-40s radio in the 1980s punctuated by a whole tailpipe full of patented SSSM nonsense. From the iconic and ever-present cha...

S1 E7 • O' Brother Where Art Thou? (2000) “I'm a ‘Dapper Dan’ man!” In this episode, Dave and Tom are strapping on their banjos, dusting off their overalls, and plunging headfirst into the Coen Brothers’ down-home, toe-tappin’, soul-stirrin’ soundtrack of O’ Brother, Where Art Thou?. Packed full of rollicking bluegrass, gospel, and folk tunes that somehow made mandolins and washboards cool again....

S1 E6 • Bloodsport (1988) “Very good… but brick not hit back.” In episode six, the lads dive deep into the unforgettable soundtrack of Bloodsport (1988), the cult martial arts classic that catapulted Jean-Claude Van Damme to stardom. Bloodsport’s soundtrack captures both the raw energy and emotional journey of Frank Dux as he fights for honor (and questionable world records) in the notorious ‘Kumi...

S1 E5 • Jackie Brown (1997) “Try not to tear his clothes off, OK? They're new.” In this episode, the lads are getting down with the Jackie Brown - soundtrack, it’s a playlist that cranks up the heat until your Bill Withers. Quentin Tarantino didn’t just pick songs; he hand-selected tracks with enough funk and soul to make even the coolest of characters sweat. Boasting the likes of Bobby Womack, Th...

S1 E4 • Fight Club (1999) “I’d fight Ghandi” In this episode, the lads take a trip down to nihilism-town and drink deep of the gritty, pulsating sounds offered up by the OST of David Fincher's cult classic, Fight Club. They’ll be exploring this eclectic score, weaving between the myriad genres served up by the Dust Brothers from industrial rock, and electronica to Middle-Eastern inspired exotica a...