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The Scores Are Not Enough

Rich Marsden
The Scores Are Not Enough
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  • The Scores Are Not Enough

    Flash Gordon - with Tim Grey (AKA Bibi Dahl)

    05/2/2026 | 1h 25 mins.
    Hello everyone! And welcome to our brand new season of ‘The Scores Are Not Enough’ hosted by me, Rich Marsden! In each episode we will perform an in depth analysis of a selected sci-fi or fantasy film score, chosen in no particular order, each score lovingly hand picked by a special guest.

    This week we’ll be hurling ourselves into the void, doing sexy dances, getting into football fights getting lost in swamps amongst other Mongo based mayhem, that’s right it’s Flash Gordon and joining me to soak up the sights and sounds of Ming’s palace whilst avoiding getting a Dale Ardon is returning guest Tim Grey, curator of the social media account for Bibi Dahl! But is Queen’s score for Flash Gordon a heroic victory? There’s only one way to find out; let’s dive in!

    The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with Starling Productions, Famous Films or Columbia-EMI-Warner 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 sci-fi and fantasy films .Copyright information pertaining to all other content is retained by the original holders.
    Score composed by Queen and Howard Blake, soundtrack release via EMI and Elektra records, 1980, all rights reserved.
    'Flashlight' written by George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and Bernie Warrel and and performed by Parliament. Released through Casablanca records 1977, all rights reserved.
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    The Black Hole - with Steve Brownett-Gale

    22/1/2026 | 1h
    In Space...Noone Can Hear You Score!

    Hello everyone! And welcome to our brand new season of ‘The Scores Are Not Enough’ hosted by me, Rich Marsden! In each episode we will perform an in depth analysis of a selected sci-fi or fantasy film score, chosen in no particular order, each score lovingly hand picked by a special guest.

    This week we’ll be opening doors, hanging out in zero gravity, dealing with clunky robots and staring into the abyss amongst other space based shenanigans; that’s right it’s ‘The Black Hole’ and joining me to find out just what is on the other side is returning guys Steve Brownett-Gale who can be found on all the socials as Stevie BG and together, we’ll be hanging out with the humanoids on the Cygnus and trying to avoid getting fitted with tin foil hats! But is John Barry’s score for this space opera the work of an old pilot or a bold pilot? Only one way to find out, let’s dive in!

    The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with Walt Disney Production, 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 by John Barry soundtrack release via Buena Vista Records, 1979, all rights reserved.
    'Supermassive Black Hole' written by Matt Belamy and performed by Muse. Released through Warner Music and Heluim-3 2006 all rights reserved.
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    Skyfall - with Vinnie Harris

    24/12/2025 | 55 mins.
    Hello everyone! And welcome to ‘The Scores Are Not Enough’ hosted by me, Rich Marsden! In each episode we will perform an in depth analysis of a selected Bond film score, chosen in no particular order, each score lovingly hand picked by a special guest.

    For this mission we’ll be discussing the music that accompanies Bond as he has a ‘bazaar’ bike ride around the rooftops of Istanbul, hangs out at Shanghai, has a close encounter with a big lizard, takes his boss on a road trip to the Highlands amongst other Scottish based skulduggery! That’s right, it’s ’Skyfall’ and joining me to enjoy the sounds of Bond playing the ultimate homage to Home Alone is returning guest Vinnie Harris!
    But is Thomas Newman’s first Bond score an Adrenaline ride or is it simply a Day Wasted? Only one way to find out, let’s dive in!

    Skyfall score composed by Thomas Newman. Soundtrack released via Sony Classical 2012, all rights reserved. 'Skyfall'main theme song written by Adele and Paul Epworth and performed by Adele. Released through XL, Columbia and Melted Stone 2012, all rights reserved.

    The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with Amazon MGM Studios, United Artists, EON Productions Ltd, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Columbia/Sony Pictures, Ian Fleming Publications, or Danjaq LLC. It is not supported or endorsed in any way by the aforementioned. The 007 Logo and James Bond 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 James Bond films for the Fans of 007 worldwide.Copyright information pertaining to all other content is listed below:-James Bond Character created by Ian Fleming.Copyright © Ian Fleming Publications Ltd.007 Gun Symbol Logo © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists CorpDr. No © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.From Russia With Love © 1963 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Goldfinger © 1964 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Thunderball © 1965 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.You Only Live Twice © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.On Her Majesty's Secret Service © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Diamonds are Forever © 1971 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Live And Let Die © 1973 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Man With The Golden Gun © 1974 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Spy Who Loved Me © 1977 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Moonraker © 1979 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.For Your Eyes Only © 1981 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Octopussy © 1983 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Never Say Never Again © 1983 Warner Bros and Columbia EMI. A View To a Kill © 1985 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The Living Daylights © 1987 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Licence To Kill ©1989 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.GoldenEye ©1995 Danjaq Inc. and United Artists Pictures IncTomorrow Never Dies © 1997 Danjaq LLC. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The World is Not Enough © 1999 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Die Another Day © 2002 Danjaq LLC. & MGMCasino Royale © 2006 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYQuantum Of Solace © 2008 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYSkyfall © 2012 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)Spectre © 2015 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)No Time To Die © Danjaq LLC. UA Releasing,MGM & Universal Pictures
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    Spectre - with Will Welch

    11/12/2025 | 1h 16 mins.
    For this mission we’ll be discussing the music that accompanies Bond as he takes in the Day Of The Dead in Mexico, a rather brutal night time sight seeing tour in Rome, a visit to a Norwegian health clinic, a rather drastic remodelling of a Tangier hotel room all whilst trying to avoid a clinch with Mr Hinx. That’s right, it’s Spectre and joining me as we make our way through the cues to Thomas Newman’s second score for Bond is Will Welch, curator of the social media account The Wonderful World Of Film Music but is ‘The writing on the wall’ to be believed with regards to this Bond score? Only one way to find out folks, let’s dive in!

    Spectre original score written by Thomas Newman.Soundtrack released through Decca and Universal Music Classics, 2015 all rights reserved. 'Writings On The Wall' written by Sam Smith and Jimmy Napes, song performed by Sam Smith, released through Capitol 2015, all rights reserved. The James Bond theme written by Monty Norman, arranged by John Barry and re-arranged by David Arnold.

    The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with United Artists, EON Productions Ltd, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Columbia/Sony Pictures, Ian Fleming Publications, or Danjaq LLC. It is not supported or endorsed in any way by the aforementioned. The 007 Logo and James Bond 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 James Bond films for the Fans of 007 worldwide.Copyright information pertaining to all other content is listed below:-James Bond Character created by Ian Fleming.Copyright © Ian Fleming Publications Ltd.007 Gun Symbol Logo © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists CorpDr. No © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.From Russia With Love © 1963 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Goldfinger © 1964 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Thunderball © 1965 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.You Only Live Twice © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.On Her Majesty's Secret Service © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Diamonds are Forever © 1971 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Live And Let Die © 1973 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Man With The Golden Gun © 1974 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Spy Who Loved Me © 1977 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Moonraker © 1979 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.For Your Eyes Only © 1981 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Octopussy © 1983 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Never Say Never Again © 1983 Warner Bros and Columbia EMI. A View To a Kill © 1985 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The Living Daylights © 1987 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Licence To Kill ©1989 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.GoldenEye ©1995 Danjaq Inc. and United Artists Pictures IncTomorrow Never Dies © 1997 Danjaq LLC. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The World is Not Enough © 1999 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Die Another Day © 2002 Danjaq LLC. & MGMCasino Royale © 2006 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYQuantum Of Solace © 2008 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYSkyfall © 2012 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)Spectre © 2015 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)No Time To Die © Danjaq LLC. UA Releasing,MGM & Universal Pictures

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    Die Another Day - With Phil Barr

    24/11/2025 | 51 mins.
    On today’s mission we’ll be discussing the music that accompanies Bond as he enjoys a hovercraft tour of North Korea, takes a dip in HongKong harbour, indulges in a massage in a hotel, hangs out at Blades, and takes his drinks with plenty of ice. That’s right, it’s Die Another Day! And joining me to sink a couple of Mojito’s, smoke a couple of delactado’s and indulge in a spot of bird watching is returning guest Phill Barr, who can be found on the socials as ‘Bond, Only Bond’ But is the score to Pierce Brosnan’s final outing as Bond another triumph for David Arnold? There’s only one way to find out; let’s dive in!

    'Die Another Day' score composed by David Arnold, 'Die Another Day' theme song writted and performed by Madonna, released thru Warner Bros music 2002, all rights reserved.

    The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with United Artists, EON Productions Ltd, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Columbia/Sony Pictures, Ian Fleming Publications, or Danjaq LLC. It is not supported or endorsed in any way by the aforementioned. The 007 Logo and James Bond 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 James Bond films for the Fans of 007 worldwide.Copyright information pertaining to all other content is listed below:-James Bond Character created by Ian Fleming.Copyright © Ian Fleming Publications Ltd.007 Gun Symbol Logo © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists CorpDr. No © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.From Russia With Love © 1963 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Goldfinger © 1964 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Thunderball © 1965 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.You Only Live Twice © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.On Her Majesty's Secret Service © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Diamonds are Forever © 1971 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Live And Let Die © 1973 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Man With The Golden Gun © 1974 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Spy Who Loved Me © 1977 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Moonraker © 1979 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.For Your Eyes Only © 1981 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Octopussy © 1983 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Never Say Never Again © 1983 Warner Bros and Columbia EMI. A View To a Kill © 1985 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The Living Daylights © 1987 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Licence To Kill ©1989 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.GoldenEye ©1995 Danjaq Inc. and United Artists Pictures IncTomorrow Never Dies © 1997 Danjaq LLC. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The World is Not Enough © 1999 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Die Another Day © 2002 Danjaq LLC. & MGMCasino Royale © 2006 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYQuantum Of Solace © 2008 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYSkyfall © 2012 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)Spectre © 2015 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)No Time To Die © Danjaq LLC. UA Releasing,MGM & Universal Pictures
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A podcast talking about selected Scifi and Fantasy film scores, chosen in no particular order. Each score lovingly hand picked by a special guest.Listen Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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