The Scores Are Not Enough

For this episode you’ll need to grab your fedora, keep your whip within reach, and try not to look directly into any mysterious ancient artefacts, because today we're celebrating one of the greatest adventure scores ever written: John Williams' magnificent music for Raiders of the Lost Ark. From the first triumphant blast of the Raiders March to the suspense, mystery, and snake-infested peril lurk...

For this episode, we’re celebrating the towering, thunderous, heart-swelling brilliance of John Williams and his legendary score for Superman: The Movie — the soundtrack that didn’t just make us believe a man could fly… it made us believe French horns had superpowers. This score has everything: heroic marches, romantic wonder, cosmic majesty, and enough musical leitmotifs to make Lex Luthor plot r...

For this episode we’re descending several layers deep into the dreamscape of Inception, guided by the seismic brilliance of Hans Zimmer’s score — a soundtrack that doesn’t just accompany the film, it practically rewires your pulse. From the ominous brass blasts of “Dream Is Collapsing” to the aching grandeur of “Time,” via the ticking tension of “Mombasa” and the eerie elasticity of “Half Remember...

For this episode we’ll be analyzing the two most powerful forces in the galaxy: destiny… and a French horn section. We’ll be blasting off into the symphonic hyperspace of the “Main Title,” that bold musical announcement that basically says, “Put down your popcorn and prepare for feelings.” Dodging “Imperial Attacks” swooning irresponsibly over Princess Leia, trying not to blow our entire moisture...

Great Scott! For this episode we don’t just listen to movie music—we generate enough sonic energy to send us back in time! Today we’re celebrating the electrifying soundtrack to Back to the Future, and joining me on this temporal experiment is my special guest Becca Andrews, co-host of the film review podcast Do You Expect Us To Talk? and occasional contributor to Set The Tape! The moment Huey Lew...

The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, all copyrights and trademarks, remain the sole property of the original holders. The Scores Are Not Enough is not associated in any way, with those mentioned above. This is an independent podcast to provide reference, opinions, and commentary on the scores of the sci-fi and fantasy films .Co...

Welcome, brave listeners, to a sonic quest and one of the most gloriously bold fantasy scores ever committed to film. Today, we’re diving into Krull—where the glaive flies, the stakes are sky-high, and the music by James Horner doesn’t just accompany the adventure, it practically rides the Firemares straight through it. But fear not, I won’t be venturing into the Black Fortress alone—I’m joined by...

This week we’re striding through some bloody huge wooden gates to dig deeply into a score by the maestro himself, John Williams. From the electric spark of the “Opening Titles” to the soaring “main theme” wonder rises higher than a brachiosaurus on its hind legs—majestic, monumental, and most definitely ‘tricera-top’ tier. But don’t get too comfy in the visitor center: “Incident at Isla Nublar” sn...

For this episode we’re crossing the streams between cinema and soundtracks to bust open the music behind the 1984 classic, Ghostbusters. And joining me to discuss the synth-haunted grooves of Ray Parker Jr.’s chart-topping theme to the delightfully eerie cues by Elmer Bernstein, is returning guest Gillian McShane and together we’ll be trapping every note, riff, and ghostly groove in our audio cont...

Hello everyone! And welcome to our brand new season of ‘The Scores Are Not Enough’ hosted by me, Rich Marsden! In each episode we will perform an in depth analysis of a selected sci-fi or fantasy film score, chosen in no particular order, each score lovingly hand picked by a special guest. For this episode we’ll be ordering sushi, hunting down rogue androids, retiring replicants, dreaming of...

Hello everyone! And welcome to our brand new season of ‘The Scores Are Not Enough’ hosted by me, Rich Marsden! In each episode we will perform an in depth analysis of a selected sci-fi or fantasy film score, chosen in no particular order, each score lovingly hand picked by a special guest. This week we’ll be getting stranded 3million light years fro home, getting abandoned and pursued, flying...

Hello everyone! And welcome to our brand new season of ‘The Scores Are Not Enough’ hosted by me, Rich Marsden! In each episode we will perform an in depth analysis of a selected sci-fi or fantasy film score, chosen in no particular order, each score lovingly hand picked by a special guest. This week we’ll be hurling ourselves into the void, doing sexy dances, getting into football fights gett...

In Space...Noone Can Hear You Score! Hello everyone! And welcome to our brand new season of ‘The Scores Are Not Enough’ hosted by me, Rich Marsden! In each episode we will perform an in depth analysis of a selected sci-fi or fantasy film score, chosen in no particular order, each score lovingly hand picked by a special guest. This week we’ll be opening doors, hanging out in zero gravity, deal...

Hello everyone! And welcome to ‘The Scores Are Not Enough’ hosted by me, Rich Marsden! In each episode we will perform an in depth analysis of a selected Bond film score, chosen in no particular order, each score lovingly hand picked by a special guest. For this mission we’ll be discussing the music that accompanies Bond as he has a ‘bazaar’ bike ride around the rooftops of Istanbul, hangs ou...

For this mission we’ll be discussing the music that accompanies Bond as he takes in the Day Of The Dead in Mexico, a rather brutal night time sight seeing tour in Rome, a visit to a Norwegian health clinic, a rather drastic remodelling of a Tangier hotel room all whilst trying to avoid a clinch with Mr Hinx. That’s right, it’s Spectre and joining me as we make our way through the cues to Thomas Ne...

On today’s mission we’ll be discussing the music that accompanies Bond as he enjoys a hovercraft tour of North Korea, takes a dip in HongKong harbour, indulges in a massage in a hotel, hangs out at Blades, and takes his drinks with plenty of ice. That’s right, it’s Die Another Day! And joining me to sink a couple of Mojito’s, smoke a couple of delactado’s and indulge in a spot of bird watching is...

It’s Halloween special time and for this mission we’ll be listening to the music that accompanies Roger Moore’s debut as Bond and I’m happy to welcome back Tim Gray to the podcast and together we’ll be sipping Sasserach’s and enjoying shrimp rolls at the fillet of soul whilst listening to the cues that accompany Bond as he plays solitaire, has a close encounter with a snake, avoids being lunch to...

For today’s mission we’ll be listening to the music that accompanies Tim Dalton’s debut as Bond but sadly also marks the departure of Bond electi composer John Barry. That’s right folks, it’s The Living Daylights and joining me to complete his Hat Trick is Steve Brownett-Gale and together we’ll be discussing the cues that accompany Bond as he plays paintball in Gibraltar, saves lady assassins, dea...

For this mission we’ll be listening to the music that accompanies Sean Connery’s fourth outing 007 and discussing the cues that accompany Bond as he visits a health retreat, tracks down stolen warheads in the Bahamas, has a dance and leaves a lady dead on her feet all whilst saving the world yet again from being held to nuclear ransom. That’s right folks, it’s Thunderball and joining me for cockta...

For this mission we’ll be listening to the music that accompanies Sean Connery’s final return as 007 and listening to the cues that accompany Bond as he fights free radicals at Shrublands, enjoys a trip to the Bahamas, dusts of his video game skills, hunts down stolen nuclear warheads amongst other tropical based frolics, that’s right folks it’s 1983’s Never Say Never again and joining me to enjoy...

For this mission we’ll be listening to the music that accompanies Sean Connery’s 2nd outing as Bond and discussing the cues that take us on a lovely stalk through the park, a trip to SPECTRE island, girl trouble, hanging out with gypsies, stealing decoding machines, culminating in a romantic boat ride! That’s right folks, it’s From Russia With Love and joining me to discuss John Barry’s first solo...

For this mission we’ll be listening to the music that accompanies Sean Connery’s 3rd outing as Bond and discussing the cues that take us on a trip to Miami, a spot of decorating, Teasing the Korean (which I’m assured is NOT a seedy euphemism), attempting to radiate some Gold with an ‘atomic device’, culminating in the ultimate blow-job! That’s right folks, it’s Goldfinger and joining me to discuss...

For this mission we’ll be discussing the music that accompanies Daniel Craig’s final outing as Bond and discussing the cues that take us on a journey through rural Italy, escaping from Gun toting goons, en exciting Cuban shoot out, a chase through Norway, Gardeners question time, before making a final ascent and being blown to smithereens! That’s right folks, it’s No Time To Die and joining me to...

For this mission we’ll be discussing the music that accompanies Pierce Brosnan’s second outing as Bond and listening to the cues that accompany Bond as helps someone quit smoking, takes a backseat in the company car, avoids a painful visit from the doctor amongst other multi media based hijinks, that’s right folks it’s Tomorrow Never Dies and accompanying me on this mission through David Arnold's...

For this mission, I'm joined by actor, writer, comedian, philanthropist, inventor of the exclamtion mark, Mr Paul Litchfield and together we'll be downing a couple of Vespers and Tijuaning some brass as we take in the zany, psychodelic delights of Burt Bacharach's (or is it Backache) brilliant score for the 1967 version of Casino Royale. Score composed by Burt Bacharach and performed by Herb Alper...