# Star Wars - with Charlie Brigden

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Podcast: [The Scores Are Not Enough](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scores-are-not-enough-7090380)
Published: 2026-05-28T06:00:00+00:00
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For this episode we’ll be analyzing the two most powerful forces in the galaxy: destiny… and a French horn section. We’ll be blasting off into the symphonic hyperspace of the “Main Title,” that bold musical announcement that basically says, “Put down your popcorn and prepare for feelings.” Dodging “Imperial Attacks” swooning irresponsibly over Princess Leia, trying not to blow our entire moisture farming budget at a “Robot Auction.” and observing a wretched hive of scum and villainy. No, not it’s not PMQ’s at Westminster! that’s right it’s Star Wars of course! And joining me to soak up the sights and sounds of Mos Isley Spaceport, and taking in the intergalactic jazz chaos of the “Cantina Band,” is Charlie Brigden — a film music writer and journalist who knows his horror scores as intimately as most of us know our own Netflix passwords. With bylines in Fangoria, Set The Tape, Cinepunx, and Certified Forgotten, he’s made a name exploring the gloriously shadowy corners of soundtrack and cult cinema. He’s the host of The Sound of Fear, where horror film music takes centre stage, and has appeared on shows like Wrong Reel and The Last Horror Podcast. If it involves eerie synths, cult classics, or a vinyl release from Death Waltz Records, chances are Charlie’s already written the liner notes — and brought a flashlight. But is John Williams score for Star Wars still as brilliant as we remember? 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 Lucasfilm 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 commen…

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