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Max Richter’s SLEEP: Interview with Composer Max Richter and Filmmaker Natalie Johns on Eight-Hour Musical Piece
Interview by Paul Salfen Portrait of acclaimed composer Max Richter and creative partner Yulia Mahr as they stage landmark eight-hour overnight performance of Richter's "Sleep", from award-winning filmmaker Natalie Johns Max Richter said, “Five years ago I wrote 'SLEEP' as an invitation to pause our busy lives for a moment. Now we are all facing an
TOTO’S STEVE LUKATHER: I Found The Sun Again
In this fantastic candid interview, Steve Lukather talks to Paul Salfen about making great music old-school style, his friendship with Ringo Starr, collaborations withToto singer Joseph Williams, Michael Jackson, and his gorgeous new release "I Found The Sun." Interview by Paul Salfen Los Angeles, CA – Steve Lukather and The Players Club / Mascot Label
Felissa Rose on VICTOR CROWLEY, And TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKEND (Interview)
Interview by Paul Salfen Victor Crowley is the fourth installment of the stylish modern horror/comedy HATCHET series, from director Adam Green. In this, the final(?) chapter for the Bayou Butcher, Green gives a firm nod to several classic horror sub genres and takes us all along for a seriously fun ride in the process. If
Top Metal Guitarist GEORGE LYNCH On Supergroup THE END MACHINE Release “Phase 2” April 9th
Interview by Paul Salfen George Lynch is an American "Hard rock" guitarist and songwriter. Lynch is best known for his work with heavy metal band "Dokken" and his post-Dokken solo band, Lynch Mob. Lynch is considered to be one of the most influential and famous 1980s metal guitarists. He is known for his unique playing
Musicians/Filmmakers Deedle Lacour And Matt Riggle On Punk Rock’s Seminal Band: The Descendents/ALL
Interview by Christine Thompson Currently Streaming on Amazon Prime, ITunes, Vudu & Tubi Deedle Lacour & Matt Riggle's Punk Rock documentary odyssey "Filmage: The Story of Decendents/ALL" tells the untold tale of one of the more overachieving — and overlooked — band in history, the Descendents. Featuring interviews with the band and contemporaries such as Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana), Mark Hoppus (Blink-182), Mike Watt (Minutemen),
Acclaimed Composer Howard Shore: On Composing Scores For FUNNY BOY, Insight Into Creative Process
Interview by Paul Salfen Paul Salfen talks to Grammy, Academy and, Golden Globe award-winning director Howard Shore about scoring FUNNY BOY and where or who Shore goes to find inspiration for his many works. Directed by critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated director Deepa Mehta (“Water”) and shot on location in Sri Lanka, FUNNY BOY, now streaming on
Top Film Composer Henry Jackman Demonstrates Some Samples, Talks New Release for CHERRY
Interview by Paul Salfen Henry Jackman has established himself as one of today’s top composers by fusing his classical training with his experience as a successful record producer and creator of electronic music. “I’ve spent a lot of time working in the record industry,” says Jackman, “and for my money being a film composer is
Joe Symes And The Loving Kind: Retro Psych Band From Liverpool (Interview)
Interview by Christine Thompson Liverpool band Joe Symes And The Loving Kind have been receiving rave reviews both locally and internationally and were described by the late Beatles manager and Merseybeat promoter, Sam Leach, as being one of the most exciting bands to come out of Liverpool. Here we speak with Joe Symes, vocalist and
James Newton Howard On NEWS OF THE WORLD Film Score “I used ancient instruments…basically instruments from the 17th and 18th century, like viola da gambas, cello d’amores, and gut string fiddles.”
Interview by Paul Salfen With well over 100 film scores under his belt, legendary composer James Newton Howard is almost automatically in awards discussions this time of year and while it’s always well-deserved, his score for News Of The World, the new film directed by Paul Greengass starring Tom Hanks seems to be at the
STARS FELL ON ALABAMA: Interview With Director VW Scheich
Interview by Paul Salfen STARS FELL ON ALABAMA, from distributor Samuel Goldwyn Films, follows a successful Hollywood agent, Bryce, and a Hollywood actress, Madison, on the verge of becoming a true star, if she can just land the right role. Bryce moved from Alabama to California 15 years ago for college and to pursue his