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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist who helped write 'The Way We Were,' dies at 99

Alan Bergman, celebrated lyricist, died at 99, renowned for classic songs and his partnership with wife Marilyn.
Film
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Iggy Pop on Song's Use in Superman Film: The Man of Steel "Is the Best Friend You Can Have"

Iggy Pop's song 'Punkrocker' features in the film's final scene and end credits.
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

The Invisible Horror of The Shining: How Music Makes Stanley Kubrick's Iconic Film Even More Terrifying

One technique powerfully employed in the film has the incongruous name of "Mickey Mousing." Named after the manner in which classic cartoons were scored in tight synchrony with the movements of their characters, it had fallen into disuse by the nineteen-seventies, when a subtler cinematic style prevailed.
Film
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Sense of Place: Step inside the Roman studio where Ennio Morricone made magic

Ennio Morricone's legacy in film music is profoundly tied to Forum Studios, where he recorded many iconic soundtracks.
#lalo-schifrin
fromThe Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music
2 months ago

Cristobal Tapia de Veer: Screaming Smiles and Vocal Masking - The Wire

"Cristobal Tapia de Veer's score in Smile contrasts disorienting soundscapes with moments of intense musicality, effectively enhancing the film's horror elements through innovative compositions."
Music
SF music
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Hidden meaning behind the 'Mission Impossible' theme - and other secrets of the classic spy track

The iconic 'Mission: Impossible' theme consists of four notes that convey a secret message and has significantly impacted the action genre.
#howard-shore
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: Is there a Los Angeles musical style?

Los Angeles music reflects its complex cultural background, bridging film, classical, jazz, and popular music.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Film with Live Orchestra: "The Princess Bride" w/ SF Symphony (Aug. 2-3)

"Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before with the SF Symphony performing the entire musical score of this fairy tale adventure live-to-picture!"
San Francisco
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Music
fromPitchfork
4 months ago

Oscars 2025: Daniel Blumberg Wins Best Original Score for The Brutalist

Daniel Blumberg won Best Original Score for The Brutalist at the 2025 Academy Awards, marking his first nomination and win.
Music
fromPitchfork
4 months ago

Oscars 2025: Daniel Blumberg Wins Best Original Score for The Brutalist

Daniel Blumberg won Best Original Score for The Brutalist at the 2025 Academy Awards, marking his first nomination and win.
Independent films
fromVulture
5 months ago

The Death of the Classic Film Score

Recent films are shifting from traditional orchestral scores to avant-garde, dissonant soundscapes that challenge viewers' expectations.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Academy Award winner Kris Bowers up for another Oscar, celebrating music in a different category

Kris Bowers is nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Score for "The Wild Robot," showcasing his impact in film music.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Exclusive | I saw Hans Zimmer in concert. Here's why movie fans have to see him live

Hans Zimmer's North American arena tour in 2024 surprises fans, as it features no traditional elements like sheet music or film imagery, creating unique intrigue.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Vic Flick, Guitarist Who Plucked the James Bond Theme, Dies at 87

Vic Flick's guitar riff defined the James Bond theme, encapsulating the character's suave confidence and danger.
fromIndieWire
8 months ago

The Late Quincy Jones Reinvented Film Music, Defined 'Fusion,' and Did Something Extremely Rare at a Post-Screening Q&A

Quincy Jones was a towering figure in American music, his influence evident across genres and mediums, marking a new era in film music and popular culture.
Independent films
Music
fromVulture
10 months ago

So Is Joker: Folie a Deux a Musical or Not?

Lady Gaga's remarks at the Venice conference suggest 'Joker: Folie à Deux' isn't a musical, confusing many given its extensive musical elements.
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

Celebrating movie icons: The films of Sergio Leone

Sergio Leone revitalized the Western genre with his spaghetti Westerns and introduced a new visual style and complex characters.
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