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The Soundtrack Show

Back to the Future, the Music (Part I)

The Soundtrack Show

iHeartPodcasts

Film History, Music, Music History, Tv & Film

4.91.5K Ratings

🗓️ 8 August 2018

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

In our first look at Back to the Future, we take a deep look at the past, discussing stories that brought composer Alan Silvestri, director Robert Zemeckis, and producer Steven Spielberg together. The main themes fo Back to the Future are also discussed, and a musical breakdown is given for why they fit the story so perfectly. We compare Back to the Future to other famous works, play clips, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hey there, Soundtrack fans, David Collins here. Before we begin the Soundtrack fans David Collins here.

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Before we begin the Soundtrack Show, I am thrilled to share a special announcement.

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swag to show your love and support for not just this show but for soundtracks and

1:01.6

music in general.

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And now on with the show.

1:20.6

The Soundtrack Show with David W Collins is about to begin. The soundtrack to Back to the Future, like the movie itself is a Mr. Fusion of Stiles, is a Mr. Fusion of styles, part orchestral score and part song score.

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The music takes us on an epic journey through time, while keeping us grounded in relatable

1:42.2

teenage struggles.

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This is the soundtrack show. Oh, Oh, Welcome back to the soundtrack show. I'm your host David W Collins and on this

2:30.0

episode we're taking a look at the soundtrack for Back to the Future. A movie from

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1985 by Universal Pictures directed by Robert Zamechus with a film score by Alan

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