The Soundtrack Exchange

Happy Holidays, you soundtrack-loving elves! This week we’re covering two classics and discovering what Christmas means to us. We’ve got one festive flick and one sentimental pick for ya filthy animals.             The tracks we explore: “Pure Imagination”, from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory , composed by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony...

Superheroes! Tentacled villains! Music box melodies! Zimmer has been around for decades and we want to learn more about him. Choosing a Christopher Nolan tune is too easy... He's done so much more! This week, we’re exploring tracks from Pirates Of The Caribbean and Man Of Steel. The tracks we explore: “I Will Find Him”, from Man of Steel, composed by Hans Zimmer “Davy Jones”, from Pirates of the C...

This episode, we’re spotlightting two WILDLY talented female composers making waves in this traditionally male-dominated industry. Join us as we dive into the rise of women in soundtrack composition! We discuss everything from Natalie Holt ’s Emmy-nominated works to the spellbinding scores of Hildur Guðnadóttir. The tracks we explore: “Loki Green Theme”, from Loki , composed by Natalie Holt “Bathr...

This episode has everything: Dragons! Animated Gerard Butler! Gerard Butler in traditional Spartan armor! A Plagiarism Scandal! This week, we’re diving into the world of Fantasy and the Battle of Thermopylae. The tracks we explore: “Returns a King”, from 300 , composed by Tyler Bates, based upon themes by Elliot Goldenthal “Test Drive”, from How to Train Your Dragon , composed by John Powell Want...

Tis the theme of All Hallow's Eve this week! Yes, we're a bit late... but not by much! In this episode we cover the spine-tingling but unsuspecting Exorcist theme and its origin. We also look at the accumulative End Credits theme of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. We discuss: The GOATs of film music composition. The necessity of music in a jumpscare. When we discovered how magnificently t...

Is it too soon to talk American politics? Maybe, but we already recorded the episode and slated it for this week. Join us as we dive into the iconic opening themes of “ House of Cards” and “ The West Wing .” Have either of us seen these shows? You’ll find out! We even debate which show nails American politics better. The scheming nature of Frank Underwood! The hopeful idealism of the White House s...

In this inaugural episode of The Soundtrack Exchange, we dive into the world of video games! (Each week, hosts Cameron and Christelle exchange tracks of their favorite scores from video games, movies and television.) In the debrief that follows, we discuss: Nostalgia! Fear of heights! Side quests and ADHD! Whether you're a fan of game soundtracks, nostalgic for old-school gaming, or intrigued by t...

Welcome to  The Soundtrack Exchange !  Join us, Cam and Christelle, as we dive into the vibrant world of soundtracks from movies, video games, and TV shows. Each episode, we exchange a track based on a fun theme, bringing our passion for music to the forefront. We’ll uncover the stories behind the scores, celebrate the composers, and maybe even venture down some delightful rabbit holes a...