Everything that has a beginning has an end, and for all you Stranger Things fans, it all comes down to this. Tonight is the series finale (both at home and in the theaters), so grab your friends and gear up for one last adventure. To help ease the anticipation (and pain) of saying goodbye to the Hawking crew, we’re here to let you know about the ultra rad plan for the Lakeshore Records release of Stranger Things 5—Original Score from the Netflix Series digitally today featuring music by two-time Grammy-nominated and Emmy-winning composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein. The 92-track collection includes the score to Season 5 Volume 1 and…
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Interview…Composer Benjamin Wallfisch on Predators, Aliens and Clowns
It’s a good bet that if a film sticks with you, it’s because of the score. While it doesn’t do all the heavy lifting, a theme can pump a narrative full of so much intangible energy that it is basically a character in the story. So when a composer taps into the feature at hand, they can deliver some of the most impacting sounds you’ll ever hear. And those notes don’t just hit you in the feels, they echo in eternity. Benjamin Wallfisch is one such artist whose sonic blankets literally bring films and television to life. We chatted with him years ago to discuss A Cure For Wellness as…
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Interview…Dave Porter Gets Into Mysterious Musical Headspace with ‘Pluribus’
Composer Dave Porter brings his orchestral, rhythmically intricate, and emotionally resonant sound to Vince Gilligan‘s mysterious new series on Apple TV+. Porter, Gilligan’s longtime collaborator, crafted a score that mirrors the moral ambiguity, psychological tension, and humanity at the heart of the story. With a career spanning landmark television, feature films, and innovative orchestral projects, he continues to redefine the possibilities of scoring for the screen. The score for Pluribus (which premiered on November 7) emphasizes the stakes and shifting dynamics of the shows characters. The score blends orchestral textures with a small-scale choir to highlight the series’ unpredictable narrative. Porter’s work is incredibly essential to the nuance of Gilligan‘s…
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Exclusive First Listen: Brian Tyler Works Magic with ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’
They say the third time’s the charm for anything. Yet when it comes to Brian Tyler, esteemed composer of plenty of blockbuster films in the last ten years, he knocks it out of the park on his first at bat. Having said that, any time that he gets to dip back into a franchise, Brian offers up something new and fresh that still retains the magic he conjured the first time around. So that brings us here today as Tyler re-joins the “Four Horsemen” on their third outing and Brian, per usual, goes all out. Lakeshore Records is set to release the score to Now You See Me: Now You Don’t digitally…
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Exclusive First Listen: Depeche Mode’s “Behind The Wheel” Reimagined in ‘Hallow Road’
“It’s Halloween. Everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” That’s a saying that pops up a lot this time of year. Well, as I’ve always asked, does it only have to be scary? What if it’s a treat? On that note (music pun intended) we’re happy to give your ears something special: a surprising and haunting cover of Depeche Mode’s “Behind The Wheel” taken from Hallow Road—Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Enjoy this exclusive first listen from the forthcoming Lakeshore Records release below! Lakeshore Records · Behind The Wheel by Lorne Balfe and Peter Adams (From Hallow Road) It is supremely tense, but that’s just what the composers of Hallow Road were going…
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Interview…Andrew Gordon Macpherson Talks Heavy Sounds and Heavy Metal in ‘Into the Void’
Composers are our jam, and we love getting in the weeds to find out how certain sounds and themes are made. Inspiration can literally come from anywhere. Sometimes, it’s the more obscure and unexpected muses that yield the most memorable themes. While these musicians work with picture (as well as discussions with filmmakers), many times their gut reactions are all it takes to bring amazing sounds into existence. I’ll always cite this example from Patrick Doyle to remind myself that anything is possible. So enter Canadian composer, Andrew Gordon Macpherson, who has tons of experience with all sorts of sounds and styles. His work on Dark Side of the Ring…
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Exclusive First Listen: Two Tracks from Carter Burwell’s Score to ‘Good Fortune’
Getting to break new music to you is a real treat. Sometimes it’s a pinch myself moment, and as such, in this new Lionsgate film starring Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, Sandra O and Keanu Reeves, all I can think to say is “woah!” So, hat tip to our good friends at Lakeshore Records for allowing us to grace your ears with not one, but two cues from Carter Burwell‘s score to Good Fortune. Burwell’s light-hearted score incorporates retro sounding keys and synths and mixes them with strings and vocalizations to create a mischievously whimsical backdrop to the surprising supernatural comedy. The tracks below have a good bit of…
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Exclusive First Listen: Jung Jaeil ‘s Score to ‘Twinless’
Happy Thursday to all you film score fans! And it’s always “happy” when we’re able to share new music on our site. Our friends at Lakeshore Records have let us debut something special from one of the most exciting young voices in the film score game. Jung Jaeil came on the scene in a BIG way with his music to Parasite. The film has a cornucopia of themes that include (but are not limited to) class struggle, social inequality, and capitalism. Further, it’s explored using and blending elements from different genres like thriller, comedy, mystery and horror. It’s tough for some films to do any one of those well, but…
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Exclusive First Listen: Ruth Barrett’s Theme From Prime Video’s ‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’
Hey, film friends, have we got a treat for your ears! Our friends at Prime Video & Lakeshore Records have let us share an EXCLUSIVE track from Ruth Barrett‘s score to The Terminal List: Dark Wolf. This is the prequel series to The Terminal List and follows Ben Edwards’ journey from Navy SEAL to CIA operative. Emmy Award-nominated composer Ruth Barrett is one of the UK’s most sought-after film and television composers. Her music is unmistakably original and eclectic, spanning feature films and high-end TV drama. And this new series is no different. For your enjoyment, grab some headphones and dive back into the world this world. Lakeshore Records is…
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Interview…Composer Jeff Danna on Strings and Texas-sized Tension in ‘The Hunting Wives’
Here at GoSeeTalk, composer Jeff Danna‘s music has a history of living rent-free in our heads. From TV to films, projects whimsical and fun to those with a very heavy-handed subject matter, his unique approach to melody and themes never ceases to amaze us. Moreover, it’s his selection of instruments that takes those compositions to another level. He first popped up on our radar all the way back in 1999 when he crafted a gritty and driving sound to a tale about two Irish brothers. The supercharged music helped Troy Duffy’s The Boondock Saints reach legendary cult status. Over the years, Jeff has paved his way in entertainment circles, and…
