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
Because everyone’s sense of humor is different, everyone’s taste in comedy films is also different. I’m not usually a big... Read More
1976…the year I discovered film music. It’s an important year for me. With my purchase of THE OMEN soundtrack, and for... Read More
August is my birthday month. But rather than wait for the 19th to roll around, I’m celebrating my birthday a... 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
If Howard Shore had written nothing but THE LORD OF THE RINGS scores, he would be accorded an honored place in... 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
The Pulitzer Prizes, handed out every April, are arguably the most prestigious prizes for journalism, arts and letters, and music... Read More
I’m wishing on a four-leaf clover in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. While I’m hoping for just one holiday where... Read More
With over 75 years worth of Academy Award-nominated music to choose from, there are certainly more than nine Oscar-nominated film... Read More