Category Archives: Film Score Friday

Film Score Friday: ‘The Complete Harry Potter Film Music Collection’ by The City of Prague Philharmonic

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

One of my favorite things to cover in my weekly film score review is compilations. These sets are the most easily digestible forms of film music, and represented my entry into the world. It was the combined ‘Best Of’ albums of John Williams, … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘Doctor Who: Series Six’ By Murray Gold

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

For several years now the modern iteration of Doctor Who has been a high water mark for genre television. Upping the ante with incredible writing, good budget effects and a group of actors that would put most prime time line-ups to shame. … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: Special Edition – John Williams Birthday Celebration

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

This past week John Williams had his 80th birthday. One of the first thing he will do during his 80th year will be attending the Oscars later this month where the Maestro is nominated for 2 best score awards. Even … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ by John Williams

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Last month we spent time reviewing the Golden Globe nominated film scores, at the time I had only listened to one of them going in so it was a nice way to start award season and catch up on some … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘Film Music 2011’ by Various Artists

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Silva Screen Music is a class outfit, they release really good music and great collections from some of the top composers and movies of today. In the past we looked at their collections of music from Hans Zimmer and James … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘W.E.’ By Abel Korzeniowski

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

W.E. is the last of our Golden Globe nominated scores, perfect timing as the show airs this Sunday, and by far the most unexpected. In fact before this nomination I didn’t even know this movie existed. The film is actually … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’ by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Last year Trent Reznor lead a resurgence of main stream musicians turning to film scores. The 80’s saw a lot of this trend, most notably Danny Elfman, of Oingo Boingo fame and Christopher Franke of Tangerine Dream. The best two scores from 2010 … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘The Artist’ By Ludovic Bource

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The third score from this year’s Golden Globe nominated set that I have the pleasure to review is from The Artist. The film is an interesting one, a silent film shot in black and white, set during Hollywood’s golden age. … Continue reading →

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