In some circles, film music is a four-letter word. But the art form deserves to be celebrated, and these film... Read More
When you’re under the spell (get it, spell?) of film music, you arrange your collection alphabetically, some by composer, some... Read More
Masterpiece, like genius, is an often overused word, especially in the arts. Merriam-Webster defines a masterpiece as “a work done with... Read More
Once upon a time, nobody wrote about film music. Back when I was first discovering it in the late ’70s... Read More
Somebody, please explain to me the point of a DVD isolated score. Don’t get me wrong, I like isolated scores.... Read More
In the U.S., an obsession with pop culture ad celebrity worship often goes overboard. Film music is usually far removed from... Read More
Waking up on Monday to the news of John Barry’s passing was heartbreaking, to say the least. Even though he... Read More
Today is one of the most important days of the year for me—the Oscar nominations. Sure, it’s ridiculous, but after... 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
After all these years of obsessively following the Oscars, three things happen (at least they did to me): You learn... Read More