Episodes
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
This podcast considers how Shinichiro Watanabe and Yoko Kanno infused Cowboy Bebop with the spirit of bebop—a spontaneous, improvisatory, virtuosic, and rebellious character that emerged not only within the show’s soundtrack but also its narrative.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Through the use of leitmotives in the most recent Star Wars trilogy, Kylo Ren’s character arc shows a complex internal struggle. We interview music theorist Frank Lehman to learn more about what leitmotives are and how they are used.