After an incredible run, this episode marks the final chapter of Sideshow Sound Radio with your hosts Will Dodson and Wendell Jones.

Over the years we’ve explored countless soundtracks, celebrated the composers who bring our favorite films, games, and television shows to life, and shared our love of film music with listeners around the world. None of it would have been possible without you.

In this farewell episode, Will and Wendell reflect on the journey of the show, share some memories from behind the scenes, and offer a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the podcast along the way.

While the show is ending, the music — and the conversations — will live on.

We are currently in the process of uploading the entire Sideshow Sound Radio catalog so it remains available to fans and soundtrack lovers everywhere.

You can access the growing archive here:
https://archive.org/details/@sideshow_sound/uploads

And this isn’t the end for Will. In the coming weeks, he will be announcing details about a new podcast network called Cosmic Fun Radio, which will continue celebrating music, film, creativity, and the things that inspire us.

Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of the Sideshow Sound Radio family. We adore you all

In this heartwarming Score Guide finale for spooky season, Wend and Will revisit James Horner’s beloved score for Casper (1995).

They’ll explore how Horner weaves together a never-ending well of hauntingly beautiful melodies, tender emotion, and spectral playfulness to bring this ghostly tale to life. From the film’s ethereal emotional beats to its bittersweet finale, the score reminds us that even in the afterlife… love and music endure.

Highlights include:

• How Horner balances innocence and melancholy through orchestration
• The magic of the main themes and their emotional transformations
• A deep dive into Casper’s Lullaby — one of Horner’s most moving cues
• The timeless blend of nostalgia and the supernatural

It’s a perfect farewell to spooky season — tender, touching, and just a little bit haunted.

Release

Casper MCA Records (1995)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Peter Amsel

9:29 – 1. ‘No Sign of Ghosts’

18:17 – 2. Carrigan & Dibs

25:39 – 3. Strangers in the House

28:11 – 4. First Haunting / The Swordfight

36:28 – 5. March of the Exorcists

39:47 – 6. The Lighthouse – Casper & Kat

41:36 – How to Train Your Dragon

47:40 – 7. Casper Makes Breakfast

51:26– 8. Fond Memories

54:18 – 9. ‘Dying’ to Be a Ghost

1:01:40– 10. Casper’s Lullaby

1:11:37 – 11. Descent to Lazarus

1:14:41 – Jumanji

1:15:39 – 12. One Last Wish

1:20:18 – 13. Remember Me This Way (Performed by Jordan Hill)

1:22:51 – 14. Casper the Friendly Ghost (Performed by Little Richard)

1:27:43 – 15. The Uncles Swing / End Credits

1:30:24 – Final Thoughts

From classical roots to blockbuster reinventions, the duo unpacks how the Dies Irae continues to strike terror and awe wherever it appears. Expect goosebumps, laughter, and plenty of spine-tingling musical moments!

We explore the history of the rhyme itself, its unsettling connection to mortality and ritual, and why nursery rhymes sung by children are such an effective tool in horror scoring. Then we break down how Wallfisch reworked and recorded it for IT, transforming something familiar into something terrifying.

Grab your red balloon and float with us into this episode!

The hosts unravel how Shore conjures terror through ritualistic choirs, dissonant pitch cells, and heavy orchestration, turning the Nine into a sonic force of pure dread. They discuss the text sung by the choir, the theme’s role as a leitmotif, and how Shore uses it to embody the presence of Sauron’s most dreaded servants.

It’s a deep dive into one of the most haunting pieces of modern film scoring — and a perfect continuation of our spooky season lineup.

They’ll explore how Williams adapted Shakespeare’s Macbeth witches’ chant into a mischievous, medieval-flavored theme, why it captures the darker shift of the third Potter film, and how it connects Hogwarts’ world of whimsy with something more ancient and foreboding. Expect talk of texts, textures, and that irresistible magical swagger Williams brings to the score.

So grab your butterbeer, crack open your spellbook, and join us for this bewitched installment of The Sideshow Theme Show.

We talk about how Herrmann’s bold choice to score Hitchcock’s thriller entirely with strings created a sound world that was stark, claustrophobic, and unforgettable. In the Prelude, those slashing rhythms set the stage for one of the most influential horror films of all time — instantly immersing the audience in a world of unease before a single word is spoken.

Along the way, we discuss:

• Why the Psycho score is a landmark in film music history
• Herrmann’s use of string orchestra to create psychological tension
• How the Prelude sets up not just the story, but the entire sound of the film
• The lasting impact of Psycho’s music on horror, thrillers, and beyond

Whether you’re a longtime Bernard Herrmann fan or just discovering the genius behind those infamous shower scene stabs, this episode is a deep dive into the craft and legacy of a true film music master.

Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes exploring the greatest themes in film, TV, and game music.

Sideshow Sound Radio is back for a brand-new season — and we’re kicking things off in true Halloween style!

Join your hosts Wend and Will as they light the Black Flame Candle and dive broom-first into John Debney’s bewitching score for Hocus Pocus. From its mischievous motifs and spooky orchestrations to its heartwarming magic, we’ll guide you through the themes, tricks, and treats that make this soundtrack such a perennial Fall favorite.

So grab your spellbook, gather ‘round the cauldron, and tune in for a deep-dive into one of the most beloved spooky scores of the ‘90s. It’s the perfect way to start the season — no virgins required.

Release

Hocus Pocus Intrada (2013)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Rob Rawdon

10:22 – 1. Main Title

18:02 – 2. Garden of Magic / Thackery Follows Emily

30:54 – 3. Witches’ Lair

36:04 – 4. To the Stake

39:42 – 5. Death to the Witches

45:25 – 6. Meeting Allison

51:38 – 7. Max Loses Shoes

54:05– 8. Hallowe’en

57:10 – 9. Max and Dani

1:02:06– 10. Divertimento #17 in D, K. 334

1:04:00 – 11. To the Witches’ House We Go

1:05:58 – 12. The Black FLAME Candle

1:16:48 – 13. Witches on a Rampage

1:21:12 – 14. Graveyard Attack

1:25:30 – 15. The Calming Circle

1:29:44 – 16. The Master

1:30:51 – 17. Fingers

1:33:09 – I Put a Spell on You

1:35:05 – 18. Springing the Trap

1:40:58 – 19. Winnie’s Lament

1:44:23 – 20. Witches Flight

1:50:09 – 21. Sarah’s Theme

1:57:45 – 22. Max Fools the Witches

2:00:46 – 23. Winnie Catches Up

2:03:38 – 24. Billy Speaks

2:06:49 – 25. Witches Capture Dani

2:09:42 – 26. Witches Demise / Resurrection

2:14:29 – 27. End Credits

2:17:55 – Final Thoughts

In the thrilling conclusion to our Spring Season, Sideshow Sound Radio takes flight with a Score Guide dedicated to James Horner’s magnificent score for The Rocketeer (1991). Directed by Joe Johnston, this film brings to life the high-flying adventures of Cliff Secord, a stunt pilot who discovers a jetpack and becomes the titular hero.

Horner’s score is a masterclass in orchestral storytelling, blending soaring melodies with heartfelt emotion. The main theme captures the exhilaration of flight, while the romantic motifs perfectly underscore the tender moments between Cliff and Jenny. Notably, the score also features a memorable villain theme that adds depth to the narrative.

Join us as we delve into the nuances of this iconic soundtrack, exploring how Horner’s music elevates the film’s narrative and leaves a lasting impression on audiences.

Release

The Rocketeer Hollywood Records (1991)

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro Tag: Tiago Gomes

9:25 – 1. 1 Main Title / Takeoff

19:39 – 2. The Flying Circus

28:20 – 3. Jenny

32:36 – 4. Begin the Beguine (Performed By Melora Hardin)

37:17 – 5. Neville Sinclair’s House

46:36 – 6. Jenny’s Rescue

51:01 – 7. Rendezvous at Griffith Park Observatory

54:47 – 8. When Your Lover Has Gone (Performed By Melora Hardin)

59:40 – 9. The Zeppelin

1:10:16 – 10. Rocketeer to the Rescue / End Titles

1:14:30 – Final Thoughts

Lasse Vogt and guest Edmund Meinerts welcome you back to Middle-Earth, as they continue to explore music for Tolkien’s world NOT composed by Howard Shore. This time, Edmund brought tracks from a radio play, while Lasse turned to a video game once again. Get ready for some truly amazing songs!

Welcome to the 11th episode of The Sideshow Theme Show, and this time we’re unlocking the sonic secrets of the Kingsman franchise! Based on the cult comic series by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, the film Kingsman: The Secret Service set a new standard in stylish espionage, complete with jaw-dropping action and an equally unforgettable score. In this episode, we zero in on the main theme—originally composed by Henry Jackman and Matthew Margeson —which combines bold brass fanfares, crisp orchestration, and a cheeky nod to classic spy thrillers. Jackman and Margeson’s masterful theme, blending modern electronic nuances with a quintessential British swagger, not only defined the first film but laid the musical foundation for the entire franchise. Join us as we celebrate the explosive musical genius that still makes us want to don a suit and raise a toast to the Kingsman legacy.

In this episode of The Sideshow Theme Show, Will and Lasse take a deep dive into the enchanting main theme of the Ori franchise, composed by Gareth Coker. We explore how this beautifully straightforward, diatonic melody captures the magic of Ori’s ethereal world—its sense of flight, wonder, and luminous adventure. Join us as we dissect the musical constructs that make this theme unforgettable, all while celebrating the creative genius of Coker, whose work with Moon Studios (Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisps) has redefined what game music can be.

Hey, Narnia fans! In this episode of The Sideshow Theme Show, Will and Lasse take a playful romp through one of our favorite themes from the Chronicles of Narnia Series. They break down the majestic sounds that make you feel like you’re sprinting through enchanted woods on a lion’s back, all with plenty of tongue-in-cheek banter and geeky insights. If you love a bit of magical mischief with your film scores, this one’s for you! Tune in and let the adventure begin.

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In the season debut of The Sideshow Theme Show, Will and Lasse present an episode devoted entirely to the magic of John Williams’ Superman theme. Our dynamic duo break down the epic theme, spotlighting its memorable variations and explaining why it remains the ultimate sonic embodiment of heroism. Expect witty banter, deep dives into musical details, and a celebration of everything that makes this theme a timeless classic. Grab your capes and join us for a truly super episode!

Welcome to the season debut of Sideshow Sound Radio—a podcast network dedicated to the film scores we love and why we love them! In our very first episode of this exciting new season, we’re kicking things off with a brand new Score Guide for The Incredibles. In this episode, we dive deep into the super-powered soundscape that defines The Incredibles. We break down its dynamic orchestration, innovative use of motifs, and the way its music perfectly balances heroic energy with heartfelt nuance. Join us as we explore how this score not only propels the film’s narrative but also sets a new standard in animated superhero music.

Release

The Incredibles Walt Disney Records (2004)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Xander Stobbs

13:54 – 1. The Glory Days

35:37 – 2. Mr. Huph Will See You Now

45:04 – 3. Adventure Calling

49:51 – 4. Bob vs. the Omnidroid

59:47 – 5. Lava in the Afternoon

1:04:15 – 6. Life’s Incredible Again

1:09:08 – 7. Off to Work

1:20:51 – 8. New and Improved

1:27:56 – 9. Kronos Unveiled

1:35:11 – 10. Marital Rescue

1:39:55 – 11. Missile Lock

1:42:31 – 12. Lithe or Death

1:48:58 – 13. 100 Mile Dash

1:57:17 – 14. A Whole Family of Supers

2:02:23 – 15. Escaping Nomanisan

2:05:41 – 16. Road Trip!

2:09:42 – 17. Saving Metroville

2:13:31 – 18. The New Babysitter

2:17:00 – 19. The Incredits

2:22:21 – Final Thoughts

Link

Happy Holidays! If you’ve traveled through the seven levels of the candy cane forest looking for entertaining and informative musical insights, you’ve arrived at your destination!

Join hosts Wend and Will as they discuss the themes, leitmotifs, and peppermint-flavored instrumentation that make Elf one of their holiday favorites, all brought to us by the underrated musical genius – John Debney.

Hop into our sleigh as we expose fake Santas, tear Christmas-grams, and rip open the presents under the composer’s tree to reveal the memorable themes, the orchestration surprises, and all those swirly, twirly gumdrops that make this score so well-loved from pole to pole.

Release

Elf Varèse Sarabande (2003)

Timestamps

8:47 – 1. Papa Elf

12:14 – 2. Main Title

17:47 – 3. Buddy’s Journey

23:14 – 4. A Stroll With Buddy

26:52 – 5. Christmas Medley

30:59 – 6. Weird Wonderland

38:36 – 7. The Frozen Battlefield

42:09 – 8. Buddy’s Theme

46:00 – 9. Santa’s in Trouble

49:01 – 10. A Walk in the Park

52:06 – 11. Attack of the Little People

54:26 – 12. Central Park Rangers

59:42 – 13. Working With Dad

1:00:49 – 14. A Snowman’s Advice

1:03:45 – 15. Showdown in the Park

1:06:53 – 16. Buddy and Santa’s Flight

1:09:16 – 17. Spaghetti and Syrup

1:12:49 – Final Thoughts

Link

Join Will & Wend for their first Christmas Score Guide! In their final episode of 2017 they merrily explore a childhood classic, the 1990 comedy chrimbo movie, Home Alone, composed and conducted by masterful maestro, John Williams.

Your festive hosts shall be pulling back the composer’s christmassy curtain for you our loyal listener, to reveal themes, identify leitmotifs, and gush over instrumentation and all those sparkling musical moments that make this soundtrack so well-loved the world over.

Crowbars up, snow shovels at the ready, let’s feel that gingerbread feeling!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Release

Home Alone 25th Anniversary Limited Edition La-La Land Records (2015)

Timestamps

Intro Tag: Xander Stobbs

Disc One

6:15 – 1. Home Alone (Main Theme)

9.57 – 2. Go Pack Your Suitcase/Introducing Marley/In Good Hands

14:50 – 3. Banished to the Attic

16:44 – 4. We Slept In/Hard Count

18:43 – 5. Making the Plane

19:44 – 6. The Basement

23:35 – 7. Target Practise/Sledding on the Stairs

26:49 – 8. Lights On/Guess Who’s Home/Paris Arrival

30:47 – 9. The Man of the House/Police Check

32:44 – 10. The Bookshelf

34:48 – 11. Phone Machine/Drug Store/Escape Across the Ice

38:45 – 12. Follow That Kid! [Film Version]

41:47 – 13. Listening to Carson

42:41 – 14. Cleaning Clothes/Kitchen

44:10 – 15. Scammed by a Kindergartner [Film Version]

46:55 – 16. Somewhere in my Memory (Walking Home) [Film Version]

49:34 – 17. O Holy Night [Film Version]

52:19 – 18. Star of Bethlehem [Film Version]

54:05 – 19. Carol of the Bells

56:03 – 20. Setting the Trap

1:01:22 – 21. The Attack Begins

1:03:37 – 22. Marv Enters the Basement/A Hot Hand/Sore Head

1:04:09 – The Chess Game (Harry Potter and the INSERT NAME Stone)

1:05:14 – 23. Paint Cans

1:06:41 – 24. Clothesline Trapeze/Marley to the Rescue

1:09:06 – 25. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas [Film Version]

1:09:58 – 26. The Next Morning/Mom Returns/Finale

1:14:04 – 27. We Wish You a Merry Christmas/End Title [Film Version]

Links

Anthony O’Toole’s Transcription & Analysis of Setting the Trap

Welcome back to the Sideshow Theme Show! In the 7th installment of our newest show, Will and Lasse take a look at the Wings/Flying/Fairy Godmother theme from James Newton Howard’s criminally underrated score to 2014’s Maleficent, and gush over how incredible the man truly is. Join us!

Welcome to the second round of “Music for Middle-Earth”! Edmund Meinerts is back to talk about scores for Tolkien media NOT composed by Howard Shore. Once again, him and Lasse are spotlighting video game soundtracks, one a bit obscure, the other for a well-known big budget title. Join them and listen to some special tunes!
Also, check out the link below to read the article mentioned in this episode:
https://web.archive.org/web/20111109153501/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/2785/riffing_on_tolkien_the_.php?print=1

To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Score Guide, we dug deep into the Sideshow vault to bring you our very first Score Guide ever, Independence Day. Released 10 years ago this week, this blast from our past comes from a time when the editing style and presentation of the show was quite different than it is today. What hasn’t changed is how great David Arnold’s 1996 masterpiece is.

**Original Shownotes**

Will and Wend discuss a film score they both share a love for – Independence Day. They’ll be identifying themes, exploring their favourite cues and having an absolute blast being your guides through composer David Arnold‘s masterpiece!

Link to buy the 2010 La-La Land Records expanded release of Independence Day

Release

Independence Day: Limited Edition La-La Land Records (2010)

Timestamps

Disc One

05:31 – 1. 1969: We Came In Peace

07:54 – 2. S.E.T.I. – Radio Signal

09:09 – 3. Mysto Bridge/Satellite Collision/Destroyers Disengage/Russell Casse – Pilot

10:29 – 5. The Darkest Day

14:31 – 7. Cancelled Leave

15:58 – 21. Wedding

19:04 – 9. Evacuation

21:39 – 10. Firestorm

22:20 – 11. Aftermath

22:45 – 12. Base Attack

25:40 – 13. Marilyn Found

26:09 – 18. The Death of Marilyn/Dad’s a Genius

29:31 – 20. International Code

30:29 – 22. The President’s Speech

Disc Two

33:12 – 2. The Launch Tunnel/Mutha Ship/Virus Uploaded

34:49 – 3. Hide!/Russell’s Packin’ (The Day We Fight Back)

36:11 – 5. Jolly Roger

38:14 – 6. Victory

38:50 – 7. End Credits

Welcome, sons of the Pharaohs, under the shadow of Anubis to our 42nd Score Guide! Will, Wend, and Claude return to 1999 once more to guide you around quicksand, past plagues and curses, through the action-adventure horror remake, cream of cinematic cheese, The Mummy, composed and conducted by Jerry Goldsmith.

Twenty-five years after its release, your podcast adventurers shall be deciphering the hieroglyphic inscriptions, pulling open the sarcophagus, and chiselling the sacred spells to reveal the memorable themes, the classic Goldsmith orchestration techniques, and all those masterful musical gems that make this score a chamber of treasures from here to the City of the Dead, in an informative and entertaining track-by-track camel ride through 15 tracks of one of the best action and tension scores of the nineties.

Don’t mess with the scarabs!

Release

The Mummy Decca Records (1999)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Erik Woods of Cinematic Sound Radio

8:26 – 1. Imhotep

20:14 – 2. The Sarcophagus

26:22 – 3. Tuareg Attack

31:01 – 4. Giza Port

37:16 – 5. Night Boarders

48:30 – 6. The Caravan

54:18 – 7. Camel Race

59:32 – 8. The Crypt

1:08:43 – 9. Mumia Attack

1:12:14 – 10. Discoveries

1:18:16 – 11. My Favorite Plague

1:23:01 – 12. Crowd Control

1:28:11 – 13. Rebirth

1:34:25 – Jerry Goldsmith Meets Spineshank

1:39:18 – 14. The Mummy

1:46:14 – 15. The Sand Volcano

1:55:10 – Final Thoughts

**Original Air Date – May 17, 2017**

As we continue our tribute to our friend Ian Crabb, please enjoy his favourite episode of IDO – Alien 3. This episode represented much of what Ian hoped IDO would be – a film that was much maligned being defended vigorously by those who loved it, and Ian LOVED Alien 3. It was also a thrill for him to podcast with Erik Woods of Cinematic Sound Radio fame, who absolutely brought it as well. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 7 years since this one, and we certainly hope you enjoy it.

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In the latest episode of In Defence Of, host Ian Crabb is joined by his band of inmates, the fearless leader, out of the airlock, Will ‘Ripley’ Dodson, the enigma of space, Andrew ‘Xenomorph’ Steele, the wild, unpredictable, Mr. Todd Horan, and the welcome return of the podfather himself, Erik Woods.

In episode 11 of IDO, the team defend the 1992 sequel Alien 3 and it’s incredible score by composer Elliot Goldenthal! Is it that bad? Does it deserve the vitriol? Is hindsight a friend to this film? Listen and find out!

Timestamps

9:42 – Film

44:32 – Music

1:15:23 – Gripe

1:31:43 – Defence

1:45:00 – Listener Feedback

*Original Air Date: September 12, 2016*

Longtime listeners will remember our show In Defence Of, created by Ian Crabb, Will Dodson, and Wendell Jones, and hosted by Ian from 2015 to 2017. A fan favorite podcast on our network, IDO was a concept thought up by Wend and Will, and offered to Ian after his appearance on Episode 11 of the main show. Ian then took the show and made it his own, crafting the format, segments, and making it the AMAAAAAZING podcast it was. We now present to you the episode that was easily the most popular among them all – Transformers. Ian despised this film, but in the interest of fair play he agreed to take part, resulting in so much hilarity that the episode could hardly contain it. Please enjoy this banger from the vault, as we remember Ian fondly, doing what he did best.

ORIGINAL POST:

In this week’s In Defence Of, your heroic host Ian Crabb is joined by fearless leader of the Sideshow bots, Will Dodson alias Willimus Prime, Andrew Steele aka Bumblesteel, and finally, waiting in the wings ready to go, the dark Harbinger, Mr. Rob Dodson!

In episode 8 of IDO, the brave defenders of the Matrix of Leadership discuss the 2007 sci-fi action film Transformers scored by longtime collaborator of director Michael Bay, composer Steve Jablonsky! Let’s light up the AllSpark, make some sexist jokes and point our cameras upskirt as we defend Transformers!

Timestamps

6:20 – Film

35:32 – Music

58:04 – Gripe

1:18:13 – Defence

1:29:36 – Listener Feedback

1:34:41 – ?

**Original Air date: December 16, 2014**

This week marks 3 years since our friend, producer, host, and collaborator Ian Crabb passed away. Since this is also his birthday week, we’ve decided to spend the next couple of weeks re-releasing some of our favorite episodes that he was a part of, starting with this episode, which was his first ever appearance on the network. In this episode, Ian joined Wendell and Will to discuss the first four scores in the X-Men franchise. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane and remember the AMAZING Ian Crabb.

Welcome back to The Sideshow Theme Show! In today’s episode, Will and Lasse return to Gotham City, this time exploring Michael Giacchino’s two chord SLEDGEHAMMER of a main theme to 2021’s The Batman. Riddle us this, dear listeners – what does Nirvana, The Empire, and triple forte have to do with the loudest main theme in modern cinema? Hit play and find out….

**This episode originally aired October 8th 2016**

Will and Wend are joined by host and producer of Cinematic Sound Radio, Erik Woods, to discuss their favourite score of this century in our Halloween Score Guide of 2016!

The trio discuss the 2002 sci-fi thriller Signs by James Newton Howard. Guiding you through this sensational, supernatural film score, track-by-track, in the most entertaining and informative way they can, they cut back the crops to explore themes, motifs, instrumentation, textures, and those marvellous musical moments that leave them giddy with excitement!

Don’t be afraid…it’s time to board up your windows, lock your pantry door, head down to the basement, and talk film music!

Release

Signs Hollywood Records (2002)

Timestamps

06:59 – 1. Main Titles

11:15 – Camille Saint–Saëns ‘Danse Macabre’

13:38 – 2. First Crop Circles

22:05 – 3. Roof Intruder

31:05 – 4. Brazilian Video

36:15 – 5. In the Cornfield

43:38 – 6. Baby Monitor

48:29 – 7. Recruiting Office

53:36 – 8. Throwing a Stone

59:38 – 9. Boarding Up the House

1:07:18 – 10. Into the Basement

1:12:52 – 11. Asthma Attack

1:18:28 – James Newton Howard on Creating the Score

1:19:42 – 12. The Hand of Fate (Part 1)

1:28:13 – 13. The Hand of Fate (Part 2)

1:45:59 – Listener Feedback

Links

Cinematic Sound Radio
Soundcast Stereo
Erik on Twitter

Welcome to Hut 41 of Sideshow’s soundtrack farm for the next Score Guide. Will & Wend return to Dreamworks to count their chickens and guide you through the memorable score to the 2000 stop-motion claymation, Chicken Run by John Powell and Harry Gregson-Williams.

Your regular armchair musicologists shall be pulling back the perimeter fence to reveal the catchy themes, the spirit of Ginger, the indefatigable instrumentation, the nods to Elmer Bernstein’s The Great Escape, and the parallels to other film scores, in an informative and entertaining track-by-track flight through the 20-track soundtrack release.

Kazoos at the ready!

Release

Chicken Run Dreamworks Records (2000)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Chelsea Hopkins

8:26 – 1. Opening Escape

17:25 – 2. Main Titles

28:55 – 3. The Evil Mrs. Tweedy

35:36 – 4. Rats!

38:08 – 5. Chickens Are Not Organized

40:32 – 6. We Need a Miracle

45:23 – 7. Rocky and the Circus

47:28 – 8. Flight Training

52:04 – 9. A Really Big Trucks Arrives

55:33 – 10. Cocktails & Flighty Thoughts

56:35 – Inspiration for Pirates of the Caribbean?

1:01:00 – 11. Babs’ Big Break

1:03:38 – 12. Flip Flop and Fly (Performed by Ellis Hall)

1:06:42 – 13. Up on the Roof

1:08:42 – 14. Into the Pie Machine

1:13:56 – 15. Rocky, a Fake All Along

1:16:07 – 16. Building the Crate

1:24:58 – 17. The Wanderer (Performed by Dion)

1:26:39 – 18. The Chickens Are Revolting

1:30:41 – 19. Lift Off

1:38:10 – 20. Escape to Paradise

1:43:44 – Final Thoughts

Your hosts journey past French Merry Men, slime-covered toadstools and nice boulders, to discuss, analyse and gush over the themes, leitmotifs, hidden roto toms, and all their favourite musical moments in each cue, taking you, the listener, on an informative and entertaining track-by-track ride through the rare but extensive soundtrack release.

Prepare for a gushing!

Release

Shrek Varèse Sarabande (2001)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Todd Horan

4:01 – 1. Fairytale

7:03 – 2. Ogre Hunters/Fairytale Deathcamp

12:57 – 3. Donkey Meets Shrek

15:30 – 4. Eating Alone

18:39 – 5. Uninvited Guests

23:41 – 6. March of Farquaad

26:31 – 7. The Perfect King

28:20 – 8. Welcome to Duloc

30:31 – Halloween Version

32:31 – 9. Tournament Speech

33:27 – 10. What Kind of Quest

39:07 – 11. Dragon!/Fiona Awakens

43:59 – 12. One of a Kind Knight

47:18 – 13. Saving Donkey’s Ass

49:17 – 14. Escape From the Dragon

56:06 – 15. Helmet Hair

57:19 – 16. Delivery Boy Shrek/Making Camp

1:00:09 – 17. Friends Journey to Duloc

1:03:22 – 18. Starry Night

1:06:56 – 19. Singing Princess

1:11:08 – 20. Better Out Than In/Sunflower/I’ll Tell Him

1:15:02 – 21. Merry Men

1:18:08 – 22. Fiona Kicks Ass

1:20:41 – 23. Fiona’s Secret

1:24:19 – 24. Why Wait to Be Wed/You Thought Wrong

1:27:49 – 25. Ride the Dragon

1:31:44 – 26. I Object

1:34:33 – 27. Transformation/The End

1:38:00 – Final Thoughts

Produced by Guillermo del Toro and directed by Chris Miller, this spin-off prequel to the Shrek franchise features music which plays to the comedy, excitement, adventure, spirit and magic of this imaginative fairytale. Inspired by one of the most important Spanish composers of the 20th Century, Manuel de Falla, Henry Jackman used folk instruments from Latin America and blended the incredible guitar talents of Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriela with an orchestral palette influenced by Debussy and Ravel to create the score.

It is our pleasure to guide you through this under-appreciated and rarely talked about underscore, so sit back, relax, tap your feet and enjoy our 12th Score Guide as we explore the highly rhythmic and melodic instrumentation on show here, discussing all our favourite themes and musical moments whilst providing you, our attentive and gracious listener, with an entertaining and informative accompaniment to one of our favourite Henry Jackman scores.

Link to the relaxed, entertaining and enjoyable podcast Talk and Trivia with J&J!

Release

Puss in Boots Sony Classical (2011)

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro Tag: Rob & Jordan Dodson

07:17 – 1. A Bad Kitty

09:11 – 2. One Leche

11:14 – 3. Jack and Jill

12:54 – Accordion Source Music

13:32 – 4. Holy Frijoles

15:31 – 5. Chasing Tail

17:17 – 6. Diablo Rojo (Written and Performed by Rodrigo y Gabriela)

19:59 – 7. Humpty Dumpty & Kitty Softpaws

21:09 – 8. The Orphanage

24:25 – 9. Honor and Justice

26:07 – 10. That Fateful Night

28:28 – 11. The Wagon Chase

29:33 – 12. Team Effort

30:18 – 13. Planting the Beans

32:23 – 14. The Magic Beanstalk

34:20 – 15. Castle in the Clouds

36:05 – 16. Golden Goose of Legend

39:26 – 17. Hanuman (Written and Performed by Rodrigo y Gabriela)

40:29 – 18. Confronting the Past

41:58 – 19. I Was Always There

43:18 – 20. Kitty-Cat Break-Out

44:52 – 21. The Great Terror

45:29 – 22. Farewell to San Ricardo

47:09 – 23. The Puss Suite

47:45 – 24. The Giant’s Castle

Happy New Year and welcome back to the show, Questerians! In our 40th Score Guide, Wend and Will are once again your captains, guiding you through the cosmic musical masterpiece that is David Newman‘s score to Galaxy Quest.

We’ll be winding back the red curtain to uncover the memorable theme and it’s development, the space-faring instrumentation, the Star Trek nods, and all of those shining musical moments that make this score so well loved at Sideshow HQ, and the wider world. It’s not just a guide; it’s a cosmic fiesta of film score goodness. Prepare for an auditory adventure that’s 40 Score Guides strong and counting!

Release

Galaxy Quest: Limited Edition La-La Land Records (2012)

Timestamps

7:57 – 1. Galaxy Quest: The Classic TV Theme

14:18 – 2. TV Clip

20:24 – 3. Pathetic Nesmith

23:50 – 4. Galaxy Quest TV Clip #3 / Introducing Sarris / Revealing the Universe

29:35 – 5. Transporting the Crew / Meet the Thermians

35:52 – 6. The N.S.E.A. Protector

37:38 – Thoughts on Temp Scores & Temp Love

42:13 – 7. Crew Quarters & The Bridge / The Launch

47:41 – 8. Jason Takes Action / Sarris Tortures Captain

52:53 – 9. Red Thingie, Green Thingie… Run!

58:25 – 10. Shuttle to Planet / Trek Across Planet

1:04:18 – 11. Rolling the Sphere / Pig Lizard / Rock Monster

1:12:55 – 12. “Digitize Me Fred”

1:17:00 – 13. “I’m So Sorry”

1:18:54 – 14. Fight, Episode 17

1:21:51 – 15. The Hallway Sneak / Alex Finds Quellek

1:24:24 – 16. Angry Sarris / Into the Ducts / Omega 13 / Heroic Guy / Reveal Chompers / Opening the Airlock

1:29:50 – 17. Big Kiss / Happy Rock Monster / Dying Thermians / Quellek’s Death / Into Reactor Room / Push the Button / A Hug Before Dying

1:34:11 – 18. Sarris Orders Attack / The Battle

1:38:13 – 19. Mathesar Takes Command / Sarris Kills Everybody

1:41:55 – 20. Mathesar, Hero / Goodbye My Friends / Crash Landing

1:44:55 – 21. Goodbye Sarris / Happy Ending

1:48:22 – 22. The New Galaxy Quest

1:51:25 – Final Thoughts

In this episode, we share our excitement about the upcoming year, 2024. We’ve genuinely missed all of you and can’t wait to continue our journey together. Get ready for an exciting lineup, including the debut of a brand-new Score Guide in the first week of the year. But that’s not all—Lasse’s Track Swap is making a triumphant return, and we’re introducing a new show to our lineup!

So, grab your hot cocoa, cozy up, and join us as we embark on a new chapter of Sideshow Sound Radio. The adventure begins anew!

I thank composer Marcel Barsotti and director Philip Brenke that they let me do a spotlight episode on the score for the German thriller “Forgiveness: Ten Years Without Spring“. The album is available from December 12th on, everywhere you can stream and/or download music.

Josh from Film Score And More is once again Lasses guest on Track Swap. This time, they talk about scores for family adventure movies, one from America by Alan Silvestri and one from Germany by Ralf Wengenmayr.

Edmund Meinerts returns to Track Swap. This time, him and Lasse focus on Video Game adaptations based on the works of Tolkien. How do those scores compare to the Howard Shore masterpieces? Tune in and find out!

On the newest Track Swap Special, Lasse introduces EARTH, the most recent and this time fully electronic album by composer Marcel Barsotti, available for purchase and streaming pretty much everywhere from March 28th on.

https://www.marcelbarsotti.com/en/earth-das-neue-album/

This time, the guest on Track Swap is German composer Christoph Zirngibl. The topic of the day: Superheroes! Christoph brought an often overlooked score by a true master, while Lasse took the chance and picked a track by a female composer! Can you guess what their choices are?

Link:

https://christophzirngibl.com/

On this year’s first regular episode of Track Swap, Edmund Meinerts joins Lasse as a guest. One of them brought a Video Game Score, while the other chose some music from an 80’s Family Fantasy Film.

Welcome back to Track Swap! Lasse Vogt is counting down his favorite scores of the previous year – nothing more, nothing less! Are some of your favorites among his choices? Were you familiar with all of them or did you discover something new? Tune in, sit back and enjoy some very entertaining recommendations by your friendly neighborhood German Guy!

For the last episode of the year, Jen Wolff joins Track Swap once again! Let us stay within the festive spirit of the holidays and listen to some wonderful seasonal music. We wish you a very Happy and hopefully successful New Year!

Erik Woods returns to Track Swap! Although his pick is definitely christmassey, it is not exactly the kind of music you would want to play while the family is around. But that is the kind of stuff Lasse really enjoys having on the show! Fittingly, his choices are also a little bit unusual, even though they are from a Christmas movie. Sit back, enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Finally, Todd Horan is joining Track Swap. In the second Christmas episode of the season, Todd brings a kinda forgotten 80’s classic to the table, while Lasse’s choice is, again, much more recent.

Brand new guest Shannon Jowett is so lucky to be on the first Christmas Episode of the season. His choices are a little bit unusual, but definitely from a festive film, while Lasse brings something much more traditional, but also very recent to the table.

Brand new guest Tim Halbur joins Track Swap and brings a classic to the show, while Lasse chooses something matching, but much more contemporary.

Link:

https://twitter.com/Halbur

Another day, another Powell: Josh from Film Score And More returns to Track Swap, this time with a much more recent John Powell score. Lasse brings another great composer with him and presents a score which often seems to get overlooked. Tune in and prepare to be enchanted!

Rob Rawdon returns to Track Swap. We are discussing comedy scores again, although this time, they are not quite as silly. Rob brings the score of a beloved classic, while Lasse’s choice is a much more recent film, although the music is refreshingly oldschool. Listen and have fun!

In the silliest episode so far, Lasse welcomes Cole McLeod back on Track Swap. They both brought scores from pretty goofy comedies and truly hope you like this music just as much as they do. Sit down, listen and have a good laugh!

The great Jen Wolff joins Lasse on the 11th episode of Track Swap. Both of them have brought music from historical drama films based on famous books – coincidence? Let’s find out and join them on their journey… and listen to these amazing tracks, of course!

To close out Halloween Season, The Film Scorer Nick is Lasse’s guest on Track Swap! Nick brought music from a 90’s Horror Classic, while Lasse introduces a piece from a much newer dark fairy tale. Both of them feature choir! Find our more and tune in. Happy Halloween!

https://thefilmscorer.com/

Erik Woods returns to Track Swap. This time, him and host Lasse Vogt have two Video Game scores for you – and since it’s Halloween Season, the tracks are appropriately scary… right? Well, we hope that you will find them at the very least entertaining.

On the first special episode of Track Swap, host Lasse Vogt is introducing the symphonic album AMERICANA, composed and orchestrated by Marcel Barsotti and available on pretty much every streaming platform out there. You can purchase it from October 18th, 2021 on – so, basically right now! Don’t hesitate and give it a listen.

https://www.marcelbarsotti.com/en/

Are you ready to be scared? Then look no further, because Track Swap has got you covered! Rob Rawdon returns to the show to kick off the Halloween season. He has brought a truly terrifying score with him and Lasse tries his best to compete. Take a listen… if you dare!

After some delays, Erik Woods from The Cinematic Sound Radio Podcast finally joins Lasse as a guest on Track Swap. Brace yourselves, since this music will probably make you cry. One movie is about a terribly tragic true story, the other is a coming-of-age adventure about friendship. Big thanks to these talented composers, who delivered absolutely wonderful scores.

What happens when guest Cole McLeod brings the score of a Spaghetti Western and host Lasse Vogt chooses the music of an Oddball-Fantasy-Action-Horror Comedy? Easy: Fun happens! Join us and listen to Track Swap: Episode 6!

Rob Rawdon is Lasse’s guest on Track Swap this time. Beware, because this is an episode with quite emotional music. Today’s movies are about a dying vampire and the dark adventures of puppets. Ready to be moved? Then join us and listen.

Rob’s Links:

https://www.facebook.com/rob.rawdon.9

Jamie from Radio Free Endor and GhostheadsUK joins Lasse on the fifth episode of Track Swap. Today, things get mysterious and even a little spooky, as they talk about fairies and ghosts, which are also featured in the scores they picked! Sit back and listen . . . if you dare!

Jamie’s Links:

This time, Josh from Film Score And More is Lasse’s guest on Track Swap. Both of their tracks have a lot in common: huge orchestrations, a ton of fun… and flying! Wanna figure out which scores they belong to? Then join the two and listen!

Josh’s Links:

https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmScoreandMore

https://www.reddit.com/user/FilmScoreMoreYT

https://twitter.com/FilmScoreMoreYT

Austin Shinn joins host Lasse Vogt for the second episode of Track Swap! This time, the subject matter is scores for comic book movies, one from America and one from France. What do they have in common besides great music? Superpowers…

Austin’s Links:

https://aflickeringlife.wordpress.com/

Welcome to Episode 1 of our brand new show, Track Swap! In this series, your host Lasse Vogt will be joined by a new co-host each and every episode. The premise is simple: Each host shares a maximum of two tracks with the other host, and both talk about them at length. In this pilot episode, Lasse is joined by Sideshow co-founder Will Dodson. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this new series, hosted by your favourite neighborhood German guy!

Links:

Lasse Socials:

https://www.facebook.com/lasse.vogt.7

https://www.facebook.com/LasseVogtPodcast/

Lasse’s other podcasts:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/90schristmaspodcast

Lasse’s Soundtrack Vlog:

https://scoregeek.wordpress.com/

Lasse’s Youtube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8OpBQEYuD9nnWzX__5_XOg

Will’s Twitter Account:

Yesterday, our friend Ian Crabb was laid to rest in Bournemouth. In honor of him, we want to present you with his favorite episode of In Defence Of, a show he proudly hosted with distinction on our network, from 2015 to 2017. That episode was Alien 3, a film Ian felt very strongly was unfairly maligned.

In many ways, this episode was the epitome of what Ian had always hoped IDO would be – a film that divided people being discussed in engaging, thoughtful ways. It was also a thrill for him to cohost alongside Erik Woods, who joined us on this episode. As we prepare for his celebration episode, to be released later this week, we hope you’ll join us in remembrance of Ian, as we revisit his favorite episode of In Defence Of.

Timestamps

9:42 – Film

44:32 – Music

1:15:23 – Gripe

1:31:43 – Defence

1:45:00 – Listener Feedback

Deets and Jen welcome you all to episode 29 of Sideshow Sound Radio!

Your hosts share their favorite cues to listen to during their workouts from a multitude of film scores, and the criteria they employ to get their blood flowing.

Sweatbands at the ready!

Reach out to us with your own favorite workout cues and playlists:

sideshowsound@gmail.com

Twitter: @sideshowsound

Facebook: SideshowSoundTheatre

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Pinterest: SideshowSound

Will & Wend proudly welcome you one and all to Venusville for their 39th Score Guide! In this episode, they take a long space cruise to Mars 2084 to discuss the phenomenal score to the Academy-Award winning 1990 science fiction action cult classic, Total Recall, by one of the greatest American composers, Jerry Goldsmith.

Johnny Cabs on standby. Patch in Matrix 62-B-37, ready for dreamland!

Score Guide Artwork by Xander Stobbs 1:4:9 Studio

Release

Total Recall: The Deluxe Edition Varèse Sarabande (2000)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Erik Woods

8:44 – 1. The Dream

16:32 – 2. First Meeting

22:41 – 3. Secret Agent

25:00 – Major Triads w/Added Flat 6th: Xander Stobbs (From Sideshow Supplemental – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy)

31:48 – 4. The Implant

39:03 – 5. The Aftermath

42:00 – 6. For Old Times’ Sake

46:36 – 7. Clever Girl

52:19 – Rekall Commercial

53:08 – 8. The Johnny Cab

1:00:14 – 9. Howdy Stranger

1:02:14 – 10. The Nose Job

1:05:51 – 11. The Space Station

1:08:30 – 12. A New Face

1:13:26 – 13. The Mountain

1:16:02 – 14. Identification

1:19:04 – 15. Lies

1:21:25 – 16. Where Am I?

1:24:54 – 17. Swallow It

1:29:32 – 18. The Big Jump

1:37:14 – 19. Without Air

1:41:45 – 20. Remembering

1:45:12 – 21. The Mutant

1:51:41 – 22. The Massacre

1:56:34 – 23. Friends

1:59:37 – 24. The Treatment

2:06:09 – 25. The Hollowgram

2:13:47 – 26. End of a Dream

2:18:42 – 27. A New Life

2:23:23 – Final Thoughts

2:29:20 – Don Davis on Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams

We proudly welcome you all to our 38th Score Guide and another whirlwind adventure! Will & Wend knock back a few pints in The Poison Apple as they guide you through the well-loved score to DreamWorks animation’s most successful film to date, the 2004 sequel, Shrek 2 by Harry Gregson-Williams.

In a track-by-track quest, your hosts pull back Harry’s gossamer curtains to discuss, analyse and gush over the themes–both old and new–musical character identifiers, more hidden roto toms, and all those shining bassoon moments that make them love this score more than wallowing in the mud.

Soundtrack release at the ready!

Release

Shrek 2 Varèse Sarabande (2004)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Benson Farris

6:32 – 1. Prince Charming

13:31 – Sergeant Pompous and the Fancy Pants Club Band

14:23 – 2. Leaving Home

17:31 – 3. Far Far Away

23:59 – 4. Family Dinner

29:42 – Fairy Godmother Song

31:32 – 5. Fiona’s Room

34:52 – 6. We Need to Talk

39:43 – 7. The Poison Apple

42:44 – 8. The Factory

48:49 – 9. By the Ol’ Oak

53:31 – 10. Annoying Talking Animal

57:21 – Divisi

1:00:26 – 11. The Potion Room

1:05:13 – 12. Deep Fried

1:08:32 – 13. Not Meant to Be

1:13:31 – 14. The Ball

1:18:32 – 15. The Prince of Her Dreams

1:20:49 – 16. Tonight on “Knights”

1:22:18 – Hating on the Saxophone

1:24:29 – 17. Magic Tea

1:26:22 – 18. The Mission

1:30:33 – 19. Muffin Man

1:33:25 – 20. Get the Wand

1:39:13 – 21. All Is Revealed

1:42:34 – 22. Dragon!!

1:45:19 – DVD Nostalgia

1:47:02 – Final Thoughts

We welcome you and all fairytale creatures across the land to our 37th Score Guide! Will & Wend set off from Duloc to embark on a great and noble quest to guide their loyal listenership through the masterful score to the 2001 Academy Award-winning, DreamWorks animation, Shrek by Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell.

Your hosts journey past French Merry Men, slime-covered toadstools and nice boulders, to discuss, analyse and gush over the themes, leitmotifs, hidden roto toms, and all their favourite musical moments in each cue, taking you, the listener, on an informative and entertaining track-by-track ride through the rare but extensive soundtrack release.

Prepare for a gushing!

Release

Shrek Varèse Sarabande (2001)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Todd Horan

4:01 – 1. Fairytale

7:03 – 2. Ogre Hunters/Fairytale Deathcamp

12:57 – 3. Donkey Meets Shrek

15:30 – 4. Eating Alone

18:39 – 5. Uninvited Guests

23:41 – 6. March of Farquaad

26:31 – 7. The Perfect King

28:20 – 8. Welcome to Duloc

30:31 – Halloween Version

32:31 – 9. Tournament Speech

33:27 – 10. What Kind of Quest

39:07 – 11. Dragon!/Fiona Awakens

43:59 – 12. One of a Kind Knight

47:18 – 13. Saving Donkey’s Ass

49:17 – 14. Escape From the Dragon

56:06 – 15. Helmet Hair

57:19 – 16. Delivery Boy Shrek/Making Camp

1:00:09 – 17. Friends Journey to Duloc

1:03:22 – 18. Starry Night

1:06:56 – 19. Singing Princess

1:11:08 – 20. Better Out Than In/Sunflower/I’ll Tell Him

1:15:02 – 21. Merry Men

1:18:08 – 22. Fiona Kicks Ass

1:20:41 – 23. Fiona’s Secret

1:24:19 – 24. Why Wait to Be Wed/You Thought Wrong

1:27:49 – 25. Ride the Dragon

1:31:44 – 26. I Object

1:34:33 – 27. Transformation/The End

1:38:00 – Final Thoughts

We’ve reached the end of the horizon! Cap’n Wend & Quartermaster Will bid ye a warm welcome back onboard their nautical rum wagon, SS Scourge of the Sea, for the fifth and final (at least for now!) instalment in their series of Pirates of the Caribbean Score Guide Specials. The Trident of Poseidon, that be their path. In celebration of all things piratey, it be their quest to guide you through the score to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales by Geoff Zanelli.

Your hosts navigate you past the Devil’s Triangle to discuss, analyse and gush over their favourite musical moments in each cue, taking you, their conscriptees, on an informative and entertaining track-by-track ride through the soundtrack release with the help of their beloved Cursed Crew*, both of ’em worth their weight in golden bottles of rum!

*We want to give a hearty thank you and a piratey arrr to our Cursed Crew for sailing under Sideshow colours once more and gifting us with a treasure trove of amazing musical insights as always: Lasse Vogt and Jennifer Wolff.

The blood moon waits for no one. Hard to starboard. Ready your guns. Stand your ground. Show no fear. Cut the shard and let’s set SAIL!

Release

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Walt Disney Records (2017)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Megan “Deets” Culley and Jen Wolff

9:06 – 1. Dead Men Tell No Tales

Crewmate: Lasse Vogt

17:36 – 2. Salazar

29:08 – 3. No Woman Has Ever Handled My Herschel

Crewmate: Lasse Vogt

34:38 – 4. You Speak of the Trident

Crewmate: Jen Wolff

39:15 – 5. The Devil’s Triangle

44:00 – 6. Shansa

47:18 – 7. Kill the Filthy Pirate, I’ll Wait

Crewmate: Lasse Vogt

51:17 – 8. The Dying Gull

Crewmates: Jen Wolff, Lasse Vogt

57:57 – 9. El Matador del Mar

1:04:51 – 10. Kill the Sparrow

Crewmate: Lasse Vogt

1:13:10 – 11. She Needs the Sea

1:17:15 – 12. The Brightest Star in the North

1:26:45 – 13. I’ve Come With the Butcher’s Bill

Crewmate: Lasse Vogt

1:30:02 – 14. The Power of the Sea

1:33:36 – 15. Treasure

1:45:30 – 16. My Name is Barbossa

1:53:37 – 17. Beyond My Beloved Horizon

Crewmate: Lasse Vogt

1:58:02 – 18. He’s a Pirate (Hans Zimmer vs. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike) [Bonus Track]

1:59:34 – Final Thoughts

For our 35th Score Guide, Will and Wend guide you through the soundtrack to the 1989 superhero classic, Batman, directed by Tim Burton, and composed by one of our faves, Danny Elfman!

Your hosts shall be ripping back the composer’s curtain of this well-loved film score to reveal the themes, instrumentation, and all those shining musical moments that put a smile on our face . . . and yours!

Sit back, relax and let us guide you through the soundtrack release track-by-track!

Remember, never rub another man’s rhubarb!

Score Guide Artwork by Xander Stobbs 1:4:9 Studio

Release

Batman Warner Bros. Records (1989)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Xander Stobbs

12:57 – 1. The Batman Theme

22:24 – 2. Roof Fight

28:07 – 3. First Confrontation

33:18 – 4. Kitchen, Surgery, Face-Off

40:20 – 5. Flowers

44:03 – 6. Clown Attack

47:02 – 7. Batman to the Rescue

54:42 – 8. Roasted Dude

57:30 – 9. Photo/Beautiful Dreamer

1:02:56 – 10. Descent into Mystery

1:08:22 – 11. The Bat Cave

1:10:59 – 12. Joker’s Poem

1:15:17 – 13. Childhood Remembered

1:17:19 – 14. Love Theme

1:20:01 – 15. Charge of the Batmobile

1:23:27 – 16. Attack of the Batwing

1:27:45 – 17. Up to the Cathedral (Edward Scissorhands)

1:34:41 – 18. Waltz to the Death

1:39:00 – 19. The Final Confrontation

1:43:53 – 20. Finale

1:46:26 – 21. Batman Theme (Reprise)

1:49:14 – Prince Songs

1:52:16 – Final Thoughts

Welcome to the world of tomorrow! For our 34th Score Guide, Will and I are going to be talking about the 2015 sci-fi mystery adventure film, Tomorrowland, directed and co-written by Brad Bird, and composed by the one, the only, Michael Giacchino!

We shall be modifying the Monitor to feed the right wolf and ripping back the composer’s curtain to reveal the themes, leitmotifs, instrumentation, and all those shining musical moments that make this film score the optimistic powerhouse it is!

Sit back, relax and let us guide you through the soundtrack release track-by-track!

Pins at the ready!

Score Guide Artwork by Xander Stobbs 1:4:9 Studio

Release

Tomorrowland Walt Disney Records (2015)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Chad Hopkins

12:52 – 1. A Story About the Future

16:43 – 2. A Prologue

19:48 – There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow by The Sherman Brothers

21:02 – 3. You’ve Piqued My Pin-Trist

29:12 – It’s a Small World by The Sherman Brothers

30:46 – 4. Boat Wait, There’s More!

35:16 – 5. Edge of Tomorrowland

42:12 – I Got Mine by The Black Keys

42:39 – 6. Casey V Zeitgeist

46:47 – 7. Home Wheat Home

49:09 – 8. Pin-Ultimate Experience

55:44 – 9. A Touching Tale

57:06 – 10. World’s Worst Shop Keepers

1:05:22 – 11. Just Get in the Car

1:07:06 – 12. Texting While Driving

1:09:35 – 13. Frank Frank

1:10:46 – 14. All House Assault

1:14:30 – 15. People Mover and Shaker

1:20:48 – 16. What an Eiffel!

1:27:09 – 17. Welcome Back, Walker!

1:30:49 – 18. Sphere and Loathing

1:33:40 – 19. As the World Burns

1:39:30 – 20. The Battle of Bridgeway

1:46:16 – 21. The Hall Athena Pass

1:47:59 – 22. Electric Dreams

1:53:39 – 23. Pins of a Feather

1:59:20 – 24. End Credits

2:02:22 – Final Thoughts

2:06:19 – Score Guide Mailbox: Aaron Watson – How We Prepare for the Score Guides

Links

The Cinescope Podcast – Episode 52 Tomorrowland w/Chad Hopkins, Will & Wend

Welcome to episode 26 of Sideshow Sound Radio where Deets, Jen and Wend present their favorite TV themes!

Reach out to us with your thoughts on ours as well as your own faves:

sideshowsound@gmail.com

Twitter: @sideshowsound

Facebook: SideshowSoundTheatre

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This week on the show, Todd, Claude & Will bring you the top 10 reasons why they, as childless adults, frequently visit the Disney Parks and then deliver their Blu-ray review of Cinderella: Anniversary Edition! All this and more in episode 21 of the The Main Street Monologue!

Reach out to us with your own thoughts on this latest Blu-ray as well as your own reasons to visit the Disney Parks:

sideshowsound@gmail.com

Twitter: @sideshowsound

Facebook: SideshowSoundTheatre

Instagram: sideshowsound

Pinterest: SideshowSound

Timestamps

0:00 – Show Introduction

4:03 – Top 10 Reasons We Visit the Disney Parks as Childless Adults

29:12 – Cinderella: Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review

Cap’n Wend & Quartermaster Will bid ye a warm welcome back onboard their nautical rum wagon, SS Scourge of the Sea, for the fourth instalment in their series of Pirates of the Caribbean Score Guide Specials. Mermaid waters be their path. In celebration of all things piratey, it be their quest to guide you through the score to Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides by Hans Zimmer and his armada of musical pirates.

Your hosts navigate you through mysterious waters to discuss, analyse and gush over their favourite musical moments in each cue, taking you their conscriptees on an informative and entertaining track-by-track ride through the soundtrack release with the help of their beloved Cursed Crew*, both of ’em worth their weight in gold!

*We want to give a hearty thank you and a piratey arrr to our Cursed Crew for for sailing under Sideshow colours once more, charming the shimmering tears out of mermaids and gifting us with a treasure trove of amazing musical insights as always: Lasse Vogt and Jennifer Wolff.

Time and tide wait for none. All hands, windward! Harden up two points, cast loose the cannons, gunners take posts and lets set SAIL!

Release

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Walt Disney Records (2011)

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro Tag: Todd Horan

8:08 – 1. Guilty of Being Innocent of Being Jack Sparrow

15:13 – 2. Angelica

19:54 – 3. Mutiny

Crewmate: Lasse Vogt

28:55 – 4. The Pirate That Should Not Be

Crewmate: Jen Wolff

36:16 – 5. Mermaids

Crewmate: Lasse Vogt

51:00 – 6. South of Heaven’s Chanting Mermaids

56:10 – 7. Palm Tree Escape

Crewmate: Lasse Vogt

1:00:45 – 8. Blackbeard

Crewmate: Lasse Vogt

1:12:07 – 9. Angry and Dead Again

1:16:11 – 10. On Stranger Tides

Crewmates: Jen Wolff, Lasse Vogt

1:24:31 – 11. End Credits

Crewmate: Lasse Vogt

1:29:07 – Final Thoughts

This week on the Main Street Monologue, Todd, Will and Claude take over Disney’s movie studio and start greenlighting the movies they want to see the company make. They also have a shiny new Blu-ray to review that’s worthy of your purchase immediately…after hearing the show of course.

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Timestamps

0:00 – Show Introduction

4:15 – 7 New Movies for Disney to Greenlight

29:22 – Mary Poppins Returns Blu-ray Review

Joining ghost host Will Dodson and his macabre partner in crime Wicked Wendell Jones in the dimly lit and cobweb-strewn Sideshow Sound Studio is our lovely co-host from the west coast, resident voice actor, puppeteer and Muppet expert, Rachel Herrick, and making his Mouse Music debut, a very talented podcaster and good friend, Sideshow’s newest member, Terrifying Todd Horan! The team of podcasting ghosts take an objective look at one of the more divisive films in the Disney catalog, discussing their favourite moments from the 2003 Walt Disney Pictures’, ‘The Haunted Mansion‘.

Next up, in our insidious intermission, Wend and our resident Disney professor Creepy Chris Lyndon creak the crypt door open and head down to the Sideshow Vault for a spooktacular instalment of the Disney Music Archives. Chris chooses a spinechilling selection for today’s eerie episode, reminding us all of one of the top-selling Disneyland Records of all time, the 1964 bestseller, ‘Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House‘ narrated by Laura Olsher featuring sound effects compiled by Jimmy MacDonald.

Finishing on an absolute high, the ghoulish gang embark once more upon their doombuggies to chat about The Haunted Mansion! Starting with a little Disney history, they gush over their favourite section and characters in the ride, explore the differences between each iteration in the Disney parks, dive into the various renditions of ‘Grim Grinning Ghosts‘, and share their thoughts and experiences on the best attraction in history!

What did you make of The Haunted Mansion movie? We’d be so happy to hear your memories of The Haunted Mansion, as well as your thoughts on ‘Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House’! Contact us via email: sideshowsound@gmail.com Tweet us: @sideshowsound or chat with us on Facebook: SideshowSoundTheatre

Timestamps

2:28 – The Haunted Mansion

1:01:23 – Disney Music Archives – “Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House”

1:22:34 – In the Parks – The Haunted Mansion

Links from this episode:

Jiminy Crickets! A Podcast for the Disney Conscience

Tony Baxter Backstage at The Haunted Mansion

Foolish Mortals – A Haunted Mansion Documentary

Join Wend and his smuggler co-pilot Will Dodson for one final time this year onboard their trusty SSR-15 Corellian Class Cruiser as they discuss the last film in the greatest trilogy that has ever graced the silver screen, Return of the Jedi! Supported by their band of Rebels*, your hosts guide you through this incredible score, discussing all the themes, orchestration, songs, alternate cues and concert suites for you to listen through while lining up to see The Force Awakens!

Enjoy our final episode and have a BLAST watching the new film! May the Force be with you!

*HUGE thanks to our Rebel Alliance for making this episode  the musical delight it is, with their astute observations, words of wisdom and sticking it to the Empire: Rob Rawdon, Dane Walker, Charlie McCarron, Chris Lyndon, Benson Farris, Xander Stobbs, Tiago Gomes, David Klein, Ian Crabb, George Shaw, and Travis Elder.

Release

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi Sony Classical Records (2004)

Timestamps

1:32:03 – 12. Archival Bonus Track: The Forest Battle (Concert Suite)

1:33:50 – Rebel: Travis Elder – Revenge of the Sith Main Title