Lakeshore Records Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The official podcast of Lakeshore Records, featuring interviews with prominent composers for film, TV, games, and more.
On this special episode of the Lakeshore Records Podcast, our host Arielle Paul is joined by an all-star roundtable of incredible composers and songwriters whose Emmy-nominated music was released by Lakeshore Records.
This is a one-of-a-kind masterclass featuring Jeff Beal and his Emmy-nominated score and main title theme for All Her Fault; Michael Abels for his main title theme for The Burbs; Tyler Strickland for his score for the documentary John Candy: I Like Me; Amanda Jones for her main title theme for Murderbot; and Carlos Rafael Rivera and David Stal for their original song for Hacks.
This week’s episode of The Lakeshore Records Podcast features a lively, inspiring, and hilarious conversation with composer Henry Jackman and singer, beatboxer, and cellist Kevin Olusola of The Pentatonix about Jackman’s incredible score for The Bluff. Tune in with our host, Arielle Paul, for a deep dive into this truly unique and epic score, which features Olusola on cello, that evolved from one fateful recording session. This episode is a study in creative collaboration and the power of following your own path and artistry.
This week on The Lakeshore Records Podcast, we are joined by the talented Tyler Strickland to discuss his score for the documentary John Candy: I Like Me. In an in-depth conversation with our host Arielle Paul, we’ll get the insider scoop on what makes this score so unique as part of a documentary, and how it encapsulates the grand essence of John Candy.
This week on the Lakeshore Records podcast, our host Arielle Paul dives into the score of Scream 7 with composer Marco Beltrami. Learn how this horror music legend pays homage to the original Scream score, and why he was the least likely composer to take on this genre. Hint – it has something to do with Dumbo.
On today’s episode of Lakeshore Records Podcast, our host Arielle Paul is joined by composer Mac Quayle to discuss his score for the Netflix limited series, His & Hers. Get ready for a deep dive into this beautiful, eerie and thrilling score and how the music weaves the narrative in subtle and creative ways.
Today’s podcast episode features composer Dara Taylor and her score for the romantic comedy, Relationship Goals, starring Kelly Rowland and Method Man. Our host, Arielle Paul, explore’s the film’s music with Taylor, who captured the flirtatious dance between these characters while beautifully highlighting the tender moments.
This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we’re joined by composer Joe LoDuca for his epic score for the Starz series, Spartacus: House of Ashur. Tune in with our host, @ariellepaul, to learn why House of Ashur is everything fans would expect from the Spartacus franchise and how the larger-than-life score enhances the story.
Spartacus: House of Ashur is produced by Lionsgate, and the soundtrack is available through Lakeshore Records on all DSPs.
We’re back after a holiday break with a brand new episode featuring the music of season three of the Starz series, Power Book IV: Force. Our host Arielle Paul discusses the intense, adrenaline-driving score with composers Mark Batson and Chris Hanebutt, and how it fuels this high-stakes spin-off of the Power franchise.
Today’s episode of the Lakeshore Records Podcast features music from the coming-of-age series Hal & Harper, about a brother and sister navigating the ups and downs of growing up, and the changes in their relationship and with their dad. Our host Arielle Paul spoke to the show’s composers, Cody Fitzgerald and Clyde Lawrence, whose perfectly fitting score brings to life the complexity of these dynamics with beautifully raw, nostalgic, and melancholy instrumentals. Hal & Harper is produced by Bad Bangs and Small Ideas and is distributed by Mubi.
This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we are joined by composer Tom Schraeder to discuss his score for the horror film Vicious, starring Dakota Fanning and directed by Bryan Bertino. Our host Arielle Paul delves into Schraeder’s haunting score and unveils how its chilling intimacy enhances the agony Fanning faces as an elusive, evil force torments her.
This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we are joined by Ruth Barrett for a special episode to discuss both her dynamic score for the psychological thriller, “The Girlfriend,” and a bonus sample from the action thriller “Terminal List: Dark Wolf.” Our host, Arielle Paul, had a thrill digging into these scores with Ruth, exploring the contrast of their sounds and the breadth of her musicality.
Today’s episode of The Lakeshore Records Podcast features composer James Everingham, who discussed his incredible score for Chief of War. Join our host, Arielle Paul, to learn more about James’s process and journey scoring this epic series with Hans Zimmer, which features many Hawaiian artists and traditional instruments. Chief of War is produced by Chernin Entertainment and Fifth Season, and is streaming on Apple TV.
This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, our host Arielle Paul is joined by Will and Brooke Blair, formally known as The Blair Brothers, to discuss their fantastic, wacky and eclectic score for The Toxic Avenger, a remake of the 1984 cult classic film starring Peter Dinklage as the ultimate antihero. From vintage horror score to triumphant orchestral superhero anthems, to 90s rap rock, 1950s doo wop and even fart sounds, the Blair Brothers cover the whole gamut.
This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we feature an interview with composer Cornel Wilczek, who took our host, Arielle Paul, down into the darkness to discuss his chilling and enthralling score for the body horror masterpiece, “Together.” From hauntingly romantic chord progressions to hair-raising soundscapes, we delve into his influences and the unique methods to create this score.
Today’s episode delves into the wild, dangerous, debaucherous and seductive world of The Hunting Wives. Our host, Arielle Paul, was joined by composer Jeff Danna to discuss his fantastic score, which delivered all the thrills and chills this binge-worthy, sapphic whodunit series calls for. The Hunting Wives is produced by Lionsgate TV and is streaming on Netflix. Make sure to check out the soundtrack available from Lakeshore Records on all DSPs.
Winter Spring Summer or Fall composer Zac Rae takes us on a journey through his subtle, folksy score that captures the nuances of budding young love. Our host, Arielle Paul, learned about his process of self-acceptance as he navigated this film, with music that feels like you’re listening to a great indie record.
Today’s episode of the Lakeshore Records Podcast features the music of Final Destination: Bloodlines with composer Tim Wynn. Our host, Arielle Paul, faced her fears and dove into the arms of death to discuss this epic horror score, which pays homage to the legendary franchise while delivering something exciting and new.
This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we bring you Juliet & Romeo, a musical reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic. Our host, Arielle Paul, is joined by songwriters and composers Evan Bogart and Justin Gray, along with the film’s director, writer and producer, Tim Scott Bogart, to discuss their unique and inspiring process of working together. This adaptation incorporates the time period and framework of the original story with incredible modern pop music by Bogart and Gray.
Today’s episode of the Lakeshore Records Podcast features the incredible music of The Handmaid’s Tale with Emmy-nominated composer Adam Taylor. Join our host, Arielle Paul, for a first-time look at the music of Season Six and how the score has evolved over the past five seasons.
On today’s episode of the Lakeshore Records Podcast, our host Arielle Paul dives into the music of the film Riff Raff with composer Adam Taylor, whose score is the perfect backdrop to this quirky dark comedy. From the theremin, mellotron and junkie nylon string guitars, we learn about Adam’s signature analog sound and unique process in the studio.
Today’s episode features the highly anticipated soundtrack for the epic animated series, Invincible, with composer John Paesano. Season 3 is now streaming weekly on Prime Video and the soundtrack released by Lakeshore Records is available on all DSPs. Tune in with our host, Arielle Paul, to learn about John’s journey developing the Invincible theme, silencing the inner critic and writing legendary music for the show’s loyal fans.
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Shirley Song and Jina Hyojin An, the dynamic duo behind the music of Netflix’s XO Kitty. In a fun conversation with our host, Arielle Paul, we’ll learn about their background as composers and friends and discuss their inspiration for this fantastic score.
Today’s episode features the music of the British crime drama miniseries Joan, with composer Harry Escott and Tom Bailey, the music engineer on the show. This moody, sensual and hypnotic score brings to life the story of Joan Hannington, one of Britain’s most infamous jewelry thieves in the 1980s. In a lively conversation with our host, Arielle Paul, we’ll learn how this “super Virgo team” created this unique and compelling score.
On today’s episode of The Lakeshore Records Podcast, our host Arielle Paul is joined by composer Frederik Wiedmann to discuss his score for The Dragon Prince. From evolving love stories to generational healing and trauma to quirky serenades by magical creatures, we’ll see how this beautiful score creates the backdrop to this epic fantasy story.
Today’s episode features the music of The Fire Inside by composer and singer-songwriter Tamar-kali. In a lively interview with our host, Arielle Paul, we learn about Tamar-kali’s process of creating the score, which blends chamber music with electronic elements, reflecting the film’s protagonist, Claressa Shields, evolution from a young boxer to an Olympic champion.
On today’s holiday episode of the Lakeshore Records Podcast, Arielle Paul speaks with composer Rupert Gregson-Williams about his whimsical score for Dear Santa, now streaming on Paramount+. Sometimes naughty and sometimes nice, the music plays with the spirit of Christmas in a fun, cheeky and often moving way, leaving us with all the feels and plenty of laughs as expected with a Farrelly Brothers film starring Jack Black as Satan.
Make sure to check out the Dear Santa soundtrack on Lakeshore Records, and we hope you enjoy this episode!
Today’s podcast episode features Alex Somers and Scott Alario and their haunting, experimental score for the film Nickel Boys. In an inspiring conversation with our host, Arielle Paul, we gain insight into their experience working with writer and director RaMell Ross and their unique approach to making music.
This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we enter the frightening world of Smile 2 and the chilling score by Cristobal Tapia De Veer. Our host, Arielle Paul, faces her fears and goes down the vortex to learn how this truly “merciless” but phenomenal score came to fruition, bringing you an exciting episode bound to inspire and, perhaps, give you nightmares. Enjoy, and don’t forget to SMILE!
For today’s Halloween episode, we’re joined by the talented Isobel Waller-Bridge to discuss her quirky and hair-raising score for the thriller Sweetpea, the new Sky Atlantic show streaming on Starz about a sweet Wallflower turned murderess. From tricking herself into writing music to scoring the theme of an unexpected killer, we’ll learn about Isobel’s journey in composing this fantastic score.
This week’s episode of The Lakeshore Records Podcast: On Cue features an interview with our previous host, Alon Levitan, and composer Kris Bowers, discussing the score for the film Origin. This never-released episode explores trauma, race and Kris’s investigative process in composing this beautiful, haunting score.
Today’s episode features the musical team behind the video game Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Our host, Arielle Paul, is joined by Emmy-nominated composer Pinar Toprak, music supervisor at Ubisoft Simon Landry and Alex Rivière, audio director at Massive Entertainment, to discuss this epic score. We’ll learn about the intricate process of scoring a video game, from writing suites to sonically echoing the thrill of riding a banshee, plus how Pinar manifested this project into a dream opportunity.
Today’s episode features Michelle Birsky and Kevin Henthorn, the dynamic duo behind the music for Terminator Zero, Netflix’s new anime series. In a lively conversation with our host, Arielle Paul, the duo takes us on a musical journey, from epic synths to driving beats and haunting vocals, sharing the insider’s scoop on creating this phenomenal score.
Today’s episode features the hilarious and talented musical team behind Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, the latest film in the SpongeBob saga. Our host, Arielle Paul, is joined by singer-songwriter Tami Neilson, the composing trio Moniker and legendary music supervisor Karyn Rachtman, who put this dream team together. We’ll get an insider’s look at what it took to make the film’s colorful, genre-hopping sound and why this project was truly “kismet.” So fasten your seatbelt, grab your Krusty Krab pizza, and turn up the AC because things are about to get hotter than a hickory-smoked sausage!
Today’s special episode features composer Chanda Dancy, and our new host, journalist, musician and songwriter Arielle Paul. Chanda takes us through her breathtaking score for Lawmen: Bass Reeves on Paramount + which is nominated for an Emmy® for Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special (Original Dramatic Score). From Dvorak to plastic cutlery, Chanda shares her inspiration and insider secrets to create this phenomenal score.
Meet Arielle Paul, the new host of The Lakeshore Records Podcast, and a journalist, musician, songwriter and lifelong lover of film and television. She’s giving the podcast a new spin, interviewing composers, directors, actors and showrunners about their unique creative processes on specific projects. Tune in next week for her exciting first guest, composer Chanda Dancy, who takes us through her Emmy-nominated score for Lawmen: Bass Reeves on Paramount +.
For today's episode, host Alon Levitan speaks with composer Ludvig Forssell about musical puzzles and double tasting your creative output, the soul of anime storytelling and its influence on the west, workflow with the great Hideo Kojima, music as a language in Swedish culture, the serenity of the bleak countryside in Takeshi Kitano's Kikujiro, , Musique Concrète, Metal Gear and Death Stranding, 3rd person objectivity, Oppenheimer's strings, the varied brilliance of Johann Johansson and Joe Hisaishi, Zootopia on a desert island, sticking to the plan for the best path forward, and more.
For today’s episode, Alon Levitan had an enlightening and fun conversation with powerhouse composer and badass Ruth Barrett. Ruth is amazingly versatile, she's a real riot, and incredibly insightful when it comes to the craft and all things music. In their wide-ranging conversation they discussed Knightrider & the Flash Gordon soundtrack, Stravinsky riffs & Jazz improv, fear as an integral part of the creative process, ripping off the band aid off with Antoine Fuqua and Chris Pratt in his underwear, bringing Hitchcock and Bernard Hermann into the world of drums and synths, popcorn TV & musical crack cocaine, the mysterious alchemy of noodling around on a keyboard, Ruth's inner Incredible Hulk, Martin Phipps and orchestral goosebumps, how to find the scene that speaks to you, the brilliance of Prince and Grace Jones, how animals communicate, and so much more. Ruth's scores to Law & Order: Organized Crime, Big Beasts, and The Terminal List are out now worldwide.
For today’s episode, I had a superb conversation with the great Steve Jablonsky. His wide-ranging compositions have had a profound impact on me, my son, and listeners all across the globe. He's such a pro, and just a great all around guy. It was an honor picking his brain for a few hours. In our expansive conversation we discussed how to create dramatic weight and get of your own way in the creative process, the importance of silence, Michael Bay as a metaphor for God, the truly transformative nature of Transformers music, how Hans Zimmer helped Steve channel his grief, listening to the Beatles and the rise of "quote" epic music", collaborating on the Pirates of the Caribbean, the maestro Ennio Morricone and The Untouchables, how the sounds of skateboards influenced The Tiger's Apprentice, the Jablonsky track that impressed Steven Spielberg, Steve's Japanese heritage, the brilliance of Harry Gregson-Williams,Yoko Kano, and Ari Aster, the pitfalls of overthinking, fatherhood, parenting and work/life balance, and so much more. Steve's score to The Tiger's Apprentice is out now worldwide . I hope you enjoy my conversation with Steve as much as I did.
Today’s episode is a real keeper. All around music powerhouse Gary Clark has performed, written, produced, and composed incredible sonic gems that span every genre time adores, and our host Brian McNelis (president of Lakeshore Records) has released thousands of soundtracks and music supervised countless films, video games and more. In Gary and Brian's wide ranging conversation they discussed how Gary came up in a classic Scottish Irish musical household, the perennial wisdom of David Bowie, the bravery and trust of John Carney and "The John Carney Test", magical co-writing moments with stars Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the Flora and Son songwriting room, Musicals that aren't Musicals, the brilliant jazz harmony of Duke Ellington, the intimacy of songwriting, always diving into new situations as a creative, the fine line between God and Steely Dan, practicing until your fingers bleed, the song that sparked Sing Street, the politics of song selection, how to marry exclusive original songs to films, and much more.
We highly recommend you put your good listening ears on for this interview, watch Flora and Son today, and listen to the incredible soundtrack (out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records). Enjoy!
Award winning composer / co-director Kris Bowers and Katya Richardson discuss The Last Repair Shop, music education and much more with our host Alon Levitan. The Last Repair Shop is one of those incredibly rare life-affirming projects where everyone on camera and behind the scenes is a wellspring of inspiration. In their wide-ranging conversation Katya, Kris and Alon discussed the many splendors of learning an instrument, the genius of Keith Jarrett, Prokofiev, Flying Lotus and Bach, the connection between persistence & authenticity, recording an orchestra of LAUSD alumni, the hidden contributions of our ancestors, how to destroy the ego with insignificance, the orchestration of Peter and the Wolf, self-discovery and the road to catharsis, what musical instruments would say about us if they could speak, the purity & darkness of childhood, the externalization of the idea of repair, and so much more. We highly recommend you watch The Last Repair Shop today and listen to Katya and Kris’ phenomenal score album, which is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
"The only people who don’t make it are the ones who quit"
Emmy award-nominated composer Ariel Marx redefines what a composer can be. If you are an artist or creator of any sort, you should be hanging on Ariel’s every word. She’s a one of a kind, avante-garde risk taker with a knack for pushing boundaries and getting under our collective skin in the best way possible. Alon and Ariel covered a lot of ground including breakdowns of her brilliant approach to the scores for Sanctuary, Shiva Baby and A Small Light, the importance of perpetual contrast, Ravel’s string Quartet, Judaism’s deep cuts, The Alliance for Women Film Composers, the hidden dangers of the word “compromise”, and more. We highly recommend you go down your own private Ariel Marx rabbit hole and make her music part of your essential playlist.
Award winning composer and producer Trevor Gureckis breaks down the visceral sound of Dead Space as an intimate journey through Hell, his outside the box collaboration with M. Night Shyamalan and how the master of thrillers keeps Trevor on his toes, the influence of Aphex Twin and Stanley Kubrick, Phillip Glass’ minimalism vs. a more dense maximilist approach to composition, pushing the boundaries of organic instruments, archetypal dread and Dante’s inferno, and so much more. Trevor’s scores for Dead Space and Servant are out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
Emmy award-winning composer and master craftsman Theodore Shapiro offers profound insights into the art of story-telling, his brilliant score for Severance, the shock and thrill of winning an Emmy, “Eureka moments” with Ben Stiller, Brahms’ best music, the explosion of streamers into the new era of great TV, puzzle-solving and the key to unlocking stories, the sound of "Innies" and "Outies", alienation and the nature of self, Henry Mancini + Exotica Jazz of the late 50s and 60s, how Severance respects the viewer, creating happy musical veneers for dystopian scenes, the maestro John Williams sage advice: “just do your best work and everything else will follow”, how to make action scenes feel rich and complex, the importance of business built on relationships, and more. Theodore Shapiro’s Emmy Award-winning score for Severance is out now world wide via Lakeshore Records.
Groundbreaking composer and resident board member for The Alliance for Women Film Composers, Stephanie Economou breaks down her Grammy nominated, pulse-pounding, primal score to Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök. Stephanie recently made history, becoming the first woman ever nominated in the first ever Grammy video game category: Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media.
In our wide ranging conversation, we discussed Pink Floyd, Mendelssohn, comic books and geek culture, the chief importance of immediacy and instincts, collaborating with Ubisoft to sculpt the game’s hard hitting, raw, emotional sound palette, how to constantly challenge listener expectations, the cross section between Death Metal, Black Metal, Neo Folk and mythology, how NOT to score a boss fight, Stephanie’s main takeaways from the great Harry Gregson-Williams, how to tackle writer’s block, performative vs practical initiatives to promote Women Film Composers, how slowing down a track can create killer intensity and chaos, and so much more.
Stephanie Economou's epic score for Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
Award-winning composer extraordinaire Chanda Dancy speaks with our host, Alon Levitan.
Chanda’s absolutely brilliant music for Devotion one of our favorite film scores of 2022, and we feel very fortunate she was so gracious with her knowledge. This conversation felt like a masterclass.
In our wide ranging discussion we touched upon the importance of priorities, persistence & patience, the concept of melodic destiny and Bach Chorale style writing, how composers use sound waves to create empathy, the brilliance of Vivaldi, Yoko Kanno, Shostakovich, John Williams, and the Final Fantasy scores, how Chanda captured the sound of positive masculinity and the notion of devotion itself, what makes a good melody, the practicalities of living a well-rounded life, how to seamlessly marry classical orchestration and big sound synths, the power of countermelody, and so much more.
Chanda Dancy’s phenomenal score for Devotion is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
Award-winning composer Disasterpeace discusses making midi-based music for cell phone games in the pre smartphone era, ascending through the E-wrestling gaming community, the link between concept albums, prog rock, and soundtracks, logging ungodly hours of Elder Scrolls and World of Warcraft, how to ease up on internal pressure and external expectations, creating deliberately synthetic performative sounds and the uncanny valley, experimenting outside the box with David Robert Mitchell, the importance of pursuing of creative novelty, not playing it cute for Marcel the Shell, the influence of Japanese New Age music in the early 80s, the political challenges of scoring Hollywood films, composing with synths as an ensemble, and more.
Disasterpeace’s moving score for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
Award-winning composer Amelia Warner discusses the pros and cons of torturing kids with piano lessons, her storytelling appetite for the classic, otherworldly, mysterious, strange, and the beautiful, the brilliance of Randy Newman and Rachel Portman, how to properly capture the sound of love, mischief and a busy mind, her minimalist, anthemic, subtractive approach to melody, how to be a composer if you’re not classically trained, the pitfalls of performance anxiety, the devastating simplicity of greats such as Johann Johannson and Max Richter, how to tap into the sonic DNA of a film, composing for comedy and conceptualizing dialogue as rhythm, music as a means to articulate that which can’t be spoken and so much more.
Amelia Warner’s stunning scores for Mr. Malcolm’s List and Wild Mountain Thyme are out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
Brian McNelis had the great pleasure of speaking with Grammy-nominated composer extraordinaire Nico Muhly. They discussed Nico’s stunning score for Pachinko, the concept of involuntary music and Nico’s dream to design new sounds for cars and public transit, composition for concert music vs TV and film, the practicality of solving the hardest problems first, establishing a vocabulary of trust with your team, creating Wagnerian themes vs a fluid score in constant flux, the invaluable music conservatory lessons about the golden triangle of how to hear music, see it, and be able to play it, working with the great Phillip Glass, and so much more.
Nico Muhly’s exquisite score for Pachinko is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
On Cue With: Jeff Russo. You've heard his music in many epic franchises including Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, Fargo, Altered Carbon, Legion, The Umbrella Academy and more.
Topics discussed include Pink Floyd guitar melodies, the fun and emotionally resonant swashbuckling sound of Star Trek, what it feels like to write a mega hit song, collaborating with the great Zoe Keating, tips for time management, the ever-present fear of failure, how composers translate ideas into music, the name of Jeff’s band with Noah Hawley, why empathy and the ability to communicate supersedes musical talent, and more.
Jeff’s incredible scores to Star Trek: Discovery and Picard are out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
Two-time Oscar winning and multi-Grammy winning composer, producer, recording artist, and all around badass Gustavo Santaolalla: they say to never meet your heroes, but connecting with Gustavo was an enlightening and fun one-of-a-kind experience.
Topics discussed include how Gustavo became an enemy of the state in jail for having long hair and playing rock n roll, the revolutionary rise of his band Arco Iris and Argentinian folk music, his ever expanding audience from teenage stardom to scoring apocalyptic videogames, composing for The Last of Us, Babel, Finch and his iconic Brokeback Mountain theme, working with NASA to bridge quantum physics, sonic frequencies and music therapy, the immeasurable impact of the Beatles, Che Guevara, Eastern philosophy and experimental drugs, Anne Hathaway’s canny ear for dissonance, the honesty and power of punk rock, what it’s like to win a second Oscar, the wonder of Tom Hanks, creative freedom with Steven Spielberg, good vs bad music and art vs. craftsmanship, finding the spirit of a sacred instrument like the Ronroco, and so much more.
Finch is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
This episode of On Cue With interviews composer Isobel Waller-Bridge (whose music you’ve heard on Roar, Fleabag, Black Mirror, Emma and more). In this wide-ranging conversation, topics discussed include Isobel’s formative years and family radio plays, the resonance of Greek tragedy and empathy, the pros and cons of playing trombone at the pearly gates, the unifying music of Florence and The Machine, unlearning classical music, working with Brian Eno’s Earth percent charity, proper attire for working with synths, composition as a form of language and catharsis, Isobel’s deeply personal relationship with the piano, the brilliance of Wes Andersen, how to lean into genres, Rachmaninoff’s harmonies, the mechanics of a good melody, and so much more. Roar is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
Welcome to the Lakeshore Records Podcast series, On Cue With. This episode features The Legend of Vox Machina's Sam Riegel, composer Neal Acree, and producer / songwriter Peter Habib, a.k.a. Mr Fantastic. Discussion topics include:
- The evolution of Critical Role’s enormous success from streaming weekly hangs to Kickstarter to the screen
- Magic lutes, trap beats and heavy metal guitars
- The importance of planting thematic seeds as a composer
- The mysterious bridge between James Brown, funk & fantasy
- Fan culture, honoring OG Critters & welcoming a broader audience
- How to make a nasty nasty boy more sophisticated over time
- The Super Mario Brothers Theme
- Decoding pop songs
- Hints for Season Two
The Legend of Vox Machina is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Sam Riegel , Neal Acree and Peter Habib.
James Ponsoldt interviews Danny Elfman about the process of composing for film and TV. In this excerpt from The End Of The Tour, Danny Elfman shares a few insights into his creative process and the collaborative nature of working with directors to realize their vision.
Angel Kristi Williams and Khari Mateen talk Really Love.
Angel’s exquisite directorial work can be seen in Really Love, Colin in Black and White, Cherish the Day and more. Khari’s incredible songwriting, production, and compositions can be heard on albums by artists such as The Roots, Gill Scott and RJD2, and in films and TV series such as Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, D Wade Life Unexpected, Really Love and elsewhere.
On this episode of On Cue With, hosted by Alon Levitan, we discuss how Khari and Angel arrived at the beautifully elegant, sophisticated sound of Really Love, experimental film and photography in Baltimore, working with Questlove and the Roots in Philadelphia, art as catharsis, how to capture nuance, hanging out at Prince’s house, what vulnerability, pain, lust and love sound like, the biggest sacrifices of being an artist, Bach’s cello suites, the incomparable Sade, creating revolutionary drama without trauma, getting in the studio with God, and more.
Khari’s phenomenal score for Really Love is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
Fabrice Lecomte talks about creating the beautiful jazz-infused score and songs heard in Sylvie's Love.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Fabrice discusses the crucial advice he received from the late great Ennio Morricone, his early days in Milan listening to music in old school record booths, how he navigates the dichotomy between pop and art, pre-Michael Jackson Quincy Jones, John Coltrane’s mesmerizing ballads, the lyricism of Dexter Gordon and Sonny Rollins, progressive Jazz and Ornette Coleman, how Fabrice’s compositions reflect the complex tonal shifts in Sylvie’s Love, Keith Jarrett’s mind-blowing harmonic choices, the importance of listening to music with undivided attention, how great musicians bring out the soul of a composition, the great Johnny Mandel, and so much more.
Sylvie’s Love (Amazon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
Jeff Garber's music can be heard in Netflix’s smash hit VIRGIN RIVER, NANCY DREW, and more.
We discuss why Virgin River un-controversially resonates deeply with so many people, how Jeff transitioned from hard-edged songwriter + rock musician to a chameleon-like composer, his earthy minimalist approach to the music of Virgin River, the genius of Thomas Newman, Lindsey Buckingham, Helmet, The Smiths, and The Cure, the influence of Less than Zero and The Lost Boys, the allure of fingerpicking acoustic guitar, how to unlearn the past and develop new versatility, the importance of college radio and keeping up with the zeitgeist, and so much more.
Note: amidst the conversation we contended w/some internet audio hiccups and dogs barking, but it’s a small price to pay for great conversation. Virgin River (Music from the Netflix Series) is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
Hosted by Alon Levitan.
Jon Ehrlich and Jason Derlatka are composers who recently scored Amazon’s Goliath, starring Billy Bob Thornton. Each composer has over fifteen years of television composing under his belt, including creating the scores for all eight seasons of House M.D., starring Hugh Laurie. They've also created music for series such as Parenthood, About a Boy, Pitch and APB.
Podcast episode hosted by Gene Priest.
Kris Bowers reveals how he created Bridgerton's signature sound.
Welcome to Lakeshore Records’ podcast series, On Cue With. For this episode, we spoke with the incomparable Kris Bowers: an Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning composer, producer, and pianist whose music can be heard in Netflix’s smash hit Bridgerton, as well as Kris’ Oscar-nominated documentary A Concerto is a Conversation, The United States VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY, BAD HAIR, SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY, RESPECT, King Richard, When They See Us, and so much more.
We discuss:
- How Kris created Bridgerton’s signature sound by bridging impressionism, modernity, and traditional classical music
- The exploration of narrative and emotion
- The influence of Ravel’s harmonic language on jazz
- His grandfather’s effortless counter to imposter syndrome
- Adopting a growth mindset vs staying in one lane
- The challenges of diversity discourse
- How recording music in the pandemic can increase intimacy
- Pleasure vs. work ethic
- Singing and the flow state
- Orchestral swing
- Innate talent vs early exposure
- Stravinsky’s musical storytelling
Kris’ incredible chart-blazing score for Bridgerton is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Kris as much as we did.
Matt Sweeney discusses creating the Red Dead Redemption 2 soundtrack for Rockstar Games.
On this episode we had the enormous pleasure of speaking with the great Matt Sweeney, an incredible guitarist, songwriter, producer and all around badass musician whom you’ve heard on many iconic records (Johnny Cash, Adele, Run the Jewels, Bonnie 'Prince’ Billy, and many more). We discussed Matt’s collaborative process with the Rockstar Games music team and Dave Ferguson on their #1 charting soundtrack to Red Dead Redemption 2: the Housebuilding EP, Thelonius Monk’s rules for life, self – expression as an overrated endeavor, sessions with the incomparable Rick Rubin, Appalachian music as a transcendent art form, Adele’s love of 70’s Dion, playing on Johnny Cash’s American V and VI albums, fingerpicking techniques vs Guitar Center licks, the wisdom of John Prine and Bill Withers, Matt's longtime collaborator Will Oldham, and much more. The Red Dead Redemption 2 Housebuilding EP is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.
Emile Mosseri discusses scoring The Last Black Man in San Francisco.
On this episode of The Lakeshore Records Podcast, host Tony Giles is in conversation with composer Emile Mosseri, the man behind the outstanding score for The Last Black Man In San Francisco.
Dan The Automator talks about his recent score for Olivia Wilde's Booksmart, as well as his love of film music and upcoming projects. Booksmart is available now through Lakeshore Records.
Brian Tyler talks about scoring Five Feet Apart and What Men Want.
In this latest composer interview, Tony Giles chats with the very busy Brian Tyler, whose latest scores to Five Feet Apart and What Men Want are released on Lakeshore Records. Listen in now as Brian explains what he would agree are scores which are a departure to what film music fans are used to hearing from him throughout his career. In particular, his Five Feet Apart was approached as a concept album in collaboration with co-composer Breton Vivian.
The Umbrella Academy composer Jeff Russo talks about the creation of the score for the hit Netflix TV show.
Fabio Frizzi talks about his recent score for Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich.
The score for Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich is available now through the Lakeshore Records web-shop:
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Cliff Martinez talks about his latest masterpiece Hotel Artemis - Available now through Lakeshore Records on Digital Download and Vinyl through our partners Invada Records.
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Cody Carpenter, AKA Ludrium, talks about his brand new album Reflections - available now through Lakeshore Records on CD and Digital Download.
T.G and Cody go through the album track by track and talk a little about each song and how they came to be.
Charlie Clouser talks the Saw franchise, how he started in film/television scoring and also his time in the band Nine Inch Nails.
The Saw Anthology is available exclusively in the U.S through F.Y.E and in the U.K through HMV
Recorded and Edited by Tony Giles
Bear McCreary discusses The Walking Dead and his history as a composer.
The Walking Dead is available on vinyl now here: http://lakeshorerecords.bigcartel.com/product/the-walking-dead-original-television-soundtrack-bear-mccreary-pre-order
Recorded and Edited by Tony Giles
Graham Reynolds talks all things 'A Scanner Darkly'. Learn a little about the process behind the creation of this incredible score and much, much more. Available on vinyl now here: smarturl.it/ScannerDarkly
Recorded and Edited by Tony Giles
Jeff Russo discusses the epic score for Legion, the smash hit FX 'Marvel Universe' show starring Dan Stevens. Jeff discusses the process behind the score creation plus his influences on the shows music and much more. Available to pre order now on 2 x vinyl LPs at: www.lakeshorerecordsshop.com
*This episode was recorded shortly after the series started. Recorded and Edited by Tony Giles
Adam Taylor talks about scoring Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale. Available now through Lakeshore Records. www.lakeshorerecords.com
Recorded and Edited by Tony Giles
Michael Wandmacher discusses the Underworld - Blood Wars score. TG speaks to Michael about his influences, his background, the effect heavy metal had on the score and much, much more. www.lakeshorerecords.com
Recorded and Edited by Tony Giles
Chris Bacon discusses the Emmy-nominated score for Bates Motel. TG speaks to Chris just before he begins work on the score for the final season of the show. Pick up the phenomenal vinyl edition of the score from Iam8bit. https://store.iam8bit.com/products/bates-motel-collector-s-edition-vinyl www.lakeshorerecords.com
Recorded and Edited by Tony Giles
Nicholas Britell discusses composing Moonlight. http://filmmusicdaily.com
Recorded and Edited by Tony Giles
Rob Simonsen discusses the score for Nerve, his career to date and The Echo Society. www.lakeshorerecords.com
Recorded and Edited by Tony Giles
Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein talk about the soundtrack for the Netflix blockbuster, Stranger Things. www.lakeshorerecords.com
Recorded and Edited by Tony Giles
Paul Haslinger talks about his soundtrack for the hit AMC show, Halt and Catch Fire. www.lakeshorerecords.com
Recorded and Edited by Tony Giles
Pedro Bromfman talks about his soundtrack for the hit Netflix show, Narcos. www.lakeshorerecords.com
Recorded and Edited by Tony Giles
Mac Quayle talks about his soundtrack to the television drama/thriller Mr Robot. www.lakeshorerecords.com
Recorded and Edited by Scott Johannsson at Solatron Studios, Birmingham UK
Alex Somers talks about his mesmerising score for the movie Captain Fantastic. www.lakeshorerecords.com
Recorded and Edited by Scott Johannsson at Solatron Studios, Birmingham UK
Andy Hull and Robert McDowell from Manchester Orchestra talk about their unique score for Swiss Army Man. www.lakeshorerecords.com
Recorded and Edited by Scott Johannsson at Solatron Studios, Birmingham UK
Brian Tyler talks about his soundtrack to the science fiction/action thriller Criminal. www.lakeshorerecords.com
Recorded and Edited by Scott Johannsson at Solatron Studios, Birmingham UK
Michael Abels talks Get Out, Us, and Bad Education in his chat with host Alon Levitan about his incredibly diverse & compelling score for the blockbuster, four-part documentary Allen v. Farrow from Oscar-nominated investigative filmmakers Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering and Amy Herdy that is streaming now on HBO Max.
Abels’ score — available now digitally via Lakeshore — skillfully complements the most haunting and the happiest moments with equal ease, using strings, piano, and clarinet to help tell the story in this unflinching documentary.
Abels, co-founder of the Composers Diversity Collective, an advocacy group to increase visibility of composers of color in film, game, and streaming media, had this to say about his work: “In Allen v. Farrow — as with most documentaries — nearly all of the complex story is told through dialogue and narration, leaving less sonic space for music than in a fictional saga. Yet, there are heartwarming family memories brought to life here, as well as difficult moments of silence that convey emotions too deep to be easily expressed in words.
“So, I wanted the score to provide a sense of forward motion in sections that are heavy with facts and information, to paint a joyful backdrop for the happy memories, and to be present for the awkward, uncomfortable emotional moments (rather than amplify them),” Abels said. “I especially used piano, clarinet and strings to unify the score despite its stylistic variety. And it was great fun to write a bit of classic jazz to accompany the images of 20th Century New York that are often identified with Woody Allen films.”
About Allen v. Farrow
Allen v. Farrow is a four-part documentary series that goes behind decades of sensational headlines to reveal the private story of one of Hollywood’s most notorious and public scandals: the accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen involving Dylan, his then-seven-year-old daughter with Mia Farrow; their subsequent custody trial, the revelation of Allen’s relationship with Farrow’s daughter, Soon-Yi; and the controversial aftermath in the years that followed.
Once celebrated for their on- and off-screen partnership, Farrow’s and Allen’s lives were irrevocably fractured and their sprawling family torn apart with the public disclosure of the abuse allegations and the vitriolic disputes that followed.
Lakeshore Records has also released soundtracks to Drive, Mr. Robot, Stranger Things, The Old Guard, I Am Not Your Negro, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, Halt and Catch Fire, and Possessor, among so many others.
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Kris Bowers talks about his fantastic genre-defying soundtrack for Justin Simien’s just-released Hulu horror satire Bad Hair, which stars the likes of Elle Lorraine, Laverne Cox, Lena Waithe, and Vanessa Williams, among others. You might recognize Bowers from his work on Simien’s Dear White People series, Shonda Rhymes and Netflix's smash hit Bridgerton, Ava DuVernay’s mini-series When They See Us, and Peter Farrelly’s Green Book. He’s also an accomplished jazz musician and has worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Moses Sumney, and A Tribe Called Quest.
The Grammy-nominated, Academy Award-nominated, Emmy Award-winning, and Juilliard-educated Bowers has created for Bad Hair a compelling array of New Jack Swing songs, straight out of the late 1980s and early 1990s, balanced with a nuanced and richly textured score laced with such elements as ambient synth foreboding, jazz-infused ruminations, cacophonous histrionics, and Penderecki-infused conversations, among other things.
In the podcast Bowers and Vehling dive into his work with Simien, Kelly Rowland, and Braxton Cook on the Teddy Riley-esque songs and also the inspiration for, and creative approach surrounding, his brilliantly nuanced score. (The Shining comes up a few times.) Additionally, they touch on some takeaways and themes from the film itself. Oh, there’s more, but those alone should be enough to compel you to listen.
Additionally, you can stream the Bad Hair soundtrack right now via the usual platforms.
About Bad Hair
Bad Hair, written and directed by Justin Simien, is set in 1989 and follows an ambitious young woman (Elle Lorraine) who gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career comes at a great cost when she realizes that her new hair may have a mind of its own. The film’s cast list is a treasure trove: In addition to Lorraine, there’s Vanessa Williams, Lena Waithe, Laverne Cox, Jay Pharoah, Kelly Rowland, Blair Underwood, James Van Der Beek and Usher Raymond IV. The film is produced by Sight Unseen in association with Culture Machine.
Again, you can stream the Bad Hair soundtrack right now via the usual platforms. It is released by Lakeshore Records, which has also released soundtracks to Drive, Mr. Robot, Stranger Things, The Old Guard, I Am Not Your Negro, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, Halt and Catch Fire, and Greyhound, among so many others.
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Jim Williams talks about his intensely captivating score for Brandon Cronenberg’s supremely fantastic film, Possessor.
The sci-fi horror film — starring Mandy actor Andrea Riseborough, along with Christopher Abbott, Rossif Sutherland, Tuppence Middleton, Sean Bean, and Jennifer Jason Leigh — is about an elite, corporate assassin who uses brain-implant technology to take control of other people’s bodies to execute high profile targets. As she sinks deeper into her latest assignment, the assassin becomes trapped inside a mind that threatens to obliterate her.
It’s one a great film and Williams’ score is a nuanced and powerful complement. The RAW and Hotel Babylon composer offers a hypnotic blend of minimal synthesizers and warped orchestral runs that coalesce in an often unnerving way to help tell the terrifying tale of Riseborough’s assassin. Take a listen as I interview Williams about this extraordinary journey.
Where to Watch Possessor and Listen to the Score
Possessor is out now on VOD. The score is available from Lakeshore Records in digital form (on its Bandcamp page and on streaming services). You can also pre-order the vinyl via MONDO/Death Waltz.
Lakeshore Records has also released soundtracks to Drive, Mr. Robot, Stranger Things, The Old Guard, I Am Not Your Negro, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, and Halt and Catch Fire, among so many others.
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Jesper Kyd discusses his score for Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.
Video game fans across the world are excited about Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla — out now — and we’d like to emphasize the compelling music in the game. It’s truly stunning work. The composers — Jesper Kyd, Sarah Schachner, and Einar Selvik — have put together more than 120 minutes of engaging melodies and soundscapes that complement the extraordinary world-building the game’s designers have unleashed unto the world.
The second of two Assassin’s Creed Valhalla-focused episodes of Lakeshore Records’ On Cue With… features host Alon Levitan’s interview with Kyd, the BAFTA Award-winning Danish composer whose storied career has been connected to Assassin’s Creed from the beginning.
Kyd’s earned a host of awards and award nominations from critics and noble institutions on both sides of the pond, and recently was honored with the Nile Rodgers Global Creators Award for his innovative and unique body of work, joining the esteemed ranks of entertainment industry luminaries Spike Lee and Tony Visconti.
“For Valhalla, my approach was to write music that felt realistic and authentic to the Viking era while letting modern elements of the Animus infiltrate the score — blending the music into something new, yet uniquely Assassin’s Creed in its sound,” Kyd said. “I also allowed for a lot of air and space in the live recordings to emulate instruments being recorded outside among the forests and fjords.”
(For those who missed yesterday’s interview with Selvik, one of the other composers for the game, here it is.)
Stream and/or download the full Assassin’s Creed Valhalla — Original Game Soundtrack here. Lakeshore Records, in conjunction with Ubisoft, released the 47-track album digitally earlier this month.
About Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, players can take advantage of new features inspired by the Viking Culture, including raids, assaults, growing their settlement, building their power, and expanding their influence. Players must carve out a new future for their clan, reliving the ruthless fighting style of Viking warriors with a renewed combat system that includes the ability to dual-wield weapons against a greater variety of enemies than ever before.
Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 140 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is out now on your favorite consoles and platforms.
Lakeshore Records has also released soundtracks to Drive, Mr. Robot, Stranger Things, The Old Guard, I Am Not Your Negro, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, Halt and Catch Fire, and Possessor, among so many others.
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Gingger Shankar is a producer of the companion album to PBS’ voting rights docuseries, And She Could Be Next, and talks all about this compelling collection with host Gene Priest. (You can stream/buy the album now. Also, please vote if you’re in a region conducting elections this fall.)
About And She Could Be Next
The nine-cut release came out on Oct. 9 and features the work of Shankar and co-producer William Stanbro, along with artists like three-time Emmy-winning composer Vivek Maddala (Asian Americans, “The Tom & Jerry Show”), Sheila E, Aloe Blacc, Sa-Roc, Saul Williams, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, and more. It’s a companion to the show executive-produced by Ava DuVernay that chronicles the story of a defiant movement of women of color, including Stacey Abrams, Lucy McBath, Rashida Tlaib, AOC, Nikema Williams, and more, who are transforming American politics from the ground up.
Shankar began reaching out to friends to help create a companion album — woven with the docuseries score — as a tool to amplify voting organizations’ efforts as well as to just lift people’s spirits during this often heartbreaking year.
“In the words of Nina Simone, ‘It is an artist’s duty to reflect the times,'” Shankar said in a statement. “As artists, we are all feeling what’s happening in this country and the world right now on such a personal level. As people of color, we have all helped to create the fabric and culture of this country as a whole, yet we are living in a time where every one of us is treated as ‘other.’ How do we reconcile fighting for a country that is so clearly not just rejecting us, but going out of it’s way to harm our communities? We all come from different backgrounds, yet the resemblances are striking. The commonality we found in speaking to all these women artists was their strength and resilience. We gave each artist the same phrases before recording, and each came back with experiences and perspectives around it that blew us away.”
With that, a noteworthy series of songs emerged. It’s an album of voices of women who are accustomed to being silenced, each with her own story of discrimination and how they fought back. All with the goal of creating anthems to help women of color across the United States bring about change.
The album features artists from the hip hop, pop, and R&B community, including Aloe Blacc, Sa-Roc, Sheila E, Saul Williams, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, Hyro the Hero, Judith Hill, Ruby Ibarra, Shawnee, HeeSun Lee, Sussan Deyhim, Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys, Oompa, This Way to the Egress, Genie Santiago, Vivek Maddala, William Stanbro, Sarah DeAun, Dee MC, Raaginder, Tia Simone, and JKeyz.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit organizations such as Fair Fight, Mijente, Seeding Sovereignty, and When We All Vote.
There are three ways to watch the docuseries: on your local PBS station, streaming it on AndSheCouldBeNext.com, or finding it on the PBS app on your smart TV.
And She Could Be Next is released by Lakeshore Records, which has also released soundtracks to Drive, Mr. Robot, Stranger Things, The Old Guard, I Am Not Your Negro, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, Halt and Catch Fire, and Bad Hair, among so many others.
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Einar Selvik discusses composing for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.
Everyone is pumped about Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, out now, and we’d like to emphasize the compelling music in the game. The composers — Jesper Kyd, Sarah Schachner, and Einar Selvik — have put together more than 120 minutes of engaging melodies and soundscapes that complement the extraordinary world-building the game’s designers have unleashed unto the world. The latest episode of Lakeshore Records’ On Cue With… podcast features an interview with Selvik, a lauded musician from Norway.
On Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Selvik, who specializes in ancient Nordic music and spearheads the renowned folk/world band Wardruna, provides evocative and striking songs to the game. (Selvik and Wardruna have contributed extensively on the soundtrack and music for History Channel´s TV series Vikings, where he also appeared in two episodes as a singer.)
“Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is such a massive game, and it has been such a pleasure to be part of the musical team that set out to fill that enormous space with sounds that could potentially bring the player even more into the theme and time of the game,” Selvik said in a statement recently. “This compilation album is a good introduction to the musical landscapes of the game and gives a taste of the atmosphere of the game itself!”
Go ahead and dive into the On Cue With… interview, hosted by Lakeshore’s Alon Levitan.
Stream and/or download the full Assassin’s Creed Valhalla — Original Game Soundtrack here. Lakeshore Records, in conjunction with Ubisoft, released the 47-track album digitally earlier this month.
On Dec. 4, Lakeshore and Ubisoft will also release a Valhalla-related solo album from Selvik entitled Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Wave of Giants. On it, Selvik shares 10 evocative tracks steeped in Nordic musical traditions that further enliven the authentic ethnography of the Viking culture in the game. Presave it here.
Selvik says of the solo album: “Wave of Giants is an old Norse poetic metaphor meaning “poetry” that refers to the myth when the god Odin stole the mead of poetry from Kvasir the Jotun/giant. The title felt very appropriate since much of my efforts on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla have been about giving voice to the Skalds and the poetic traditions that once laid at the heart of the Norse culture. New, as well as existing Old Norse poetry accompanied by ancient Norse and Nordic instruments, tonalities and rhythms — both the format of minimalistic and unpolished live-in-studio recordings, as well as fully produced pieces more similar to the soundscape of Wardruna. This album gives a good taste of my work in the game, as well as a feel for the game itself!”
About Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, players can take advantage of new features inspired by the Viking Culture, including raids, assaults, growing their settlement, building their power, and expanding their influence. Players must carve out a new future for their clan, reliving the ruthless fighting style of Viking warriors with a renewed combat system that includes the ability to dual-wield weapons against a greater variety of enemies than ever before.
Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 140 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is out now on your favorite consoles and platforms.
Lakeshore Records has also released soundtracks to Drive, Mr. Robot, Stranger Things, The Old Guard, I Am Not Your Negro, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, Halt and Catch Fire, and Possessor, among so many others.
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Blake Neely discusses scoring Greyhound.
Greyhound, starring Tom Hanks, has some truly engaging music. The composer behind the original motion picture soundtrack is Blake Neely. He joins the Lakeshore podcast On Cue With… and host Alon Levitan to talk all about his masterful work for this Aaron Schneider-directed film about an inexperienced U.S. Navy commander who must lead an Allied convoy that has a German submarine wolf pack on its tail.
The score to the film that was No. 1 on Apple TV+ when it was released is available now digitally via Lakeshore Records on its Bandcamp page and through outlets such as Apple Music and Spotify.
Lakeshore Records has also released soundtracks to Drive, Mr. Robot, Stranger Things, The Old Guard, I Am Not Your Negro, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, and Halt and Catch Fire, among so many others.
More about Blake Neely
Texas-born Blake Neely is an award-winning composer with work in film, television, and the live space. He’s scored more than 30 TV series and 15 films, securing three Emmy Award nominations for his scores to ABC’s Pan Am, the HBO mini-series The Pacific, and for his title theme to Everwood. In addition to his own projects, Neely has been a co-composer, conductor, and orchestrator with notables such as Vangelis, Hans Zimmer, Michael Kamen, and James Newton Howard.
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Ben Lovett discusses scoring The Wolf of Snow Hollow.
Ben Lovett is interviewed by Gene Priest, who’s guest-hosting Lakeshore Records’ On Cue With… podcast. Lovett’s discussing his awesome Hermannesque score for Thunder Road director Jim Cummings’ The Wolf of Snow Hollow — both the film and Lakeshore’s digital soundtrack album release are out now.
Take a listen to this chat between Priest (Skeleton Beach) and Lovett.
About The Wolf of Snow Hollow
A small mountain town finds itself in a grip of terror when people discover dead bodies after each full moon. John Marshall (Jim Cummings) is a local cop who, amid sleepless nights, raising his teenage daughter (Chloe East), and caring for his ailing father, must remind himself there’s really no such thing as werewolves. Right? (One note: Robert Forster plays Sheriff Hadley in what became his last role before his death in October 2019.)
Check out the soundtrack on platforms such as Spotify. The album is released by Lakeshore Records, which in addition to releasing Lovett’s and Valen’s haunting “Little Red Riding Hood” cover from Snow Hollow, has also released soundtracks to Drive, Mr. Robot, Stranger Things, The Old Guard, I Am Not Your Negro, and Halt and Catch Fire, among so many others.
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