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Artwork for Composers in a Jukebox
London Soundtrack Festival
Arcane
Walking With Dinosaurs
World Of Warcraft
Midwinter Break
John Williams
Horror Film Scoring
Kingdom Come Deliverance
Star Wars
Gary Yershon
Silo
Critical Role
Game Of Thrones
The Midwich Cuckoos
Christopher Young
Passenger
Warhorse Studios
Walking With Beasts
Vox Machina
The Mighty Nein

Calling all music lovers!! Join us (Darren Sng, Luke Mombrea, Levent Altuntas, Jolene Khor, Katrina Rose, and Pierre Clement Tate) as we dissect a jukebox from the inside, through conversations about the things we do for a living - writing music for the stage and the screen.

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Latest Episodes

Marvel heroes. Legendary assassins. Antiheroes with questionable morals.

In an upcoming episode of Composers in a Jukebox, we sit down with composer, producer, and musician Tyler Bates to explore the music behind some of modern cinema's most iconic ... more

An Asian Pirate Musical? Yes, really.

And it might just be one of the most ambitious and fascinating projects we've encountered.

In our upcoming episode, we sit down with composers Jade Leamcharaskul and Sarita Lewis, alongside director Zhui Ning ... more

We recently sat down with legendary horror composer Christopher Young to talk about his score for Passenger, the creative risks that keep him inspired after four decades in the industry, and how a playground swing recording became the sound of a demo... more

From famously not wanting to have a biography written to now having a fully published official one, the story of how composer John Williams and author Tim Greiving got to know each other through the process of creating the book 'John Williams: A Comp... more

Our next episode with the London Soundtrack Festival takes us to the world of 'Ori and the Will of the Wisps', 'Halo Infinite', and 'Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown', along with their multi BAFTA nominated composer Gareth Coker. As part of the festi... more

Today's episode features Richard Jacques, a prolific composer known for his work on video games such as 'Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Video Game', 'James Bond 007: Blood Stone', 'Mass Effect', and Sonic R. As part of the 2026 London Soundtrack Fe... more

Sofia Degli Alessandri (aka Drum & Lace) joins us today as part of our 2026 London Soundtrack Festival series! Known for her work on the Primetime Emmy nominated 'Red White And Royal Blue', 'All Of You', Apple TV's 'Dickinson' and the Sundance winnin... more

Our first episode in collaboration with the 2026 London Soundtrack Festival features Hannah Peel, a composer with an incredibly unique voice, infectious personality, and the most adorable studio dog! In this episode, we chat with Hannah not only abou... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Young
Six-time BMI Award winner, Golden Globe, and two-time Emmy-nominated composer
Filmmusic/composer
Episode: Christopher Young On 'Passenger': Redefining Horror, One Score At A Time
Tim Greiving
Author and biographer of John Williams: A Composer's Life
Author of the official biography of John Williams
Episode: Tim Greiving The First Author To Bring John William's Story To The Page (In Collaboration With London Soundtrack Festival)
Gareth Coker
Multi Award-winning British composer and producer
Based in Los Angeles, known for Ori, Halo Infinite, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Episode: Gareth Coker Chats 'Ori And The Will Of The Wisps', 'Halo Infinite', Writing For Ethnic Instruments, And The Value Of Being Hands On (In Collaboration With London Soundtrack Festival)
Richard Jacques
Ivan Avello-winning and Grammy and BAFTA-nominated composer for film, television and video games
Freelance/Music Industry
Episode: Richard Jacques Discusses 'Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Video Game', 'James Bond 007: Blood Stone', 'Mass Effect', And The Subtle Art Of Adding Drums And Guitars To An Orchestra (In Collaboration With London Soundtrack Festival)
Sofia Degli Alessandri
Composer, aka Drum & Lace; electronic/trip-hop musician, pianist, singer, drummer, guitarist
London Soundtrack Festival
Episode: Sofia Degli Alessandri (aka Drum & Lace) on Apple TV's 'Dickinson', 'All Of You', 'Prime Minister', Beats, And Fashion (In Collaboration With London Soundtrack Festival)
Hannah Peel
Composer and presenter
Composer (BBC Radio 3 Night Tracks)
Episode: Hannah Peel Talks 'Midwinter Break', 'Game Of Thrones', Remixes, Trends, And The Joys Of Having A Studio Dog (In Collaboration With London Soundtrack Festival)
Neal Acree
Composer for Vox Machina, The Mighty Nein, and World of Warcraft
Critical Role / Blizzard Entertainment (via projects)
Episode: How Do You Want To Score This? A Conversation With Neal Acree, Composer Of 'Vox Machina', 'The Mighty Nein', And 'World Of Warcraft'
Michael Paraskevas
Composer known for Marvel scores and indie works
Self
Episode: 'Agatha All Along' And 'El Tonto Por Cristo' - Diving Into The World Of Witchcore And Monkcore Music With Michael Paraskevas
Ben Bartlett
BAFTA-winning composer
Independent/Composer
Episode: 'Walking With Dinosaurs' 25 Years On - How Composer Ben Bartlett Created One Of The Most Iconic Dino-Scores

Hosts

Darren Sng
Host of the show; long-running contributor with deep involvement in Composers in a Jukebox.
Luke Mombrea
Co-host and regular interviewer with domain expertise in music for media.
Levent Altuntas
Co-host providing editorial and musical insights across episodes.
Jolene Khor
Co-host and frequent moderator with a focus on the craft of scoring.
Katrina Rose
Co-host bringing diverse perspectives from the music and media landscape.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • An amazing and interesting podcast!

    This is a brilliant podcast with some fascinating insights into the music of those interviewed. The cast has a wonderful dynamic and play off each other really well. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moi v2.00
    Australia2 years ago

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Great show with practical scoring tips for film and game music.
The hosts have great energy and deep industry knowledge.
A solid resource for anyone pursuing music in media and production pipelines.
Excellent guests and thoughtful questions make this worth a listen.

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#49
Poland/Music/Music Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#180
Poland/Music

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Hannah Peel Talks 'Midwinter Break', 'Game Of Thrones', Remixes, Trends, And The Joys Of Having A Studio Dog (In Collaboration With London Soundtrack Festival)
Q: Could you walk us through some of the different ways that you incorporated bird calls within The Midwich Cuckoos score while keeping it coloristically varied?
The primary approach was to treat the processed vocal as the main instrument, using intervals that resonate with the score and letting synthesizers echo those textures to maintain a cohesive, varied color palette.
Christopher Young On 'Passenger': Redefining Horror, One Score At A Time
Q: What is your creative process when you work with field recordings and experimental sounds for a score?
He describes a dual approach: initially collecting sounds and themes with a clear sense of color, then testing and shaping them with a small team before presenting to the director; only after approval do they tailor the material to fit the film, ensuring the music has its own internal logic beyond the picture.
Christopher Young On 'Passenger': Redefining Horror, One Score At A Time
Q: How do you reconcile atmospheric, textural writing with melodic elements in a score like Passenger?
Young explains that horror scores balance mood and motif by using short signposts for danger while weaving in melodic ideas when the narrative supports tragedy or character-driven moments, ultimately aiming for a cohesive musical world that serves the film but also stands as independent music.
How Do You Want To Score This? A Conversation With Neal Acree, Composer Of 'Vox Machina', 'The Mighty Nein', And 'World Of Warcraft'
Q: Could you tell us more about the process of scoring Vox Machina in a way that feels contemporary rather than purely historical?
Acree explains that he uses a restrained palette, often choosing instruments that signal character and mood, and prefers letting moments earn their themes rather than applying a motif to every appearance.
'Walking With Dinosaurs' 25 Years On - How Composer Ben Bartlett Created One Of The Most Iconic Dino-Scores
Q: How did polytonality influence the Dinosaur score and its storytelling?
It provided a distinctive, otherworldly color that allowed the dinos to feel both majestic and perilous; the two-key approach created a signature sonic space that supported the episodic journey without relying on traditional melodic heroism.

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The show showcases conversations with leading composers and music creators who work across film, television, and video games, often weaving in practical insights about scoring for large IPs, collaboration across teams, and the evolving landscape of soundtrack production. Episodes frequently highlight hands-on approaches, blending orchestral and electronic textures, and experiences from high-profile projects, festivals, and studios. A recurring thread is the interplay between artistic process and industry realities, with guests sharing technical workflows, creative decision-making, and personal stories that illuminate how memorable scores come together in real-world productions. The format tends to balance behind-the-scenes storytelling with... more

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1. Christopher Young
2. Tim Greiving
3. Gareth Coker
4. Richard Jacques
5. Sofia Degli Alessandri
6. Hannah Peel
7. Neal Acree
8. Michael Paraskevas

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