In the twenty-fifth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer continues his interview with composer Christopher Willis. They discuss working on VEEP with composer Rupert Gregson-Williams and British comedy icon Armando Iannucci, and Willis explains why the title theme changed between season 3 and season 4. Willis talks about collaborating with other creators on DISNEY'S THE LION GUARD, and how the music in the show is influenced by classic film scores and World music. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Watch more Film Music Focus on CineConcerts+ https://www.cineconcertsplus.com/film-music-focus
In the twenty-fourth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer begins his interview with composer Christopher Willis. They discuss Willis' background as a musicologist and how he was inspired by his grandfather's piano playing. Willis talks about "reverse-engineering" music and film scores, and explains how he got his start with Rupert Gregson-Williams at Remote Control Studios. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the twenty-third episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer concludes his interview with Jim Fahey, Director of Programming for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Justin and Fahey discuss the types of audiences that attend live film concerts, and how the concert going experience has evolved over time. Fahey talks about the physical challenges the musicians face, and the acoustical challenges of performing film scores like CASABLANCA at Orchestra Hall in Chicago. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the twenty-second episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer begins his two-part interview with Jim Fahey, Director of Programming for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Fahey tells the story of how he started with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the evolution of their live film music performances starting with Charlie Chaplins CITY LIGHTS. Justin and Fahey discuss choosing the right film concerts to perform, and the challenges of performing THE LORD OF THE RINGS in concert. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the twenty-first episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer concludes his interview with composer Joel McNeely. McNeely talks arranging/recording big band music for friend and FAMILY GUY creator Seth MacFarlane's studio albums. Then he describes working with Disney Imagineering on the Disney Dreams Paris Show, and the impact his music has on park guests. And finally, they discuss mustaches and the score for A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the twentieth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer interviews composer Joel McNeely. McNeely talks about his friendship with the Jerry Goldsmith, and working with the late maestro on AIR FORCE ONE under a tight deadline. He describes writing the music for the world of the TINKERBELL franchise, and the challenge (and fun!) of composing for AMERICAN DAD. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the nineteenth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer interviews composer John Debney. Debney talks about composing for emotional moments in IRON MAN 2, collaborating on five films with director Jon Favreau, telling the story with the score in THE JUNGLE BOOK, and making the music of THE ORVILLE as big as it can be. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the eighteenth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer interviews composer John Debney. Debney reminisces about writing "Buddy's Theme" for the movie ELF, meeting Jerry Goldsmith and finishing the score on LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION, and composing for the intense imagery of THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the seventeenth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer concludes his interview with Academy & Golden Globe Award nominated composer, Patrick Doyle. Doyle talks about his experiments with new sounds in JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT, his decision to use "Lavenders Blue" in the score for CINDERELLA, and the work ethic it takes to make it in the film music business. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the sixteenth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer continues his interview with Academy & Golden Globe Award nominated composer, Patrick Doyle. Doyle talks about his family's rich musical history, and how some musicians have a different definition of success. Then Doyle discusses scoring for teenage characters in HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the fifteenth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer continues his interview with Academy & Golden Globe Award nominated composer, Patrick Doyle. They discuss the challenges of composing for the unabridged film version of HAMLET, how Doyle captured emotional moments in DONNIE BRASCO, and collaborating with director Mike Newell. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the fourteenth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer concludes his interview with Principal Trumpet for the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Rob Schaer. Schaer talks about overcoming fear when performing, working on DANCING WITH THE STARS, and his experience recording with legendary film and television composers. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the thirteenth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer interviews Principal Trumpet for the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Rob Schaer. Schaer talks about meeting Justin at the Mancini Institute, performing film concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, and what it was like to fill the shoes of some very accomplished trumpet players. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the twelfth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer interviews composer John Debney. Debney talks about his heroic score for CUTTHROAT ISLAND, collaborating with big personalities when working on a film, and scoring the hilarious antics of Jim Carrey in LIAR LIAR. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the eleventh episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer concludes his interview with composer Bruce Broughton. Broughton talks about composing and conducting his own concert music, his involvement with the University of North Texas School of Music, choosing the best composers for TINY TOON ADVENTURES, and his dark and enduring score to TOMBSTONE. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover. Sponsorships: off for this episode
In the tenth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer interviews composer Joel McNeely. 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. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover. Sponsorships: off for this episode
In the ninth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer concludes his interview with Mike Knobloch, President of Global Film Music and Publishing at Universal Pictures. Mike gives a fascinating look into the decisions that go into choosing original songs vs. film music alone. Knobloch also talks about working with Pharrell Williams ("Despicable Me 2"), and other artists for "50 Shades of Grey," in addition to working with James Horner and James Cameron on "Titanic." Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the eighth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer interviews Academy & Golden Globe Award nominated composer, Patrick Doyle. They discuss Doyle's rousing score for "Henry V," and his decades long collaboration with director Kenneth Branagh. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the seventh episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer interviews Emmy Award-winning TV and film composer Bruce Broughton. They discuss Broughton's uplifting score for "The Boy Who Could Fly," and the difference between composing for films and composing for theme park attractions like "Spaceship Earth" at Epcot and "Soarin' Around the World" at Disney's California Adventure. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.
In the sixth episode of Film Music Focus, CineConcerts President/Producer Justin Freer interviews Mike Knobloch, President of Global Film Music and Publishing at Universal Pictures. They discuss Knobloch's introduction to the movie business on the set of "Father of the Bride," and attitude it takes to tackle the unique problems of film music. Follow us on Twitter @CineConcertsLLC, Instagram @cineconcerts, or Facebook facebook.com/CineConcerts/ Read more on our website cineconcerts.com/discover.