In Episode 25, Christopher Willis talks about his experience working with Rupert Gregson-Williams on VEEP, what it was like to score comedy in a serious way, how he got the job on Disney's The Lion Guard, and MORE!
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In episode 24, Christopher Willis talks about what sparked his enthusiasm for music as a kid and his journey to composing!
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Learn more about the about the physical challenges musicians face when performing film scores live in episode 23 with Jim Fahey!
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In this episode Jim Fahey, talks about how he started at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the evolution of live film music performances in the orchestra world, and the challenge of programming and performing in this genre!
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In episode 21, Joel McNeely talks about his friendship with Seth MacFarlane and their work together, how continuing to learn as a composer is important, and about his work on “Disney Dreams!”
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In episode 20, Joel McNeely talks about working with Jerry Goldsmith on Air Force One, writing the music of the Tinker Bell world, and the challenges of composing the unknown in American Dad!
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In episode 19, John Debney shares how he used the music to tell the story in The Jungle Book and about making the music of The Orville as big as it could be.
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In episode 18, John Debney shares stories about writing "Buddy's Theme" for Elf, meeting master Jerry Goldsmith, finishing the score on Looney Tunes: Back in Action, and composing for the intense images of Passion of the Christ!
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In the final part of the interview series with one of our favorite composers, Patrick Doyle, maestro talks about experimenting with new sounds when composing Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, the decision to use "Lavender's Blue" as the romantic theme for Cinderella, and how he "put in the work" when composing for films.
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We are so excited about today's #FilmMusicFocus episode 16. In part 3 of this multi-part interview series, maestro Patrick Doyle shares fun stories about different projects, like his family's musical traditions, and the latest #HarryPotterInConcert at Royal Albert Hall! You don't want to miss this one!
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It's time for another #FilmMusicFocus with one our favorite composers -- Patrick Dolye! In the second part of this multi-part interview series, you can learn more about Doyle's experiences with the challenges of writing for unabridged Hamlet, composing music that captures emotional moments in Donnie Brasco, collaborating with director Mike Newell, and MORE!
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ANOTHER SPECIAL #StayHomeStaySafe EPISODE with Principal Trumpet at Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Los Angeles Recording Artist, and YAMAHA Performing Artist -- Rob Schaer about his experiences as a professional musician working on Dancing with the Stars, recording for great Film/TV composers, and how he's learning the technical side of recording audio from his home studio.
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ANOTHER SPECIAL #StayHomeStaySafe EPISODE with Principal Trumpet at Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Los Angeles Recording Artist, and YAMAHA Performing Artist -- Rob Schaer about his experiences playing at Disney World, the Hollywood Bowl, how he got the opportunity playing for the Oscars, and more!
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In our twelfth #StayHomeStaySafe episode, Emmy-winning American composer John Debney talks about his experience as a composer working on hit films like Liar, Liar, and Cutthroat Island, but also what its like to work with directors.
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ANOTHER SPECIAL #StayHomeStaySafe EPISODE with Emmy Award-winning TV and film composer, Bruce Broughton! In Part 3 of this multi-part series, Broughton talks about Tombstone, Tiny Toon Adventures, and more.
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In our tenth #StayHomeStaySafe episode, Justin Freer talks with American composer Joel McNeely! In Part 1 of this multi-part interviews series, McNeely talks about meeting Elmer Bernstein as a kid and being inspired by him, his work as an orchestrator, and how working on THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLES inspired him to compose the music for IRON WILL. Don’t miss this one!
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In our ninth #StayHomeStaySafe episode, Justin Freer talks with Mike Knobloch, in Part 2 from the multi-part interview series. Knobloch gives us a fascinating look into the decisions that go into choosing original songs vs. film music alone. Mike Knobloch is the President of Global Film Music and Publishing at Universal Pictures. Don’t miss this one!
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In our eighth #StayHomeStaySafe episode, Justin Freer talks with Academy & Golden Globe Award-nominated composer Patrick Doyle, in Part 1 of his multi-part interview series!
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In our seventh #StayHomeStaySafe episode, Justin Freer talks with Emmy Award-winning TV & Film Composer Bruce Broughton, in Part 2 of his multi-part interview series!
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In our sixth #StayHomeStaySafe episode, Justin Freer talks with the President of Global Film Music and Publishing at Universal Pictures, in the first part of a multi-part interview series!
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