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More Score #7 | Zach Robinson & Leo Birenberg of Cobra Kai Jun 01, 2021

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Kenny Holmes and Matt Schrader interview the dynamic duo behind Netflix's COBRA KAI.

We discuss their beginnings as interns with composer Christophe Beck and working on FROZEN and ANT-MAN, how they took their first jobs after, and volunteering to score YouTube's KARATE KID spinoff before they knew anything about it.

How to score a campy 80s retro style drama? Zach and Leo have the answers! Plus, their awesome new collaboration with MONDO on a beautiful vinyl box set, and why Zach and Leo organized it to be its own experience.

Link to vinyl LP pre-order: https://mondoshop.com/collections/all/products/cobra-kai-original-soundtrack-3xlp

NOTE: Due to a problem with our Riverside.fm recording system, the audio mix for this interview varies from our normal mix. We apologize! This is a good one to play out loud instead of on headphones if you're sensitive to differences in volume.

More Score #6 | Scores That Inspire Us May 22, 2021

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Matt Schrader, Kenny Holmes and Robert Kraft give their three film scores that influenced their lives, before reviewing More Score Patrons favorites! Lots of editing in this one, including some original clips from the Matt Schrader and Robert Kraft archives!

#2 | Alan Menken's musical Disney revolution May 19, 2021

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Kenny and Robert being the show discussing how Alan Menken and Howard Ashman helped launch Disney into its new generation with The Little Mermaid. Robert reflects on joining the film as a music producer, unaware of how pivotal this film would be for the future of music in animation. Then, the guys check Score: The Mailbox and answer a question about when and why a composer should get an agent.

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Later, iconic composer and songwriter Alan Menken joins the show sharing how we went from writing for musicals on stage to transitioning into Hollywood with his longtime partner, the late Howard Ashman. Menken discusses developing some of his most famous songs and score from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahantas, Hercules, Aladdin and more.

This episode is presented by Spitfire Audio

Follow us on Twitter @ScoreThePodcast or send Kenny and Robert your questions for the mailbox at ScoreTheMailbox@epicleff.com

Hosts: Robert Kraft & Kenny Holmes

Executive Producer: Matt Schrader

Coordinator: Carol Kuswanto

#1 | Tom Holkenborg got his second shot with the Snyder Cut May 05, 2021

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Robert and Kenny begin this Season Premiere (now with video!) with special guest Matt Schrader, discussing our new Patreon exclusive show MORE SCORE, The Oscars' rough ending, Composer Carol's new album "Smile" and much more.

Later, composer Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL joins the show to share the unique story of getting fired from Justice League, only to be brought back years later to release the Snyder Cut. Tom details why he started from scratch on the four-hour score instead of continuing where he left off and the incredible challenges the pandemic brought along the way.

This episode is presented by Spitfire Audio

Follow us on Twitter @ScoreThePodcast or send Kenny and Robert your questions for the mailbox at ScoreTheMailbox@epicleff.com

Hosts: Robert Kraft & Kenny Holmes

Executive Producer: Matt Schrader

Coordinator: Carol Kuswanto

More Score #2 | Meet Robert Kraft Apr 17, 2021

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Robert Kraft remembers the exact moment he discovered he wanted to be a songwriter. A summer camp, bookstore and several bands later, his music was interrupted by an inebriated harmonica player ... turns out that was (then still unknown) Bruce Willis!

The inspirations, professional setbacks, and compounding decisions (from "Kermit Unpigged" to "The Little Mermaid" and "Titanic") that led Robert to the captain chair of Fox Music, and then Score: A Film Music Documentary!

More Score #1 | Meet Kenny Holmes Apr 16, 2021

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You know him from Score: The Podcast, but what are the forces that forged Kenny Holmes? Turns out, it involves home break-ins, pro wrestling and a news photographer career all over the western US.

How did that lead Kenny to Score: A Film Music Documentary? Matt Schrader and Kenny Holmes guide this introductory episode of More Score on Patreon! (And a special welcome to our new members!)

#15 | Howard Shore: The King of the Rings Aug 26, 2020

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Robert and Kenny begin this Season Finale with special guest, Matt Schrader discussing the trailer release of The Batman, Travis Scott & Ludwig Göransson's chart-topping single release for TENET, Hans Zimmer's new cue for WW84 and checking Score: The Mailbox. Plus, the team reflects on their favorite moments of this season of the show.

Later, 3x Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore joins sharing stories of his iconic work on The Lord of the Rings trilogy and why he couldn't turn the project down, why the maestro spends so much time finding the proper venue for recording the orchestra, the tricky task of underscoring Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire and why he had to write his own version of the "Happy Birthday" song for Big, which later got cut from the film.

This episode is presented by Spitfire Audio.

Follow us on Twitter @ScoreThePodcast or send Kenny and Robert your questions for the mailbox at ScoreTheMailbox@epicleff.com.

Hosts: Robert Kraft & Kenny Holmes
Executive Producer: Matt Schrader
Coordinator: Carol Kuswanto

#14 | Blake Neely's college suggested he quit music Aug 19, 2020

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Robert and Kenny begin the show with special guest, Matt Schrader discussing the season finale release of Blockbuster and checking Score: The Mailbox, with questions about composer compensation, live-to-picture film music concerts and how to present music to a director.

Later, Emmy-nominated composer Blake Neely joins the show to share how he overcame the early doubters, the excitement of scoring superhero crossover episodes like Arrow and The Flash, why his relationship with Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman is all about trust, the secret to scoring the tension in Greyhound and advice on preparing aspiring composers for rejection.

This episode is presented by Spitfire Audio.

Follow us on Twitter @ScoreThePodcast or send Kenny and Robert your questions for the mailbox at ScoreTheMailbox@epicleff.com.

Hosts: Robert Kraft & Kenny Holmes
Executive Producer: Matt Schrader
Coordinator: Carol Kuswanto

#13 | Max Richter has to fall in love with a project Aug 12, 2020

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Robert and Kenny begin the show answering questions from Score: The Mailbox about why album versions of scores sometimes differ from the film version, the use of diegetic music in film and if there is a common starting point for writing a score.

Then, Emmy-nominated composer Max Richter joins to discuss his brilliant artist career, including his new album ‘Voices,’ why director Ari Folman called out of the blue demanding he score Waltz with Bashir, his use of laments in Taboo and why he took real space travel data and converted it into music for Ad Astra.

This episode is presented by Spitfire Audio.

Follow us on Twitter @ScoreThePodcast, or send Kenny and Robert your questions for the mailbox at ScoreTheMailbox@epicleff.com.

Hosts: Robert Kraft & Kenny Holmes
Executive Producer: Matt Schrader
Coordinator: Carol Kuswanto

More Score | Jim Johnston electrified WWE fans for 32 years Aug 05, 2020

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In this special Theme Song Throwback, longtime WWE composer Jim Johnston breaks down his process for writing entrance themes for some of the most iconic characters in sports entertainment. Jim reveals how John Williams' themes for Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker inspired his approach to good guys and bad guys, his experience writing songs with rock bands like Motorhead and P.O.D. and why he only attended one Wrestlemania in his 32 year run with the business.

This episode is presented by Spitfire Audio.

Follow us on Twitter @ScoreThePodcast, or send Kenny and Robert your questions for the mailbox at ScoreTheMailbox@epicleff.com.

Hosts: Robert Kraft & Kenny Holmes
Executive Producer: Matt Schrader
Coordinator: Carol Kuswanto

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