Category Archives: Music

Listen to Alan Silvestri’s ‘Avengers’ Theme Before The Movie Hits Theaters

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

OK, so we know it is coming, we know The Avengers looms just a little more than a week away. The early critical reception is very high, the buzz couldn’t be better and many of you already have your tickets … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘Dark Shadows’ by Danny Elfman

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

One thing will be certain in a few weeks. Once Summer starts there will be more high profile scores than Fridays and some good music might fall through the cracks. Which is precisely why I am so excited to bring you … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday Special Edition: Famous Film Composers and their TV Theme Songs

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Whats this, another special edition of Film Score Friday? That’s right, with the massive summer season beginning in just a few short weeks I wanted to spend a little time now on a topic I have long wanted to write about, famous … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday Retro Edition: ‘The Fifth Element’ by Eric Serra

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

When I started writing the weekly film score review, one of the things I wanted to do was shine a light on some of my favorite scores from the past. Now that I have just passed my one-year anniversary on The Flickcast … Continue reading →

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You Can Listen to an Expanded Preview of Danny Elfman’s ‘Dark Shadow’ Score Right Now

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

There are a few certainties in life, death, taxes and a Danny Elfman score for the next Tim Burton movie. Their creative collaborations have always been among the high points of each new Burton film, even if sometimes the music can sound overly … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘The Hunger Games’ by James Newton Howard

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Last week saw the release of the first 2012 mega blockbuster, The Hunger Games. The film was eagerly anticipated and delivered the majority of it’s promise for a sweeping, epic tale of love, death and the games. Being the first … Continue reading →

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Tenacious D’s Impending Return Begins In The New Short ‘To Be The Best’

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Tenacious D has always represented the very best of what makes us love Jack Black. Together with his unsung partner Kyle Gass their brand of irreverent humor mixed with bad ass rock was always a cocktail best served always. Unfortunately, Hollywood had to get … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘The Essential Games Music Collection Vol. 1’ by London Music Works

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

I like to make it a point to cover video game music as often as I can. I really think the entire industry is on the cusp of breaking down what little barriers are left and establishing itself as a thoroughly acceptable … Continue reading →

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