Soundworks Collection

Composer Danny Elfman - A Christmas Story

We chat with composer Danny Elfman about his new short film, A Danny Elfman Christmas Story — a whimsical exploration of the unlikely connection between one of Hollywood’s most inventive musical mind and the holiday season. From his hauntingly joyful work on The Nightmare Before Christmas to his fascination with the emotional balance between celebration and melancholy, Elfman’s take on Christmas music is anything but ordinary.

Fred Armisen - 100 Sound Effects

In our exclusive SoundWorks Collection we chat with Actor, comedian, musician Fred Armisen about creating his new album, 100 Sound Effects.

The Music of The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino returns to Dolby Creator Talks to discuss his bold and emotional score for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” In this in-depth conversation with guest host Jon Burlingame, Giacchino shares how he approached scoring one of Marvel’s most iconic franchises, including how he balanced moments of sweeping sincerity with all that pulpy fun.

The Music of Superman with Composers John Murphy and David Fleming

Composers John Murphy and David Fleming join guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss their original score for “Superman,” directed by James Gunn. In this two-part conversation, Murphy and Fleming share their personal connections to the character, the emotional and thematic goals of the music, and the creative process of scoring an iconic superhero story for a new generation. They also reflect on the legacy of John Williams’s original theme and how it influenced their approach.

Gareth Edwards and the Sound of Jurassic World: Rebirth

Director Gareth Edwards returns to Dolby Creator Talks to discuss “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” the latest installment in the iconic dinosaur franchise. He and his sound team share how they crafted the film’s breathtaking sonic landscape — along with the challenges of an accelerated production schedule, and why that constraint ultimately proved creatively liberating.

Composer Danny Elfman - A Christmas Story

October 31, 2025 - 10:00 PM

Fred Armisen - 100 Sound Effects

September 22, 2025 - 05:00 PM

In our exclusive SoundWorks Collection we chat with Actor, comedian, musician Fred Armisen about creating his new album, 100 Sound Effects.

The Music of The Fantastic Four: First Steps

August 06, 2025 - 08:15 PM

The Music of Superman with Composers John Murphy and David Fleming

July 15, 2025 - 05:30 PM

Gareth Edwards and the Sound of Jurassic World: Rebirth

July 08, 2025 - 05:30 PM

The Sound of F1

July 01, 2025 - 05:30 PM

When director Joe Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer set out to make “F1,” their goal was to create the most authentic Formula One film ever made. Recorded in person at Skywalker Sound, this episode features the sound team behind the film, who share how they brought that vision to life. They discuss the extraordinary lengths they went to in order to craft a visceral, true-to-life experience for racing fans and everyday viewers alike — while also highlighting the invaluable support they received from the production and the film’s director, Joe Kosinski.

The Music of Elio with Composer Rob Simonsen

June 26, 2025 - 05:30 PM

Composer Rob Simonsen joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss his sweeping and emotionally rich score for Pixar’s “Elio.” The composer shares how he approached scoring the story of a young boy making first contact with aliens, weaving together emotional warmth, cosmic wonder, and a sense of fun. He also discusses how Dolby Atmos® helped shape the immersive quality of the soundtrack, after being a bit of a skeptic of the technology at first.

The Music of The Last of Us (Season 2) with Gustavo Santaolalla and David Fleming

June 05, 2025 - 08:00 AM

In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection conversation, we discuss with Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla and Emmy-winning composer David Fleming the emotional and sonic landscape of The Last of Us Season 2. The composers break down how they expanded the show’s haunting, intimate sound world—blending acoustic textures, raw instrumentation, and ambient tension to match the evolving journey of Ellie, Joel, and the world around them.

The Music of Severance with Composer Theodore Shapiro

June 03, 2025 - 07:30 AM

In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection conversation, discover how composer Theodore Shapiro created the haunting and minimalist score for the Apple TV+ series Severance. Known for his work on a wide range of films and shows, Shapiro takes a darker turn with this eerie, atmospheric soundtrack. We explore the stark piano motifs, analog synths, and dissonant strings and how the music perfectly captures the unsettling world of Lumon Industries.

Recent Podcasts

Muse - Simulation Theory Live Concert Film

In this episode, we chat with the sound team from Muse’s Simulation Theory live concert film featuring Supervising Sound Editor & Sound Designer Gerry Vazquez, Re-recording Mixer Aleks von Korff and Re-recording Mixer James Parnell.

The Sound of Bleeding Audio with Director Chelsea Christer

Told through the eyes of quirky, charming, and humble bandmates: Shawn, Jon, Matt, and Justin, Bleeding Audio is an intimate portrait detailing The Matches’ promising career, defeating break up, and inspiring reunion, as they reflect on what success truly means for musicians in today’s digital industry.

Composer Mark Isham - Bill & Ted Face the Music / Little Fires Everywhere

We chat with Composer Mark Isham about his recent Emmy nomination on the Hulu show, Little Fires Everywhere and explore the close collaboration with Florence + the Machines’ Isabella Summers and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. We also discuss their work on the Ingrid Michaelson song “Build it Up” and the covers of “In the Air Tonight” sung by Judith Hill and “Bitch” sung by Ruby Amanfu. We also talk about Mark’s recent work on “Bill & Ted Face the Music” to craft the main title using a Prophet-5 and Moog Modular synthesizers and the direct influence the musical group Weather Report had on Mark’s career.

The Sound of The Last of Us: Part 2

In this conversation we chat with the sound team from Naughty Dog to discuss their extensive work on The Last of Us: Part 2. We explore the gun and foley sound recordings, creating the terrifying sounds of the infected, the whistle language of the Seraphites, the unique glass and breathing sound systems, Ellie’s guitar gameplay sounds and much more!

The Sound of Unorthodox

Netflix’s new limited series Unorthodox follows Esty, a young woman growing up in an ultra-Orthodox community in Brooklyn, as she seeks to escape the restrictive life of her community for a new life in Berlin. But her husband and members of the community want her back home, and follow Esty into her new life, seeking to convince her to return. In this in-depth conversation about the sound design and mix of the show, the sound team discusses getting the authenticity of the ultra-Orthodox community right and how sound helped flashbacks slowly reveal the details of Esty’s story. We also discuss how director Maria Schrader created great sound moments at the script stage, and preserved and created room for those moments as she edited and filmed the show.

Recent News

25th anniversary of “Fight Club” to be celebrated by MPSE at a special event

Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE), the premier organization of entertainment sound editing professionals since 1953, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of David Fincher’s groundbreaking film FIGHT CLUB on Oct. 27 with a special event that includes a screening of the film, followed by an in-depth conversation with the film’s sound designer, Ren Klyce. This invitation-only event, hosted by MPSE Vice President Eric Marks at IMRSV Sound in Berkeley, CA, is part of the MPSE’s ongoing “MPSE Presents” screening series, which highlights sound achievements in film, television, and games with special events in cities across the globe.

Alan Menken Receives the Max Steiner Achievement Award by the city of Vienna

Acclaimed composer and song-writer Alan Menken was moved and speechless after a magic ride of concert festivities that culminated with standing ovations by Viennese audiences, while he received the Max Steiner Achievement Award by the City of Vienna. The award was handed to Alan by Viennese City Councillor Peter Hanke and Hollywood in Vienna Founder Sandra Tomek. The ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Michael Kosarin and musical performers lead by Broadway’s Susan Egan and Adam Jacobs performed during a brilliant and elegant concert in Menken’s honor.

Don't Worry Darling Original Score from Composer John Powell

WaterTower Music is proud to announce that two albums of music from the New Line Cinema film “Don’t Worry Darling” are now available for digital purchase and streaming, and are also available for Vinyl and CD pre-order from Mondo. Directed by Olivia Wilde (“Booksmart”), “Don’t Worry Darling” stars Florence Pugh (Oscar-nominated for “Little Women”), Harry Styles (“Dunkirk”), Wilde (upcoming “Babylon”), Gemma Chan (“Crazy Rich Asians”), KiKi Layne (“The Old Guard”) and Chris Pine (“All the Old Knives”), and opens today in North American theaters.

Cinema Audio Society Announces Awards Nominations for Outstanding Achievements in Sound Mixing

Today, the Cinema Audio Society announces its nominees for the 58th Annual CAS Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for 2021 in seven categories, as well as ten Outstanding Product nominees.

Mix Magazine Awards Season Shortlist

Kick off Awards Season with Mix‘s Shortlist Sneak Peek, offering an early look at some of the contenders for the 2022 Oscars, MPSE Golden Reels and CAS Awards. Shortlist nomination voting for the Oscars begins December 10, so before checking off your ballot, check out our conversations with the sound teams behind some of the top films in contention!

Composer Danny Elfman - A Christmas Story

Fred Armisen - 100 Sound Effects

The Music of The Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Music of Superman with Composers John Murphy and David Fleming

Gareth Edwards and the Sound of Jurassic World: Rebirth

RECENT VIDEOS

Recent Podcasts

Muse - Simulation Theory Live Concert Film

The Sound of Bleeding Audio with Director Chelsea Christer

Composer Mark Isham - Bill & Ted Face the Music / Little Fires Everywhere

The Sound of The Last of Us: Part 2

The Sound of Unorthodox

Recent News

25th anniversary of “Fight Club” to be celebrated by MPSE at a special event

Alan Menken Receives the Max Steiner Achievement Award by the city of Vienna

Don't Worry Darling Original Score from Composer John Powell

Cinema Audio Society Announces Awards Nominations for Outstanding Achievements in Sound Mixing

Mix Magazine Awards Season Shortlist