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. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xPeBl6p83V4 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #agbofilms  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   11:30 - Learning Storytelling Through Music   13:00 - Composing Through Empathy   14:39 - Advice for Young Composers   16:00 - How the Russos Met Alan Silvestri   17:00 - Breaking Down the Portal Scene in Endgame   21:00 - Using Music to Build an Emotional Arc   24:33 - Cap's Return in Infinity War   27:00 - Leading the Audience with Music   29:00 - Thanos' Emotional Victory and the Retirement Cue   33:00 - Final Notes and Thanos' Ending Explained   36:00 - Audience Reactions and Scoring for Opera   38:00 - From Temp Music to Final Score   40:45 - Silvestri on Collaboration and Creative Direction   42:54 - Alan's Career Advice: Know Your Role   47:00 - Gratitude, Legacy, and the Magic of Music   50:00 - Final Cheers and Farewell