Podcasts about Akira Ifukube

You can find the podcast on Threads, Instagram and Bluesky. In 1992 Ishiro Honda sat down for his final interview with journalist David Milner. When asked about which of his own films were his favourite Honda listed Godzilla (1954), Gorath (1962) and The Mysterians from 1957. The Mysterians is a visually beautiful film full to the brim with sci-fi tropes. A technologically advanced but desperate alien race, affected by radiation, is invading earth and wants to take our healthy women for breeding purposes. There's also a groovy space station and the first mecha-kaiju in the form of Moguera. A film made at a time when Japan seems to be wrangling with what it means to be a post imperial, post nuclear tragedy country with a growing economy and a booming film industry. I have two wonderful experts to help shed light on the context of this trope laden sci-fi classic. Jay Telotte is Professor Emeritus of film and media studies at Georgia Tech. He has written/edited numerous books and articles about science fiction film including the 2023 book Selling Science Fiction Cinema. Yuki Miyamoto is Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Humanities Center at DePaul University. Her work focuses on the ethics around nuclear discourse. Chapters00:00 Introduction01:56 Japanese Golden Age of Cinema: censorship, art vs big budget & the USA08:47 Pacifism and militarism14:04 Toho studios15:36 Glorious colour, Toho-scope and cinema culture19:57 Tradition, science and military might27:55 Taking our women: occupation, war & marketing36:55 Message of collaboration39:50 The US market44:51Battle of the Planets45:55 Shout outs: Akira Ifukube and Eiji Tsuburaya48:10 Legacy and Recommendations NEXT EPISODE!In two weeks we will be speaking about a film that shocked me with its striking visual style. The Fabulous World of Jules Verne (1958), also known as Invention for Destruction or in its original Czech: Vynález zkázy. You can look to find the film on Just Watch but people in mainland and central Europe may find it easier to find with mainstream streaming services. The Criterion Channel also has the film available and there may be some Central and Eastern European services that you may be able to sign up to. I believe there may be a copy on YouTube but I am unsure of its quality or validity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Für den finalen Teil unserer Feierlichkeiten zu Godzillas 70sten Geburtstag befassen wir uns mit "GODZILLA FINAL WARS" - den Jubiläumsfilm aus dem Jahr 2004. Um den Film zu sehen fuhren wir ins Nürnberger KOMMKINO, wo der Streifen als Teil eines Marathons ausgestrahlt wurde. An Final Wars scheiden sich die Geister, was hält also die DDD-Crew von dem ausgeflippten Monster Mash? #Godzilla #Godzilla70 #70JahrNukular Besucht uns auf unseren Socials https://linktr.ee/dinosdaemonendoktoren und vergesst nicht unsere Community-Frage zu beantworten: "Welche Kaiju sollten das nächste mal in einem Final Wars-mäßigen Monster Mash nicht fehlen?" Godzilla Final Wars OST by Keith Emerson, Nobuhiko Morino, Daisuke Yano, Akira Ifukube

Crowbarring in a true classic... that's what Eric & Serling are doing.  The Godfather of Atomic Monster Flicks... this was our one allowed rule break of Season 2 and we used it in style!Send us a Text Message.

Ein böser Lord, ein geknechtetes Volk und eine verdammt wütende Statue - Für den Film DAIMAJIN vereinte Filmstudio Daiei Samurai-Epos mit Kaiju-Eiga. Wie dieser Monumentalfilm Chris und Philip gefällt erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge. #DAIMAJIN #KAIJU #DAIEIDAYS Checkt unsere Links zu allen Socials usw: https://linktr.ee/dinosdaemonendoktoren Daimajin Ost by Akira Ifukube

Most people have seen at least one Godzilla movie. Everyone's heard the unmistakable roar. But the first (and Charles thinks the best, much to Joseph's chagrin) is the original, the Numero Uno, the Ichiban: Gojira 1954 from Japan, directed by Ishiro Honda! This mean-ass monster, conceived and hatched in the ocean depths during the aftermath of the initial terrors of the Nuclear Age, spawned it all -- countless sequels, reimaginings, and reboots over the past 60 years. No CGI here, just a guy in a rubber suit stomping on miniature cities, and we (make that Charles) couldn't be happier. Joseph just rolls his eyes. Godzilla theme by Akira Ifukube. Remake Schmemake theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠JuliusH⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Dans Godzilla Final Podcast, nous remontons la chronologie godzillesque, des origines à aujourd'hui, en chroniquant 2 à 3 films par épisode et en essayant de comprendre en quoi ils nous parlent du contexte, politique, sociétal ou artistique, de leur époque.Pour ce premier épisode, nous vous parlons tout d'abord des origines de Godzilla, qui doit beaucoup bien sûr au traumatisme nucléaire japonais et au pacifisme d'après guerre. Mais Godzilla a un autre papa dont il sera question : King Kong.On vous parlera des grands noms qui ont fait Godzilla : Tomoyuki Tanaka, Ishiro Honda, Eiji Tsuburaya, Shigeru Kayama, Takeo Murata, Haruo Nakajima, Akira Ifukube...Puis focus sur le film séminal de la franchise : Godzilla (1954) et son successeur : Le retour de Godzilla (1955). Au micro : Martin Gamera et Stéphane Bouley / Musique : Kanera's Bike From Akira (AKA Stéphane Bouley et Max Besnard)Une émission qui va vous caster les noix de kaiju. Très bonne écoute à vous !

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In yet another impromptu episode (because reasons), Nate is joined by Daniel DiManna (Godzilla Novelization Project) and Elijah Thomas (Kaiju Conversation) to discuss the semi-obscure Daiei proto-kaiju film, The Whale God. Released in 1962, it was largely unseen outside of Japan until it was released by SRS Cinema this past January. The boys unpack the tremendous talent behind and in front of the camera--including Takashi Shimura, Kojiro Hongo, and Akira Ifukube, among others--its connections to Herman Melville's Moby Dick, and how it uses elements of J-horror to create a potent period drama. The Toku Topic, thanks to Danny's in-depth research, is Japanese whaling. Then stay tuned after the credits to hear Elijah try to touch the Whale God! Buy The Whale God on blu-ray and VHS from SRS Cinema! (https://srscinemastore.com/) Post-credit scene suggested by Elijah Thomas. For full show notes, including a bibliography of sources, see this episode's blog post on the MIFV website: https://monsterislandfilmvault.com/index.php/2024/03/14/episode-86-the-whale-god-vs-daniel-dimanna-vs-elijah-thomas/.  Read “Jimmy's Notes” on this episode here: https://monsterislandfilmvault.com/index.php/2024/03/14/jimmys-notes-on-episode-86-the-whale-god-vs-daniel-dimanna-vs-elijah-thomas/.  Additional Music: “For Her Soul” by RoeTaKa “Kuwanga Banga” by PirateCrab “Here We Go” by Chris Classic Additional sound effects sourced from www.Zapsplat.com. Check out Nathan's spinoff podcasts, The Henshin Men and The Power Trip. We'd like to give a shout-out to our MIFV MAX patrons Danny DiManna (author/creator of the Godzilla Novelization Project); Damon Noyes, The Cel Cast, TofuFury, Eric Anderson of Nerd Chapel, Ted Williams, Wynja the Ninja, Brad “Batman” Eddleman, Christopher Riner, The Indiscrite One, Eli Harris, Jake Hambrick, Edwin Gonzalez, Matt Walsh (but not that Matt Walsh), Jonathan Courtright, Robert Kidd, and Leon Campbell! Thanks for your support! You, too, can join MIFV MAX on Patreon to get this and other perks starting at only $3 a month! (https://www.patreon.com/monsterislandfilmvault) Buy official MIFV merch on TeePublic! (https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-monster-island-gift-shop). NEW MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! This episode is approved by the Monster Island Board of Directors. Timestamps: Introduction: 0:00-24:20 Entertaining Info Dump: 24:20-32:21 Toku Talk: 32:21-1:51:42 Ad (Toku Toy Town): 1:51:42-1:53:04 Toku Topic (Japanese whaling): 1:53:04-2:21:31 Outro: 2:21:31-2:43:48 Credits/Post-Credit Scene: 2:43:48-end Podcast Social Media: MIFV Linktree: https://linktr.ee/monsterislandfilmvault Nate's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand MIFV is a member of PodNation (https://podnation.tv/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 10 tokusatsu podcasts! (https://blog.feedspot.com/tokusatsu_podcasts/) www.MonsterIslandFilmVault.com #JimmyFromNASALives       #MonsterIslandFilmVault     #TheWhaleGod            #SRSCinema © 2023, 2024 Moonlighting Ninjas Media

Byrd and Matt discuss Daiei's 1962 period monster movie, The Whale God (aka The Killer Whale).  Directed by Tokuzo Tanaka (Zatoichi series), with a script written by Kaneto Shindo (Onibaba, Kuroneko) based on the novel by Koichiro Uno, it tells the story of a whaling village in the early Meiji period being terrorized by a gigantic whale.  Two men, Shaki (Kojiro Hongo of the Gamera films) and Kishu (Shintaro Katsu of the Zatoichi films) to compete to be the one to kill the whale.  For decades, this film was obscure to American audiences, but it just saw its first blu-ray release stateside.  We'll give our review, as well as talk about whaling in Japanese culture, the awesome Akira Ifukube score, the themes of forgiveness and obsession, the influence of Moby Dick, and more!  But first we have a news roundup with our thoughts on the new Godzilla x Kong trailer, Godzilla Minus One's Oscar nomination, and the passing of suit actor Ken Satsuma.  Relax and enjoy the show!

How the west was won. Around 1298 BCE, King Sety I (Men-ma'at-Ra) attacked the peoples of modern-day Libya and, in a supposedly swift victory, took many captives back to Egypt. The relationship between Libyans and ancient Egyptians is complicated, but we go in search of some answers… Date: c.1298 BCE (Sety I, year 6). Music intro/outro: “Godzilla theme” by Akira Ifukube, cover version by Luke Chaos. Music interludes by: Keith Zizza, Luke Chaos. Sety's War Reliefs at Karnak: Available in Open Access at The University of Chicago. References and more information at www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Support the show and earn special rewards at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Muziek bij de film Godzilla Minus One, een actiefilm van Takashi Yamazaki, gemaakt in Japan in 2023. Het is alweer de 37ste film in de Godzilla-franchise! Misschien een tikkeltje voorspelbaar, maar wel echt heel goed gemaakt. We gaan terug naar de dagen waarin het fameuze radioactieve monster voor het eerst opduikt in de Japanse wateren. Het land is net weer een beetje aan het opkrabbelen na de Tweede Wereldoorlog, maar met de komst van Godzilla dreigt opnieuw de massavernietiging. Een voormalige kamikazepiloot - die eerder wegdook voor zijn oorlogsplicht - krijgt de taak om het monster te stoppen, geholpen door een paar gewiekste oorlogsveteranen. En ja, dat gebeurt uiteraard met het nodige visuele spektakel, maar de film overtuigt juist ook op de kleinere, meer melodramatische momenten. Een van de betere monsterfilms in tijden. De muziek bij Godzilla Minus One is gecomponeerd door Naoki Satô, geboren in 1970 in Japan. Hij schreef eerde muziek voor diverse anime series en films, maar ook voor de prijsuitreikingsceremonie tijdens de Olympische Spelen in Tokyo in 2020. Lekker vet aangezette - je zou haast zeggen: ‘ouderwetse' - filmmuziek die de spanning helpt opvoeren en het monsterachtige van Godzilla fraai tot klinken brengt. Satô liet zich inspireren door de mjziek bij de Japanse anime-films van het beroemde Studio Ghibli, vooral als het om het gaat om het tot klinken brengen van emotie. Maar hij heeft ook goed geluisterd naar het werk van de oorspronkelijke Godzilla componist Akira Ifukube, een van de grootste Japanse filmcomponisten. De tegenstelling tussen bijna serene momenten en luid schallende passages, dat is precies wat een spektakelfilm als deze nodig heeft.

Sorry for being a day late in posting this but here is our discussion of the 1964 film Mothra vs. Godzilla! What did we think of this epic clash of arguably Toho's two most popular kaiju? Listen and find out! Contact us at stompthisway1954@gmail.com Ending track is Sacred Springs by Akira Ifukube

The year was 1968 and ticket sales were dwindling for the Godzilla franchise. In a decision to 'end' the series, Toho grabbed every serviceable monster suit they had in the storage closet and threw them in front of the camera for Destroy All Monsters. Was the result any good? Listen and find out!  You can contact us at stompthisway1954@gmail.com The end track is Title Credits by Akira Ifukube 

In this film we see deal with a foe that will become a reoccurring theme in the franchise: ALIENS!! How does the big guy's first encounter with extraterrestrials go? Listen and find out! The end track is Monster Mega War March by Akira Ifukube

I apologize for the absolutely terrible audio quality on this. Guess that will teach me to always do an audio check before recording. I promise we will be back to normal for next week. That being said, here is our review of Ghidrah, The Three-Headed Monster, Ghidorah's debut film. Enjoy! The end track is The Birth of King Ghidorah by Akira Ifukube

Before he became one of Godzilla's most notorious fr-enemies, Rodan made his feature debut in his own film in 1956. Did this movie kick off Toho's age of monster films in color on the right track? Or did it flop like a couple of Rodans in a river of lava? Listen to our discussion and find out! Please feel free to contact us at stompthisway1954@gmail.com The end track is Main Title by Akira Ifukube 

In this episode, our hosts review the Toho sci-fi film Atragon, in which the evil Mu empire attempts to take over the surface world. It's up to the Goten-go, a flying submarine/drill/battleship equipped with a freeze ray, to save the world. Can the crew of the Goten-go overcome the might of the Mu empire and their giant snake/lizard god Manda? And can they make an entertaining movie while they do it? Listen and find out! The end track is the Main Title by Akira Ifukube

In 1962, Toho brought the world's two most famous monsters together for the fight of the century. It also marked the first time that either beast was on the big screen in color. Take a listen as our hosts sat down and discussed this instant kaiju classic. Does the film live up to its title? Hit play to find out!  Final track is the "Main Title" by Akira Ifukube 

In this episode our hosts discuss the original kaiju film, Gojira (or Godzilla)! What did the three hosts think of this monster classic? Listen and find out! Contact us at stompthisway1954@gmail.com End track is Gojira Under the Sea by Akira Ifukube 

In the late '50s, Toho and ABC were planning a co-production meant for release on American television. The deal ultimately fell through, but the film was made anyway. The product of this mess was Diakaiju Varan, known as Varan, The Unbelievable here in the States. Did the chaotic production lead to a bad movie, or was a masterpiece born from anarchy? Listen to our discussion and find out! Please feel free to contact us at stompthisway1954@gmail.com Closing music is the "Main Title" from Varan by Akira Ifukube

Las primeras joyas de la sci-fi en la Historia del Cine son títulos fundacionales del género y del séptimo arte, que carecen de color, pero no de interés. ¿Quieres conocer nuestras 10 favoritas? Escúchanos y te hablaremos de ellas con detalle Más información sobre Quatermass en: https://www.ivoox.com/marcianos-232-el-ciclo-quatermass-nigel-kneale-audios-mp3_rf_69955494_1.html Con Jose Ceballos, Eusebio Arias y Sergio Valencia Edición: Jose Ceballos Música: Bernard Herrmann, Jamez Dahl, Akira Ifukube, James Bernard, Carmen Dragon, Hans J. Salter, Paul Misraki, Ubaldo de Lío, Aníbal Troilo, Astor Piazzolla y Eglo Records Únete a nosotros en Telegram: t.me/redmarciana ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/311035 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

On this day in 1954, the King of the Monsters made his big screen debut when the original “Godzilla” premiered in Nagoya, Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our kaiju journey begins, of course, with the very first—Ishirō Honda's influential classic, a harrowing horror film unlike any Godzilla movie that comes after. We dig into the historical context and the filmmakers' own experiences with war, the suit design and innovative effects that still hold up to this day, Akira Ifukube's legendary score, and the human characters who bring it all together. Part of ⁠The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast Collective⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠Discord⁠ Email: ⁠skreeonkpodcast@gmail.com⁠ Theme song: ⁠"BIO WARS - Synth Cover" by Kweer Kaiju⁠ Sources include: Godzilla FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the King of the Monsters by Brian Solomon

In "FRANKENSTEINS HÖLLENBRUT" oder eben "GODZILLA vs GIGAN" von 1972 schlüpfte Harou Nakajima das letzte mal ins Godzillakostüm. Gemeinsam mit unserem Freund Michael von Stomped Movies bequatschden wir den Film, der die Godzillareihe wieder zurück auf die richtige Spur schicken sollte. Unter anderem geht es um Karatemäuschen, Facebook-Motivationsposter und den kleinen Bruder von King Ghidorah. Seht euch Michaels Stop Motion Kurzfilme an unter https://www.youtube.com/@Stompragon und besucht ihn auf Twitter unter https://twitter.com/Stompragon Uns findet ihr ebenfalls auf Twitter unter https://twitter.com/DDD_Cast und auf Mastodon zu finden unter https://mastodon.social/@DDD_Cast@podcasts.social Godzilla vs Gigan OST by Akira Ifukube

Sharks Across Tokyo comes to an end with this body horror sci fi epic that still doesn't make any damn sense. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @thesharkpod Donate at patreon.com/sharksacrosshollywood Music by The Drag Godzilla Theme by Akira Ifukube  

Come listen to us get all kinds of facts wrong about the franchise and plenty of other things. The important part is that we're having fun. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @thesharkpod Donate at patreon.com/sharksacrosshollywood Music by The Drag Godzilla Theme by Akira Ifukube  

Power Rangers Month starts strong with this nostalgia trip brought to us by the OG Blue Ranger Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @thesharkpod Donate at patreon.com/sharksacrosshollywood Music by The Drag Power of Love by Huey Lewis and The News Godzilla Theme by Akira Ifukube  

Something goes wrong on this episode, and the end gets chopped off. It was a little annoying, but I figured it was worth salvaging the rest of the episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/46-30/support

We start the new year off with a Japanese film from Toei Animation! This one is about a boy named Susanoo and the quest he goes on to find his mother, which culminates in the titular battle against the Orochi! And to score the film, including that final battle, they employ Akira Ifukube, known for his work on the Godzilla franchise. Does all this add up to an engaging film, or a historical footnote? Listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsitholdup/support

"I was grinning like an idiot." - Matt Levine, co-host of Camp Kaiju. So that's it. Review over. What more could we possibly have to say about Ishiro Honda's direction, Eiji Tsuburaya's special effects, or Akira Ifukube's score? Thanks for the support, friends. We're just getting started. Please share with your friends, rate & review, and follow on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camp-kaiju/support

Featuring the first appearance of writer, Trylon volunteer, Horrorthon body counter, and comms specialist Michael Popham (https://twitter.com/mpopham)! A direct sequel to the movie where Godzilla rips Mechagodzilla's head off, TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA is a movie (written by newcomer Yukiko Takayama!) where Godzilla rips Mechagodzilla's head off… and there's a dinosaur… being controlled by aliens… who've teamed up with a disgraced scientist… whose daughter is a cyborg… that controls another Mechagodzilla. It's a pretty stacked movie! It's also the lowest-grossing Godzilla ever and it marked the end of Godzilla's Shōwa era before a nine-year hiatus. Somewhere in that milieu, there's a strangely human, tender core to the story, anchored largely by Katsura Mafune (Tomoko Ai), the mad scientist's daughter-turned-cyborg whose position in the plot. We talk about her many motivations and how her character – dutiful to her father's cause, finding love in her enemies, possessed by her extraterrestrial overlords – reflects both the humanity in the movie's monsters and the monstrosities of its humans. Links: Follow Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpopham Michael's blog memorializing Horror Incorporated, a 1970s late-night creature-feature series from MSP: https://horrorincorporatedproject.wordpress.com/ - Buy tickets to EDDIE MURPHY (June 2022 at the Trylon): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/eddie-murphy/ - “NIC CAGE, NATIONAL TREASURE” (June - Aug 2022 at the Trylon): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/national-treasure/ - “GENE TIERNEY” (July 2022 at the Trylon): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/gene-tierney/ - “YAPHET KOTTO” (Aug 2022 at the Trylon): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/yaphet-kotto/ Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/trylovepodcast and email us at trylovepodcast@gmail.com to get in touch! Buy tickets and support the Trylon at https://www.trylon.org/. Theme: "Raindrops" by Huma-Huma/"No Smoking" PSA by John Waters. Closing song: Main theme by Akira Ifukube from the TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA soundtrack. Timestamps 0:00 - Episode 176: TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (1975) with Michael Popham 4:19 - The Patented Aaron Grossman Summary 7:04 - Movie good? (Movie good.) 15:45 - Balancing the human and the alien 31:56 - Katsura as nexus between them 46:37 - The Junk Drawer (kaiju insurance, a sense of scale & more) 53:13 - Cody's Noteys: Godzilla or Not-zilla (tagline trivia)

The original GODZILLA is a lot more up-front about its mission statement than later entries would lead you to believe. It was concepted and written as a metaphor for Japan's traumatic response to nuclear tragedy and fear of another, but it's remembered more for its genre-defining special effects. But with a focus on a melodramatic love triangle and humans who can't decide if they're heroes or horrors, the most frightening thing about GODZILLA is its premonition that the threat of more Hiroshimas would fester and grow for generations. Links: An examination of Akira Ifukube's iconic GODZILLA theme by GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019) composer Bear McCreary: https://www.facebook.com/BearMcCrearyOfficial/photos/why-does-the-akira-ifukube-godzilla-march-feel-the-way-it-does-one-of-the-most-i/10156880267742096/ “'Godzilla' was a metaphor for Hiroshima, and Hollywood whitewashed it” by Kimmy Yam for NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/godzilla-was-metaphor-hiroshima-hollywood-whitewashed-it-n1236165 Buy tickets to “AGNÈS VARDA: DIEU DU CINÉMA” (May 2022 at the Trylon): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/agnes-varda-dieu-du-cinema/ - Buy tickets to “ISHIRÔ HONDA'S GODZILLA” (May 2022 at the Trylon): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/ishiro-hondas-godzilla/ - Buy tickets to “NIC CAGE, NATIONAL TREASURE” (June - Aug 2022 at the Trylon): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/national-treasure/ Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/trylovepodcast and email us at trylovepodcast@gmail.com to get in touch! Buy tickets and support the Trylon at https://www.trylon.org/. Theme: "Raindrops" by Huma-Huma/"No Smoking" PSA by John Waters. Closing song: “Godzilla Theme” by Akira Ifukube from the GODZILLA soundtrack. Timestamps 0:00 - Episode 173: GODZILLA (1954) 2:52 - The Patented Aaron Grossman Summary 7:35 - Finally seeing GODZILLA at the Trylon 10:44 - Learning that Godzilla is more than the bomb 23:02 - The shortcuts people take to understanding Godzilla 26:52 - Godzilla and population density 29:58 - The international implications of Godzilla 45:43 - Godzilla as symbol of hypercapital 48:56 - Godzilla redesigns 50:39 - The Junk Drawer 59:52 - Cody's Noteys: Trylove Feud

Toho tries their hand another new giant monster movie, but with the marked improvements of seasoned actors and color film stock. Director Ishiro Honda is back, and so are Akira Ifukube and Eiji Tsuburaya, completing the dream team from 1954’s ‘Godzilla’. Rodan is a spectacular achievement in the art of miniatures and monster story-telling, and introduces us to a vibrant world of horrific prehistoric bugs and jet speed dinosaurs. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory

Phillip O'Connor joins Andy and James for a detailed look at everyone's favourite diminutive kaiju, Daimajin, recently restored and on Blu-ray. Okay sure, he's tall, but he's definitely no Godzilla... This episode's timecodes    00:31 - Episode introduction 02:05 - Daimajin's origins 06:28 - Shall we talk about the, erm, plot? 12:27 - Some of the different elements of the films 22:08 - Daimajin's design and special effects 31:20 - Production and shooting 33:45 - Obligatory Steven Segal cameo 36:40 - Original release and popularity 39:38 - Where'd the wee fella go? 43:52 - Godzilla composer Akira Ifukube's film scores 47:57 - Masks and cleft chins 49:27 - The three directors 52:10 - What next? 56:59 - easternKicks Picks 59:06 - Outro The Daimajin Trilogy is available now on Limited Edition Blu-ray from Arrow Video.

Bwaaah! Grurr! Fnarg! Other monster noises to follow. Listen in the comfort of you armchair - or from behind the sofa - to songs about MONSTERS performed by The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Roky Erikson, The Battlefield Band, Dave Edmunds, Nervous Norvus, Akira Ifukube, The Blue Öyster Cult, Suit Of Lights and other creatures to terrifying to mention. Rooorrr! Snaaarl! Gibber! And so on.

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode I continue on to the next chapter of a multi-part deep dive, into the evolving music of Science Fiction cinema through the decades, with my focus today being the 1960's. Thus far, we've journeyed through the 1950's scores which were brimming with electric violins, theremins, Novachords, jarring stinger chords and harsh onslaughts of brass and percussion.   Now, as we advance into the 1960's, we'll hear sumptuous symphonic scores for THE TIME MACHINE (1960) and MASTER OF THE WORLD (1961), pop and jazz influences in PANIC IN YEAR ZERO! (1962) and BARBARELLA (1968) and avant garde concert techniques expressed in the music for FANTASTIC VOYAGE (1966) and PLANET OF THE APES (1968). Composers featured here include Bernard Herrmann, Jerry Goldsmith, Les Baxter, Russell Garcia, Akira Ifukube - plus vocal crooning by Frankie Avalon! I also include samples of Alex North's original, unused score for the Stanley Kubrick directed, game-changing 1968 classic 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.   Stay safe out there, take care of yourself and each other!    Small correction: I mistakenly attribute the score for 1954's 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA to Paul Sawtell and Bert Shefter, but it was composed by Paul J. Smith. Thanks to my attentive listeners!   Connect with the podcast on Facebook and Twitter: www.facebook.com/ascoretosettle https://twitter.com/score2settlepod   Email the show at ascoretosettlepodcast@gmail.com   

Monsteriano, monsteriana bienvenido a un episodio especial musical. Tras el programa dedicado a la película King Kong vs Godzilla de 1962 nos quedamos con ganas de hablar de la banda sonora de la película y Octavio nos ha preparado este programa especial donde nos pinchara y analizara los principales temas musicales de la película. Los temas elegidos de la banda sonora compuesta por Akira Ifukube son: - Main Title - The Seahawk SOS - The Devil of the South Sea - The Terror of Godzilla - The Invincible King Kong - Preparation of Operation One Million Volts - King Kong vs Godzilla - The Plan for Transport King Kong - King Kong vs Godzilla II Y también pondremos estos otros temas que también suenan en la película pero no son de Ifukube: - Fujita and Fumiko de sei ikeno para la película Handlock (1959) - Southern Island Tale de la cantante Sonomi Nakajima para la película Kaoyaku to bakudan musume (1959) Y nos despedimos con el tema: - Ending from Godzilla vs Destoroyah Redes sociales: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cosasdmonstruos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Monsterianos Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cosasdemonstruos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGkf_fCXfvQ6ETO72b--i3g Ivoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-podcast-cosas-monstruos_sq_f1391833_1.html

March of the Monsters continues at Catching Up On Cinema with a review of the original Japanese cut of Ishiro Honda's, King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)! The first Godzilla film to be shot in color, as well as the first to debut many of composer Akira Ifukube's most iconic theme musics for the Big G, the film serves as the prototype for the majority of Show era Godzilla films to come. Officially released in the US for the first time just last year as part of the Criterion collection, the original cut of the film has long been a rarity in the American film market. More slowly paced than the American recut, but more consistent in tone, the original cut of King Kong vs. Godzilla is not likely to be considered a favorite among modern fans, however to this day it remains one of most theatrically attended of all Japanese Godzilla films. Colorful and light hearted, the film is an enjoyable novelty that delivered the goods where it mattered, and set the stage for Godzilla's wild success in the many years to come.

March of the Monsters month at Catching Up On Cinema continues with a review of Ishiro Honda's groundbreaking daikaiju masterpiece, Gojira (1954)! A grim, allegorical tale of the horrors of nuclear weapons from a uniquely Japanese perspective, the film is often mistakenly thought of as just another dime a dozen atomic age B-movie, largely due to it's slightly inferior repackaging in the form of the recut, Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1956). Stunningly photographed, and ably acted, the film is nevertheless an astounding piece of sci-fi horror that still packs a punch when digested with proper historical context. Directed by Ishiro Honda, produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka, with effects by Eiji Tsuburaya, musical score by Akira Ifukube, and Haruo Nakajima donning the 220 lbs Godzilla suit, the film represents the film assemblage of what could easily be considered the "Dream Team" of tokusatsu craftsmen.

This week we hear works by Richard Strauss, Anton Webern, Erwin Schulhoff, Akira Ifukube, Bruno Maderna, Christopher Rouse, Thea Musgrave, John Adams, Frano Parać, Carl Vine, and Rufus Wainwright. 171 Minutes – Week of November 16, 2020

Le podcast conversationnel sur les animaux dans lequel Lucile et Cécile se retrouvent pour parler d'animaux… entre autres. Ce mois ci on est PEUT-ÊTRE un peu en retard mais la bonne nouvelle c'est qu'en novembre vous aurez DEUX épisodes pour le reste du confinement ! En attendant, voici deux animaux franchement un peu crado, même si Cécile est persuadée qu'on peut trouver du mignon chez tout le monde. --------------------------------- Pour ceux qui s'interrogent : L'anphisbène montré à Lucile : https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/Amphisbaena_alba03.jpg La vidéo du bipes biporus qui vaque : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwfTNt-ouf0 Pause musicale de Cécile : Thème de Godzilla de Akira Ifukube - 1954 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKsqrHgnyho Pause musicale de Lucile : Mean Old Bed Bug Blues de Bessie Smith : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vchl9yUo3Fo Retrouvez-nous en ligne : Twitter : @LeBestiaireCast Instagram : le.bestiaire.des.besties Facebook : Le bestiaire des besties Jingle et image d'illustration des épisodesprécécents par le fabuleux Louis Vairel ! Pour son instagram c'est par ici : https://www.instagram.com/louisvaireldesign/ Pour voir son shop c'est par là : https://society6.com/louisvairel Logo du podcast par l'incroyable Mathieu Crémazy : https://instagram.com/chapi_draw?igshid=utwk9rt6cwq5 Pour le CalvinBall Consortium : Rejoignez nous sur Discord : discord.gg/4RnA9v7 Aussi sur Twitter : twitter.com/Calvinball_FM Donnez nous un pourboire ! : fr.tipeee.com/calvinball

Doc has been looking forward to this episode for his entire life. This week, GQ and Doc celebrate the great 1954 kaiju movie, Godzilla (Gojira, 1954). Directed by Ishiro Honda, with an incredible score by Akira Ifukube, and starring Akira Takarada, Momoko Kochji, Akihiko Kirata, and Takashi Shimura. Join us! Two Good Scares: Leviathan and Shin Godzilla. www.soundsscarypodcast.com

On this episode, Chelsea learns to love Godzilla. Rick loaned her Gojira & Godzilla 2014 on DVD & they explore the greatest kaiju of all! We hear Chelsea's theory on Gojira that blew Rick's mind, we ponder Gojira's gender, talk about the score by Akira Ifukube, touch upon the 1998 abomination, introduce Chelsea to Manilla, Rick shares an on set story about Ken Wantanabe & a whole lot more. Please subscribe, review & give us that 5 star boop!

Nick, Andrew, Evan, and James talk about 1975’s Terror of MechaGodzila- including cinematography borrowed from Zone Fighter, ToMG’s Beatles connection, ToMG’s Planet of the Apes connection, Andrew’s Pet 1968-headcanon, and the Best Explosion Ever Made.

Hello, kaiju lovers! For the final bonus episode of April to help you all survive quarantine, Nathan is reading a chapter from his kaiju novella, Destroyer, which he co-wrote with Natasha Hayden, Nick Hayden, and Timothy Deal (two of whom you've heard on the podcast). Specifically, it's “Chapter 6: Berserk” (a detail he forgot to mention in the episode). You'll also hear how this book was written as part of a year-long group project that started in a little place called—no joke—Story, Indiana. It was also inspired by a Godzilla film. Which one? Listen to find out! (Also, forgive Nathan for having a German accent that sounds more like a Russian accent.  ). Nathan also posted this chapter on the podcast website a few months back. Buy the book on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle. This episode features the song “Mechagodzilla Theme (Remade Akira Ifukube Score)” by Phillip Anderson, which is a remake of “Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II Main Titles” by Akira Ifukube. Cover art by Tyler Sowles. MIFV Social Media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Follow Jimmy on Twitter: @NasaJimmy www.MonsterIslandFilmVault.com #JimmyFromNASALives © 2020 Nathan Marchand and Moonlighting Ninjas Media The post Bonus Episode #3: An Excerpt from ‘Destroyer' appeared first on The Monster Island Film Vault.

In this episode, we discuss Mothra's arrival to the Heisei era with Godzilla vs. Mothra. Is this film as beautifully made as its protagonist? Or does it borrow more of its traits from Battra and land itself as the black sheep of the Heisei series? Listen and find out!You can visit our website at www.stompthisway.podbean.comYou can contact us at stompthisway1954@gmail.comThe final track is "Mothra's Song" originally composed by Yuji Koseki, recomposed by Akira Ifukube, and performed  by Sayaka Osawa and Keiko ImamuraDon't forget to join us next week for Rebirth of Mothra! 

On July 14, 2019, Akira Ifukube student Reiko Yamada and pianist Patrick Godon performed a piano concert of the composer's music at G-Fest 2019.  Following that concert, Ifukube's biographer Erik Homenick hosted a panel discussion with Yamada as well as conductor/composer John DeSentis (Kaiju Crescendo concert), film historian Patrick Galvan, and Japanese film fan Tyler E. Martin. The panel discussed Akira Ifukube‘s life and career as one of Japan‘s foremost composers. Several of the maestro‘s film scores, such as Godzilla (1954) and Rodan (1956) were closely analyzed.  Enjoy!

In 1954, director Ishiro Honda and composer Akira Ifukube disagreed about what Godzilla represented, but their collaboration added layers of depth that helped turn a monster into an icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Byrd, Matt, and Tom are joined by returning guests composer John DeSentis and Akira Ifukube biographer Erik Homenick to discuss and reflect on the Kaiju Crescendo concert that took place this past July at G-Fest 2019. The concert featured music by Akira Ifukube and Masaru Sato, as well as Michiro Oshima performing her own Godzilla music in her first ever live performance (including new Godzilla music written for the event). We talk about what it takes to organize an event like this, working closely with Michiru Oshima, music selection, creating the suites, and Godzilla fighting serpents in Lake Michigan, as well as insights into these three iconic composers and their creative methods. We also discuss the piano concert held at G-Fest by Patrick Godon and Ifukube student Reiko Yamada, and what went into that event. Enjoy!

In this episode our hosts discuss the original kaiju film, Gojira (or Godzilla)! What did the three hosts think of this monster classic? Listen and find out!See our full schedule at www.stompthisway.podbean.comcontact us at stompthisway1954@gmail.comEnd track is Gojira Under the Sea by Akira Ifukube 

Obrolan penuh spoiler mengenai film Godzilla: King of the Monsters yang akhirnya tayang di bioskop! Ada sedikit curhat juga sih, yang jadinya bikin kami menyerukan beberapa himbauan mengenai adab-adab untuk menonton bioskop agar semuanya bisa menonton dengan nyaman. Bukannya sok tau apa gimana, tapi ya, dengerin aja deh kenapa. Mayan bikin ga khusyuk soalnya. Sebel. Ya sudah lah, langsung saja kita serukan bersama, LONG LIVE THE KING! . . Twitter: http://twitter.com/sinemagerbanget IG: http://instagram.com/sinemagerbanget . Credits: Asuhan: Pa Bos dan Mimin Milenial // Bintang Tamu: Katie Duran // Musik Pembuka: Godzilla Theme cover oleh SYNTHEMAGER // Komposisi original oleh Akira Ifukube dan Yūji Koseki // Musik Penutup: Deeper Godzilla oleh SYNTHEMAGER // Komposisi original oleh Akira Ifukube dan Jamiroquai // Additional SFX oleh Anchor dan Sound Bible http://www.soundbible.com/

Setelah penantian selama 5 tahun, akhirnya beliau datang kembali. Mari kita sambut; Yang Diperjunjung Agung, Sang Pembinasa Buana, Raja Diraja Dabat Danawa, Godzilla: KING OF THE MONSTERS! #2019TetapGodzilla . . Twitter: http://twitter.com/sinemagerbanget IG: http://instagram.com/sinemagerbanget . Credits: Asuhan: Pa Bos dan Mimin Milenial // Bintang Tamu: Katie Duran // Musik Pembuka: Godzilla Theme cover oleh SYNTHEMAGER // Komposisi original oleh Akira Ifukube dan Yūji Koseki // Musik Penutup: Deeper Godzilla oleh SYNTHEMAGER // Komposisi original oleh Akira Ifukube dan Jamiroquai // Additional SFX oleh Anchor dan Sound Bible http://www.soundbible.com/

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Ngomongin Godzilla dan MonsterVerse-nya Legendary Pictures tapi dikit-dikit aja. Yang penting nanti pada tahu mulainya nonton dari mana. Lagi-lagi ditemani oleh Uncle Happy nih. Cek Twitter Sinemager: http://twitter.com/sinemagerbanget Credits: Asuhan: Pa Bos dan Mimin Milenial // Bintang Tamu: Uncle Happy // Musik Pembuka: Deeper Godzilla oleh SYNTHEMAGER // Komposisi original oleh Akira Ifukube dan Jamiroquai // Musik Penutup: Godzilla Theme cover oleh SYNTHEMAGER // Komposisi original oleh Akira Ifukube dan Yūji Koseki // Additional SFX oleh Anchor dan Sound Bible http://www.soundbible.com/

It's time for us to save the Earth this week on PODZILLA 2000 as your plucky hosts dig into some very silly entries in the Godzilla canon! A giant biomechanical monster shows up to smash Children's Land on behalf of giant cockroaches, and somehow that's not the weirdest movie we watched this week! Quark meets her new favorite character in Corncob Hippie, Moose has childhod nostalgia flashbacks, and both our hosts experience the most bonkers Godzilla scene yet! Remember kids: give a hoot! Don't pollute!Movies discussed:GODZILLA VS HEDORAH aka GODZILLA VS THE SMOG MONSTER (1971)Directed by Yoshimitsu BannoProduced by Tomoyuki TanakaWritten by Yoshimitsu Banno and Takeshi KimuraMusic by Riichiro ManabeCinematography by Yoichi ManodaEdited by Yoshitami KuroiwaStarring Akira Yamauchi, Toshie Kimura, Hiroyuki Kawase, Keiko Mari, and Toshio ShibaGODZILLA VS GIGAN (1972)Directed by Jun FukudaProduced by Tomoyuki TanakaWritten by Takeshi Kimura and Shinichi SekizawaMusic by Akira Ifukube and Kunio MiyauchiCinematography by Kiyoshi HasegawaStarring Hiroshi Ishikawa, Tomoko Umeda, Yuriko Hishimi, Minoru Takashima, Zan Fujita, Toshiaki Nishizawa, and Kunio Murai

Rodan is one of the most beloved kaiju characters!  Although he first appeared with Godzilla as an enemy in1964’s Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster, but later in the film he became an ally to Godzilla to save their world from the alien dragon. Here's a little snippet of what was covered in this podcast. History of Rodan and how he will be portrayed in the new movie Godzilla: King of the Monsters. The new film will pay tribute original score created by composer Akira Ifukube.   Rodan original film was released in 1956 titled Radon, but was changed to Rodan for English Audiences and so it would not be mistaken for the element Radon. - Rodan’s original name was Radon which is short for what they are, which are Pteranodons - Just as Godzilla was about the threat of nuclear war, Rodan was about the threat of the Soviet Union and is the embodiment of such - Rodan's debut appearance was the first and only time that the character was given a chestnut color. It originally had a menacing face .  with a jagged, toothed beak, which would disappear in later incarnations as the character became more heroic.

New contributing podcast co-hosts, Zonga Fielding and JB Smith will cover the new Kaiju series!  And in preparation for Godzilla King of Mosters (KOTM) movie coming out in May 31st.  They will cover the following: Give a few facts about Godzilla: KOTM Movie will tie into the original Gojira film:  This film will also use practical effects and creature designs, for example Mothra having longer legs to defend itself from other Kaiju The film will also pay tribute to Akira Ifukube’s original Godzilla score, hopefully this means we will hear the class theme Brief history of Kaiju Films as a whole and Godzilla's impact The word "Kaiju" first appears in the Chinese , which is about Mythic geography and mythical beasts We have all heard the term Kaiju, but what does it mean; The term kaiju translates to "strange beast". It is a and giant creature that often takes the role of either , , or Japanese Kaiju films and shows traditionally used suitmation which was basically a guy in a suit; interestingly enough this is still employed even in today’s kaiju films and shows, while western kaiju films utilized stop-motion

Podcaster Adam Clarke on Akira Ifukube, John Carpenter, Devo, Stereolab, and Goblin.

Clive, Ron, Dennis talk Drifting Classroom MMW theme by Mike Powell Outro music: Akira Ifukube`s Theme from Godzilla

In this Giant-Sized Episode of GBBMN, we  welcome our first guest host Jodi to the podcast as our eyeballs ingest Toho’s 1969 Latitude Zero. The Toho Kaiju Trifecta as director Ishiro Honda, special effects master Eji Tsuburaya and renowned composer Akira Ifukube team up for the last time in this very weird Scifi/Fantasy.  Leading man Akira … Continue reading "Ep003 _ Latitude Zero"

This week, we stomp through the creation of Pharoahe Monch's "Simon Says" and how the legal fallout from a sample from Akira Ifukube's "Gojira tai Mosura" from the 1992 film Godzilla vs. Mothra changed the fortunes of the young rap artist's album "Infernal Affairs". If you appreciate what I'm doing with The Sample Study, I'd greatly appreciate you telling me so, becoming a Patron or making a one-time donation. Twitter       Patreon       Paypal I'm also taking sample requests or questions for the show at samplestudycast(at)gmail(d0t)com, with the subject Questions orRequests.

Byrd and Matt dig into the life and career of famed monster music composer Akira Ifukube! To do this, they interview Ifukube's official biographer Erik Homenick (who runs AkiraIfukube.org) and film music buff John DeSentis (conductor & co-organizer of the Ifukube 100 and Symphonic Fury kaiju music concerts). As an added bonus, they've brought some SUPER rare Ifukube music cues (reconstructed and recorded by John from Ifukube's manuscripts). This is UNHEARD Ifukube music you will only hear on this podcast! We discuss how the composer got involved in film music, his preferred instrumentation, why he didn't get along with Akira Kurosawa, his political views, his relationship with Ishiro Honda, how he felt about his kaiju scores, the creation of Godzilla's roar and more! Then we take a dive into how he got involved with the original Godzilla film, and debunk some common myths about the score. This is a packed episode, so listen up!

Directed by Jun Fukuda Produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka Written by Takeshi Kimura, Shinichi Sekizawa Starring Hiroshi Ishikawa, Tomoko Umeda, Yuriko Hishimi, Minoru Takashima, Zan Fujita, Toshiaki Nishizawa, Kunio Murai Music by Akira Ifukube, Kunio Miyauchi Cinematography Kiyoshi Hasegawa Release date March 12, 1972 Running time 89 minutes

Until now we have danced around the 1990's Godzilla films in our series of shows focused on Kaiju films but we have only briefly discussed them. That is over! Closing out our Ghidorah Files series we come to 1991's GODZILLA VS KING GHIDORAH and it is a joyous time. The Heisei films are special to both Troy and myself for several reasons. I explain my discovery of this movie through the VHS gray market and the awakening of Big G love it inspired. Luckily this film and the entire seven film Heisei Godzilla series is now available on Blu-Ray so you no longer have to take the dark path of underground dupes and sleazy bootleggers. Unless you want to, that is. As you might expect, this film sports some amazing monster battle action with locations in both the countryside and among the modern skyscrapers of Tokyo getting the worst of these two creature's destructive power. But the movie also has some great human characters that lead us through the often complicated time travel storyline and add some texture to the villainy. Of course, the 1990's Godzilla films had much worse luck with casting Caucasian actors than they did in the 1960's so we also have some pretty terrible acting in a few scenes. Nick Adams, oh, how we miss you! So join us as we talk about this incredibly fun science fiction monster adventure. We touch on the controversy about the film's supposedly anti-American sequences as well as obvious TERMINATOR steals and the towering brilliance of Akira Ifukube's score. We also discuss the just below the surface metaphors and often hidden societal commentary with which the movie is laced. And then, courtesy of writer Keith Aiken's excellent article entitled GODZILLA VS KING GHIDORAH: Time Travel and the Origins of Godzilla we dig into the timeline of the Heisei films and talk about just how many Big G's there were! Thank you for downloading and listening to us tackle this film. If you want to let us know what you think aboutthe podcast, this movie or any other film you can contact us at thebloodypit@gmail.con or over on The Bloody Pit's FaceBook page. As we say near the end of this show we are casting about for ideas on what movies to cover in the near future and would love to hear your opinion.

Computermagie vs. een man in een rubberen pak. Gudo en John zagen de nieuwe Godzilla op het grootst mogelijke doek. Een spektakel van jewelste, maar is het ook meer dan de zoveelste 'alles-moet-kapot' blockbuster? En is de Japanse oerversie uit 1954 meer dan een tijdsdocument? Een wedstrijdje Godzilla-imitaties mag natuurlijk niet ontbreken. 00:00 Introductie 02:18 Recensie: Godzilla '14 22:02 Filmmuziek: Godzilla '14 (componist Alexandre Desplat) 24:42 Jee of Nee 26:43 Klassieker: Gojira / Godzilla (1954) 38:44 Filmmuziek: Gojira (componist Akira Ifukube) 41:59 Top 5: Uit de hand gelopen experimenten 70:14 Vooruitblik en Filmsong: Oingo Boingo - Weird Science

A long time ago I came up with an idea for the Kaijucast and it’s now seeing the light of day! I hope you enjoy this new installment and demand more like it in the future. This episode entirely focuses on the life and work of one particular person from the giant monster landscape. I […]

Last year, at the annual Godzilla convention in Chicago, G-Fest XXI, John DeSentis and Chris Oglio put on an incredible concert of Akira Ifukube’s music from the Godzilla series. As someone who was there, I can attest to how moving and stirring it was to see kaiju music performed live in front of an audience. […]

In their first 'special edition' podcast, the guys reminisce about this summer's G-FEST, North America's largest annual gathering of Godzilla fans. They re-live three quarters of the "double-double feature," which includes their takes on the 1976 version of "King Kong,""King Kong Lives," and "Gamera vs. Barugon." They also reflect on the "Akira Ifukube 100" orchestral concert,the G-FEST Kid's Thread, and the unique camaraderie that exists between attendees. Send your comments to moradio@outlook.com and learn more about G-FEST at g-fan.com

Gojicast Episode 8 - G-Fest XXI - July 201400:00 - "Main Title" by Akira Ifukube from Yog, Monster from Space01:29  - FROM THE ROAD TO G-FEST02:35 - "Radio BGM Headline News" by Akira Ifukube from Dogora, the Space Monster03:41 - I'M FINALLY THERE04:28 - Hanna Barbera Godzilla Cartoon Opening Theme05:07 - TRAPPED IN THE DEALER'S ROOM LINE05:42 - "G-Confirmation I" by Michiru Oshima from Godzilla X Megaguirus06:32 - A BIT OF TOMOKO AI15:44 - "Main Title" by Akira Ifukube from Terror of MechaGodzilla19:20 - A BIT OF THE THE COMICS PANEL  PLUS I HELP REVEAL MECHA-KING GHIDORAH'S APPEARANCE IN THE IDW-VERSE30:46 - "Main Title" by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla vs. Gigan33:01 - A CHAT WITH MY ROOMIE35:43 - GAMERA THEME SONG BECAUSE FUN37:16 - TOMOKO AI AND KATSUHIKO SASAKI PANEL! :D51:52 - "Ending" by Akira Ifukube from Terror of MechaGodzilla53:24 - A GREAT CONVENTION!55:36 - JET JAGUAR, PUNCH! PUNCH! PUNCH!

It’s all zilla and no filla on this week’s show as we celebrate both the centenary of Japanese musical maestro Akira Ifukube, who wrote most of the music for Toho Studio’s series of Godzilla movies, and ‘reboot’ this year of … Continue reading →

Il est gros, il est méchant, et il fête ses 60 ans en 2014 : c'est Godzilla ! Une occasion rêvée pour 24FPS, le podcast ciné avec ou sans spoiler, de revenir sur l'un des monstres sacrés de l'histoire du cinéma fantastique !Dans la première partie (sans spoiler) de l'émission, Julien et Jérôme reviennent tout d'abord sur le long historique de Godzilla sur grand écran, aussi bien au Japon qu'aux Etats-Unis, avant de se pencher sur la dernière réalisation en date via des anecdotes et une critique garantie sans spoiler. Puis, après le signal sonore, ce sont toutes les scènes du film qui sont décrites et analysées dans la seconde partie de l'émission.Bonne écoute, et n'hésitez pas à partager votre avis sur la grosse bête !Crédits musicaux : Godzilla! d'Alexandre Desplat, issu de l'album Godzilla - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2014), Godzilla de Blue Öyster Cult, issu de l'album Spectres (1977), et Godzilla Main Theme d'Akira Ifukube (1954)

Matthew Sweet takes musical inspiration from this week's new Godzilla film - the fictional filmic monster who has been inspiring metaphors and mayhem for the past 60 years. This week Matthew looks at music for films which convey other meanings below the surface. His selection includes music by Alan Silvestri for Forrest Gump; Harry Gregson-Williams music for "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe"; Leonard Rosenman's music for "Star Trek" and Clinton Shorter's for "District 9". There is also music for "The Time Machine", and the Classic score of the Week is Akira Ifukube's music for the first in the Japanese Godzilla series. The programme also features the latest film appearance of Godzilla with music by Alexandre Desplat. #soundofcinema.

I am not a Godzilla fanatic.  I do love Godzilla as a monster. I am awed by his place in cinematic history. I think he is one of the best monster designs ever, in movies or otherwise. And he has certainly been mimicked and paid tribute to more than any other modern monster. He also has the best rogues gallery of anybody, ever.  I can’t tell you which Godzilla movie I saw first or when I saw it, but I do know that the King of Monsters has been a part of my consciousness since I was very small. I know this because he is still a monster to me. As much as I love 60s Godzilla and his victory dance, there’s a part of me that is still terrified of Godzilla. And that fear must have been put there when I was young.  I think that the fear will be back this Friday, because the new Godzilla movie looks like it gets back to the roots of the 1954 original. It’s because of that impending release that I wanted to gather some folks and talk about the Big G. I am fascinated by the history of the monster, but hardly an expert. Also, I figured it would be a cheap way to generate hits for the podcast – what better way to get ears than to put up something related to a huge new movie?  That’s enough out of me. I want to keep this brief because you really don’t need to waste time reading it. Instead, go ahead and listen to me, Shoot the Moon Comics’ Scott Stripling, The RevCast’s Gary Mitchel, and pro wrestler and Godzillaologist Johnny Danger for a discussion of the past, present, and future of the King of Monsters and what he means to all of us: “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com  “Godzilla” by Blue Oyster Cult  “Godzilla” by Racer X  “Godzilla Versus Mothra Theme” by Akira Ifukube

Gojicast Episode 5 - The Three-Headed Monster - March 20th, 2014Show Notes:  [00:00] Ghidrah, the Three-Headed Monster Main Title by Akira Ifukube[02:34] General News and Alex Got Some Toys[14:33] Ghidrah, the Three-Headed Monster Trailer Audio[16:40] Ghidrah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) Discussion[40:28] "The Birth of King Ghidorah!!" by Akira Ifukube

Gojicast Episode 4 - Mothra vs. Godzilla - March 20th, 2014Show Notes:[00:00] Godzilla (2014) Trailer Audio[02:32] General News and Godzilla 2014 Discussion, WHY HASN'T WE BEEN PODCASTING[13:23] Godzilla vs. The Thing Trailer Audio[15:31] Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) Discussion[33:38] "The Electrocution Plan" by Akira Ifukube from Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)

Gojicast Episode 3 - King Kong vs. Godzilla - January 5th, 2013Show Notes: 0:00] Godzilla 2014 Trailer Audio[2:07] Godzilla 2014 Discussion[14:10] King Kong vs. Godzilla Trailer Audio[16:25] King Kong vs. Godzilla Discussion[42:23] “The Sleeping Devil” by Akira Ifukube

Gojicast Episode 1 - King of the Monsters - November 6th, 2013Show Notes:[0:00] "too much sake"[0:33] IT BEGINS[6:25] "A Tidal Wave of Terror!"[8:06] Godzilla (1954) Discussion[35:44] "Eiko-Maru Sinking" by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla (1954)[36:15] Bandai Creation SD Set Discussion/Ending[45:10] "Storm on Odo Island" by Akira Ifukube from Godzilla (1954)

Another meditation on hope (i.e., the Wing Thing), via death; yet death concretely and in the now, death you can get your skull around today and not tomorrow. Akira Ifukube is here to help undress us, as is Diogenes the Cynic, and Ludger Tom Ring; and, wouldn't you know, Raymond Scott. Podcast 116 is dedicated to Hewes Hull.

Welcome to the second episode of the Tokyo S.O.S. Podcast. In this episode, we are reviewing both the japanese and the american version of the 1954 classic, "Gorjia". Known as "Godzilla: King of the Monster", This classic revolutionized what we know as the giant monster movie and started the world wide obsiession known as "Godzilla". In this episode, we will discuss Akira Ifukube's music, Eji Tsuburaya's special effects, and Ishiro Honda's directing. We also discuss how the actors did and how the whole movie represents the hard political times that the Japan was going throught. You can also find the Tokyo S.O.S. podcast on Itunes now. by searching for "Tokyo S.O.S." on Itunes, you can find the show, so please leave us Itune reviews. You can also leave us fan mail at www.tokyosospodcast@gmail.com. So, untill next time godzilla fan, this is the Tokyo S.O.S. podcast signing off.