This episode we discuss some of our favorite science fiction and fantasy film scores. There have been some truly amazing and memorable scores, music which helps define the films and give them their identity. These scores are inseparable from the visuals and they invoke the story just as much. Each of us shares three film scores and describes just what it is about that score that we find so fascinating.
Bob's picks:
- The Bride of Frankenstein by Franz Waxman
- Forbidden Planet by Bebe and Louis Barron
- Mothra by Yuji Koseki
Karen's picks:
- Star Trek The Motion Picture by Jerry Goldsmith
- Predator by Alan Silvestri
- The Omega Man by Ron Grainer
Larry's picks:
- Superman by John Williams
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan by James Horner
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by Howard Shore
For our Sensor Sweep we continue the theme with Chief Engineer Bob providing info on sites where soundtrack albums can be purchased - we are all big fans of physical media! Check out these sites:
That's all for now. Our big 100th episode is coming soon...what strange surprises await? Stay tuned!
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Some really great choices here; personally, the Star Trek: TMP soundtrack would definitely be on my list, as it's great overall and there's so many iconic pieces in it, like the main theme that then became the TNG theme music and the Klingon music - damn I love that so much.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise, though, I can't say that many SF and fantasy film soundtracks have ever made me want to actually go out and get the albums. My favorite soundtracks of all time are definitely outside of those genres:
1) Superfly, all composed and arranged by Curtis Mayfield, works perfectly well as just an album regardless of the movie;
2) To Live & Die in LA, by music by Wang Chung, consisting of four songs with lyrics and four instrumental pieces - just an amazing soundtrack that perfectly fit the movie, but again works on its own as an album by the band.
-Edo Bosnar