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I am Randy Andrews your host. Today on Soundtrack Alley, I’ll be interviewing Heather Snodgrass a debut novelist for the book A Love Letter to Reading. We’ll discuss her book at length and the curated playlist for the main character. We’ll discuss also how music shapes peoples lives and how it changes lives. And with the written word, there are always more ways to look at music or at art and see something residing inside us. Heather Snodgrass is the debut award winning author behind A Love Letter to Reading—Its a novel that blends adrenaline-fueled suspense with the healing power of music. The book’s main character, Ariana Rossi, is a nurse by day and a trained assassin by night. Yet in the darkest corners of her double life, she relies on music not just for inspiration, but for survival. Ariana choreographs every kill to a carefully curated playlist. For her, music becomes more than background noise—it’s how she drowns out guilt, stays present, and makes sense of unbearable emotions. Heather drew from her ow

Hello, I am Randy Andrews, your host. This is yet another older episode that got lost to the void. Eric Woods and I did three of the Indiana Jones films on Soundtrack Alley and then did Crystal Skull over on CSR. This episode is still my favorite Indiana Jones movie. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, My show went through two iterations before I brought things back to the original title of Soundtrack Alley. Now I’m sharing this episode again. I hope you enjoy this! Eric Woods and I go into detail on the film and its background. We discuss the behind the scenes, the sets, the locations, the action and adventure and so much more. This film is really so much fun and concludes a trilogy that should have stopped and stayed unique in its film time. This episode will involve discussing some of the trivia from IMDB curated and then discussing some of the liner notes from the deluxe edition of the score of the film. Then we will discuss some of the brilliant music from the master John Williams. Eric Woods as you know

Hello, I am Randy Andrews, your host. This is another older episode that got lost to the void. Eric Woods and I did three of the Indiana Jones films on Soundtrack Alley and then did Crystal Skull over on CSR. This episode is a little dated, but the facts remain and the music still stands tall. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom originally marked the 50th episode of my show. My show went through two iterations before I brought things back to the original title of Soundtrack Alley. Now I'm sharing this episode again. I hope you enjoy this!   Eric Woods and I go into detail on the film and its background. We discuss the behind the scenes, the sets, the locations, the action and adventure and so much more. The reason this film stands up so well is because of how tightly written it is. This episode will involve discussing some of the trivia from IMDB curated and then discussing some of the liner notes from the deluxe edition of the score of the film. Then we will discuss some of the brilliant music from the mast

Hello, I am Randy Andrews, your host. This is the another older episode that got lost to the void. Eric Woods and I did three of the Indiana Jones films on Soundtrack Alley and then did Crystal Skull over on CSR. This episode is a little dated, but the facts remain and the music still stands tall. I hope you enjoy this!   Eric Woods and I go into detail on the film and its background. We discuss the behind the scenes, the sets, the locations, the action and adventure and so much more. The reason this film stands up so well is because of how tightly written it is. This episode will involve discussing some of the trivia from IMDB curated and then discussing some of the liner notes from the deluxe edition of the score of the film. Then we will discuss some of the brilliant music from the master John Williams. Eric Woods as you know is a talented podcaster who runs Cinematic Sound Radio and I am a part of his podcasting network. There are several shows associated with the network. He has been doing the podcast or

This is an interview I did with Chelsey Back in 2018. At Planet Comic-Con it was noisy, but I think the audio is just right. Hope you enjoy! I ask her various questions about her cosplay What she enjoys most about the craft and what her plans for the future are. this is an interview podcast. the questions are in the podcast.  Here is her link tree for all her places. https://linktr.ee/chelseycurentlycosplay?fbclid=IwY2xjawLmVoVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA2NHlISnhtTFZGRVl6MGtBAR5RhktA1Ftaqym9HoYdK7p_l3gPnNuquJs84QW9-rIKPhtCY-EuLFKGHJprEQ_aem_wmpNnS5h5lpStQczh4dZOg   I am Randy Andrews. A podcaster and artist Alexander Scheibel composed Soundtrack Alley's theme music find his work at xanderscores.com Please check out my website  www.soundtrackalley.com follow the podcast through your favorite podcasting app.  Follow for more info through my social pages www.instagram.com/soundtrackalley www.x.com/soundtrackalley www.facebook.com/soundtrackalley    

Hello, I am Randy Andrews, your host. This is the Sixth episode in a series of episodes for Star Trek This one is of course for Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country , this film is my second favorite Star Trek Film with Nicolas Meyer directing. I'm really excited about this episode Eric Woods and I go into detail on the film and its background. We discuss the behind the scenes, the sets, the locations, the aliens and so much more. The reason this film stands up so well is because of how tightly written it is. This episode will involve discussing some of the trivia from IMDB curated and then discussing some of the liner notes from the deluxe edition of the score of the film. Then we will discuss some excellent music cues from Cliff Eidelman and how he really made the film stand on its own. Eric Woods as you know is a talented podcaster who runs Cinematic Sound Radio and I am a part of his podcasting network. There are several shows associated with the network. He has been doing the podcast or a form of it for

Hello, I am Randy Andrews, your host. this Episode is a day late and I apologize for that. This is the Fifth episode in a series of episodes for Star Trek This one is of course for Star Trek V The Final Frontier, Its considered the worst made Star Trek Film ever. We actually challenge that. Its better than people think. Eric Woods and I go into detail on the film and its background. We discuss the behind the scenes, the props , the models, the actual movement of a story that makes Star Trek, Star Trek. If you know, you know. This episode will involve discussing some of the trivia from IMDB curated and then discussing some of the liner notes from the deluxe edition of the score of the film. Then we will discuss some key music cues from the film and see how those affect us. Jerry Goldsmith pulled this score out and created an amazing wondrous piece of music that stands high on the films for Star Trek.  Eric Woods as you know is a talented podcaster who runs Cinematic Sound Radio and I am a part of his podcastin

Hello, I am Randy Andrews, your host. We have two to go after this one for older Star Trek Episodes this is the fourth episode in a series of episodes for Star Trek This one is of course for Star Trek IV The Voyage Home Eric Woods and I go into detail on the film and its background. We discuss the behind the scenes, the props , the models, the issues with the Challenger accident as well as the dedication for the crew of that ship. This is one of the most beloved favorite of Star Trek films. This episode will involve discussing some of the trivia from IMDB curated and then discussing some of the liner notes from the deluxe edition of the score of the film. Then we will discuss some key music cues from the film and see how those affect us or even show wonders of Leonard Rosenman whom Leonard Nimoy picked to score the film. We talk a lot about the ending cue which stands out for the whole film honestly. Eric Woods as you know is a talented podcaster who runs Cinematic Sound Radio and I am a part of his podcastin

Hello, I am Randy Andrews, your host. These episodes are older but I am reissuing them. this is the third episode in a series of episodes for Star Trek   This one is of course for Star Trek III The Search for Spock Eric Woods and I go into detail on the film and its background. We discuss the behind the scenes, the props and so much more. This episode will involve discussing some of the trivia from IMDB curated and then discussing some of the liner notes from the deluxe edition of the score of the film. Then we will discuss some key music cues from the film and see how those affect us or even show the brilliance of James Horner's great score. We talk a lot about Stealing the enterprise and we discuss Christopher Lloyd, he's awesome.   Eric Woods as you know is a talented podcaster who runs Cinematic Sound Radio and I am a part of his podcasting network. There are several shows associated with the network. He has been doing the podcast or a form of it for over 25 years. He’s a good friend from Kitchner Ontario

this is the second episode in a series of episodes for Star Trek Eric Woods and I go into detail on the film and its background. We discuss the behind the scenes, the props and so much more. this episode will involve discussing some of the trivia from IMDB curated and then discussing some of the liner notes from the deluxe edition of the score of the film. Then we will discuss some key music cues from the film and see how those affect us or even show the brilliance of James Horner's excellent score.  Eric Woods as you know is a talented podcaster who runs Cinematic Sound Radio and I am a part of his podcasting network. There are several shows associated with the network. He has been doing the podcast or a form of it for over 25 years. He’s a good friend from Kitchner Ontario Canada and is a great admirer of film scores. He also has a Patreon where you can join and share in the playlist and the exclusive shows only to Patreons With the show we discuss points on the film and background on the production of the

Today You'll hear as Eric Woods and I discuss the film Star Trek The Motion Picture. this episode will involve discussing some of the trivia from IMDB curated and then discussing some of the liner notes from the deluxe edition of the score of the film. Then we will discuss some key music cues from the film and see how those affect us or even show the brilliance of Jerry Goldsmith's fantastic score.    Eric Woods as you know is a talented podcaster who runs Cinematic Sound Radio and I am a part of his podcasting network. There are several shows associated with the network. He has been doing the podcast or a form of it for over 25 years. He's a good friend from Kitchner Ontario Canada and is a great admirer of film scores.   With the show we discuss points on the film and background on the production of the movie.    All the actors are key to elements to the production of the movie even though it was a financial loss at the time.    The score however is the best thing that happened for that film.    The theme f

Today on Soundtrack Alley I'll conclude my examination of science fiction movies for 2024. I think you'll enjoy this second half.

Today on Soundtrack Alley I'll be reviewing some Sci Fi films from 2024. The list is big. I've got 25 total for my list. I'll review about half that today.

Today we've got a monster of a show, going all the way from Godzilla 1998 to Godzilla Minus One. this show is very jam packed with Godzilla goodness. I hope you enjoy it.

Today I'll take you on the journey from the original Godzilla in 1954 all the way to Godzilla vs Spacegodzilla in this part 1 program. 

Today on Soundtrack Alley, I'll be discussing Ferngully The last Rainforest. I'll talk about some of the trivia and dig deeper into the score by Alan Silvestri. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Today you'll hear as I discuss Medicine Man. It's a great film from the 1990's and gives us the incredible music by Jerry Goldsmith. I hope you all enjoy.

Today you'll hear as I delve into the only theater release film of a Sony Enix project of a fully CGI film. Final Fantasy The Spirits Within will be discussed. I talk about the film and the complicated nature of the project as well as the amazing score by Elliot Goldenthal. Sit back and relax. Enjoy the ride.

I hope you enjoy this second part of the show as I present more of the films I saw in 2023. Happy Sci Fi Day, belated for sure. Still good, still good material . Enjoy!

Today you'll hear as I go into some of the films I've seen over the course of the year. This is a big show, it's so big there are two parts. enjoy as I discuss some of my favorites of science fiction for the year.