Simon Franglen

Simon Franglen

Author: Disney Music Group, Treefort, Jon Burlingame January 14, 2023 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-knit Avatar family, how sounds of Earth inspired him in the creation of music for another planet, and what the return to Pandora means to him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 45

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Podcast Episodes
Joseph Trapanese [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:50
In this episode, Host Jon Burlingame sits down with composer Joseph Trapanese to talk about his work on the live-action Lady and the Tramp, first Disney project Tron Legacy and his collaborations with Daft Punk, Dr. Dre…
John Powell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:58
Host Jon Burlingame talks about THE CALL OF THE WILD and SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY with Oscar-nominated composer John Powell, who reveals exclusive details about his process and the privilege of working with the legendary…
Randy Newman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:00
Composer and songwriter Randy Newman sits down with host Jon Burlingame to talk about Randy's long history with Disney and Pixar films, including his work on all four Toy Story movies, Monsters, Inc. and A Bug's Life. He…
John Debney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:58
In this nostalgic episode of FOR SCORES, Oscar-nominated composer John Debney reveals to host Jon Burlingame how meeting Walt Disney and the Sherman brothers during his childhood influenced his life's work on films inclu…
Christophe Beck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:37
In this episode, Host Jon Burlingame talks with prolific and versatile composer Christophe Beck, whose film scoring can be heard in more than one hundred films including Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Frozen and most rec…
Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:31
Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez sit down with Host Jon Burlingame to talk about their work on Frozen and Frozen 2. They delve into the special moments and personal stories that influence…
Marco Beltrami & Buck Sanders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:45
Composers Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders talk with host Jon Burlingame about their most recent film Ford v Ferrari and their two decade partnership in film and TV scoring. They also reveal to Jon a few funny stories abo…
Geoff Zanelli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:18
Composer Geoff Zanelli talks with host Jon Burlingame about his college internship in Hans Zimmer 's studio and how that jumpstarted his career working on all of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, The Odd Life of Timoth…
Germaine Franco [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:02
Host Jon Burlingame talks about Coco with composer Germaine Franco, who co-wrote several of the film's songs, and Tom MacDougall, the Executive Producer of the film's soundtrack. They reveal how they achieved the authent…
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…