Yesterday, I began a week-long look at 50 of my favorite film scores. If you want to read about the... Read More
In the countdown to my 50th birthday on the 19th, in addition to foolishly choosing nine of my favorite film... 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
When it comes to writing marches, you’d think every composer would throw up their hands in defeat following in the... Read More
I’m not a fan of Westerns particularly. The mythological images created by Hollywood seldom bear any resemblance to reality. Plus,... 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
I wonder if I’ll look back ten years from now and see 2011 as a turning point in my film... 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
Masterpiece, like genius, is an often overused word, especially in the arts. Merriam-Webster defines a masterpiece as “a work done with... Read More