Looking to Score: A Movie Score Podcast
Dive into the world of movie scores and geek out about the music and composers of the silver screen with enthusiastic fans Brett Blake and Breanne Brennan. The podcast features discussions on film music, composers, and soundtracks. Companion playlists are available on Spotify.
Episodes
Bonus Episode - Favorite Scores of 2025
Brett and Breanne break down about their favorite scores of 2025.Companion episode playlistBreanne's Best of '25 playlist
Season 4 - Episode 4: Deep Dive - The Scores to Ridley Scott's LEGEND
We cap off Season 4 with a deep dive into the 2 (count 'em 2!) scores to Ridley Scott's epic fantasy, LEGEND.Scores mentioned in the episode:TOMBSTONE (Bruce Broughton)AND WHEN DID YOU LAST SEE FATHER? (Barrington Phelong)LEGEND (Jerry Goldsmith)LEGEND (Tangerine Dream)
Season 4 - Episode 3: John Williams: The Revenge!
We can't leave John Williams alone! Join Brett and Breanne as they chat about some underrated Williams scores and cues.Companion episode playlistScores mentioned in this episode:BLACK BAG (David Holmes)PLAN B (Brian Tyler)FITZWILLYTHE EIGER SANCTIONFAMILY PLOTJAWS 2SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE (1978)DRACULA (1979)INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOMTHE 1988 SUMMER OLYMPICSHOOKWAR HORSEVALLEY OF THE DO
Season 4 - Episode 2: Alexandre Desplat and Elegance, Depth, and Adaptability
Brett and Breanne discuss Alexandre Desplat's ability to be adaptable when composing throughout various genres while still maintaining elegance and depth.Companion episode playlistScores mentioned on this episode:LICENSE TO KILL (Michael Kamen)THE CROWN (Season 3, Martin Phipps)HOSTAGEFIREWALLTHE OUTFITGODZILLATHE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANSTHE PAINTED VEILTHE SHAPE OF WATERLUST, CAUTIONTHE CURIOUS
Season 4 - Episode 1: Christopher Young and Versatility Across Genres
This week, Brett and Breanne discuss Christopher Young and his versatility to compose across different film genres.Companion episode playlistNOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORRORScores mentioned on this episode:BEETLEJUICE (Danny Elfman)THE KNICK (Cliff Martinez)HELLRAISERDRAG ME TO HELLA NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY'S REVENGECREATIONTHE SHIPPING NEWSTHE GIFTTHE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLETHE RUM
Bonus Episode - Favorite Scores of 2024
Brett and Breanne chat about their favorite scores from 2024.Companion episode playlistBreanne's "Best Scores of 2024" playlistScores mentioned on this episode:STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KAHN (James Horner)THE PATRIOT (Intrada Expanded Score - John Williams) BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (Danny Elfman)BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F (Lorne Balfe, Tim Capello, Sunglasses Kid, after Harold Falter
Bonus Episode - Favorite Scores of 2023
Brett and Breanne chat about their favorite scores from 2023.Companion episode playlistBreanne's "Best Scores of 2023" playlistMichael Giacchino talks about the Society of the Snow scoreTalk to us! lookingtoscorepodcast@gmail.com
Bonus Episode - Favorite Scores of 2022
Brett and Breanne share their picks for the best scores of 2022!Companion episode playlistBrett's List:Honorable MentionsDEATH ON THE NILE (Patrick Doyle)DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (Danny Elfman)JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (Michael Giacchino)HALLOWEEN ENDS (John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies)WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (Michael Giacchino)5. CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (Howard Shore)4.
Season 3 - Episode 5: Deep Dive - The John Williams JURASSIC Scores
This week, Brett and Breanne are joined by special guest Brenton Thom to discuss John Williams' JURASSIC PARK and THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK scores!Thom's National TrailsCompanion episode playlist
Season 3 - Episode 4: Thomas Newman and Texture/Atmosphere vs. Theme
"Notes on a Score" interview commentsWhat Sondheim taught NewmanCompanion episode playlist
Season 3 - Episode 3: John Williams - The Sequel!
We couldn't leave well-enough alone! On this episode, Brett and Breanne discuss four different eras in John Williams' career...because it's just too vast for one episode!Companion playlist
Season 3 - Episode 2: Good Scores, Bad Movies
This week we chat about something near and dear to our hearts: great scores to bad movies!Companion playlist
Season 3 - Episode 1: Alan Silvestri and Blowing the Roof off of Blockbusters
Brett and Breanne chat about Alan Silvestri, who is probably best-known for scoring big action films and blockbusters, but who's also extremely versatile in other genres.Notes:Silvestri interviewCompanion playlist
Season 3 - Bonus Episode: Halloween Music (The Sequel!)
Brett and Breanne kick off season 3 with a spoooooky bonus episode on Halloween music!Notes:-Mark Korven on THE WITCH score-Companion episode playlist
Season 2 - Episode 5: The Rejects!
This week we examine scores that have either been rejected or replaced in many high-profile films.Footnotes:A comprehensive list: http://rejectedfilmscores.125mb.com/list.htmlDanny Elfman on the BATMAN score: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/batman-composer-danny-elfman-says-turning-down-prince-was-biggest-most-stressful-gamble-of-his-career-192951834.htmlWilliam Friedkin on THE EXORCIST: https
Season 2 - Episode 4: Jerry Goldsmith and the Tools in the Toolbox
We scratch the surface of the many tools Jerry Goldsmith uses when composing his scores.Companion episode playlist
Season 2 Bonus Episode: Scores You've Probably Never Listened To
In this week's bonus episode, we bring you 10 under-the-radar scores you may not have listened to before!Notes and Sources:-Interview with John Corigliano-Notes on SPELLBOUND-Notes on THE HEIRESS, pt. 1-Notes on THE HEIRESS, pt. 2-Complete score for THE HEIRESSCompanion episode playlist
Season 2 - Episode 3: Michael Giacchino and How to Use Your Influences
We take a look at how Michael Giacchino lovingly pays tribute to the film composers he grew up with.Companion episode playlist
Season 2 Bonus Episode: Where the Oscars Got it Wrong!
Brett and Breanne break down moments in Oscar history where the Academy voters should've gone with a different choice in the Best Score category.How Oscar nominees are chosenCompanion episode playlist
Season 2 - Episode 2: Hans Zimmer and BIG Action
Brett, Breanne, and special guest Luke Lindemeyer chat about what makes Hans Zimmer's often imitated trademark action sounds. Companion episode playlist
Season 2, Episode 1: Best Scores of 2021
Kicking off season 2, Brett and Breanne highlight their favorite scores from 2021.Companion episode playlist
Bonus Episode - Christmas Scores
Seasons Greetings with a special bonus episode! Learn what makes a Christmas-y sound! Hear how composers use traditional carols in their scores! Find out whether or not DIE HARD is a Christmas movie!Companion episode playlist
Episode 5 - James Newton Howard and Scaling the Score
We chat about James Newton Howard, a composer deft at scaling big and intimate scores in multiple genres.Companion episode playlist
Episode 4 - John Barry and Romancing the Score
This week we pay tribute to the legendary John Barry. Though incredibly versatile across a range of tones, there was perhaps nobody better at crafting romantic themes.Companion episode playlist
Episode 3 - James Horner and Self-Plagiarizing the Score
Brett and Breanne chat about James Horner and his curious habit of ripping himself off!
Bonus Episode - Halloween Deep Cuts
A special bonus episode bringing you several Halloween-related deep cut score samplings!Companion episode playlist
Episode 2 - Danny Elfman and the Art of the Main Title
Brett, Breanne, and musician Chad Novell chat about Danny Elfman and the art of main title music. Companion episode playlist
Episode 1 - Theme and the Impact of John Williams
Brett and Breanne chat about John Williams' impact on movie themes.Companion episode playlist
Episode 0 - Pilot
An introduction to the Looking to Score podcast. Enthusiastic fans Brett and Breanne chat about their favorite scores, the state of movie music today, and notable composers.Companion episode playlist
