In part four of Cinematic Sound's five-part radio series celebrating John Williams' 80th birthday we will be looking back the years spanning 1985-1996. You will hear music from such films as SPACECAMP, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, EMPIRE OF THE SUN, BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY, STANLEY AND IRIS, HOOK,…
In part three of Cinematic Sound's five-part radio series celebrating John Williams' 80th birthday we will be looking back the years spanning 1975-1984 - the most creative and rewarding period of Williams' career. You will hear music from such films as FAMILY PLOT, THE MISSOURI BREAKS, BLACK SUNDAY, STAR WARS,…
In part two of Cinematic Sound's five-part radio series celebrating John Williams' 80th birthday we will be presenting music spanning the years 1971-1975. You will hear music from such films as JANE EYRE, THE COWBOYS, IMAGES, THE MAN WHO LOVED CAT DANCING, THE SUGARLAND EXPRESS. THE EIGER SANCTION and more. …
On February 8, 2012, five-time Academy Award winner John Williams turned 80 years old. To honour one of the greatest film composers of all time Cinematic Sound is proud to present a mammoth five-part radio series dedicated to Williams. In part one of this special we will be presenting an…
Last week I was honoured to be a guest on the Tracksounds film music podcast called The Soundcast. I, along with host Christopher Coleman, Helen San and Marius Masalar discussed 2012's upcoming film scores, what we were currently listening to and some of the best scores of the new millennium. …
JOHN WILLIAMS RECEIVES 7 INTERNATIONAL FILM MUSIC CRITICS AWARD NOMINATIONS, INCLUDING TWO FOR FILM SCORE OF THE YEAR The International Film Music Critics Association announces its list of nominees for excellence in musical scoring in 2011 with veteran composer John Williams leading the field with 7 nods including WAR HORSE…
To my surprise, 2011 turned out to be one of the best overall years for new film, TV and video game music in recent memory. 2011 saw the return of John Williams, who scored not one but two films, after a three year hiatus. Pinar Toprak scored the first ever…
PART I On February 8, 2012, five-time Academy Award winner John Williams turned 80 years old. To honour one of the greatest film composers of all time Cinematic Sound is proud to present a mammoth five-part radio series dedicated to Williams. In part one of this special we will be…