Step into the whimsical imagination of Rushad Eggleston as Auditory Odyssey journeys into The World of Sneth—a fantastical realm of goblins, invented words, and cello wizardry. In this episode, we explore Eggleston’s eccentric artistry, his playful musical inventions, and the boundless creativity that makes Sneth more than a place—it’s a state of mind.

Join me for a spine‑tingling exploration of Danny Elfman’s world—how melody, orchestration, and theatrical storytelling turn a stop‑motion holiday fable into a darkly beautiful musical experience. This episode breaks down the film’s main leitmotifs, reveals the orchestral and sound‑design choices that shape mood, and traces how music drives character, theme, and surprise.What’s inside:• Episode focus: how themes and motifs map to Jack, Sally, and Halloween Town• Leitmotif analysis: the film’s signature melodic cells and their transformations• Orchestration & texture: unconventional instrument choices and arrangement tricks that create whimsy and dread• Narrative function: moments where the score rewrites what the audience thinks is happening• Takeaways for creators: practical lessons for composers, sound designers, and storytellers

Dive into a full musical deep-dive of Take My Death Away, the Halloween musical written by Stephen and Teresa Gashler, exploring its score, characters, and the dramatic machinery that makes it both haunting and strangely tender.

Welcome to Auditory Odyssey. I’m Brennan—creator, musician, and the voice behind this project. In this first episode, I lay the groundwork: who I am, why music matters to me, and what you can expect from this series. It’s part origin story, part invitation. If you’re curious about the emotional architecture behind sound, or just want to hear how this all begins, this is where to start.