Robert Rodriguez || Composer
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🎥 Composer, YouTuber, & Film Music Nerd
🎞️ Breaking Down the Scores We Love
🎞️ Breaking Down the Scores We Love
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I’m finally getting around to Wonder Man!
The score is so charming! Not what I was expecting but it really fits the sound of a working actor.
Only on episode 2 so I’m paying attention to how it might develop this season!
The score is so charming! Not what I was expecting but it really fits the sound of a working actor.
Only on episode 2 so I’m paying attention to how it might develop this season!
January 29, 2026 at 2:44 AM
I’m finally getting around to Wonder Man!
The score is so charming! Not what I was expecting but it really fits the sound of a working actor.
Only on episode 2 so I’m paying attention to how it might develop this season!
The score is so charming! Not what I was expecting but it really fits the sound of a working actor.
Only on episode 2 so I’m paying attention to how it might develop this season!
This winter storm was wild but we got some cozy family time out of it 😊
January 27, 2026 at 2:56 AM
This winter storm was wild but we got some cozy family time out of it 😊
Back when I was in school, there were kids who romanticized Call of Duty for the pure love of aggression and violence.
They’re the same disgusting, trigger-happy
ICE thugs we’re seeing now.
They’re the same disgusting, trigger-happy
ICE thugs we’re seeing now.
January 26, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Back when I was in school, there were kids who romanticized Call of Duty for the pure love of aggression and violence.
They’re the same disgusting, trigger-happy
ICE thugs we’re seeing now.
They’re the same disgusting, trigger-happy
ICE thugs we’re seeing now.
Once again, Andor is incredibly relevant right now
January 25, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Once again, Andor is incredibly relevant right now
Ohhh I absolutely loved that first episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms!
The story feels intimate, the humor is fantastic, and our leading characters feel like such a breath of fresh air!
Really excited to hear Dan Romer’s take on the sound of Westeros so far!
The story feels intimate, the humor is fantastic, and our leading characters feel like such a breath of fresh air!
Really excited to hear Dan Romer’s take on the sound of Westeros so far!
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ALT: a man and a child sit under a tree with hbo written on the bottom right
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January 21, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Ohhh I absolutely loved that first episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms!
The story feels intimate, the humor is fantastic, and our leading characters feel like such a breath of fresh air!
Really excited to hear Dan Romer’s take on the sound of Westeros so far!
The story feels intimate, the humor is fantastic, and our leading characters feel like such a breath of fresh air!
Really excited to hear Dan Romer’s take on the sound of Westeros so far!
I’ve really been struggling with playing both hands at once and though I still get frustrated during practice sessions, I really have seen so much growth in my playing ability and muscle memory!
January 14, 2026 at 12:26 AM
I’ve really been struggling with playing both hands at once and though I still get frustrated during practice sessions, I really have seen so much growth in my playing ability and muscle memory!
Can we talk about the variations of Eleven’s theme and the love theme?!
And I can’t seem to find them on the soundtrack because I have a feeling (like in season 4) they’re special arrangements. So they might not have been released.
And I can’t seem to find them on the soundtrack because I have a feeling (like in season 4) they’re special arrangements. So they might not have been released.
January 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Can we talk about the variations of Eleven’s theme and the love theme?!
And I can’t seem to find them on the soundtrack because I have a feeling (like in season 4) they’re special arrangements. So they might not have been released.
And I can’t seem to find them on the soundtrack because I have a feeling (like in season 4) they’re special arrangements. So they might not have been released.
I’ve been replaying God of War (2018) since I never got around to finishing it and it only solidifies that Bear McCreary might be one of my all time favorite composers.
I’m always in awe of the level of world building he pours into his work!
I’m always in awe of the level of world building he pours into his work!
December 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I’ve been replaying God of War (2018) since I never got around to finishing it and it only solidifies that Bear McCreary might be one of my all time favorite composers.
I’m always in awe of the level of world building he pours into his work!
I’m always in awe of the level of world building he pours into his work!
I have one more OdysseyNotes newsletter that I’m working on for this year and I want your input:
What were your favorite film/tv scores of 2025? I have a few in mind but I want to get your thoughts as well 😊
What were your favorite film/tv scores of 2025? I have a few in mind but I want to get your thoughts as well 😊
December 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I have one more OdysseyNotes newsletter that I’m working on for this year and I want your input:
What were your favorite film/tv scores of 2025? I have a few in mind but I want to get your thoughts as well 😊
What were your favorite film/tv scores of 2025? I have a few in mind but I want to get your thoughts as well 😊
What’s everyone’s favorite holiday film score and why?
I have a few that I want to discuss in next weeks final newsletter of the year but I’d love to know what resonates with you during the holidays.
I have a few that I want to discuss in next weeks final newsletter of the year but I’d love to know what resonates with you during the holidays.
December 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
What’s everyone’s favorite holiday film score and why?
I have a few that I want to discuss in next weeks final newsletter of the year but I’d love to know what resonates with you during the holidays.
I have a few that I want to discuss in next weeks final newsletter of the year but I’d love to know what resonates with you during the holidays.
Just finished the IT: Welcome to Derry finale and wow! The show just got better and better as it went on! I’m so blown away by this season and how much they were able to expand on the lore.
Just incredible! Not to mention the score. We’re lucky to have so much music across 4 volumes to listen to!
Just incredible! Not to mention the score. We’re lucky to have so much music across 4 volumes to listen to!
December 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Just finished the IT: Welcome to Derry finale and wow! The show just got better and better as it went on! I’m so blown away by this season and how much they were able to expand on the lore.
Just incredible! Not to mention the score. We’re lucky to have so much music across 4 volumes to listen to!
Just incredible! Not to mention the score. We’re lucky to have so much music across 4 volumes to listen to!
With the ThinkSpace Orchestral Composition Bootcamp coming to a close for the year, it made me reflect on momentum, inspiration, & staying creative especially heading into the new year!
Be sure to check out my newest OdysseyNotes post available tomorrow morning Dec. 11th @ 8:00am ET
Be sure to check out my newest OdysseyNotes post available tomorrow morning Dec. 11th @ 8:00am ET
Why Is It So Hard to Keep Writing Music?
It’s easy to have momentum when you have a deadline. It’s harder when you don't.
robertrodriguezmusic.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:55 AM
With the ThinkSpace Orchestral Composition Bootcamp coming to a close for the year, it made me reflect on momentum, inspiration, & staying creative especially heading into the new year!
Be sure to check out my newest OdysseyNotes post available tomorrow morning Dec. 11th @ 8:00am ET
Be sure to check out my newest OdysseyNotes post available tomorrow morning Dec. 11th @ 8:00am ET
Finally all caught up on Stranger Things and I’m just blown away. It all felt like the last few episodes of a season and it’s literally just the first half!
I’m not ready for this show to end. In a way I’m kind of glad it’s been dropped over the next month even though I need to watch more now!
I’m not ready for this show to end. In a way I’m kind of glad it’s been dropped over the next month even though I need to watch more now!
November 29, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Finally all caught up on Stranger Things and I’m just blown away. It all felt like the last few episodes of a season and it’s literally just the first half!
I’m not ready for this show to end. In a way I’m kind of glad it’s been dropped over the next month even though I need to watch more now!
I’m not ready for this show to end. In a way I’m kind of glad it’s been dropped over the next month even though I need to watch more now!
Finally starting the new Stranger Things season and 2 things:
1. They used the Kids theme!!! It’s popped up every season but really evolved and grew over the years. I love it so much!
2. I can’t stop smiling. They all still got it 😍
1. They used the Kids theme!!! It’s popped up every season but really evolved and grew over the years. I love it so much!
2. I can’t stop smiling. They all still got it 😍
November 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Finally starting the new Stranger Things season and 2 things:
1. They used the Kids theme!!! It’s popped up every season but really evolved and grew over the years. I love it so much!
2. I can’t stop smiling. They all still got it 😍
1. They used the Kids theme!!! It’s popped up every season but really evolved and grew over the years. I love it so much!
2. I can’t stop smiling. They all still got it 😍
Happy Stranger things day to everyone who celebrates!
This show’s score is one that will always stick with me. The way it’s developed over the years has been incredible to hear! 🥹
This show’s score is one that will always stick with me. The way it’s developed over the years has been incredible to hear! 🥹
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Happy Stranger things day to everyone who celebrates!
This show’s score is one that will always stick with me. The way it’s developed over the years has been incredible to hear! 🥹
This show’s score is one that will always stick with me. The way it’s developed over the years has been incredible to hear! 🥹
Stranger Things is easily one of my favorite shows. Every time I question if it’s just hype, I’m reminded what made the show so impactful for me personally.
This is by far the most in-depth thing I’ve written. I spent hours doing research and would love for you to check it out!
This is by far the most in-depth thing I’ve written. I spent hours doing research and would love for you to check it out!
How the Stranger Things Main Theme Grew into an Epic Finale
From a tiny synth title sequence to Season 4’s orchestral arrangement...and what I’ll be listening for in the final season!
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Stranger Things is easily one of my favorite shows. Every time I question if it’s just hype, I’m reminded what made the show so impactful for me personally.
This is by far the most in-depth thing I’ve written. I spent hours doing research and would love for you to check it out!
This is by far the most in-depth thing I’ve written. I spent hours doing research and would love for you to check it out!
Less than 8 hours until this behemoth of an OdysseyNotes Pro post is released!
Full post exclusive for paid subscribers.
Preview available for free subscribers.
As a composer obsessed with the score, I poured my heart into this 😍
Full post exclusive for paid subscribers.
Preview available for free subscribers.
As a composer obsessed with the score, I poured my heart into this 😍
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Less than 8 hours until this behemoth of an OdysseyNotes Pro post is released!
Full post exclusive for paid subscribers.
Preview available for free subscribers.
As a composer obsessed with the score, I poured my heart into this 😍
Full post exclusive for paid subscribers.
Preview available for free subscribers.
As a composer obsessed with the score, I poured my heart into this 😍
If you want a little tease for my Stranger Things post coming up, I’m gonna absolutely gush over Rob Simonsen’s main title orchestral arrangement for season 4’s final scene!!
Perk of being an OdysseyNotes Pro member!!
Perk of being an OdysseyNotes Pro member!!
November 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If you want a little tease for my Stranger Things post coming up, I’m gonna absolutely gush over Rob Simonsen’s main title orchestral arrangement for season 4’s final scene!!
Perk of being an OdysseyNotes Pro member!!
Perk of being an OdysseyNotes Pro member!!
Composers! Your inbox is probably filled with an an endless scroll of ALL CAPS and 🏷️🤯‼️💥
You don’t need another VST
You need practice
I know it’s fun to explore something new but, I’d rather WRITE with what I know instead of buying more vsts!
Libraries won’t fix your music. YOU can!
You don’t need another VST
You need practice
I know it’s fun to explore something new but, I’d rather WRITE with what I know instead of buying more vsts!
Libraries won’t fix your music. YOU can!
Before you buy another sample library this Black Friday…
For composers who are tired of all the emojis and ALL-CAPS in their inbox this year.
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Composers! Your inbox is probably filled with an an endless scroll of ALL CAPS and 🏷️🤯‼️💥
You don’t need another VST
You need practice
I know it’s fun to explore something new but, I’d rather WRITE with what I know instead of buying more vsts!
Libraries won’t fix your music. YOU can!
You don’t need another VST
You need practice
I know it’s fun to explore something new but, I’d rather WRITE with what I know instead of buying more vsts!
Libraries won’t fix your music. YOU can!
I’ve been working on a Stranger Things post for this month’s OdysseyNotes Pro!!
I truly love this show and the music behind it. It’s a love letter to the history of the score and the composers who put it all together. 😍
I truly love this show and the music behind it. It’s a love letter to the history of the score and the composers who put it all together. 😍
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I’ve been working on a Stranger Things post for this month’s OdysseyNotes Pro!!
I truly love this show and the music behind it. It’s a love letter to the history of the score and the composers who put it all together. 😍
I truly love this show and the music behind it. It’s a love letter to the history of the score and the composers who put it all together. 😍
Currently watching The Island starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson!
Steve Jablonksy’s score sounds SO much like Transformers! It’s wild!
EDIT: right as I posted, I saw it’s directed by Michael Bay!!! 😂
Steve Jablonksy’s score sounds SO much like Transformers! It’s wild!
EDIT: right as I posted, I saw it’s directed by Michael Bay!!! 😂
a man wearing glasses and a leather jacket is smiling .
ALT: a man wearing glasses and a leather jacket is smiling .
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November 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Currently watching The Island starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson!
Steve Jablonksy’s score sounds SO much like Transformers! It’s wild!
EDIT: right as I posted, I saw it’s directed by Michael Bay!!! 😂
Steve Jablonksy’s score sounds SO much like Transformers! It’s wild!
EDIT: right as I posted, I saw it’s directed by Michael Bay!!! 😂
New OdysseyNotes coming out tomorrow morning! It’s for composers who are tired of all the emojis and ALL-CAPS in their inbox this
year.
Don’t miss it: open.substack.com/pub/robertro...
year.
Don’t miss it: open.substack.com/pub/robertro...
Before you buy another sample library this Black Friday…
For composers who are tired of all the emojis and ALL-CAPS in their inbox this year.
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:17 PM
New OdysseyNotes coming out tomorrow morning! It’s for composers who are tired of all the emojis and ALL-CAPS in their inbox this
year.
Don’t miss it: open.substack.com/pub/robertro...
year.
Don’t miss it: open.substack.com/pub/robertro...
If you want to get a solid understanding of good orchestration, listen to some classic holiday music!
Always gorgeous wind writing 🥹❄️
Always gorgeous wind writing 🥹❄️
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
If you want to get a solid understanding of good orchestration, listen to some classic holiday music!
Always gorgeous wind writing 🥹❄️
Always gorgeous wind writing 🥹❄️
My wife and I are on the Purple Monkey in a Bubblegum Tree side of TikTok
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 AM
My wife and I are on the Purple Monkey in a Bubblegum Tree side of TikTok
I’m trying to find the best movie/show tracking apps!
I want simplicity with the option for more advanced features & a clean UI. So far my favorites are:
- Movie Tracker
- Sequel
- Sofa Time *Not the Sofa app*
I love MT/Sequel. A few features I wish to see but great options. ST is growing on me!
I want simplicity with the option for more advanced features & a clean UI. So far my favorites are:
- Movie Tracker
- Sequel
- Sofa Time *Not the Sofa app*
I love MT/Sequel. A few features I wish to see but great options. ST is growing on me!
November 23, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I’m trying to find the best movie/show tracking apps!
I want simplicity with the option for more advanced features & a clean UI. So far my favorites are:
- Movie Tracker
- Sequel
- Sofa Time *Not the Sofa app*
I love MT/Sequel. A few features I wish to see but great options. ST is growing on me!
I want simplicity with the option for more advanced features & a clean UI. So far my favorites are:
- Movie Tracker
- Sequel
- Sofa Time *Not the Sofa app*
I love MT/Sequel. A few features I wish to see but great options. ST is growing on me!