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Film.Music.Media

Film.Music.Media

Film.Music.Media features interviews with today’s top film, TV and game composers. We sit down and talk extensively with today’s top composers working across all visual media. Get to know the people behind some of your favorite soundtracks! Video versions of our interviews can be found on our YouTube channel.

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32:35

Composer Interview: Henry Jackman (June 14, 2013)

Film.Music.Media ·

2017/09/14

The fantastic Henry Jackman takes some time to chat about his busy slate of projects. We discuss his scores to This Is The End, Turbo, Captain Phillips and even Captain America: The Winter Solider. Henry shares his approach to scoring an apocalyptic comedy and playing as straight as he can with a huge orchestral and choral approach. For Turbo he shares a lot about the animation process and reflects about his work on Wreck-It Ralph as well. We then delve into working with Paul Greengrass on Captain

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18:50

Composer Interview: Joachim Horsley (June 11, 2013)

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2017/09/14

Joachim Horsley has orchestrated the scores to films such as The Possession and The Rabbit Hole, and he recently composed the score for the comedy Rapture-Palooza. Joachim is also an extremely talented singer/songwriter and his new album titled Combinations is all the proof you need. We chat about his background and how he decided to pursue composition. Joachim also shares about his songwriting approach and how his music has a universal aspect that doesn't define to one genre. He shares how he took

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31:57

Producer Interview: Robert Townson [Varèse Sarabande]...

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2017/09/14

Robert Townson is the executive producer and head of the beloved Varèse Sarabande record label. Varèse Sarabande has been the leader of current and archival soundtrack releases for 35 years. In 2013 the label turns 35-years old and Robert has been bringing the celebrations to the fans worldwide. I talk to the man in charge about the recent Varèse Sarabande Concert held in San Pedro with the Golden State Pops Orchestra. Specifically the logistics of putting together the concert. He also shares his

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26:50

Composer Interview: Nathan Whitehead (May 31, 2013)

Film.Music.Media ·

2017/09/14

Composer Nathan Whitehead takes some time to talk about his recent score to The Purge. We chat about how he got into scoring including working with composers like Steve Jablonsky and Jim Dooley. Nathan shares things he learned while collaborating with Jablonsky and Dooley, and how that prepared him for his own work as a fantastic distinct voice in the scoring world. We discuss the difference between horror and thriller scoring, and how The Purge is a suspense thriller that required precision from

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17:53

Composer Interview: iZLER (May 31, 2013)

Film.Music.Media ·

2017/09/14

The always charming and fun iZLER takes some time to talk about his work on Shameless and Revenge. The two extremely popular shows couldn't be more different and we discuss the approach of one versus the other. iZLER also reflects about his big celebratory night at the BMI Film/TV Awards where he brought home some new awards. We also discuss the challenge of recording with a live orchestra every week for his score to Revenge and the scheduling behind it. iZLER also shares some of his favorite TV

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20:45

Composer Interview: Brian Tyler (May 2, 2013)

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2017/09/14

PLEASE NOTE: This interview discusses major spoilers for Iron Man 3. There is an audible warning in the interview before we discuss them. Avoid the following times if you'd like to listen to the interview and avoid spoilers. SPOILERS: 7:40 - 10:26 The super talented and busy Brian Tyler chats about his awesome score to Iron Man 3 and shares a bit about his upcoming score for Now You See Me. We dive right into Iron Man 3 and discuss his collaboration with director/co-writer Shane Black and what the

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19:38

Composer Interview: Hanan Townshend (May 2, 2013)

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2017/09/14

Hanan Townshend takes some time to talk about his amazing score to Terrence Malick's To The Wonder. We delve into the process of working with one of the most respected directors in the history of the medium. He shares a bit about his history and how he came to work with Malick while attending school in Texas. The New Zealand native shares a bit about his personal journey as well and how that may have influenced his writing, which was not scored to picture. A very informative and fascinating look

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19:20

Composer Interview: Garry Shyman (April 21, 2013)

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2017/09/14

The absolutely amazing Garry Schyman takes some time to talk about his tremendous score to BioShock Infinite, the latest installment in the groundbreaking franchise. Garry shares about how he found his niche and love for video game scores and why it appeals to him as a composer. We then discuss BioShock Infinite as Garry delves into his approach for the series starting back with the first game and how the music has evolved. We discuss a bit about the technical side of scoring the game such as what

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28:53

Composer Interview: Jason Graves (April 21, 2013)

Film.Music.Media ·

2017/09/14

Jason Graves takes some time to chat about his amazing score to Tomb Raider. The renowned game composer also shares about his work on the Dead Space games including the recent Dead Space 3. We talk about the state of video game music, his process and approach, and much more. A very fun and fascinating chat with a terrific composer. Interview Conducted By: Kaya Savas Special Thanks: Jason Graves Greg O'Connor-Read Top Dollar PR

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16:39

Composer Interview: Trevor Morris (March 19, 2013)

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2017/09/14

Trevor Morris is a two-time Emmy winner and is also the most Emmy nominated composer of the past 2 years. Trevor has done amazing work across all mediums and has impressed with his work on The Tudors, The Borgias, The Pillars Of The Earth and most recently Vikings. On the film front Trevor gave us a taste of big action with Immortals and continues in a different realm this year with Antoine Fuqua's Olympus Has Fallen. We chat about his work on Vikings and Olympus Has Fallen, scoring different

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31:25

Composer Interview: Reinhold Heil (March 5, 2013)

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2017/09/14

Reinhold Heil discusses in great analytical depth the score of Cloud Atlas, which he co-composed with Tom Tykwer and Johnny Klimek. In a fascinating interview, he shares how the trio came to be friends and frequent collaborators. He shares the dynamic of working with Tom Tykwer who is also the director. We talk about how they like to compose music first instead of it being the last part of the filmmaking puzzle. This opens up great conversation about how the music became the backbone of the film and

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21:25

Composer Interview: John Ottman (March 1, 2013)

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2017/09/14

John Ottman talks Jack And The Giant Slayer in an interview that is extremely informative and an absolute blast! We chat about the nightmarish logistics behind being the composer, editor and associate producer on a project. In a completely fun fashion he discusses the dread he feels when Bryan Singer calls him up for a film since he knows lots of hard work is to follow, but it always pays off. John shares his approach to editing, why he edits first and scores last, how he's thinking creatively

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23:48

Composer Interview: Carlos José Alvarez (March 1, 2013)

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2017/09/14

Composer Carlos José Alvarez takes some time to discuss his wonderful score for Cubamerican. Alvarez has composed great work for films like Deadline starring Brittany Murphy and Discover The Gift directed by Demian Lichtenstein. He also collaborated with Deborah Lurie on her scores for 9 and One For The Money. Cubamerican is a documentary about the millions of Cubans forced into exile from communist Cuba, and how they started their new lives in the United States. Carlos not only shares his approach

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33:09

Composer Interview: Jeff Rona (February 27, 2013)

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2017/09/14

The super talented Jeff Rona takes some time to talk about his recent score for Phantom. Jeff talks in detail about his approach to scoring as he reflects on some of his past scores. Jeff discusses his approach to Phantom and what his goals for the music were. He shares how he recorded sounds while on the submarine set of the film and incorporated them into the soundscape of the score. We also touch on the use of world instrumentation and sounds in film scores and what his views on that are. One of

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23:10

Composer Interview: Susan Deyhim (February 27, 2013)

Film.Music.Media ·

2017/09/14

Composer and renowned vocalist Sussan Deyhim speaks about her work on Alexandre Desplat's score to Oscar Best Picture winner Argo. We discuss the use of vocals in scores today and her experience working with different composers. She shares her experience on Argo and how she worked with Desplat to create the vocal textures in the score as well as add a personal human element. This is a fantastic chat with a composer who truly connects with her music on a personal level, and is able to add a deep

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24:44

Composer Interview: Rob Simonsen (February 19, 2013)

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2017/09/14

Rob Simonsen is a wonderfully talented composer who takes some time to chat about two films he scored that recently played at Sundance, The Way, Way Back and The Spectacular Now. Simonsen shares how he met Mychael Danna and ended up becoming his protege, including what he learned most from him. Simonsen worked on many of Mychael Danna's scores and quickly branched off on his own. Simonsen co-scored the acclaimed Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World as well. We chat about his approach to his two

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16:07

Composer Interview: Nan Schwartz (February 17, 2013)

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2017/09/14

Composer and prolific orchestrator Nan Schwartz takes some time to talk about her work on Alexandre Desplat's Argo as well as Mychael Danna's Life Of Pi. She shares how she became interested in film composing and her family's rich musical history. We talk in depth about the role of the orchestrator and her working relationship with Desplat, whom she has collaborated with many times. She also shares her experience working with Danna on Life Of Pi. We talk about her own work as a composer as well and

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16:30

Composer Interview: Kevin Riepl (February 15, 2013)

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2017/09/14

Composer Kevin Riepl takes some time to talk about his score to the highly anticipated, Aliens: Colonial Marines. Kevin is no stranger to the video game world as he composed the score to the best-seller Gears Of War. In this interview he shares a little about his background and his scoring process. We go into great detail about how games are scored almost in layers, and the challenges he faced to build suspense and tension when it's the player that dictates pacing. He also shares how he wanted to

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17:25

Composer Interview: Atli Örvarsson (January 17, 2013)

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2017/09/14

The incredibly talented Atli Örvarsson talks about his recent score to Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. This high energy and incredibly fun score combines classic fairytale elements with a modern twist. Atli shares how he approached the film and his writing process behind it. We also discuss his working relationship with director Tommy Wirkola. Apart from the film we we discuss some technical aspects of scoring including how surround sound comes into play with his composing process, and much more

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18:55

Composer Interview: FM Le Sieur (January 17, 2013)

Film.Music.Media ·

2017/09/14

The always energetic FM Le Sieur talks about his score to the hit SyFy Channel show, Being Human. We delve into how he decided to approach the show and find the perfect sound for the music. We also talk about approaching the seasons as 1 big arc versus taking it on 1 episode at a time. He shares how he must try and shield himself from the UK version of the show that airs on BBC but enjoys it after he's finished with his work. We also touch upon what he thinks is the hardest emotion to score as well

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