Soundtrack Alley

106: Big Trouble in Little China

Did you know this was the second film that Kurt Russel starred in with Director John Carpenter at the helm? What was his first? You might find out in the podcast episode. You'll hear more as Erika Christie and I breakdown the film, the background and the score today on this fantastic 80's romp!

105: Revisit The Avengers

Today you'll hear as we discuss The Avengers film. Who is your favorite Avenger? You'll learn some background, cast things and of course lots on the score.
Enjoy the conversation and enjoy the score parts.

Cue Perception 6

Today you'll hear some amazing music by Bruce Rowland from The Man From Snowy River. You'll learn a few things about the cue I'll play and why this film needs to be seen. Enjoy!

104: Interview with Yasmeen Salama

Today on Soundtrack Alley, I've got a special guest. This is a special interview episode.
Yasmeen Salama has been composing epic orchestral, soundtrack-style music for over 20 years, covering video game and movie themes as well as composing original works. She pulls inspiration from ethnic sounds around the world, and plays 10 instruments including: keys, flute, ocarina, tin whistle, recorder, duduk, dizi, quena, hulusi, and ney.
We discuss her music career, the work she has done through covers of video games and her own original work.
We also discuss her various musical instruments used in her music. This is a stand out episode. You will enjoy it.
For a complete list of cues used in the interview please see the show notes through the podcasting platform.
Here is the list of cues that will be used in the interview...
Jade Dragon - composer Yasmeen Salama
Leliana's Song - cover of cue from Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time - Yasmeen Salama
Dynasty - composer Yasmeen Salama
After the Mutiny - composer Yasmeen Salama
Lighthouse - composer Yasmeen Salama
Song of Storms - composer Yasmeen Salama
Battlefield - cover for video game with composer Yasmeen Salama
Winglingz - composer Yasmeen Salama
Plaza of Execution - composer James Horner
Wear this Armor - composer Hans Zimmer
The Dragon's Breath - composer David Arkenstone
Broken Strings - composer Yasmeen Salama
Brothers - cover music from Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood - composer arranged music by Yasmeen Salama
Find Yasmeen Salama's work and music through this link.

103: Revisit Young Sherlock Holmes

The Game is a foot! These words most reflect a young inexperienced Holmes as he embarks on his first adventure with Doctor Watson. What do we learn? This movie from the 1980's was core for encouraging young people to be fascinated by anything new and different. Today you'll hear as Erika Christie and I examine this fine movie with it's cast, background and the amazing score by Bruce Broughton. Check it out now!

102: Revisit Brazil

Today you'll hear as Erika Christie and I are discussing Brazil. A dystopian film about ducts and fantasy, and weirdness. We discuss the cast, background and the score by Michael Kamen.

Cue Perception 5

Today I've got an amazing cue from Back to the Future. I'm really excited to share this cue about one of the greatest scenes in the history of science fiction and action adventure. I hope you enjoy this short episode.

101: Revisit Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

Check out the fun stuff with this post apocalyptic revisit of the classic film from the 1980s. Enjoy as I discuss the cast, background, and of course the score all today!

100: Revisit Pacific Rim

Have you ever experienced a film score out of context from a film and loved it? That is what happened with me when listening to Pacific Rim. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Enjoy!

Cue Perception 4

Today you’ll hear a cue from The Empire Strikes Back. This one is adventurous and fun. I hope you enjoy it