Like many boys who liked to read, my genre of choice during my teenage years was science fiction. And since... 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
I’ve never participated in a fox hunt for a couple of reasons—1) It’s now banned almost everywhere, 2) I’m afraid... 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
August is my birthday month. But rather than wait for the 19th to roll around, I’m celebrating my birthday a... Read More
The world always seems to go bananas for apes. The year is 3978 A.D. and a spaceship with a crew of... Read More
When it comes to writing marches, you’d think every composer would throw up their hands in defeat following in the... Read More
My 50th birthday is approaching so I’ve naturally been taking stock of, well, everything. I’ve been looking back at the... Read More
Yesterday, I began a week-long look at 50 of my favorite film scores. If you want to read about the... Read More
If you’d like to catch up on the earlier installments, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of 50 Favorite... Read More