The Legend of Ochi (2025) - Dave Longstreth's (Dirty Projectors) Stellar Debut Score with Jim of the Film Rage Podcast

The Legend of Ochi (2025) - Dave Longstreth's (Dirty Projectors) Stellar Debut Score with Jim of the Film Rage Podcast

Author: Nicole Barlow & Ryan Pak | Soundtrack Experts June 23, 2025 Duration: 1:05:22
(00:00:00) Introducing Jim and The Legend of Ochi (00:09:24) The Soundtrack and Composer Dave Longstreth (00:16:57) The Tension Building Throughout The Legend of Ochi (00:22:22) What is an Ochi? (00:24:17) Metal Bands in the Film (00:26:16) The World Building of the Film (00:29:21) Isaiah Saxon's Background (00:30:28) Is this Film Kid Friendly? (00:34:12) The Family Drama at the Heart of the Film (00:36:42) Why a More Tradition Score Wouldn't Work / Longstreth and Saxon Are on the Same Page (00:46:12) Through the Dark and Lonely Night (00:56:09) The Surprises in the Film and the Ending (00:59:17) Thank Yous and Goodbyes Jim from Film Rage returns to Soundtrack Your Life to talk to Nicole and Ryan o talk about the soundtrack to Isaiah Saxon's 2025 film, The Legend of Ochi. Dave Longstreth scored the film and wrote the song "Through the Dark and Lonely Night" for the film. This is Longstreth's first score, and he recently composed the 60 minute orchestral piece Song of the Earth for his band, The Dirty Projectors, which was released earlier this year.For More info about Film Rage:Website: https://www.filmrageyyc.comTwitter: https://twittter.com/filmrageyycInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmrageyycPlease support Soundtrack Your Life on Patreon! Receive quarterly bonus episodes and ad-free episode downloads!Soundtrack Your Life SocialsBlueskyInstagramWriting SiteYouTubePatreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever put on a specific album and suddenly you’re right back in a pivotal scene from your favorite film? That’s the territory explored in Soundtrack Your Life, hosted by Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak. This isn’t just a rundown of great songs; it’s a conversation about how film and television music weaves itself into our personal histories. Each episode brings in a different guest who picks a soundtrack that holds a unique key to their own story, creating a wonderfully varied listen. One week you might be deep in the cultural phenomenon of a multi-platinum selling juggernaut, and the next, championing a beloved, obscure score that never got its due. Through these personal lenses, the podcast naturally uncovers the hidden details and production lore you might have missed, while also sparking friendly debates about those truly iconic musical moments. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt a movie’s emotion amplified by a perfect song choice, or who believes a great soundtrack does more than accompany a story-it becomes a part of your own. Tune in for thoughtful, human conversations that remind you why these collections of music matter so much.
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