
← Pizza Film School26 Mar 2025 · 25 min
HOW TO SCORE ICONIC SCENES FROM AVENGERS: ENDGAME – WITH ALAN SILVESTRI – S3 EP 7
Legendary composer Alan Silvestri joins Anthony and Joe Russo at Pizza Film School to break down the unforgettable music behind Avengers: Infinity War, Endgame, Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, and more. Alan Silvestri opens up about his earliest days composing with a pencil and paper, why empathy is essential for film music, and how his themes became emotional landmarks in the MCU. This one's a masterclass in cinematic scoring.
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ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.
00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Pizza Film School
01:06 - Meet Alan Silvestri
01:45 - Alan Silvestri on Winemaking and Red Ranger Syrah
03:00 - Alan's Musical Origin Story
05:25 - Composing Process: From Guitar to Orchestra
06:34 - Scoring Like a Sculptor
08:00 - Finding the Emotion in Film
09:38 - Creating the Avengers Theme