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Film Music Fridays is a bi-weekly video series featuring CineConcerts’ President & Producer Justin Freer discussing a range of cherished cues composed by some of the most well known composers of our time. Within each episode, Justin breaks down a specific scene from the film and talks about why the…

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  • Dec 25, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Ep. 45 – John Debney's Elf

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 1:14


In this episode, Justin talks about two scenes featuring John Debney’s wonderful score to Jon Favreau’s 2003 adventure comedy film, Elf starring Will Ferrell.

Ep. 44 – Bruce Broughton’s Miracle on 34th Street

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 0:56


In this episode, Justin talks about two scenes featuring Bruce Broughton’s great score to Les Mayfield’s 1994 remake to the Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street! Watch the full episode for FREE on CineConcerts +PLUS!

Ep. 43 – Harry Manfredini’s Friday the 13th

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 5:35


In this special Halloween episode of Film Music Fridays, Justin breaks down Henry Manfredini’s chilling and fun score to the 1980 cult classic Friday the 13th, directed by Sean S. Cunningham. Harry Manfredini is an American …

Ep. 42 - Jerry Goldsmith's Total Recall

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 10:17


In episode 42 Justin talks about two scenes featuring Jerry Goldsmith’s epic score to Paul Verhoeven’s 1990 sci-fi thriller film, Total Recall starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Ep. 41 - Brad Fiedel's True Lies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 6:37


Happy #FilmMusicFriday! In this episode, Justin talks about two distinct scenes featuring Brad Fiedel’s explosive and dynamic score to James Cameron’s 1994 action comedy film, True Lies starring the great Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Ep. 40 - Eric Serra's The Fifth Element

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 5:18


Happy #FilmMusicFriday! Today we celebrate one of the best #TB 90’s films ever made, ‘The Fifth Element’ composed by Eric Serra. Within this incredible scene performed by the great Diva Plavalaguna, Serra mixed ‘The Diva Dance’ …

Ep. 39 – Bruce Broughton’s ‘Tombstone’

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 6:44


It’s #FilmMusicFridays – our favorite day of the week. In this episode, Justin talks about two incredible scenes featuring Bruce Broughton‘s epic score to the 1993 western film Tombstone, directed by George Cosmatos starring Kurt …

Ep. 38 - Thomas Newman's '1917'

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 9:50


In another #StayHomeStaySafe special, Justin Freer talks about Thomas Newman’s Academy Award-nominated score to 1917, a British war film directed, co-written, and produced by Sam Mendes. 

Ep. 37 - Jerry Goldsmith's 'Chinatown'

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 8:06


CineConcerts President & Producer Justin Freer discusses Jerry Goldsmith’s truly remarkable score to Chinatown, in another special #StayHomeStaySafe episode of Film Music Fridays.

Ep. 36 - John Williams' Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 6:48


In today’s special pre-Fourth of July #StayHomeStaySafe special, Justin Freer talks about John Williams’ epic and unforgettable score to one of the best films of all time – Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the …

Ep. 35 - Alan Silvestri's 'Father of the Bride'

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 5:12


In our pre-Father’s Day #StayHomeStaySafe #FilmMusicFridays episode, Justin Freer talks about two scenes from Alan Silvestri’s fun and emotional score to Charles Shyer’s 1991 American comedy, Father of the Bride. What movie will you be watching or recommending …

Ep. 34 - Howard Shore's Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 6:29


Justin concludes the Lord of the rings movies with The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (film), with its epic score composed by the great Howard Shore Composer. Did you know there …

Ep. 33 - Howard Shore's 'Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 8:05


CineConcerts President & Producer Justin Freer discusses Howard Shore’s second epic score to The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

Episode 32 – Howard Shore’s ‘Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 8:50


In our newest episode as we #StayHomeStaySafe, CineConcerts President & Producer Justin Freer talks about Howard Shore’s massive, epic, and incredible score to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, directed by …

Episode 31 - Benjamin Wallfisch's HIDDEN FIGURES

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 6:28


In this #StayHomeStaySafe episode, Justin goes in-depth into two scenes from the film, and discusses Benjamin Wallfisch’s incredible score. Tune in!

Episode 30 - Alfred Newman's 'AIRPORT'

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 7:25


In our newest episode in celebration of National Film Score Day, CineConcerts President & Producer Justin Freer talks about Alfred Newman’s fun and jazzy score to the 1970 American air disaster-drama film, Airport, directed and …

Episode 29 - James Horner's 'Titanic'

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 7:41


In this episode, Justin breaks down the importance of Film Music Fridays, and Horner’s epic Academy-Award winning score.

Episode 28 - A.R. Rahman's 'Slumdog Millionaire'

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 4:42


Justin Freer discusses A.R. Rahman’s emotional and poignant score to Slumdog Millionaire.

Episode 27 – Bernard Herrmann’s ‘The Day The Earth Stood Still’

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 4:50


Justin Freer discusses Bernard Herrmann’s incredibly colorful score to The Day The Earth Stood Still

Episode 26 - Maurice Jarre's DR. ZHIVAGO

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 5:27


Justin Freer discusses Maurice Jarre’s incredible score to the epic 1965 romantic drama film Dr. Zhivago, directed by the great David Lean.

Episode 25 - Angelo Badalamenti's CHRISTMAS VACATION

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 2:35


Justin talks about Angelo Badalamenti’s festive, fun, and unforgettable score to the 1989 American Christmas comedy film, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Considered by many to be an iconic and modern Christmas classic, it is also …

Episode 24 - Carl Zittrer & Paul Zaza's A CHRISTMAS STORY

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 5:08


Justin discusses Carl Zittrer & Paul Zaza’s fun, emotional, and timeless score to the 1983 American Christmas comedy cult-hit, A Christmas Story.

Episode 23 - Patrick Doyle's 'Donnie Brasco'

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 4:48


Justin discusses Patrick Doyle’s intensely melodic and emotional score to one of the best American crime drama films ever made: Donnie Brasco.

Episode 22 - Ennio Morricone's 'The Untouchables'

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 5:11


Justin discusses maestro Ennio Morricone’s dynamic, jazzy and complex score to Brian De Palma’s 1987 American gangster film, The Untouchables.

Episode 21 - John Carpenter's 'Halloween'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 3:57


In this week’s episode, Justin discusses “Triple Threat” John Carpenter and his incredible score to the iconic 1978 slasher film, Halloween.

Episode 20 - Christopher Young's 'Drag Me to Hell'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 4:41


In this week’s episode, Justin discusses Christopher Young’s unique versatility as a composer, blending beautiful melodic motifs with experimental textures in Sam Raimi’s 2009 supernatural horror film, Drag Me to Hell.

Episode 19 – John Powell’s ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 3:15


In this week’s episode, Justin talks about John Powell’s uniquely melodic and distinct score for Paul Greengrass’ The Bourne Ultimatum, specifically with a theme performed on the bassoon.

Episode 18 - Harry Gregson-Williams' 'Spy Game'

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 4:37


In this week’s episode, Justin talks about Harry Gregson-Williams’ incredibly dynamic score that combines electronic, orchestral, and ethnic themes for Tony Scott’s 2001 American spy film starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. After watching this …

Ep. 17 - Dave Grusin's THE FIRM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 5:13


Justin talks about Dave Grusin’s piano-driven score to Sydney Pollack’s 1993 crime thriller, The Firm. The film earned two Academy Award nominations, one being Best Original Score.

Ep. 16 - Alan Silvestri's FORREST GUMP

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 3:38


Justin talks about Alan Silvestri’s Oscar-nominated beautiful and timeless score to Robert Zemeckis’ Forrest Gump, which won six Academy Awards including Best Picture.

Ep. 15 - Randy Newman's THE NATURAL

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 3:45


Justin talks about Randy Newman’s epic and unforgettable score to one of the most iconic baseball films of all time - The Natural. Directed by Barry Levinson and starring Robert Redford, the 1984 sports film was nominated for four Academy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.

Ep. 14 - James Newton Howard's THE FUGITIVE

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 4:00


Justin talks about James Newton Howard’s dynamic, fun, and jazzy score to one of the most riveting thrillers of the early 90’s - The Fugitive.

Ep. 13 - David Arnold's INDEPENDENCE DAY

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 3:26


Justin talks about David Arnold’s emotional, fun, and Grammy-winning epic score to Roland Emmerich’s 1996 American science fiction action film, in their second collaboration after Stargate.

Ep. 12 - Wendy Carlos' THE SHINING

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 2:37


How does the use of this synth create a sense of dread? How would that compare to a melodic and symphonic theme in one of the most iconic scenes in the film? Watch the episode to find out and watch the scene!

Ep. 11 - Bill Conti's THE RIGHT STUFF

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 4:10


Justin talks about Bill Conti’s Academy-Award winning score, and how his specific use of synth and SFX really captured the tension and ultimate freedom of Chuck Yeager’s unforgettable flight in the Bell X-1 that broke the sound barrier.

Ep. 10 - Basil Poledouris' STARSHIP TROOPERS

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 3:07


Justin talks about Basil Poledouris’ opening scene which contains a unique blend of a military march with a hint of comedy.

Ep. 9 - John Barry's YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 2:52


Justin talks about a specific scene in the film which contains a very distinct style of composition by Barry that gives it a sense of weight and sighs through big brass chords and melodies with minor ninths that were distinct to Barry’s composing style.

Ep. 8 - Danny Elfman's BEETLEJUICE

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 3:28


Justin talks about the specific elements of Elman’s score that make it incredibly fun, unique, and how it would ultimately lay the foundation for the Elfman/Burton collaboration over the next three decades.

Ep. 7 - Thomas Newman's MEET JOE BLACK

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 4:45


Justin discusses what makes Newman so unique as one of the most prolific American film composers today, and how he uniquely composes beautiful themes over a very emotional and intense scene with dialogue.

Ep. 6 - Elmer Bernstein's THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 2:44


Justin dives into the instrumentation and specific instruments used in the score, in addition to talking about specific nuances heard in the scene when Moses (Charlton Heston) crosses the desert alone.

Ep. 5 - Marc Shaiman's CITY SLICKERS

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 2:38


Justin talks about the moment when Shaiman was inspired to utilize a specific genre of music in a scene that still needed music - a moment in the film that turned out timeless, fun, and musically unforgettable.

Ep. 4 - Max Steiner's TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 2:53


Justin talks about an intriguing study of character and its relationship to music in one of director John Huston’s most iconic films - The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.

Ep. 3 - James Horner's WILLOW

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 3:36


From Shakuhachi flutes, guitars, and various thematic elements, Justin breaks down a specific scene and talks about what makes it musically and thematically important, while bringing back a bit of 80’s nostalgia!

Ep. 2 - John Debney's CUTTHROAT ISLAND

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 3:07


Justin breaks down the versatility and genius behind one of Debney’s most timeless scores during the opening credits.

Ep. 1 - Jerry Goldsmith's PATTON

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 2:48


Justin talks about how Jerry Goldsmith's compositional elements permeate the General’s character and his belief in reincarnation.

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