I love lists. I love making theme, I love reading them, I love their pathetic attempts to keep me organized... Read More
As I sit here listening to Film Score Monthly’s new LASSIE COME HOME: THE CANINE CINEMA COLLECTION, not surprisingly—or maybe... Read More
I’ve been watching the Oscars since I was 14 years old. I used the list of Music nominees to educate... Read More
No, it’s not me. The Associated Press has reported that a 20-page autographed manuscript of Bernard Herrmann’s classic 1960 score... Read More
If you’ve been following my posts all week, then you know that I’ve been celebrating my impending 50th birthday on... Read More
My buddy Tim Greiving wrote a nostalgic blog post last week over on his blog, The Greiving Process, about a tradition... Read More
I bow at the feet of Jonathan Ive and the almighty iPod. It has changed the way I listen to... Read More
“Your work is ingenious. It’s quality work. And there are simply too many notes, that’s all. Just cut a few... Read More
Mom: What do you want for Easter?Me: The soundtrack for CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND!(Blank stare from Mom.)Mom: What’s... Read More
On August 18, 2004, the film music world experienced its third major loss. When Elmer Bernstein passed away, I felt... Read More