Wait, Grandpa, you’re telling me that the composer for The Princess Bride is also a four time Grammy award winning classic rock legend?! Inconceivable!
Ev's score: 9.4 / Al's score: 9.4 / Ky's score: 9.4
Musical term: Borrowed chord
Instrumental Instrument: Synclavier
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A mother would move heaven and earth for her settlers, and as the bros broach father / uncle-hood they'll do just that. We herald the return of Michael Giacchino with a score worthy Marvel's first family.
Ev's score: 8.7 / Al's score: 8.9 / Ky's score: 9
Musical term: Staccato
Instrumental Instrument: Choir
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It's lights out and the STS car is attacking in the turns on this one as we break down how Joseph Kosinski's formula for summer blockbusters just delivered another podium finish.
Ev's score: 8.1 / Al's score: 8.3 / Ky's score: 8.4
Musical term: Ostinato
Instrumental Instrument: Electric guitar
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I'm simply saying that settling finds a way...Jurassic Park is back and we've resurrected a dinosaur of a score from the past. This awe inspiring work from the Tyrannosaurus himself, John Williams, has broken containment and is on the loose.
Ev's score: 9.1 / Al's score: 9.2 / Ky's score: 9.3
Musical term: Suspended chord
Instrumental Instrument: French horn
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With '28 Years Later' on the horizon, the boys revisit Danny Boyle's sleeper hit that reinvigorated the zombie genre. They discuss the film's production and budget challenges, the value of silence in creating tension, and how Murphy's minimalist, mood-driven approach changed horror scoring forever.
Ev's score: 8.6 / Al's score: 8.1 / Ky's score: 8.2
Musical term: Post-rock
Instrumental Instrument: Electric guitar
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00:00 Introduction and 28 Days Later Hype
00:32 Cast and Production Insights
01:46 Filming Techniques and Challenges
04:10 Inspiration and Story Origins
05:15 Alternate Endings and Financial Success
09:41 Score and Soundtrack Analysis
21:04 Legacy and Cultural Impact
26:59 Final Thoughts and Future Projects
Every settler has a past, and every sinner has a future. Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Göransson have delivered what's sure to be one of the films of the year if not the decade, and we've got until sunrise to discuss it.
Ev's score: 9.8 / Al's score: 9.7 / Ky's score: 9.3
Musical term: Call and response (music)
Instrumental Instrument: Dobro 1932 Cyclopse
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Gondor calls for aid...and the Settlers shall answer. We’re making our long-awaited return to Middle Earth to once and for all vanquish the One Ring. Carried to the summit of Mount Doom by Tolkien enthusiast Dr. Stanley Miller, we dissect what made Howard Shore’s epic conclusion to the LotR trilogy a true masterpiece.
Ev's score: 10 / Al's score: 9.9 / Ky's score: 9.9 / Stan's score: 9.9
Musical term: Dissonance
Instrumental Instrument: Shakuhachi
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00:00 Introduction to the Journey
00:58 Welcoming Dr. Stanley Miller
01:04 Partying in Hobbiton and Baltimore
02:23 A Trip to Hobbiton04:10 Stan's Passion for Tolkien
04:26 The Power of Storytelling
06:49 Howard Shore's Musical Genius
11:05 The Shire Theme Evolution
13:04 Emotional Impact of the Music
26:01 Lighting of the Beacons
30:57 Final Reflections and Scores
36:05 Conclusion and Fun Facts
Hot off its Oscar win, the boys discuss the structures, techniques, and collaborations culminating in 2024’s Best Original Score.
Ev's score: 9.5 / Al's score: 9.3 / Ky's score: 9.3
Musical term: Tone Cluster
Instrumental Instrument: Prepared piano
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00:00 Post-Academy Awards Recap
00:22 Unexpected Wins and Highlights
00:44 The Brutalist: A Deep Dive
01:35 Emotional Connections and Personal Stories02:17 Composer Spotlight: Daniel Bloomberg
02:53 Filmmaking on a Budget
03:24 Live Music on Set
06:46 Intermission Insights
08:36 Musical Analysis and Themes
19:48 Architecture and Brutalism
23:02 Final Thoughts and Ratings
27:59 Closing Remarks
Welcome to the White Lotus, Settlers. The guys take a trip to Maui with Cristobal de Veer’s eery score in the Airpods. You know this one’s gonna end with a bang.
Ev's score: 8.6 / Al's score: 9.3 / Ky's score: 9.2
Musical term: Polyrhythm
Instrumental Instrument: Voice of Cristobal Tapia de Veer
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00:00 Welcome to the White Lotus
00:11 Reflecting on Past Seasons
00:56 Mike White's Vision and Influence
01:46 The Unique Filming Experience
02:27 The Anthology Structure
04:07 The Iconic Score
05:44 Cristobal Tapia DeVere's Journey
06:42 The Creative Process
09:00 The Impact of the Score
15:49 Season Two and Beyond
20:10 Final Thoughts and Ratings
Before we get settling, does anyone want to get out? Cap is back, and the bros are celebrating by revisiting where it all began for the Falcon and the Winter Soldier with Henry Jackman's unique contribution to the MCU .
Ev's score: 8 / Al's score: 8.3 / Ky's score: 8.6
Musical term: Atonality
Instrumental Instrument: Screaming
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Every time you find yourselves here, Settlers, it's because you chose to come back. The boys share their theories for what the "work" actually is, draft their top Lumon employees, and continue their anti-temp crusade.
It's the most wonderful time of year, and the best way to spread holiday cheer is settling scores for all to hear. Happy holidays, settlers!
That's right settlers, it's time to try defying gravity on this one as the bros take a trip to discuss one of their favorite musicals, and the unique twists John Powell added for its adaptation to the silver screen.
It's been 40 years since the infamous words were first uttered: "I'll be back." The boys are back, discussing the seminal, stripped-down sci-fi film that put James Cameron (and Arnold) on the map.
Ev's score: 9.1 / Al's score: 8.9 / Ky's score: 9
Musical term: 13/16 time signature
Instrumental Instrument: MIDI
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00:00 Like we said...We'll be back
00:46 Diving into The Terminator
02:08 James Cameron's Vision
05:03 Casting Choices and Time Travel
07:10 Brad Fiedel's Iconic Score
16:46 Synthesizers and MIDI
20:15 Settling the Score
It's Ky vs Emperor Hans on this one as we travel back to Ancient Rome just in time for the follow up to Ridley Scott's epic. It's not all splendor and glory though as we uncover the deception and brutality hidden in this classic score.
Ev's score: 8.5 / Al's score: 9 / Ky's score: 8.9
Musical term: Waltz (music)
Instrumental Instrument: Duduk
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00:00 Ridley Scott's Return to the Coliseum
02:52 Historical Accuracy and Inspirations
08:18 The Cinematic Cavalry Charge Draft
12:04 The Brutality and Themes of Gladiator
15:39 Hans Zimmer's Iconic Score
18:35 The Duduk and Its Role in the Score
20:20 The Duality of Gladiator's Score
22:37 Hot takes on Hans Zimmer
23:12 Gladiators of the Caribbean?
25:19 Why this score cuts deep
33:08 The Waltz of the Gladiators
35:13 Settling the Score
Halloween is upon us, and the night is dark and full of terrors. It’s time for our yearly roundup of the sounds that scared us in 2024! 00:00 Intro to the Scaretacular 01:47 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' 12:11 'Us' 18:12 'Talk to Me'
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Settling is out there! Al is setting off the balloons for this one as the bros take a long awaited adventure to Paradise Falls.
Ev's score: 8.8 / Al's score: 9.7 / Ky's score: 9
Musical term: Thematic transformation
Instrumental Instrument: Muted Trumpet
00:00 We're back!
00:11 Hans Zimmer and the Great Baltimore Disaster
02:22 Dedicating the Episode
04:37 Analyzing the Emotional Impact of 'Up'
06:56 Pixar's Journey and Giacchino's Contribution
13:18 Musical Themes and Leitmotifs in 'Up'
17:59 Emotional Evolution of the Film
20:00 Partnership and Adventure
23:10 Hope and Thematic Transformation
25:36 Musical Techniques and Analysis
27:39 Nostalgia and Instrumentation
29:52 Scoring the Score
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Rule number one...never leave a fellow settler behind. We're going uncorked on this one as the bros bring on a special guest and Crashers extraordinaire to help settle their first ever R-rated comedy.
Ev's score: 7.6
Al's score: 6.8
Ky's score: 8.0
Chuck's score: 7.6
Musical term: Pentatonic scale
Instrumental Instrument: Irish bouzouki
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Ev takes the boys back to the “best year in film”, when Sam Mendes’ directorial debut captured the zeitgeist of late 90s suburban America. It swept the awards circuit then...but how does it hold up 25 years later?
Ev's score: 8.6 / Al's score: 8.5 / Ky's score: 8.6
Musical term: Vertical Time
Instrumental Instrument: Tabla
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The boys set out to make some core memories by diving into Michael Giacchino’s emotional :) score for Inside Out.
Ev's score: 8.3 / Al's score: 8.7 / Ky's score: 8.5
Musical term: Pastiche
Instrumental Instrument: Glass bowls
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