Brynna Emmelkamp And Gloria Bradford

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The Soundtrack SistersS2 Episode 7 - Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes A ChordDive into the sequel of the original Star Wars series, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, as John Williams returns with epic and iconic old and new themes for this movie. Follow us!Instagram: @thesoundtracksistersFacebook: The Soundtrack SistersPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSistersReferences:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeigbpMXUkYm9yh32UAjGL-ozEVn0fQNihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0bcRCCg01I 2025-05-0214 min

The Soundtrack SistersS2 Episode 6 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: A "Siriusly" Magical ScoreWe are back for Part Three of the Harry Potter series, yes, The Prisoner of Azkaban. This is the third Harry Potter movie with a score composed by John Williams; join us as we analyze his cleverness in both reusing old themes and creating many new ones. Follow us!Instagram: @thesoundtracksistersFacebook: The Soundtrack SistersPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSistersReferences:Article:https://harry-potter-compendium.fandom.com/wiki/Something_Wicked_This_Way_Comes#:~:text=Behind%20the%20scenes%20*%20John%20Williams%20took,title%20for%20...2025-04-1928 min

The Soundtrack SistersS2 Episode 5 - Production Logo ThemesHave you ever thought about the music that plays over the opening logos? Check out our special episode where Gloria discusses the history of the five of the well-beloved themes of Production Logos.Follow us!Instagram: @thesoundtracksistersFacebook: The Soundtrack SistersPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSistersYouTube: The Soundtrack SistersParamount:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOfros9_DDwWarner Brothers:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UstSoGYllB8Disney:https...2025-04-0414 min

The Soundtrack SistersS2 Episode 4 - Howl's Moving Castle: Magical Music RealismIn our very first analysis of a Studio Ghibli movie, join us as we deep dive into the score of the classic Howl's Moving Castle. Enjoy the charm of this movie and discover how magic realism goes through both the plot and score.Follow us!Facebook: The Soundtrack SistersInstagram: @thesoundtracksistersYouTube: The Soundtrack SistersPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSistersReferences:Magic Realism:https://www.britannica.com/art/magic-realismJoe Hisaishi:2025-03-2114 min

The Soundtrack SistersS2 Episode 3 - Boo, Hiss: A Critical Analysis of Cats the MovieTune in for our very first critique of a movie, the film adaptation of the musical Cats. Learn why the musical worked but the movie didn't and what was actually wrong with the music (and other aspects) that should have been fine.*Correction Note: We said the credits song is called Follow Me, it is not; it is a cover of Beautiful GhostsFollow us!Instagram: @thesoundtracksistersFacebook: The Soundtrack SistersPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSistersYouTube: The Soundtrack Sisters 2025-03-0725 min

The Soundtrack SistersS2 Episode 2 - The Hunger Games: Catching Fiery ThemesHop on the train to the Capitol as we analyze the score to the second installment of The Hunger Games films, Catching Fire. Explore how James Newton Howard developed his original themes and created the dystopian world of Panem. Follow us:Facebook: The Soundtrack SistersInstagram: @thesoundtracksistersYouTube: The Soundtrack SistersPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSistersReferences:Article:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006133/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_smMusic:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...2025-02-2118 min

The Soundtrack SistersSeason 2 Episode 1 - Jurassic Park: Music Finds a WayWelcome to Jurassic Park! Or at least, welcome to the music of Jurassic Park. Join us as we kick off Season 2 with another of John Williams' clever scores. Follow us! Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n9THIcdEFMWJAlH5MKObqoAjnHvPRPK-o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_Park_(film_score)2025-02-0722 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 0 - Season 2 TrailerWe are back with Season 2! This is the trailer for our next season which will begin in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned for more music entertainment! Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters 2025-01-3101 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 28 - Season BreakThank you all for joining us in Season One! We are wrapping up this season and taking a few months to catch up on school work and hang out with our babies. Stay tuned for new content next year. In the meantime, share all your favorite episodes with your friends! Thanks for listening and have a happy Holiday season! Love, The Soundtrack Sisters Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters 2024-11-0800 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 27 - Coco: A Soundtrack To Die ForFeliz Día de los Muertos amigos! In honor of the Day of the Dead and our families, we dive deep into the amazing movie soundtrack and musical songs from the heart-warming 2017 movie, Coco. We discuss the absolute mastery of the culture, the music, and the Spanish language through this sweet story. Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: Articles: ⁠https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/La_Llorona#:~:text=The%20song%20is%20mod...2024-11-0137 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 26 - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Themes, Part IIIJoin us in Part III of our analysis of The Fellowship of the Ring! This is our final episode of this three-part set on this movie, which is part one of the trilogy. We pick up in Rivendell where we left off and continue on through the rest of the film in this episode. We hope you have enjoyed the journey through Middle-earth and we look forward to continuing at a later date! Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters 2024-10-1825 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 25 - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Themes, Part IIJump back into our analysis of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Part II of our three-part series of episodes on this epic film. We pick up where we left off in the Shire and end in Rivendell, to be continued in Part III! Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: Book: The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films by Doug Adams https://www...2024-10-0423 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 24 - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Themes, Part IDive into the epic universe of J.R.R. Tolkien with us as we begin our journey of analyzing the music of the first Lord of the Rings film, the Fellowship of the Ring (or for a more fun name, the Fellowship of the Themes). This is part 1 of 3 focusing on the first film and we will be discussing every detail we can of Howard Shore's phenomenal score. We draw a lot of our research both from the films and from Doug Adams' fantastic book, The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films. Enjoy! 2024-09-2022 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 23 - The Disney Renaissance: Part IIContinue the journey of the Disney Renaissance in Part II of our episodes, picking up from Pocahontas and finishing up with Tarzan. Enjoy learning about these great musical form (mostly) Disney movies that quickly became classics. Give us a follow and let us know which movie you would like to hear more about. Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: Articles: https://www.npr.org/2020/08/06/899642706/a-new-documentary-shines-a-spotlight-on-the-lyricist-behind-the-disney-renaissance en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney...2024-09-0619 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 22 - The Disney Renaissance: Part IHow did Disney get back in the game after Walt Disney's death? Find out in our two episodes on the Disney Renaissance (1989-1999) and how the film musical style rescued Disney and launched them into the next generation of movies. In this episode we discuss the first half of the Renaissance, starting with The Little Mermaid and ending with The Lion King. Stay tuned for the rest of the Renaissance in Part II. Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters 2024-08-2321 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 21 - Interstellar: Small Themes, Big IdeasDiscover the story behind the music of the Christopher Nolan film, Interstellar, composed by Hans Zimmer. Join us as we discuss how small themes can create big ideas, even ideas as big as space. Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816692/ Article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/composer-hans-zimmer-talks-interstellar-745891/ Article: https://collider.com...2024-08-0924 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 20 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of MusicDive into the second installment of the Harry Potter movies as we analyze the continued genius of John Williams' score. Discover how he both built on old themes and created new ones to continue illustrating the magical world of Harry Potter. Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: Dobby’s Warning/Cake Catastrophe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L22aq63aqg&list=PLZl6kadSlQJDn3g0OPJxyCXYbyNhbqpdX&index=2 Book II...2024-07-2626 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 19 - How To Train Your Dragon: AKA How To Write An Epic ScoreOne of the best scores of our generation comes from How To Train Your Dragon, but the score is so good it may as well be called How To Write An Epic Score. Join us as we discuss John Powell's masterpiece. Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: This is Berk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWr0hSKLcXY&list=PL4D48F7B301C79783&index=1 The Downed Dragon: https...2024-07-1224 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 18 - Emma: Music of Mischievous MatchmakingOf the many renditions of Jane Austen's Emma, one of the best soundtracks is found in the 1996 Gwyneth Paltrow version, done by Rachel Portman. While Emma is not a great matchmaker, join us as we discuss how Portman's music does a great job of matching the story and the era. Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: IMDB page on diegetic songs: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116191/soundtrack/?ref_=tt_trv_snd 2024-06-2820 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 17 - Women Composers Through Film and History: Breaking the Sound BarrierHave you ever wondered about women composers and their apparent lack in the film scoring and music industry? Well wonder no longer, for we are covering the why and discussing the history and contributions of women in music and film music. Yay for women! References: Articles: https://www.synchtank.com/blog/where-are-the-female-composers-in-film-tv-and-production-music-and-what-can-we-do-to-address-this/ https://theconversation.com/why-are-there-so-few-women-screen-composers-81689 Hildegard of Bingen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUMlhtoGTzY Louise Farrenc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30Y7QNzipjU Fanny Mendelssohn: https://www.y...2024-06-1630 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 16 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Soundtrack of the Black PearlOne of the most popular movies and movie scores from the last thirty years is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Dive into the swashbuckling music that accompanies this creative story that went from a Disney ride to an amazing movie. Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: The INSANE Story of Pirates of the Caribbean's Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OplfRgWZ7Q&t=2s 2024-05-3122 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 15 - Ever After: A Cinderella SoundtrackOne of the best Cinderella stories also has one of the best soundtracks. Dive into the score of the 1998 film Ever After and discover why this movie and soundtrack is so great. Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: George Fenton IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006070/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr Main title: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdi_3FFAwa0&list=PL6CCF29172FE3D582 ...2024-05-1724 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 14 - Star Wars: A New Hope - May the Fourth Be With YouHappy Star Wars Day! Enjoy our episode about the very first Star Wars film (Episode IV: A New Hope) and the music that altered film music and our culture as we know it. May the Fourth be with you all. Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: Main Title: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2J5Oifxp7w&list=PLeigbpMXUkYlKcypDJRIUDuyz2HtGGEk0&index=2 Mars - Holst: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmk5...2024-05-0326 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 13 - History of Film Music: Part IIContinue the journey down memory lane of learning about the history of film music! See Episode 12 for Part I; this covers the rest of film history from about 1960 to the present. Follow us! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lKsgg6ZpzU&list=PL91EBC569483515E4&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWl83k5u9jc&list=PLn4zagkKWT4MbmBG_RTVggVrBM-gMDiFQ&index=30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t98LWNwUhI 2024-04-1930 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 12 - The History of Film Music: Part IEver wondered about the history and development of film and film music? Well, we are here to answer your questions as we delve into the first half of the Twentieth Century and the accompanying film music. This is Part I of the history of film music, so stay tuned for Part II! Instagram: @thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters References: Textbook: Reel Music: Exploring 100 years of film music by Roger Hickman Music: Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique: h...2024-04-0520 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 11 - Sabrina: La Vie en RoseHere we will discuss the 1995 version of Sabrina, another score by John Williams, which is albeit one of his lesser known scores but it is no less amazing. Discover how Williams weaves jazz into the underscore to create the setting of this classic remake, and how La Vie en Rose and the other prominent songs play a bigger role in this movie than you may have previously thought. Follow us: Instagram: thesoundtracksisters Facebook: The Soundtrack Sisters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source...2024-03-2220 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 10 - Casablanca: As Themes Go ByCome learn about the classic American film Casablanca and the legendary score done by Max Steiner. Join us as we analyze the leitmotifs and different score techniques used to create the intense plot and emotions of Casablanca in a mix of diegetic music and underscore that flows seamlessly together. References: Article: https://www.sparknotes.com/film/casablanca/section3/ Article: https://neilthomasocall.wordpress.com/2011/11/05/casablanca-music-by-max-steiner/ Prologue/Main Title: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TFTmqlatu0&list=PLkAUJkbhd-RiBRmuQWI-eeHSWgkNERG6K&index=1 As...2024-03-0819 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 9 - Up: A Masterclass in Thematic ManipulationHave you ever wondered why the Pixar film Up just emotionally destroys you every time you watch it? Well, aside from the story, the music is the answer! Join us as we discuss how Michael Giacchino takes very few themes and masterfully manipulates them to make us feel all the feels. References: Article: https://michaelgiacchino.com/ Article: https://theseconddisc.com/2011/07/15/review-michael-giacchino-up-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/ Article: http://www.maintitles.net/reviews/up How Pixar Uses Music to Make You Cry: https://www.youtube.com...2024-02-2319 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 8 - The Magical World of Harry PotterDiscover how John Williams creates the magical world of Harry Potter as we dive into the score for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Learn about one of the most recognizable scores of all time and why it is so familiar and nostalgic. References: Prologue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuPb1J_RCJM&list=PLsYgm6hOXgDToCj9jZ80rUUXVH93EDyHM Harry's Wondrous World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB-c85V8Zsg&list=PLsYgm6hOXgDToCj9jZ80rUUXVH93EDyHM&index=2 The Arrival...2024-02-0927 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 7 - Williams vs. Marvel: What Makes a Theme Memorable?Here we continue our episode about John Williams by comparing him to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Please note, we love Marvel movies and many of their soundtracks, but here we will analyze why many of John Williams' themes are recognizable and many Marvel themes are not. Note: Numbers of movies and shows were current as of time of recording and have already been surpassed by recent releases. References: The Marvel Symphonic Universe Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vfqkvwW2fs&t=4s List of Marvel Movies/Shows: 2024-01-2624 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 6 - The man, the myth, the legend: John WilliamsMany of you have probably been wondering, Where is the episode about the composer everyone knows, John Williams? Well, here is that episode, where we will be giving a general overview of him and his life and all the reasons why everyone knows his music. For updates, follow us on Instagram @thesoundtracksisters and our Facebook page called The Soundtrack Sisters. You can also support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&fbclid=IwAR0xBYv_XhkB5JycyPQFEdG_bc4...2024-01-1219 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 5 - Creating a Dystopian World: The Hunger GamesLearn how James Newton Howard creates the dystopian world of The Hunger Games. Discover the techniques of creating an authentic-sounding score that characterizes the people, places, and ideas of the movie. Music references: Deep in the meadow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezW2TuYvxs8 Katniss hunting (humming music): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChZBeL1M7qE Other Katniss hunting Peeta theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEHdzcw7K-c Panem theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch...2023-12-2923 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 4 - A Study in Music: Sherlock HolmesDiscover the instrumentation, techniques, and themes behind the 2009 feature film, Sherlock Holmes. Join us as we delve into how Hans Zimmer creates the world and character of Sherlock through music. Music clips: Battle of the banjo - Dueling banjo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gNuj8UkyC4&list=RD5gNuj8UkyC4&start_radio=1 Czardas by Vittorio Monti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHO6KOPWXtc Experibass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzi8Bhx6na8 Cimbalom: https://www...2023-12-1527 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 3 - Dies Irae: The Sound of DeathDiscover what the Dies Irae is and how it has been used in music through the centuries and in film music. Join the club and be prepared to hear it everywhere! If you wish to follow us on social media, you can find us on Instagram at thesoundtracksisters or Facebook at The Soundtrack Sisters. We also have a Patreon at: https://patreon.com/TheSoundtrackSisters?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Examples: Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, “Dream of a Witches Sabbath”: ...2023-12-0216 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 2 - Pride and Prejudice: The Music of the Regency EraJoin us in our deep dive into the music of the 2005 Pride and Prejudice adaptation, where we discuss the composer's background, the music of the Regency era, and analyze how well and if the film score accomplishes its purpose.2023-11-1829 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 1 - What is film music?This is our introductory episode! Briefly get to know us and learn about what film music is and how it came to be.2023-11-0424 min

The Soundtrack SistersEpisode 0 - TrailerComing soon to a podcast near you! Learn what we are all about at The Soundtrack Sisters! The podcast for you if you love film music and you want to learn more about it.2023-10-2702 min