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Rock Star Composers
You know what they say, everyone has to start out somewhere. I've compiled a list of some composers who started out (and perhaps still continue) in the rock world. Danny Elfman One of the more famous...
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Scoring Stages: Anvil Denham Studios
Anvil Recording GroupDenham StudiosDenham, EnglandBuilt by Alexander Korda in the 1930s, the Denham Studio was akin to the Hollywood studio backlots. Located in Denham, Buckinghamshire, the large...
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It's always fun to look into what films and scores are on the horizon. 2015 has some major tentpole films and some director-composer reunions. In an era of sequels and reboots, there are some...
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2014 Original Score Awards Roundup
Here's the Roundup of Original Score nominations and winners from various associations. Winners will be marked in red as they happen!ACADEMY AWARDBEST ORIGINAL SCORE*The Grand Budapest Hotel (Alexandre...
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Quick Review: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Night at the Museum: Secret of the TombMusic composed and conducted by Alan SilvestriMusic performed by Hollywood Studio SymphonyOrchestrated by Mark GrahamScore recorded at 20th Century Fox (Newman...
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The Director/Composer
Many directors are multi-faceted - with cinematography, writing and editing also in their credits. Composing the film's score is also one talent that several composers use. For most, they compose...
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Scoring Stages: CTS Studios
CTS Studios(Bayswater/Wembley)London, EnglandCine-Tele Sound Studios Ltd was formed originally in 1956 at Kensington Gardens Square in London's Bayswater district. Smaller than some scoring stages, the...
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Screen Credit Quiz (Round James & James)
It's time for a Screen Credit Quiz! My last quiz (found here) was identifying Alan Silvestri from Alexandre Desplat. For this quiz, let's confuse everyone and have each film either composed by James...
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Quick Review: The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: Battle of the Five ArmiesMusic composed by Howard ShoreMusic conducted by Conrad PopeOrchestrations by Conrad Pope, James SizemoreScore performed by New Zealand Symphony OrchestraRecorded...
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Double Oscar Nominees
With so many composers scoring multiples of films each year, it's not surprising that composers have received multiple nominations from the Academy Awards. It almost seems like a given through the...
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Quick Review: Cinderella
CinderellaMusic composed by Patrick DoyleMusic conducted James ShearmanMusic orchestrated by Patrick Doyle, James ShearmanScore performed by London Symphony OrchestraRecorded at Air Lyndhurst...
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10 Best Scores Turning 20
Now here's something that will probably make you feel old. Let's take a trip down nostalgia lane by looking at some of the Best Scores Turning 20 Years Old in 2015 - that's right, scores from 1995....
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10 Best Scores Turning 10
We took a trip down memory lane with some film scores turning 20 this year. Let's turn our attention to a shorter nostalgia trip with the best scores that came out 10 years ago - in 2005.Let's start...
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Quick Review: Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of UltronMusic composed by Brian TylerMusic conducted by Brian Tyler, Allan WilsonMusic recorded by Philharmonia Orchestra of LondonMusic recorded at Abbey Road StudiosMusic composed by...
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Composer Cameos #3
Another treasure trove of Composer Cameos! Just like the previous editions here and here, here's even more composers spotted in film and television! (Hopefully a few old and obscure ones too!)...
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Screen Credit Quiz! (Round John & John & John)
It's time for a Screen Credit Quiz! Since the round of Alan & Alexandre and James & James was so much fun, let's add a new trio to the mix! Here's Round John & John & John. All the...
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Remembering James
James Horner (1953-2015) It is hard to put to words what James Horner has meant to me as a film score listener. His scores were always something to look forward to in a new film and his past scores...
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Quick Review: Jurassic World
Jurassic WorldMusic composed by Michael GiacchinoJurassic Park Theme by John WilliamsMusic conducted by Tim SimonecMusic orchestrated by Tim Simonec, Marshall Bowen, Peter Boyer, Brad Dechter, Mark...
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Screen Credit Quiz (All Comedy Edition)
It's time for a Screen Credit Quiz! This time, let's have a few laughs with an All Comedy Edition! All these films represented are comedies - both old and new. I tossed in a few giveaways in there...
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10 Best Scores Turning 30
1985 was a great year for film scores. There were a few tough choices, but here's what I consider some of the best from the year. So here is my list of the 10 Best Scores Turning 30!Let's start the...
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