Browsing: Composer

Interview by Paul Salfen Tim Phillips is an award-winning Canadian/British composer and lyricist. In this interview he tells Paul Salfen about the creative process while working with PJ Harvey on the Score of "Bad Sisters." A delicious blend of both dark comedy and thriller, “Bad Sisters” follows the lives of the Garvey sisters, who are

Interview by Paul Salfen Harry Manfredini  has spent most of his life in music. While living in the Midwest, he worked as an arranger and performer. He also earned a Bachelor of Music degree from DePaul University and a Master of Arts degree from Western Illinois University, where he subsequently taught theory, orchestration, and conducting.

Interview by Paul Salfen MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE TOP GUN: MAVERICK OUT NOW FEATURING NEW MUSIC BY LADY GAGA & ONEREPUBLIC AS WELL AS TOP GUN CLASSICS & ORIGINAL SCORE FROM LORNE BALFE, HAROLD FALTERMEYER, LADY GAGA, & HANS ZIMMER Interscope Records announces the release of Music From The Motion Picture Top Gun: Maverick

Interview by Paul Salfen Interview starts after trailer Official Synopsis: A beloved Hollywood starlet known for a number of iconic roles – gone at 32 years old. Unanswered questions, controversial figures, and surrounded by speculation: what really happened to Brittany Murphy? This two-part documentary explores her life beyond headlines, celebrating her legacy and investigating her tragic

By Paul Salfen For BAFTA Award-winning Scottish composer Paul Leonard-Morgan, the chance to work with legendary composer Phillip Glass and work on a show that is unlike any other show before it was a no-brainer. The 46-year-old has worked on a wide variety of films, TV shows, documentaries, and video games ranging from Dredd to

Interview by John Wisniewski John Wisniewski: When did you begin composing music, Jack?  Jack Curtis Dubowsky: I began composing music as a teenager. (That I can remember!) JW: Are there any composers that inspire you? JCD: Many composers inspire me. Recently I completed a new piece, “Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Henry Purcell,”

Interview by Paul Salfen Matteo Messina, photo by Hank Fortner Grammy-winning composer Mateo Messina has graced Oscar-winning films, indie hits, and popular television shows with his distinct, moving and wildly innovative musical voice.  His folksy, guitar-led score for Jason Reitman’s “Juno,” starring Ellen Page and Michael Cera, contributed to the film’s runaway success, and led to Messina’s Grammy