The idea for this show, pitched to me by a fellow film music fan, is an off the cuff, personal, ad-libbed, “rambling”, non-scripted show, where I just talk about what is on my mind and play a little music as well to help support my “rants”. This will not replace the more traditional THE FLAGSHIP SHOW but would allow me to offer my opinions, no matter how scatterbrained, into a show that isn’t so meticulously written, researched, etc. I’m looking for a way to shorten the time it takes to produce a show and this might be a great solution to that problem.
The production values will stay the same but the content will be focused on more personal opinions concerning film, TV and video game music. Certain segments might sound like a “love letter” to film music while other segments will have a more critical point of view to keep the show balanced. I think of this show as a bit of a film music therapy session, if you will, much like my “Heart To Heart” episode that I uploaded a few years ago.
So, this is the pilot episode, which will give you an idea of what the format and content will be like. After the show is over I would love to hear from you with your feedback… positive or negative. I want to make sure this program is worth my and your while. I don’t want to waste your time listening to trash as much as I don’t want to waste my time producing trash. So if you hate this show, please tell me. But if you love it contact me as well. Email me at or leave a message for me on social media with the details.
Also, if you have any ideas for topics of discussion please let me know. I’d like to know what interests YOU! I value your opinion so let me have it.
I also need a show name. I’ve called this pilot episode AD LIB. WITH ERIK WOODS. If you have something better please offer it to me. If I chose your name then I’ll be sure to thank you on every future episode going forward.
Thanks.
On the program today you will hear Erik discuss organizing music collections, Jerry Goldsmith’s score to PATTON and TORA! TORA! TORA! and the 1997 re-recording by Varese Sarabande Records of those scores, the idiotic use of sound effects in RCA Victor’s otherwise brilliant re-recording of Sergei Prokofiev’s ALEXANDER NEVSKY, a new segment called “A Score I Love From A Film I Haven’t Seen” featuring Silva Screen Records re-recording of Jerome Moross’ THE BIG COUNTRY, the rumored composers of THE MATRIX 4 with a selection from Elliot Goldenthal’s DEMOLITION MAN (Varese Sarabande Records) and a random score selection to end the show.
Enjoy!
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I enjoyed the pod, an enthusiast talking in an easy style with knowledge about film scores. Will definitely listen again.
Cheers, Robert. This means so much coming from you!
Personally I think this show is to close to your Flagship Show. I think this would be better if you play a lot less music. I feel like the only difference between this and your other show is, that your thoughts are a little more freely expressed here. I think it would be great if you get other people on the show to have a little discussion. And if not another improvement would be if you talk more about broughter topics and not about single scores.
Excellent points, Simon. My plan going forward to focus on a single topic and make the show shorter HOWEVER I feel that I will always need some music to help demonstrate my point. I’m also been in contact with a few other people to help co-host a few shows. You are right, it’s always better to bounce ideas and thought off another person.
I really appreciate you taking the time to listen of for your honest feedback. This is exactly what I asked for.
Hello Eric, I really enjoyed this format. I say keep it! If this means we will get more episodes of the Flagship Show, I’m in.
I liked it a lot. Seems more casual and along the style I expect from podcasts (as opposed to a scripted show). Music to talking ratio was excellent. Would like the flagship show to go more this way.
Thank you, Markus, for your feedback. As you can tell, this is a type of program I’m not completely comfortable with yet since I have done another one. I think it has something to do with my impostor syndrome. I keep thinking to myself, “who really want to hear me rattle on about what I like and don’t like concerning soundtrack music?” At least with the traditional show, I can give you some cold hard facts about the film and score, offer my opinion and then let the music do the talking.
Having said that, you aren’t the first person to say that they like this “Ad lib” format and really want to hear more. My question to you… do you think I need a co-host to bounce my thoughts off of, or are you happy with my stammering on about whatever comes to my mind and offer a little music to back up my points?
I’d love to hear from you on this.
Thanks,
-Erik-