Welcome back, fans of the fanfare, to the podcast where we never look down—mostly because tights can be a bit revealing! Today, we’re flying high into the musical skies of 1980’s Superman II, a score where Ken Thorne stepped into the phone booth to boldly recreate John Williams’ legendary themes on a distinctly British budget. Joining me to dissect this symphonic sequel is a man who knows a thing or two about secret agents and cinematic masterminds, the brilliant Tom Pickup from the Really 007! podcast. Together, we’ll see if Thorne’s adaptation is a triumphant "Trophy" or a bit of a "Honeymoon Hotel" horror story, tracking everything from "The March of the Villains" to Lois Lane’s realization that Clark Kent looks suspiciously good without his glasses. So, unpack your green crystals, pour yourself a tea, and let’s find out if this soundtrack truly soars or just gets trapped in a giant floating mirror!

The Scores Are Not Enough is an independent podcast providing film music analysis, opinions, and commentary. We are a completely unofficial entity and are in no way affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Warner Bros pictures or any other film production or distribution companies mentioned in this episode. All film titles, copyrights, and trademarks remain the sole property of their respective original holders.

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This podcast is a strictly non-monetized passion project dedicated to film music education and critique. Brief audio excerpts utilized within this episode are included under the "Fair Dealing for Criticism or Review" exception (Section 30) of the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. No copyright infringement is intended. We passionately believe in supporting original artists and composers. If you enjoy the music discussed today, please support the creators by streaming their music or purchasing official digital and physical copies of the soundtracks using the links provided below.

Music Credits for This Episode:

• Featured Score: Composed by Ken Thorne, John Williams Soundtrack originally released via Warner Bros. (1983). All rights reserved to the original copyright holders.

• • Featured Track: ‘Superman’ written by Claudio Cecchetto, Claudio Simonetti and performed by Black Lace Released through Flair Records (1983). All rights reserved to the original copyright holders.

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Happy, Halloween! Yes, kids! The clock is ticking. Gather round your wireless sets, put on your spectacles, and prepare for the Big Giveaway. Tonight, we are ditching Michael Myers to track John Carpenter and Alan Howarth’s terrifying, analogue-anxiety masterwork, Halloween III: Season of the Witch.

We've got thirteen horrific cues to choose from. They're fun, they're frightening, and they glow in the dark. We’re driving down to Santa Mira, facing sinister Irish toymakers, and testing microchips made from Bluestone’s stolen from Stonehenge.

Don't touch that dial! Joining us to separate the visionaries from the voltage drops is the master of the laserdisc and the shining light of the East Anglian Firefox Preservation Society... Mr Rob Cassidy! Rob, the clock is ticking... welcome to the studio!"

The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with Dino De Laurentis Corporation, DebraHill Productions or Universal Pictures, all copyrights and trademarks, remain the sole property of the original holders. The Scores Are Not Enough is not associated in any way, with those mentioned above. This is an independent podcast to provide reference, opinions, and commentary on the scores of the sci-fi and fantasy films .Copyright information pertaining to all other content is retained by the original holders.

Score composed and performed by John Carpenter and Alan Howarth. soundtrack release via MCA, Varèse Sarabande., 1982, all rights reserved.

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"Wow, do we have a treat in store for you!" In this episode of The Scores Are Not Enough, we are joined by a true titan of cinema: Nicholas Meyer.

As an acclaimed author, screenwriter, and director, Meyer is a master storyteller who didn’t just shape some of the most iconic science fiction and fantasy properties in history—he fundamentally understood that film music is not background decoration, but an active narrative engine. From collaborating with Hollywood’s Golden Age legends to discovering the defining musical voices of the '80s and '90s, his films possess a completely unique sonic fingerprint.

Listen as we dive deep into the mind of a legendary filmmaker to explore how he uses music as a storytelling powerhouse.

'Time after time' score composed by Miklos Rosza, performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, released through Entr'acte Recording Society, 1979 all rights reserved

'Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan' score composed by James Horner, performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony, released through Atlantic Records, 1982, all rights reserved

'Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country' score composed by Cliff Eidelman, performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony, released though MCA records, 1991, all rights reserved.

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