Erik Woods

I'm all for changing the rules because I honestly thinks they are stupid to begin with but if they are the rules NOW then you DO NOT make exceptions, especially if you AREN'T going to make exceptions for others. That's the point. -Erik-

As long as the composers work on the score equally AND as collaborators then you can have as many composers nominated that you want. However, they would only hand out one trophy if the score won. But in this case, Batiste didn't work with R&R, which is why adding Batiste to the ballot was going to get the score DQ'd. But it looks like the Music Branch doesn't care about THEIR OWN RULES and have gone to bat for this score but not for Thomas Newman and his score to Let Them All Talk. There was no hope in hell that Newman's score would ever get nominated but they DQ'd that score because of their rules yet decided to bend them for Disney. BULL-SHIT!!!! -Erik-

The Music Branch, The Academy and Disney are certainly making sure of this by bending the rules for them and them only. If I was a composer and my score had been DQ'd in the past I would be PISSED. Why go to bat for R&R and not for anyone else? What a bunch of hypocrites. The Music Branch and the Academy have no integrity or principles whatsoever. Soul is a mediocre score at best. I'm done with the Oscars. -Erik-

Fun!!! but I cheated... I did 11 because I felt that JUPITER needs those two tracks. 1. Married Life from UP 2. Hunting For Jules from M:I3 3. Dinner Rush from RATATOUILLE 4. Peenemunde from SECRET WEAPONS OVER NORMANDY 5. Pin-Ultimate Experience from TOMORROWLAND 6. Sab Than Pursues The Princess from JOHN CARTER 7. Parting Words from LOST: SEASON 1 8. I Hate My Life from JUPITER ASCENDING 9. The Shadow Chase from JUPITER ASCENDING 10. The Jet Aircraft Facility from MEDAL OF HONOR 11. The Incredits from THE INCREDIBLES BTW, Rogue One is a fantastic score and if you want you can add the BRILLIANT "Confrontation on Eadu" as a bonus track. Enjoy!

^ THIS!!!!!!!

Yes, there were very strong scores in the TV and especially the video game worlds BUT there were PLENTY of strong film scores in 2020. I had a very difficult time trimming down my Top 10 scores of 2020 list. Lots of great stuff, unfortunately, left on the cutting room floor.

True. That is some evil shit right there.

Just a reminder... this isn't Lorne Balfe's fault. Would you say no if a director came up to you can said, "Wanna score the next Mission: Impossible film?" So, I hope no one tags Balfe because 1) that would be rude and 2) Balfe is actually a really, really nice guy who doesn't need to be dragged into this.

It's as if you don't even listen to ANYTHING OTHER than Williams and Powell with a comment like that. MASQUERADE HOTEL, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, MIDSOMMER, SHAZAM!, TRAUMFABRIK, UNTAMED ROMANIA, MAX & ME, MARY SHELLEY, THE MIRCALE SEASON, EL FOTOGRAFO DE MAUTHAUSEN, THE EMPEROR OF PARIS, WATERSHIP DOWN, BENJI, JIM KNOPF UND DIE WILDE 13, OUT OF THE SHADOWS, MARY POPPIN RETURNS, THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX, BLACK PANTHER, READY PLAYER ONE, CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS, PHANTOM THREAD, THE DEATH OF STALIN, THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD, ALBION THE ENCHANTED STALLION, CELLO, REBEL IN THE RYE, A CURE FOR WELLNESS, THE RENDEZVOUS, 95, THE RED TURTLE, PETE'S DRAGON, GODS OF EGYPT, 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE, DARK WAVES, SWISS ARMY MAN, NERVE, MORIBITO: GUARDIAN OF THE SPIRIT, THE CAIRO DECLARATION, KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS, WONDER WOMAN 1984, FUKUSHIMA 50... Whoops... that was more than two.

Ugh... I hate doing home work for other people and I'm sure you'll just crap all over what ever I write because you already have your mind set but here we go anyway... And yes, Giacchino, Desplat, Powell, Silvestri, Howard, etc are still writing scores in that style you so covet. But there is a new crop of exciting composers that have been passed the torch and are doing great things in the film, TV and video game world... Look up people like Christopher Willis, Nami Melumad, Philip Klein, Austin Wintory, Gordy Haab, Marcus Paus, Federico Jusid, Fernando Velazquez, Eímear Noone, Chad Cannon, Marcus Trumpp, Anne Kathrin Dern,. Ralf Wengenmayr, Carlos Riveria, Amelia Warner, George Kallis, Alexander Cimini, John Paesano, Abel Korzenowski, Panu Aaltio, etc, etc, etc... All of them... extremely gifted and are currently crafting wonderful, varied scores that keep film music magical, nostalgic, fun, exciting and new. Now it's up to you to discover them for yourself.

There is no truth in your statement at all.

No, I really do appreciate it and I've been meaning to respond but I'm just so busy right now. At the moment, I'm not sure I want to continue with the new format... at least not by myself. Give me a few more days to get everything under control and then I'll come back and respond to each of you and your suggestions. I really do appreciate the time you all took to listen and offer your thoughts. Cheers,

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Thanks. Looking forward to reading what you have to say. -Erik-

Thank you! Point taken. You are far too kind. Thanks for taking the time to listen and for your feedback. I hope you enjoy all future episodes! Cheers, -ERik-

So, I'm trying a new kind of show where I don't script any of it. I just ramble on about various film, TV and video music topics and play a little music. I uploaded the pilot episode today and I would really like it if you would have a listen and offer some honest feedback. Ad libbing isn't my area of expertise and I just want to make sure that this is worth continuing. Thanks. Here's the link http://www.cinematicsound.net/ad-lib-with-erik-woods-pilot-episode/ Also available through your favourite podcast provider. Cheers, -Erik-

He's written some outstanding material - Creed films and Black Panther - but stuff like Venom, Tenet and a good chunk of Mandalorian has been an utter let down. -Erik-

NEW EPISODE SOUNDTRACK ALLEY: ALIEN http://www.cinematicsound.net/soundtrack-alley-alien/ The fifth episode of SOUNDTRACK ALLEY here on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO is a discussion between Erik Woods and Randy Andrews about the film and score of the 1979 Ridley Scott directed sci-fi/horror/thriller, ALIEN, starring Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, and Yaphet Kotto. The film tells the story of the crew of the commercial space tug Nostromo, who encounters an aggressive and deadly Alien creature who is set loose on the ship. The original score for the film was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, performed by The National Philharmonic Orchestra, and conducted by Lionel Newman. The original soundtrack recording was initially released on 20th Century Records on LP in 1979. The expanded edition release of the score was produced by Intrada Records and was released in 2007. Enjoy! -Erik-

NEW EPISODE 2020 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL http://www.cinematicsound.net/2020-christmas-special/ On today’s program, five CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO hosts come together again to celebrate the holiday season by playing Christmas themed music from a wide variety of film, TV and video game scores. Join Eric Silver from THE 1UPBEAT, Robert Daniels from OBSCURE SCORES, Jason Drury from THE ARCHIVE, Ley Bricknell from FILMIC and Erik Woods from THE FLAGSHIP SHOW for our annual yuletide spectacular. On the show today you are going to hear music from JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY (Debney), JINGLE ALL THE WAY (Newman), a medley of SUPER MARIO BROS. music (Various Artists), THE CLAUS FAMILY (Dern), and SILENT NIGHT, ZOMBIE NIGHT (Salvucci). And stick around ’til the end of the show for a cut from Douglas Pipes' KRAMPUS. Enjoy the show and Merry Christmas everyone! -Erik-

Fantastic... and you probably think he's the only composer to ever use help, additional composers or ghostwriters, right? -Erik-

LAME!

Sensational score. One of the best of 2020 for sure! -Erik-

I don't know... that edit at 5:30 is painful!