Music Dialogue show

Music Dialogue

Summary: Conversations with leading composers and music professionals in the film and television industry. Hear the stories behind iconic film and tv score and theme songs from the composers who wrote them.

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 MXDX: The Kit Kat Jingle | Composer Michael A. Levine on his career and composing the "Gimme a Break" Kit Kat jingle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:36

In this episode, I speak with composer Michael A. Levine on his career and the story behind composing the "Gimme a Break" Kit Kat jingle.

 MXDX: Reading Rainbow | Composer Steve Horelick on creating the theme song and score for Reading Rainbow | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:10

In this episode, I speak with composer Steve Horelick on his career and creating the theme song and score for one of the most popular children's shows of all time, Reading Rainbow.

 MXDX: Empire, Dietland | Composer Fil Eisler on his career and scoring Empire, Dietland and The Titan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:12

In this episode, I speak with composer Fil Eisler on his career and scoring Fox’s Golden Globe-nominated drama Empire, the new series Dietland on AMC and the Netflix sci-fi thriller, The Titan.

 MXDX: Carmen Sandiego | Composers Sean Altman & David Yazbek on their careers and creating the theme for Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:59

In this episode, I speak with composers Sean Altman & David Yazbek on their careers and creating the theme for Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego. Sean also talks about forming the a capella group Rockapella and how he and David helped shape the sound of modern a capella. David briefly discusses the process of writing music for broadway. He won best score at the 2018 Tony Awards for The Band’s Visit.

 MXDX: Ghostwriter on PBS | Composer Peter Wetzler on creating the theme and score for the PBS children’s mystery television series Ghostwriter that aired in the 90s | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:42

In this episode, I speak with composer Peter Wetzler on creating the theme and score for the PBS children’s mystery television series Ghostwriter that aired in the 90s. He talks about how the new music technology of the time helped shape the sound of the theme.

 MXDX: Jason Bourne, The Town | Composer David Buckley on his career and scoring Jason Bourne, The Town, The Good Fight and Call of Duty: Ghosts | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:56

In this episode, I speak with composer David Buckley on his impressive career scoring big action films like Jason Bourne and The Town, as well as hit television shows like The Good Wife and The Good Fight. He tells the story of how he took the opportunity to come to Los Angeles to work alongside celebrated composer Harry Gregson-Williams. David also talks about scoring the video games Call of Duty: Ghosts and Batman: Arkham Knight and how the process differs from film.

 MXDX: Silicon Valley, CSI: Miami | Composer Jeff Cardoni on his career and scoring Silicon Valley, CSI: Miami and Girlboss | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:03

In this episode, I speak with composer Jeff Cardoni on his career scoring shows like Silicon Valley, CSI: Miami and Girlboss. He also tells the story of creating the main title theme for Pimp My Ride.

 MXDX: THX Deep Note | James Moorer on his career at Lucasfilm and creating the iconic THX Deep Note audio logo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:40

In this episode, I speak with James Moorer about his career at Lucasfilm, where he created the iconic THX Deep Note audio logo. He discusses the audio technology he built to enhance the sound effects in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom as well as how he pioneered state of the art noise reduction techniques on the film Amadeus. As a bonus, at the end I ask James the most important question of 2018 - is it Yanny or Laurel?

 MXDX: Juno, Superstore & Blockers | Composer Mateo Messina on his career and writing the score for Juno, Superstore & Blockers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:16

In this episode, I speak with composer Mateo Messina on his career and scoring the 2007 hit Juno, Superstore on NBC and the recent comedy Blockers starring Leslie Mann and John Cena.

 MXDX: SpongeBob SquarePants Theme | Composer Mark Harrison on composing the theme for SpongeBob SquarePants | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:56

In this episode, I speak with composer Mark Harrison about composing the main title theme for SpongeBob SquarePants.

 MXDX: Saved By The Bell | Composers Scott Gale & Rich Eames on creating the music for Saved By The Bell | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:54

In this episode, I speak with composers Scott Gale and Rich Eames about creating the main title theme and score for Saved By The Bell.

 MXDX: Seinfeld, Will & Grace | Composer Jonathan Wolff on his career and writing the music for Seinfeld, Will & Grace and Married With Children | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:27

In this episode, I speak with composer Jonathan Wolff about his career that spanned 29 years and countless television series. Jonathan tells the stories behind how he created the theme songs for Seinfeld and Will & Grace.

 MXDX: Roseanne & Home Improvement | Composer Dan Foliart on his career and writing the music for Roseanne & Home Improvement | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:28

In my first episode I speak with composer Dan Foliart on his impressive career that has spanned over 40 years and countless television shows. Dan tells the stories behind how he created the theme songs for Roseanne & Home Improvement.

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