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The Soundtrack Show is a look at film scores and soundtracks for some of the most popular movies, TV Shows, Video Games and Theater pieces of all time.

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    • TV & Film
    • 4.9 • 1.4K Ratings

The Soundtrack Show is a look at film scores and soundtracks for some of the most popular movies, TV Shows, Video Games and Theater pieces of all time.

    Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part III)

    Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part III)

    Music production on a full season of Star Trek begins! Our first two composers get to work, as Alexander Courage and Fred Steiner start writing and recording music at a frantic pace. We'll hear the rest of Courage's work on season one, and listen to Steiner's amazing contributions to Star Trek's musical vocabulary. We also examine the critical role played by the music editors, as they work to establish and shape the music of season one.
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    • 56 min
    Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part II)

    Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part II)

    Before making it to air, Star Trek had not one, but two pilots scored by Alexander Courage. Once the first season finally went into production, it took five composers to pull it off. This episode explores the musical, financial and creative realities of 1960s television music production, as we discuss the scores for these two pilots, and the creation of some of the show's musical sound effects. We are also introduced to season one's other four composers.
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    • 56 min
    Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part I)

    Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part I)

    The history of television and the origins of Star Trek are explored through the life and career of composer/orchestrator Alexander Courage, television star Lucille Ball, and Desilu music director Wilbur Hatch. The main title melodies for Star Trek are analyzed and discussed, along with their place in the history of 20th Century television music.
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    • 49 min
    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part III)

    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part III)

    In our final episode on the music of E.T. we listen to the second half of the movie's incredible music, cue by cue. We also discuss the work of film editor Carol Littleton, and vocal sound designer Ben Burtt.
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    • 59 min
    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part II)

    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part II)

    In Part II we take it from the top, and listen to how the film score for E.T. is constructed in the first half of the movie. We examine multiple themes, and discuss the movie's emotional honesty.
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    • 55 min
    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part I)

    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - the Music (Part I)

    The film score to E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is widely considered to be one of the most important film scores of all time. We discuss what makes the music so great as a whole, and we discuss the evolution of the score's most important themes.
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    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
1.4K Ratings

1.4K Ratings

Futurewen ,

The best!!

If you want to know more about movies, music, storytelling, or history there really is no better place to start…or continue. I cannot recommend this podcast enough, both for quality and content. This is true artistic education. To misquote Mike Nesmith, LISTEN TO THE PODCAST!!

JC-2013 ,

Excellent Podcast

Great information and examples about movie music and sound. The host is informative and engaging.

Mjfdesign ,

Wonderfull overview of music in film

Just a wonderful presentation and explanation of the art of a soundtrack. If you love film, like the history of the medium, and enjoy great music then you will be very happy with this podcast.

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