Soundcast Stereo (Episode 8) - Does the Stranger Things Score Work?

Episode 8 - "Does the Stranger Things Score Work?" Co-hosts Christopher and Erik return to the 80s to discuss the strange things going on in the "Stranger Things" original score by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein. They talk about how well (or not) the score works in the hit Netflix series, films and their scores in the same genre, and how alternate approaches to scoring the series may have faired. Soundcast Stereo episodes are two channel, 30 minute conversations about a single topic from the world of film, television and game soundtracks. Episode Highlights 00:00 - The Intro 01:08 - What is Stranger Things? 03:06 - Did the score work? 11:29 - Was a more traditional composer needed? 18:41 - Alternative approaches 22:18 - Missed Opportunities 32:52 - Super 8 vs. Stranger Things 37:17 - The Wrap Up Music Selections 00:00 - "The Way Home" (Earth to Echo) by Joseph Trapanese 19:19 - "Bat in the Hold" (Monster Squad) by Bruce Broughton 21:08 - "Main Titles" (E.T.) by John Williams 24:05 - "The Hand of Fate Part 1" (Signs) James Newton Howard 39:58 - "We'll Fix It in Post-Haste" (Super 8) by Michael Giacchino Notes: "Hero Kids" Episode - at the official Cinematic Sound Radio site. Follow Erik Woods on Twitter. Follow Tracksounds on Twitter. Follow Christopher Coleman on Twitter. Support Tracksounds: Most of the soundtracks mentioned in this episode can be found at Amazon. Your purchases through these links help us to keep on keepin' on! Thank You!