Sideshow Sound Radio

To finish off 2014, we each bring two of our favourite main themes to the table and discuss what they mean to us. Our first selections include the militaristic Thunderbirds theme by Barry Gray, two themes from Bear McCreary including the musical palindrome that is Da Vinci’s Demons and the unsettling main theme to the television series […]

In Part 2 of our look at the music of the X-Men franchise, Will, Wend and guest Ian Crabb discuss the film scores to X-Men: First Class, The Wolverine and X-Men: Days of Future Past! Link to Ian’s website

In Part 1 of our look at the music of the X-Men franchise, Will and Wend sit down with their good friend, soundtrack aficionado, writer, petrolhead, and all around great guy – Ian Crabb, to discuss the first four film scores! Link to Ian’s website

To celebrate the recent Guy Fawkes Night festivities in Great Britain, Will and Wend discuss the intelligent score to V for Vendetta by the superb composer Dario Marianelli. We also announce the 3 lucky winners of our Halloween contest! Release V for Vendetta: Music from the Motion Picture Astralwerks Records (2006) Timestamps 00:00 – Intro Tag: Marcelo Macario 04:59 […]

Join us for the 10th episode of Sideshow Sound Radio! We discuss the video game scores that inspired us as composers and a little behind the mechanics of game scoring. Link to Bear McCreary´s blog entry on scoring the CAPCOM video game Dark Void

Ghost hosts Will and Wend finish off their month of Halloween specials by discussing one of their favourite film scores, composer Danny Elfman‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Release The Nightmare Before Christmas Walt Disney Records (1993) or Disc 1 of The Nightmare Before Christmas 2-Disc Special Edition Walt Disney Records (2006) Timestamps 00:00 – Intro Tag: Charlie McCarron 05:11 […]

Join Will and Wend as they explore the fantastic score to 1991’s The Addams Family, written by composer Marc Shaiman. They’ll be identifying themes, exploring their favourite musical moments, and providing you with an entertaining accompaniment to this macabre classic! Link to buy the 2014 La-La Land Records expanded release of The Addams Family Release The Addams Family: […]

Will and Wend kick off the Halloween season by discussing three Halloween scores that are often overlooked. We begin with a modern anthology horror featuring a spooktacular score by Douglas Pipes. Trick ‘r Treat is melodically easy to follow and perfectly captures the spirit of Halloween. The second film score we look at is The Orphanage by Fernando Velázquez, a film composer […]

Will and Wend discuss composer Alan Silvestri‘s score to Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Moving through each track in turn, they’ll be identifying themes, exploring their favourite musical moments and providing you the listener with an entertaining guide to this toontastic film score! Release Who Framed Roger Rabbit Walt Disney Records Reissue (2002) Timestamps 00:00 – Intro Tag: Chad Hopkins 05:11 – 1. […]

Join Will & Wend (a couple of zarkin’ froods) LIVE onboard a spaceship they’ve just hitched a ride on in Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha, to discuss composer Joby Talbot‘s interstellar score to Douglas Adams‘ “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy“. Discussing each track in turn, they’ll be identifying themes, exploring their favourite musical moments and having a wholly remarkable time being your guides through this […]

In celebration of the new series of Doctor Who, with the 12th Doctor, Peter Capaldi, we take a look back at all the marvellous music Murray Gold has composed for the show so far and choose our four favourite scores. Links from this episode: The Time Lord Message Cube as mentioned in this episode BAFTA Interview with […]

Will and Wend discuss composer Alan Silvestri‘s score to Beowulf. Discussing each track in turn, they’ll be identifying themes, exploring their favourite musical moments and having a boatload of fun being your guides through this amazing score. We also announce the winner of last week’s competition! Release Beowulf Warner Bros. Records (2007) Timestamps 04:37 – 1. Beowulf Main Title 07:52 – […]

With the upcoming theatrical release of Marvel‘s fourth Phase 2 film, Guardians of the Galaxy, we take a look back at the Phase that started it all – Phase 1. Rate and review us on iTunes to enter our Guardians of the Galaxy comic giveaway

Will and Wend discuss a film score they both share a love for – Independence Day. They’ll be identifying themes, exploring their favourite cues and having an absolute blast being your guides through composer David Arnold‘s masterpiece! Link to buy the 2010 La-La Land Records expanded release of Independence Day Release Independence Day: Limited Edition La-La Land Records […]

Join us for a celebration of the music behind some of our favourite Muppets films. Will starts the show by interviewing How Adorkable TV‘s Rachel Herrick, where they discuss puppetry, touring round SoCal with the puppet company Swazzle, favourite characters, films and songs from The Muppets, taking a workshop with Sesame Street, and the legacy of the amazing Jim […]