Disney For Scores

Disney For Scores

Author: Disney Music Group, Treefort, Jon Burlingame Language: English Episodes: 45
Step inside the recording studio and pull up a chair. Disney For Scores is a conversation, an intimate and revealing look at the artists who create the musical heart of our favorite stories. Guided by host and renowned journalist Jon Burlingame, each episode feels like a private session with the composers themselves, unpacking the craft and the personal journeys behind iconic film and television music. This isn't just about notes on a page; it's about the late-night inspiration, the collaborative breakthroughs, and the hidden meanings woven into melodies we know by heart. In this season's conversations, you'll discover the creative process behind the epic sound of Marvel's Avengers, the emotional depth in Pixar's Toy Story and Coco, and the inventive rhythms of scores for Captain Marvel and Ralph Breaks the Internet. The podcast, presented by Disney Music Group and Treefort, offers unparalleled access, sharing stories and musical sketches that have rarely, if ever, been heard publicly. It’s for anyone who has ever been moved by a film's soundtrack and wondered about the people and passion that brought it to life. Tune in to hear how these modern masters translate emotion into score, building the unseen architecture that makes cinematic moments truly unforgettable.
Episodes
John Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:57
Legendary composer John Williams talks with host Jon Burlingame about his latest film score for Disney's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The two discuss an amusing story shared by Harrison Ford about the oddest pl…
Thomas Newman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:26
Host Jon Burlingame sits down with Thomas Newman, the iconic composer whose latest work can be heard in Pixar’s new film Elemental. They talk about how Newman went about creating music and introducing vocal elements for…
Rob Marshall, Alan Menken [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:04
Host Jon Burlingame sits down to talk about the collaboration between Oscar®-nominated director Rob Marshall and eight-time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken on The Little Mermaid. They reveal exclusive, behind…
John Murphy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:00
Host Jon Burlingame sits down with composer John Murphy to talk about his film score for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and collaboration with director James Gunn. They discussed the use of opera, the influence of Rena…
Joe Shirley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:30
Host Jon Burlingame sits down with composer Joseph Shirley to talk about his work on Season 3 of the Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, and the overall soundscape of the series, the Star Wars legacy and his longtime collab…
Simon Franglen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:45
Host Jon Burlingame sits down with Grammy-winning composer Simon Franglen to discuss his epic score for Avatar: The Way of Water. Simon recalls the singular experience of working with director James Cameron and the tight…
Alan Menken: Disenchanted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:55
Legendary Oscar-winning composer and songwriter Alan Menken joins host Jon Burlingame to discuss his songs for Disney’s Disenchanted, the long-awaited sequel to Enchanted. Alan reflects on his enduring partnership with D…
Alan Silvestri, Glen Ballard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:15
Host Jon Burlingame sits down with long time musical partners Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard to discuss their work on Disney’s new live action Pinocchio. The composers reveal how the new film honors the original while s…
Laura Karpman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:06
Host Jon Burlingame visits the studio of Emmy-winning composer Laura Karpman for a conversation about her latest work for Marvel, including Ms. Marvel, What If…?, and the upcoming film The Marvels. Laura speaks on the im…