80. Behind the Music: The Art of Film Scoring

Do you notice how some artists seem to effortlessly juggle the double life of a producer as well? In this episode, Xylo sits down with artist and producer, Emeree, who shares her journey from being a classical musician to becoming a successful producer/artist, offering insights o ...  Show more

Are you a musician who would love some insights on song splits, music copyright, using samples etc. but feel intimidated by approaching a music lawyer? In this episode, Xylo Aria chats with entertainment lawyer, Andrew Fuller on his advice on when artists need legal support, how ...  Show more

Music absolutely shapes how we process the ache and splendor of our favorite characters on screen. In this episode, Shonda Rhimes -- the empress of knocking us off the couch with music and a word (“...you’re my person,” anybody??) -- talks about the transformative power of a good ...  Show more

Music is an essential part of storytelling on screen and on the radio. Get it right and while you might not be consciously aware of its presence, it will nevertheless be playing a significant part in how you perceive the characters and relate to the story. So it's vital directors ...  Show more

Topics covered include: the process of scoring a film, growing up in a house filled with music, cinematic rhythm, cheesy scores, creating the sounds of an urban nightmare, and why electronic music is the best game ever.

From 'Jaws' to 'Genevieve', 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Bond', every brilliant movie has to have a great theme tune. But who were the composers who wrote these iconic pieces of music? In this episode, Joanna and Stephen dive into the greatest film scores ever written.