SCORED TO DEATH RADIO: PROFONDO GOBLIN: A HISTORY, PART 1 – THE SOUNDTRACKS 1975-1977

In 1975, one of Italy’s biggest and most innovative filmmakers asked a group of unknown young musicians to record the score for his latest film and forever altered the course of film music. The filmmaker was Dario Argento, the film was DEEP RED [a.k.a. PROFONDO ROSSO], and the musicians were…

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SCORED TO DEATH RADIO: MUSICA DI PAURA – CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF ITALIAN HORROR & THRILLERS

Host J. Blake Fichera kicks off the New Year with a deep dive into the musical world of Italian horror and thriller cinema—featuring works by Ennio Morricone, Pino Donaggio, Riz Ortolani, Stelvio Cipriani, and more from such films as THIEVES AFTER DARK, FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET, CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST, DEVIL'S…

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SCORED TO DEATH RADIO WITH J. BLAKE FICHERA: THE SOUNDS OF STEPHEN KING – CHAPTER THREE

For decades Stephen King has inspired readers and artists, making him among the most successful authors of his generation. His impact on the world of cinema and television is arguably unmatched by any other novelist, and some of Hollywood’s most talented and respected filmmakers have adapted his work. However, what…

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SCORED TO DEATH RADIO WITH J. BLAKE FICHERA: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF HALLOWEEN

On this very special October edition of SCORED TO DEATH RADIO, host J. Blake Fichera is joined by film journalist & composer, Jerry Smith, to discuss and celebrate the iconic music of the Halloween film franchise featuring the music of John Carpenter, Alan Howarth, John Ottman, Cody Carpenter and Daniel…

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SCORED TO DEATH RADIO WITH J. BLAKE FICHERA: THE SOUNDS OF STEPHEN KING – CHAPTER TWO

For decades Stephen King has inspired readers and artists, making him among the most successful authors of his generation. His impact on the world of cinema and television is arguably unmatched by any other novelist, and some of Hollywood’s most talented and respected filmmakers have adapted his work. However, what…

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SCORED TO DEATH RADIO WITH J. BLAKE FICHERA: THE SOUNDS OF STEPHEN KING – CHAPTER ONE

For decades Stephen King has inspired readers and artists, making him among the most successful authors of his generation. His impact on the world of cinema and television is arguably unmatched by any other novelist, and some of Hollywood’s most talented and respected filmmakers have adapted his work. However, what…

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SCORED TO DEATH RADIO WITH J. BLAKE FICHERA: PREMIERE EPISODE (THE MUSIC OF SCORED TO DEATH 2 – PART 2)

In the second and final installment of this music special, author and host J. Blake Fichera highlights the talent and work of the fantastic line-up of film composers who are featured in his new book, SCORED TO DEATH 2: MORE CONVERSATIONS WITH SOME OF HORROR’S GREATEST COMPOSERS. You'll hear selections…

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