34: The Addams Family
34: The Addams Family

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In the spirit of Halloween, Marc and Landon talk about the new animated film The Addams Family. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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  • Composed by Mychael and Jeff Danna
    • "33. Mazurka Fail!"
    • "37. My Little Raven"
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33: Avengers Endgame - Alan Silvestri
33: Avengers Endgame - Alan Silvestri

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Welcome to The Akiyama Brothers’ Song to Screen Podcast hosted by Marc and Landon Akiyama. In Episode 33, your hero’s are back to talk about the music of Avengers Endgame. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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  • Composed by Alan Silvestri
    • “Totally Fine”
    • “The How Works”
    • “Snap Out of It”
    • “Portals”
    • “You Did Good”
    • “The Real Hero”
  • Composed by Brian Tyler
    • “Iron Man 3”
    • “Thor: The Dark World"
  • Composed by Mark Mothersbaugh
    • “Thor: Ragnarok”
  • Composed by Ramin Djawadi
    • “Driving With the Top Down”
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32: Game of Thrones & Westworld
32: Game of Thrones & Westworld

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In Episode 32, Marc and Landon talk about the popular theme music of Game of Thrones and Westworld by Ramin Djawadi. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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31: Aladdin - Touring Broadway Musical
31: Aladdin - Touring Broadway Musical

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In Episode 31, Marc and Landon journey to another Arabian Night in search of an elusive legendary lamp. Follow along as they take you through the Broadway Touring Musical, Aladdin. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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30: Game Composition with Alex Heck
30: Game Composition with Alex Heck

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Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, Marc and Landon talk to video game composing extraordinaire, Alex Heck. They sit down and discuss the intricacies of composing for video games including horizontal vs. vertical game composition. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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29: Season 2 Announcement
29: Season 2 Announcement

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Marc and Landon are excited to announce that they’ll be starting their 2nd Season soon but have an announcement before the season officially begins. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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28: Mary Poppins Returns - Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
28: Mary Poppins Returns - Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman

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Welcome to the anniversary episode of the Song to Screen Podcast! Marc and Landon chat about the return of Mary Poppins to the big screen - a film that was one of their biggest childhood influences - in Mary Poppins Returns. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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27: Drum Set Resurrection
27: Drum Set Resurrection

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Marc and Landon talk about what it takes to resurrect an old drum set to prepare for a new show, including a rundown of the parts of a drum, how different drumheads affect the sound, as well as how the overall drum set can be tailored to create a signature show sound. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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26: Into the Spider-Verse - Daniel Pemberton
26: Into the Spider-Verse - Daniel Pemberton

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Marc and Landon swing into an alternate reality talking about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. They discuss the web of legalities around the Spider-Man intellectual property, Sony’s unique animation, score, and production of the new innovative hit. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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25: Projects & Patreon
25: Projects & Patreon

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Marc and Landon announce their Patreon page, equipment upgrades, and visit Ralph Breaks the Internet. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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24: CTN Animation Expo
24: CTN Animation Expo

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Marc and Landon talk about their trip to CTN Animation Expo! They discuss new animated shorts, exciting industry news, and the untamed world of virtual reality. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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23: Brandi’s Lament
23: Brandi’s Lament

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Marc and Landon finally talk about a personal project they’ve been working on, an original animated musical! They go in depth about preparing and orchestrating an orchestral version of the main song and what it was like to conduct a live orchestra. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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22: The Mighty Orchestra
22: The Mighty Orchestra

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Marc and Landon discuss how a film orchestra is assembled, recorded, and their experiences in front of an orchestra. As an added treat, they also talk about a recent silent film organ concert at Nathan Barr’s studio. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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  • Solo musician: Tina Guo

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21: A Star Is Born
21: A Star Is Born

Welcome to The Akiyama Brothers’ Song to Screen Podcast hosted by Marc and Landon Akiyama. In episode 21, the brothers talk about A Star Is Born and some of the unique techniques used to record and film the new Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper film. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. 

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20: The House with a Clock in Its Walls
20: The House with a Clock in Its Walls

In episode 20, the brothers talk about The House with a Clock in Its Walls. This film brings a unique instrument back from the dead. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. 

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19: Fall Preview
19: Fall Preview

In Episode 19, Marc and Landon take a look at the trailers for the new fall 2018 movies. They also discuss how trailer music is written, licensing, and the trailer music business. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.

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18: Night Owl - Score Walkthrough
18: Night Owl - Score Walkthrough

In Episode 18, the brothers take a closer look at their original score for a recent short film collaboration. They’ll explore what it was like to score a film they had a hand in creating. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com. Subscribe to our YouTube to see the video walkthrough when it's posted! 

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Marc & Landon AkiyamaThe Bird Brain Podcast, Night Owl Podcast, Isaiah Frizzelle, Score, Original Score
17: Crazy Rich Asians - Brian Tyler
17: Crazy Rich Asians - Brian Tyler

The Akiyama brothers just saw the latest box office hit, Crazy Rich Asians. In this episode, Marc and Landon discuss this film’s composer, Brian Tyler, his unique approach to writing for film, the casts’ performances, and some jazz lessons!

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16: Christopher Robin - Jon Brion, Geoff Zanelli
16: Christopher Robin - Jon Brion, Geoff Zanelli

Marc and Landon take a trip back to their childhood in the Hundred Acre Wood with a silly old bear, Winnie the Pooh. They discuss the composers in Christopher Robin, musical cameos of Richard Sherman, and their fondness of these characters. 

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Marc & Landon AkiyamaDisney, Richard Sherman, Sherman Brothers, Sherman, Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Jim Cummings, Magnetic Resonator Piano, Gypsy Jazz, Selmer Guitar
15: LAIKA Studios
15: LAIKA Studios

Marc and Landon explore the wonderful creations of the stop-motion animation studio, LAIKA. They visit the LAIKA Live exhibit at San Diego Comic-Con and take you on a tour through each movie’s unique music, style, and art.

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