Horror

Horror

This time on FrameTrax we explore the haunting world of horror scores! From the creeping dread of strings to the jarring beats that make our hearts race, horror scores are crucial in setting the tone for our favorite terrifying films. Join us as we dissect the soundscapes of iconic horror movies including Jaws, They Live, Psycho, Halloween, and Poltergeist.

Bill Conti

Bill Conti

He made Rocky Balboa a hit, gave the Karate Kid his kick, and had the Right Stuff for NASA. It’s the powerful music of the great Bill Conti, this time on FrameTrax.

One Offs

One Offs

This time on FrameTrax, we delve into the realm of one-hit wonders, shining a spotlight on composers who achieved extraordinary success with just one memorable score. Join us as we unravel the stories behind some iconic film soundtracks, including those from “2001: A Space Odyssey,” Toto’s “Dune,” Brad Fidel’s “The Terminator,” Daft Punk’s “Tron Legacy,” and Nino Rota’s “The Godfather.”

Basil Poledorius

Basil Poledorius

This time on FrameTrax, his name may be hard to pronounce but his music is timeless. From Conan, to Robocop, to Free Willy, Basil’s epic themes have played against some of the most iconic moments in cinematic history.

Ennio Morricone

Ennio Morricone

This time of FrameTrax, we’re listening to the wonderful scores by Ennio Morricone, who is credited with composing over 500 scores during his lengthy career.

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Andrew Lloyd Webber

This time of FrameTrax, we take a look and listen to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber who has pushed the boundaries of theater entertainment for over 5 decades. By doing so, he has become the most successful composer of all time.

Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer

From his humble beginnings with Rain Man to his reign as captain of his own empire, Hans Zimmer is an enigmatic and often polarizing figure in the film music community. We take a listen to his music and learn a bit about the man and the controversy that surrounds him in this episode of FrameTrax.

John Williams: Redux

John Williams: Redux

For more than 50 years, John Williams has been composing remarkable scores for some of the biggest blockbusters of all time.

John Williams: The Sequel

John Williams: The Sequel

My first episode of this podcast was the John Williams episode, since he has always been my favorite. Recently, I revisited that first episode and re-recorded it to improve the sound quality. While doing so, I remembered that I had always intended to do a second episode on Williams, since I barely touched on the over 100 scores he’s composed.

Top 20

Top 20

In this special episode, it’s my first countdown!  We’ll listen to some of my favorite scores of all time, from Ennio Morricone to John Williams, this time on FrameTrax. 

Harold Faltermeyer

Harold Faltermeyer

He helped usher in a new era of movie scores with his 80’s sounds. He gave a voice to both Axel Foley and Fletch. This time, we’ll be listening to the music of Harold Faltermeyer, on FrameTrax.

Alan Silvestri

Alan Silvestri

He inspired Forrest Gump to “Run”, assembled Marvel’s Avengers and was the fuel that powered Doc Brown’s Delorean, that’s right. This time, we’ll be listening to the great Alan Silvestri, on FrameTrax.

Star Trek

Star Trek

Today on Frametrax, we will “boldly go where no one has gone before”. It’s Star Trek, on Frametrax.

Giorgio Moroder

Giorgio Moroder

From disco king to Hollywood guru. This time on frametrax, we’ll listen to works from the man who pioneered the art of electronic scores, Giorgio Moroder.

Michael Kamen

Michael Kamen

He’s composed music with Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton and Queen during his illustrious career which includes scores for the Lethal Weapon series and Die Hard. This time on frametrax, we’ll listen the eclectic symphonic works of the late Michael Kamen.

Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith

In this special episode, we’ll be listening to the works of one of the single greatest and prolific composers of ALL time with over 240 scores to his name including Star Trek, Gremlins and Patton! It’s the great Jerry Goldsmith, this time on FrameTrax.

Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman

From rock star to Hollywood icon. This time on frametrax, we’ll listen to the sometimes controversial, often parodied, and always entertaining, Danny Elfman.

Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones

This time on frametrax, we’ll be keeping up with the Joneses while listening to music from one of the greatest movie franchises of all time.

Michael Giacchino

Michael Giacchino

Italian American composer Michael Giacchino has built a successful career by collaborating with Director/Producer JJ Abrams. In this episode, we will explore this collaboration from TV to film through the wonderful music Giacchino has composed for many of Abrams works.

John Barry

John Barry

The film world has lost one of the greats, Composer John Barry. The man who was responsible for many of the most memorable James Bond themes composed over 100 scores during his career, winning him Academy Awards and critical praise at every turn.

Batman

Batman

For over 70 years, the Dark Knight has been a part of pop culture through comics, tv series, and films. This week, we explore the scores that were created for and inspired by the various incarnations of the Batman.

James Horner

James Horner

One of the most lyrical composers of our time is James Horner, whose movies have been the top grossing films of all time since 1997. This episode features work from Horner including Star Trek II, Cocoon, and Willow.

John Williams

John Williams

For more than 50 years, John Williams has been composing remarkable scores for some of the biggest blockbusters of all time.

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