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
Henry Jackman (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:18
In this first of two episodes with composer Henry Jackman, he tells host Jon Burlingame how he rebelled against the classical music and choir singing of his childhood in England with drums and pop music. He also reveals…
Harry Gregson-Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:15
Composer Harry Gregson-Williams tells host Jon Burlingame how he helped make penguins seem even more charming and funny in Disneynature's documentary, Penguins. They go on to discuss why Harry actually enjoys the stress…
Pinar Toprak [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:21
Composer Pinar Toprak speaks with host Jon Burlingame about her amazing journey from studying violin at a conservatory in her homeland of Turkey, to becoming the first woman to score a film in the Marvel cinematic univer…
Alan Silvestri [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:43
Composer Alan Silvestri talks with host Jon Burlingame about his work on four Marvel Studios films including Avengers: Endgame. Alan also reveals the emotional process he goes through, how it has shaped his work in the f…
For Scores [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32
In For Scores, host Jon Burlingame takes listeners on a magical journey into the world of film and television composers, revealing never-before-heard special moments behind many of today's most beloved scores. This seaso…