André Previn doesn’t like to discuss his film music in interviews. So it’s up to disciples like me to champion his... Read More
One of the great things about the Film Score Monthly label has been its championing of lesser-known composers like Oscar-winner Bronislau... Read More
With the recent release of SAE’s splendid soundtrack for CYRANO DE BERGERAC, I figured this month’s “9 on the 9th”... Read More
Few composers in the history of film music are as prolific as Elmer Bernstein. Nearly every film genre has benefited... Read More
If Howard Shore had written nothing but THE LORD OF THE RINGS scores, he would be accorded an honored place in... Read More
I’m usually negatively vocal about the works of James Horner—in person and in print. I’ve criticized his uncredited borrowing from... Read More
In celebration of the imminent release of Tadlow’s new re-recording of LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, I’m devoting this month’s “9 on... Read More
“The Father of Film Music”… How’s that for a moniker to live up to? I don’t know when or where... Read More
Over the past year, I had the privilege of exploring the film music of Michel Legrand in more depth. Between writing... Read More
He’s Fellini’s musical muse, the Corleone family’s classically chromatic consigliere, and the potent musical potion for two star-crossed lovers. But... Read More