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Every month on the 9th, join me for 9 of my favorite things about film music.

9 Oscar-Winning Scores Still To Be Released

Jim Lochner May 9, 2012 4

You’d think there be a month that went by that I didn’t think about the Oscars. Alas, I’m just that shallow. Even though an Academy Award is no indication of quality, the Oscars are

Zing Went the Newman Strings of My Heart!

Jim Lochner April 9, 2012 7

Alfred Newman—my guide, guru and guardian angel, at least when it comes to film music. Why? Three words—the Newman strings. Nearly everything you want to know about Newman’s film music can be found in

9 Favorite Film Music Marches

Jim Lochner March 9, 2012 10

Because my quota of clever (such as it is) is already used up for the month, March’s “9 on the 9th” post celebrates, well, marches. (Oy.) Having spent more than my dues in marching

9 Favorite Western Film Scores

Jim Lochner February 9, 2012 14

I’m not a fan of Westerns particularly. The mythological images created by Hollywood seldom bear any resemblance to reality and their political leanings are often less than honorable. But those wide, open spaces and

9 Questions For the Film Music Community

Jim Lochner January 9, 2012 14

Maybe I’m just a cantankerous ol’ cuss or perhaps it’s residual holiday misanthropy, but I’m starting 2012 with more questions than answers. But, oh, do I still have opinions. So I thought I’d devote

9 Favorite Film Scores of Nino Rota

Jim Lochner December 9, 2011 5

He’s Fellini’s musical muse, the Corleone family’s classically chromatic consigliere, and the potent musical potion for two star-crossed lovers. (Okay, enough with the annoying alliterations.) But there’s more to Nino Rota‘s music than wine-soaked

9 Favorite Film Scores of André Previn

Jim Lochner November 9, 2011 3

André Previn doesn’t like to discuss his film music in interviews, so it’s up to disciples like me to champion his output. Like all great film composers, Previn’s music bears an unmistakable sound. Tricky, syncopated

9 Favorite Comedy Scores

Jim Lochner October 9, 2011 10

Because everyone’s sense of humor is different, everyone’s taste in comedy films is also different. (Duh!) I’m not usually a big fan of obvious, slapstick humor. I prefer comedy that has a human element,

9 Favorite Film Scores of 1976

Jim Lochner September 9, 2011 8

1976…the year I discovered film music. It’s an important year for me. With my purchase of THE OMEN soundtrack, and for the last 35 years, film music became my preferred listening of choice and eventually

9 Favorite Film Scores of 1962

Jim Lochner August 9, 2011 6

August is my birthday month. Back in school it sucked because kids never bothered to remember your birthday during the summer. As a young adult, I used to have a mental list that I’d