Podcast appearances and mentions of john takis

Part 2 of the podcast special dedicated to La-La Land Records' magnificent 3-CD set of John Williams' masterful score for the 1991 Steven Spielberg fantasy epic Hook – The Ultimate Edition is  a 3-CD collection with a newly restored and expanded presentation of the magnificent score composed by John Williams for the 1991 film directed by Steven Spielberg. Assembled, mastered and produced by Mike Matessino in full cooperation with the composer, the new release presents this seminal Williams' work in a truly definitive and loving treatment, with the complete score presented in the film's narrative order on disc 1 and 2, and a third disc featuring for the first time all the songs by John Williams and Leslie Bricusse for when the film was supposed to be a musical. In Part 2 of the Hook - The Ultimate Edition podcast special, producer Mike Matessino returns to discuss more of the musical contents of La-La Land Records' magnificent release, together with associate producers and co-writers of the liner notes John Takis and Jason LeBlanc. During the conversation, the trio of special guests dissect all the riches found in the treasure chest of this John Williams' score, analyzing the score's main themes, how the songs' melodies were reworked into the thematic fabric of the piece and offering their own thoughts and reflections on the film and its score. Read more at https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/2023/12/27/hook-podcast-special

Soundtrack Producer Mike Matessino and Writer John Takis talk two early John Williams' masterworks, now available in new remastered editions from Quartet Records Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto and Tim Burden European-based soundtrack label Quartet Records announced a 2-CD set presenting new remastered editions of two early masterworks in John Williams' filmography: Heidi (1968) and Jane Eyre (1970), both newly restored, assembled, mastered and produced by Mike Matessino. Both scores were composed by Williams for two made-for-television films produced by Frederick H. Brogger for Omnibus Productions and both directed by Academy Award-winning director Delbert Mann. In this new podcast conversation, soundtrack producer Mike Matessino and film music writer John Takis talk the history of these two early landmark John Williams' scores, offering insights and reflections on the special quality and the timelessness of both scores, how they sits in the Williams' canon and chronicling the laborious restoration process both recordings went through for this new spectacular release, another one that cannot be missed in the CD collection of any true John Williams' admirer. Read more at https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/2023/12/21/heidi-and-jane-eyre-podcast

James Horner's Clear and Present Danger.   After the success of the 1992 film Patriot Games, a third film in the Jack Ryan series was quickly produced. With the powerful combination of star Harrison Ford, director Phillip Noyce, and composer James Horner, all of whom would return for the project, a box office smash was basically guaranteed. While different in tone, there were many similar aspects of the production that would cement this film as a classic piece of American cinema. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by film score expert John Takis to discuss James Horner's score to the 1994 film Clear and Present Danger. We discuss its importance in Horner's career, the complexity of the film's plot, Star Trek actors, and how this score is a spiritual sequel to Patriot Games, while still standing on its own. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:10)  Welcome Back, John! (00:02:58)  A Horner Staple (00:04:52)  "Operation Reciprocity" (00:06:13)  The Film (00:09:04)  The Score (00:14:26)  "Main Title: Clear and Present Danger" (00:17:29)  The Jack Ryan Theme (00:20:15)  "Ambush" (00:25:58)  "Deleting the Evidence" (00:37:50)  "Greer's Funeral/Betrayal" (00:44:37)  "Blow Up Narcotics Plane" (00:50:24)  "Woodroom/Finale" (00:56:50)  Final Thoughts and Finding John (01:00:23)  Closing (01:08:44) All music composed by James Horner Intro and exit music from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country composed by Cliff Eidelman   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Jon Takis   Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Patriot Games score with John Takis. One of the most respected and loved film composers was James Horner, who composed two scores for the Star Trek films: The Wrath of Khan and The Search for Spock. The 1990s were a very busy time for Horner, and a few films would inspire him to develop a sound that would lead him to his first Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1997 for the film Titanic. One of those important scores was 1992's Patriot Games. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by film score specialist John Takis to discuss the score for Patriot Games and how it would influence Horner's work. We also discuss Horner's ability to write extended tracks, synth elements in scores, and fully synthesized scores for films. ** please note that at 17:31, I incorrectly refer to the vocalist in the "Main Titles" as Marie Brennan from Clannad. Her correct name is Maggie Boyle, and she was not a member of Clannad. Chapters Opening (00:00:00)  I Apologize / Welcome, John!  (00:01:00)  The Movie and Tom Clancy (00:03:02)  How Does This Rank for You? (00:12:19)  "CNN News Report" (00:14:26)  An Understated Score (00:15:52)  "Main Titles" (00:17:57)  "Attempt on the Royals" (00:21:06)  Fitting Into Horner's Career (00:23:06)  Synth Elements (00:27:10)  "Electronic Battlefield" (00:37:05)  Long Tracks (00:38:55)  "Hospital Vigil" (00:43:42)  Final Thoughts / Finding John (00:45:18)  Previously on Trek FM (00:54:01)  *all music from the film Patriot Games composed by J. Horner Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest John Takis Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Family Guy and "The Offspring" with John Takis. *I would like to apologize as there are some audio issues in this episode. During the first four seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Ron Jones and Dennis McCarthy alternated scoring duties on the show, and Ron ended up composing 42 episodes including "Datalore," "Q Who," "The Drumhead," and "The Best of Both Worlds" Parts One and Two. After working on The Next Generation, an avid fan of Jones names Seth MacFarlane hired him to compose for a new project called Family Guy. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala and John Takis dive into the music from Family Guy composed by Ron Jones as well as Takis' favorite score by Jones, "The Offspring." We also discuss sound design style scoring, needle dropping, Elmer Bernstein and Airplane!, as well as scoring for comedy. We also might even bring up #ReitzellforTrek2017 Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome, John (00:01:14)  Family Guy: Movement One (00:02:27)  "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas" (00:07:30)  "Emission Impossible" (00:13:16)  "Ready, Willing, and Disabled" (00:16:02)  "Mister Saturday Knight" (00:20:53)  "Another Day in Space" (00:29:26)  "Before the Storm / Lal's Death" (00:32:55)  "Opinions / Interview / What it Means to Feel" (00:37:53)  "Thanks for the Memory Chips" (00:40:23)  "Learning to Sense" (00:50:23)  "Beloved (Alternate)" (00:56:26)  "Beloved" (00:56:58)  *all music from Family Guy and "The Offspring" composed by Ron Jones Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest John Takis Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Aaron Harvey (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Mephisto Waltz with John Takis. *I would like to apologize as there are some audio issues in this episode. Released in 1971, The Mephisto Waltz was almost a response to the cult hit Rosemary's Baby. In this film,  Alan Alda plays a music journalist named Myles Clarkson, whose career as a piano player came to an end when his debut concert received terrible reviews. Then, Clarkson and his wife find themselves on the path of the Macabre when an aging pianist wants to trade souls with Myles so that he can become immortal. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by film score journalist Jon Takis to take a deep dive into Jerry Goldsmith's score to the film The Mephisto Waltz. We compare it to two of his other scores, Planet of the Apes and "The Invaders," an episode of The Twilight Zone. We talk about his techniques used for this score, including over dubbing, playing cues backwards, and the unique sound known as "The Lion's Roar," and determine that this is a strong contender for Goldsmith's creepiest score. Chapters In Memorial (00:00:00)  "Princess Leia's Theme" (from Star Wars composed by J. Williams) (00:00:39)  Melodic Treks Intro (00:03:04)  Contest and Happy New Year! (00:04:02)  "Part of the Bargain" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:06:23)  Welcome, John! (00:08:04)  Let's Jump In (00:19:04)  The Mephisto Waltz Trailer (00:24:16)  "Main Title" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith)  (00:27:52)  "The Mephisto Waltz" (F. Liszt) (00:31:09)  "Main Title" (from Planet of the Apes composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:36:25)  "The Invaders" (from The Twilight Zone composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:40:00) "End Title" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith)  (00:45:09) "Dogfight" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith)  (00:50:34)  "A New Miles" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith)  (00:53:20)  "The Search Continues" (from Planet of the Apes, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:55:58)  "The Hospital" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith)  (00:59:58)  Spoilers! (01:02:53)  "One Night in Mexico" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith)  (01:05:11)  Clip from "The Last Day of Scoring The Mephisto Waltz" (01:09:21)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest John Takis Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Star Trek Generations and Dennis McCarthy. Over the span of 18 years, Dennis McCarthy composed 257 pieces of music for Star Trek, making him the largest contributor to the sound of the franchise. During that period, he composed for 88 episodes of The Next Generation, 76 episodes of Deep Space Nine, 64 of Voyager, and 28 of Enterprise. He also scored the film Star Trek Generations. This work received a fair amount of attention from the Emmy Awards, earning him nine nominations and one win. In addition to taking home the 1993 Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Main Title Theme Music for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, he was nominated in the category of Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore) for the episodes “The Child,“ “Yesterday's Enterprise,“ “Half a Life,“ “Unification, Part I,“ “All Good Things…,“ “Heroes and Demons,“ “Workforce,“ and “The Expanse.“ In this episode of Melodic Treks, part 2 of a 13-part series on the Star Trek films, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Zach Moore to discuss McCarthy and his Star Trek contributions. We also cover his contributions to other television series including V, The Twilight Zone, MacGyver, and Sliders, as well as the film Letters from a Killer. Some of the score analysis was taken from John Takis’s extended liner notes for Star Trek Generations, available at http://www.gnpcrescendo.com/generations Chapters Intro (00:00:00) About Dennis McCarthy (00:01:20) V (00:05:59) “Aqueduct Attack/Planting the Charges/Brad's Sacrifice“ (V: “The Final Battle“) (00:06:56) “Nathan's End“ (V: “The Betrayal“) (00:08:30) The Twilight Zone (1986) (00:12:57) “Voices in the Earth“ (The Twilight Zone) (00:14:08) MacGyver (00:18:56) “The Negotiator“ (MacGuyver) (00:19:39) Star Trek on Television (00:23:21) “Comedy Store/Code 47/Course Changed/Cavernous/Unconvinced“ (TNG: “Conspiracy“) (00:24:49) “Main Title“ (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) (00:28:13) “Where's Freya?/To the Rescue“ (Voyager: “Heroes and Demons“) (00:32:16) Sliders (00:35:00) “The First Slide“ (Sliders: “Pilot“) (00:36:34) Letters from a Killer (00:38:25) “Main Title“ (Letters from a Killer) (00:39:10) Star Trek Generations (00:42:47) “Main Title“ (Star Trek Generations) (00:44:03) “Distress Call/Harriman and the Ribbon“ (Star Trek Generations) (00:51:28) “Prisoner Exchange“ (Star Trek Generations) (00:57:30) “A Christmas Hug/Kitchen Debate“ (Star Trek Generations) (01:00:35) “Jumping the Ravine“ (Star Trek Generations) (01:07:50) Overture from Star Trek Generations (01:13:56) Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Zach Moore Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

In the VERY FIRST Powers of Grayskull interview TFG1Mike talks with John Takis once again. John is a writer, album producer, and generally awesome geek! We chat about the newest release from La La Land Records He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! That’s right Filmation’s He-Man finally has an official soundtrack release! So sit back have a ...

In the latest interview here at The GCRN TFG1Mike talks with John Takis, writer, album producer, and generally awesome geek! We chat mostly about Batman and Superman The Animated Series scores, and how album production works for soundtracks. So sit back have a listen, and enjoy the latest GCR interview! John Takis’s Website Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ ...