Nolan’s The Odyssey has NO Orchestra?!

Is Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey making a massive mistake? In this episode of the Soundtrack Scores podcast, we dive deep into the shocking rumors surrounding Ludwig Göransson’s next score—which will reportedly feature absolutely zero orchestra and a very unconventional storytelling style. But that’s not all! We’re kicking things off with a heated debate over the writing and execution of Mission: Impossible 8 (did they totally butcher Ethan Hunt’s send-off?). Plus, we revisit the gorgeous, character-driven masterclass of the Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 soundtrack, explain why Subnautica 2’s audio design will terrify you, and look back at classics like Arrival and The Devil Wears Prada. Let us know in the comments: Do you trust Ludwig Göransson to pull off an orchestra-less epic, or are you worried The Odyssey is going to be another Dunkirk for Nolan? Check out more soundtrack reviews and rankings at our website: soundtrackscores.com If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss our weekly score breakdowns! 00:00 – Intro & Catching Up 01:08 – Mission: Impossible 8 Debate: Did It Fall Short? 09:15 – Sci-Fi Favorites: Arrival & Signs Soundtracks 10:27 – First Impressions: The Devil Wears Prada & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms 14:52 – Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 Deep Dive: The New Lord of the Rings? 20:40 – Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 Reactions 29:29 – The Devil Wears Prada 2 30:48 – The Devil Wears Prada 2 Reaction 12:58 – Modern & Upbeat: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Score 33:45 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu 34:42 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Reactions 40:37 – Subnautica 2: Sound Design That Will Terrify You 41:28 – Subnautica 2 Reaction 45:28 – Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: No Orchestra & Travis Scott Rumors?!