Scored To Death: The Podcast

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Ted Nugent Interview Jun 05, 2020

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Scored to Death: The Podcast, the official companion podcast for the critically acclaimed book, Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror Greatest Composers is here!

This week the Motor City Madman, Ted Nugent, sits down for an in-depth discussion about his creative process and his experience working with film-music-great Bill Conti, on John McTiernan's 1986 horror debut Nomads.

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Bill Conti Interview May 22, 2020

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Scored to Death: The Podcast, the official companion podcast for the critically acclaimed book, Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror Greatest Composers is here!

This week the great Bill Conti sits in for a detailed interview and discusses his life in music and his amazing scores for Rocky, The Karate Kid, Nomads, The Thomas Crown Affair, Masters of the Universe and much much more!

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John Massari Interview - Part 2 Dec 27, 2018

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Scored to Death: The Podcast, the official companion podcast for the critically acclaimed book, Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror Greatest Composers is here!

Composer, John Massari sits in for part 2 of this fascinating season finale of Scored to Death: The Podcast. This week he dives deep into his work on the films The Wizard of Speed and Time, Lady in White, Killer Klowns from Out Space, as well as his new album, Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Reimagined.

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John Massari Interview - Part 1 Dec 13, 2018

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Scored to Death: The Podcast, the official companion podcast for the critically acclaimed book, Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror Greatest Composers is here!

Killer Klowns From Outer Space composer, John Massari sits in for part 1 of this fascinating and educational installment of Scored to Death: The Podcast. He reveals personal insights into his craft, as well as trade-secrets, and lessons learned from his esteemed mentors--the great Jerry Fielding and David Rose. He also relays a story about how advice from his mother led to a job working with one of the 20th century's greatest literary minds, on The Ray Bradbury Theater.

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Barry De Vorzon Interview - Part 2 Nov 29, 2018

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Scored to Death: The Podcast, the official companion podcast for the critically acclaimed book, Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror Greatest Composers is here!

This is part 2 of an in-depth conversation with a talented songwriter, music producer & composer, whose amazing career dates back to the 1950s. In this episode, the great Barry De Vorzon discusses his work on such cult classics as The Warriors, Night of the Creeps, The Exorcist III and much much more!

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Barry De Vorzon Interview - Part 1 Nov 15, 2018

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Scored to Death: The Podcast, the official companion podcast for the critically acclaimed book, Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror Greatest Composers is here!

This week is part 1 of an in-depth conversation with a talented songwriter, music producer & composer, whose amazing career dates back to the 1950s. In this episode, the great Barry De Vorzon discusses his early careers in the music, film and TV industries and reveals fascinating stories behind some of TV's greatest themes [including the theme for SWAT and "Nadia's Theme" from The Young and the Restless], his work with James Brown and Larry Cohen on the soundtrack for Black Caesar, and what it was like working with first-time filmmakers John Milius and Walter Hill. Part 2 may feature Barry's work in the horror genre, but his stories make this episode is an absolute must!

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Alan Howarth Halloween Special - Part 2 Oct 15, 2018

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Scored to Death: The Podcast, the official companion podcast for the critically acclaimed book, Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror Greatest Composers is here!

Halloween is upon us! And this week Alan Howarth returns for part 2 of our 40th Anniversary celebration of the Halloween film series and the release of a new Halloween film! Alan and Blake continue their conversation about Alan and John Carpenter's collaborative relationship, with a discussion about the score for Big Trouble in Little China and the Coupe de Ville's recording sessions. Then Alan dives deep into the creation of his scores for Halloween 4: The Return of Michale Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers.

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Alan Howarth Halloween Special - Part 1 Oct 04, 2018

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Scored to Death: The Podcast, the official companion podcast for the critically acclaimed book, Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror Greatest Composers is here!

It is October! And this week Blake is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of John Carpenter's monumental film Halloween with an in-depth discussion with former Carpenter collaborator Alan Howarth about his contributions to the iconic Halloween film franchise.

In this episode [Part 1], Alan and Blake dive deep into the scores for Halloween II and Halloween III: Season of the Witch. Alan provides inside information into the creation of these scores, as well as shines some light on his creative partnership with Carpenter, the musical gear they used and the score for Carpenter's masterpiece, The Thing.

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Visit Alan and shop for Alan Howarth-related merchandise at: alanhowarth.com

Companion Spotify Playlist

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Christopher L. Stone Interview - Part 2 Sep 13, 2018

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Scored to Death: The Podcast, the official companion podcast for the critically acclaimed book, Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror Greatest Composers is here!

This week Blake continues his conversation with the fascinating composer, electronic orchestrator and synth innovator Christopher L. Stone. They talk more about the Phantasm series and the differences between visceral and methodical composers. They also chat about Chris' work on Disney's TaleSpin, his work with John Landis, composing for horror and much much more!!!

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Christopher L. Stone Interview - Part 1 Aug 30, 2018

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Scored to Death: The Podcast, the official companion podcast for the critically acclaimed book, Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror Greatest Composers is here!

This week Blake talks with composer, electronic orchestrator and synth innovator Christopher L. Stone. They discuss Chris' collaborations with fellow composers Richard Band & Fred Myrow, on such beloved cult film scores as TerrorVision, From Beyond, Prison and the Phantasm series. They also chat about his own work on the Phantasm films, as well as Chris' electronic sound contributions to the films Big Wednesday and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, as well as the original Battlestar Galactica and Knightrider television series.

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Visit Chris at composerchrisstone.com

You can also listen to the show on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play Music and Stitcher!

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