Feature films would not be what they are without music, inspiring both community musicians and professionals to perform the scores and soundtracks you hear while watching the big screen. Today’s double-feature article focuses on two themes from the 1960’s. James Bond Theme Norman. Monty Norman. Before Sir Sean Connery strapped on Bond’s first Walther PPK, […]
Memorable Movie Music
Most films have music scores and soundtracks for a reason – they help tell the story and bring us into the characters’ worlds. The music allows us to feel glory, frustration, excitement, boredom, grief, joy, and dozens of other emotions so we can more fully enjoy the film. Thanks to a friend “nominating” me to […]
Interview – Rossano Galante
Name: Rossano Galante City, State of Residence: Santa Clarita, CA Occupation: Film Score Orchestrator Favorite Instrument to Play: Trumpet Born in Buffalo, New York, Rossano Galante received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Trumpet performance from SUNY Buffalo in 1992. That same year he was one of 19 people from around the world to […]
Film Score Day
Princess Leia. Forrest Gump. Indiana Jones. Marty McFly. Hedwig (Harry Potter’s snowy owl). In honor of yesterday being the first National Film Score Day, I have a pop quiz for you: What do all of these well-known characters have in common? Yes, they all appeared in popular movies, but what else? That’s right, music fans, […]