Yesterday afternoon, Michael Giacchino and J.J. Abrams took part in a discussion of the movie industry and their work together at UCLA’s Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. I Heart Woo has uploaded a video of almost 10 minutes from the event. During the conversation, Giacchino and Abrams talk about the director/composer relationship, the composer’s work […]
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Michael Giacchino & J.J. Abrams: A Conversation
Posted: June 13, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer InterviewsTags: Alias, J.J. Abrams, Lost, Michael Giacchino, Super 8
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 27, 2011)
Posted: May 27, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music NewsTags: Alexandre Desplat, Christophe Beck, Daniel Licht, Dumbstruck, Hans Zimmer, John Powell, Kung Fu Panda 2, Lucas Vidal, Make Believe, score, Soundtrack, The Hangover Part II, The Tree of Life
Two new movies are opening wide this Memorial Day weekend: Dreamworks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 2 directed by Jennifer Yuh and featuring the voice talent of Jack Black Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Gary Oldman, David Cross, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Liu, Michelle Yeoh, Dennis Haysbert, Victor Garber and Dustin Hoffman is opening in […]
Hans Zimmer and Rodrigo y Gabriela on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’
Posted: May 27, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer InterviewsTags: Hans Zimmer, Henry Jackman, On Stranger Tides, Pirates of the Caribbean, Puss in Boots
Spinner Music has recently uploaded a new short video interview with Hans Zimmer and Rodrigo y Gabriela focusing on the contributions of the Mexican musical duo to score for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The site has also published a music video of the track The Pirate That Should Not Be from the […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 20, 2011)
Posted: May 20, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music NewsTags: Bloodworth, Cost of a Soul, Hans Zimmer, Midnight in Paris, On Stranger Tides, Patrick Warren, Pirates of the Caribbean, Randy Scruggs, Rodney Whittenberg, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Soundtrack, T Bone Burnett
Only one movie is opening wide this weekend: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides directed by Rob Marshall and starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Penelope Cruzis is the fourth entry in the adventure series. The film’s music is composed by Hans Zimmer featuring Rodrigo y Gabriela. A soundtrack album including selections from the […]
Hans Zimmer on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’
Posted: May 8, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer InterviewsTags: Hans Zimmer, On Stranger Tides, Pirates of the Caribbean, Rodrigo y Gabriela
Trailer Addict has recently uploaded a new short video interview with Hans Zimmer on his score for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The composer talks about working with director Rob Marshall and his collaboration with Rodrigo y Gabriela on the music for the fourth installment in the Pirates series. Check out the video […]
‘Make Believe’ Soundtrack released
Posted: May 8, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music AlbumsTags: Lucas Vidal, Make Believe, score, Soundtrack, The Cold Light of Day, The Raven, Vanishing on 7th Street
MuMo Record has released a soundtrack album for the documentary Make Believe. The album includes the original score by Lucas Vidal, as well as a couple of tracks by Serialmusique. For audio clips and to download the soundtrack, visit iTunes. Make Believe follows six of the world’s best young magicians as they battle for the […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 6, 2011)
Posted: May 6, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music NewsTags: Alex Wurman, An Invisible Sign, Andrew Hollander, Clint Mansell, Daydream Romance, Dickon Hinchliffe, Edward Shearmur, Jumping the Broom, Last Night, Marcelo Zarvos, Ohad Benchetrit, Passion Play, Patrick Doyle, score, Something Borrowed, Soundtrack, Stephen Warbeck, The Beaver, There Be Dragons, Thor
Three new movies are opening nationwide and this weekend: The comic book adaptation Thor directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba, Ray Stevenson, Kat Dennings, Rene Russo and Stellan Skarsgaard is expected to top the weekend box office. Patrick Doyle has composed the score for the film and […]
Brian Tyler to Score ‘The Expendables 2’
Posted: May 4, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Brian Tyler, Fast Five, Sylvester Stallone, The Expendables 2
Gordon and the Whale recently visited Brian Tyler at his studio and interviewed the composer about his work on Fast Five, currently playing in theaters. Tyler also talks about his work process, how his career developed over the last decade and some of his frequent collaborators including Justin Lin, Jonathan Liebesman and Sylvester Stallone. Check […]
Brian Tyler on ‘Fast Five’
Posted: April 28, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer InterviewsTags: Brian Tyler, Fast Five
Reelz Channel uploaded a new video feature today on Brian Tyler’s music for Fast Five. The composer is interviewed about his score on the action sequel and the video also offers footage from the recording sessions of the score. Tyler also recently uploaded a video from the orchestra and drumming recording of the track Fast […]
Michael Giacchino’s ‘Cars 2’ Soundtrack announced
Posted: April 26, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music AlbumsTags: Cars 2, Michael Giacchino, Pixar, score, Soundtrack
Walt Disney Records has announced a soundtrack album for the Pixar animation sequel Cars 2. The album includes Michael Giacchino’s original score from the film. According to the Pixar Blog, there will also be two original songs featured on the album, including a duet by two male artists. The soundtrack will be released on June […]
