Soundtrack Alley

115: Don Bluth Extravaganza Part 1

Today on Soundtrack Alley, you'll hear as Erika Christie and I discuss The Secret of Nimh and An American Tail. We'll discuss some of the background on the films as well as delving into the music of the films. We discuss the animation styles quite well and feel like Don Bluthe was in a style all his own.

Cue Perception 11

Today on Cue Perception, I'm looking at a very nostalgic cue from one of my friends, Erik Woods, favorite movies. Raiders of the Lost Ark. I'll be giving you a glance into one of the best cues from that film and I might explain why its so important. If not check out Erik and I on the episode where we discussed Raiders of the Lost Ark on my podcast. Hope you enjoy.

114: Interview with Craig Safan for LA Ex

Craig Safan, film composer to The Last Starfighter, Remo Williams, and Nightmare on Elmstreet 4, is with me on this episode as we discuss his new album LA Ex. It's a love letter to his growing up years in Los Angeles. We discuss places he visited as a kid, how he got around in LA when he was young and so much more. I hope you really enjoy the interview and the fantastic music from the composer.

113: Revisit Interview with Tim Wynn

Today I'd like to share my interview I did with composer Tim Wynn. He is best known for his work on XCOM2. That is the focus for this interview today, I know he has done some amazing work since then but I'm sure you will enjoy the material nonetheless.

Cue Perception 10

Today on Cue Perception you'll hear an underrated cue from the film Cherry 2000 with film music by Basil Poledouris. You'll see why this cue stands out to me and what the future of cue perception will become. I've got more stories to tell with individual cues from the past and even present. Stay tuned and you'll hear so much more.

112: Revisit Interview with Craig Safan for Album Sirens!

I've got some amazing content coming very soon. To tied you over until then I thought I'd share one of my favorite interviews I did with Craig Safan, which was his album Sirens. In his words its like a retelling of the Odyssey but through music. Erika Christie joins me as we talk to Craig about his work on this album and his influences into the process. We also discuss film scores and other projects he's working on. Tune in! You'll love it!

111: Revisit Interview with Kurt Farquhar

Today you'll hear an older interview I did with Kurt Farquhar who composed music to Black Lightning and The Neighborhood. I'm sure you'll enjoy this interview. I have a few over the next few weeks that I'll be presenting.

Cue Perception 9

Today on Cue Perception you'll hear as I nerd out about a cue from an anime film that almost didn't happen, but encompasses all anime in a single film. Mech armor robots, ultra super hero females, battles to the death, annoying side characters that make you want to scream and so much more. The film I speak of is Project A-Ko. It was directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima and the animation style was from a multitude of artist and animators.
There are so many facts in regard to the production in this one episode alone. The cue that I chose is highly energetic and if you have never seen the film, I urge you, no I implore you to seek it out and watch it, possibly for multiple viewings.

Soundtrack Alley 110: Revisit The Great Mouse Detective and Oliver & Company

Do you remember two hidden gems of Disney? Two hallmarks of animation that took scores in a different direction and showed you could tell a story with classic composers and still have a modern sensibility? Well today I look back at The Great Mouse Detective and Oliver & Company. Two films about the little guys. Mice and Dogs and Cats. This is the show for you today. I present this as I look back at the voice talent, the animation styles and even the eclectic scores of these two brilliant films. Come with me and join me as I go into depth on these. Enjoy!

109: Revisit Innerspace

What if you could shrink like Ant-Man but be inside the human body to cure a disease? Or alter a face? Or save the world? That's essentially what happens in this underrated 80's film that includes the excellent score by JERRY GOLDSMITH. Join me and Erika Christie as we breakdown the film, it's background and of course discuss the score on today's episode. Let's shrink to the size of a blood cell and enter innerspace!