Category Archives: Music

Check This Out: ‘The Star Wars That I Used To Know’ Parody Video

Posted on July 2, 2012 by John Carle

You can’t go anywhere without hearing “Somebody That I Used to Know.” TV. Radio. Facebook. It’s everywhere. But there haven’t been that many people who have been able to successfully go out and parody it (and at least it isn’t … Continue reading →

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Check This Out: ‘Video Game Rock Medley’

Posted on June 27, 2012 by John Carle

A few months ago on The Bitcast, WallE talked with me about some of the best and most memorable music in gaming with everything from Donkey Kong Country to Halo to even Ducktales. Many of us have spent years of … Continue reading →

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Hans Zimmer Brings His Percussive Style To ‘Man of Steel’

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The Superman reboot, Man of Steel, is a very important movie for Warner Bros. and DC. Green Lantern was lackluster and the current successful Batman franchise is coming to an end in just a few weeks. So the Superman reboot needs to … Continue reading →

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An Extended Preview ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Score Teases Your Ears

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

It took me a while to come around on the score for The Dark Knight. I was disappointed that all of my favorite musical moments seemed like poorer versions of themes that originated in Batman Begins. I think the music fits the … Continue reading →

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First Trailer for ‘Les Miserables’ Promises an Epic Musical Experience

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The musical is one of the most interesting types of storytelling. It is all together ludicrous to have all of your characters stop what they are doing and relate their emotions in song. But for all that silliness it is also … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘The Avengers’ by Alan Silvestri

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The films put out by Marvel Studios have been excellent in most ways possible. Really nailing the tones of a wide variety of Marvel superheroes. One thing these movies have been lacking, however, is a strong musical presence. Going back to … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘Sherlock’ Series 1 & 2 by David Arnold and Michael Price

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

My affinity for Doctor Who has to be well-known at this point in time, but there is another Brit series that really floats my boat these days. Coincidentally, or more likely not, both shows are currently headed by the same mad … Continue reading →

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Rocker Jack White to Compose Score for Disney’s ‘The Lone Ranger’

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Sometimes news is just so pleasantly surprising you can not help but to smile. In the back of our minds we expected another solid Hans Zimmer-y type score for the next Disney period, action/adventure, Jerry Bruckheimer extravaganza. That would have been fine, … Continue reading →

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