Tag Archives: Music

Film Score Friday: ‘Drive’ by Various Artists

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Drive is an interesting film. I have not seen it yet, but I can tell that by its trailers, promotional one-sheets and now its score. The music strikes a very interesting tone that fits in with the minimalistic, and down … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark’ by Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

A couple years ago I named Christopher Young’s Drag Me To Hell as my favorite score of the year. It had all of the big, bold, bombastic sounds you think of with true gothic horror. What raised that score above … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Last week we looked at recent “best of” releases celebrating two masters of film music: Hans Zimmer and James Horner. Reflecting on the works of Zimmer and Horner reminded me that I have gone a long time with out appreciating … Continue reading →

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John Barry’s Score for ‘The Black Hole’ Gets New Release

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Recently film music legend John Barry past away. It was a great loss for the film score community, Barry wrote some of the most well known themes and scores of all time during his career. Most people know Barry most … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: Film Music of Hans Zimmer & The Music of James Horner

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Silva Screen records has done a wonderful job in recent years of putting out “best of” releases of music by absolutely legendary composers. The latest addition to this library are two new releases showcasing a living legend and a modern … Continue reading →

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Lords of the Rings Symphony Live Concert Gets Release

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The music from the Lord of the Rings films might very well be the best ever written for a film. Howard Shore often considered the entire project as his opera, structured in a sweeping and broad style that worked hand … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Collection – Volume One By Various Artists

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Star Trek: The Next Generation is a classic show. Rated by many to be one of the greatest TV shows of all time, The Next Generation represents one of the high points for a decades old franchise that has captured … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready for the 2nd Annual Fans of Film Music Gathering?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Living in Los Angeles is awesome. There are hundreds of events, screenings, parties and exclusives that would make any film fan explode from joy. One of those awesome events has just been announced for the end of August. The Fans … Continue reading →

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