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Christopher Young: Christopher Young interviewed at the 2010 BMI Film/TV Music Awards
Captured at 2010 BMI Film/TV Music Awards
Don Black to be Named Icon at BMI London Awards
Songwriter Don Black, OBE will be honored as a BMI Icon at the U.S. performing right organization’s annual London Awards. The ceremony is slated for Tuesday, October 5 at London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant; BMI Senior Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Phil Graham; and Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Europe & Asia Brandon Bakshi, the invitation-only gala recognizes… more
From News, posted 9.02.10
Alex Wurman, Dave Pierce Victorious at Creative Arts Emmys
BMI composers Alex Wurman and Dave Pierce (SOCAN) picked up big wins during the 2010 Creative Arts Emmys, held Saturday, August 21 in Los Angeles. Wurman’s music for HBO’s Temple Grandin took top prize in the Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or Special field. Wurman’s inspired score enriched the acclaimed biopic, which follows the life of autistic pioneer Temple Grandin. Pierce walked… more
From News, posted 8.23.10
Dynamic Music Partners: The Power of Teamwork
Are three composers better than one? For Lolita Ritmanis, Michael McCuistion and Kristopher Carter, the answer is yes. For years, the three crossed paths in the close-knit world of film, TV and video game scoring. They worked together on some projects (Batman Beyond and The Zeta Project, to name two), and were in competition for others. Quickly, they realized that the… more
From MusicWorld, posted 8.18.10
BMI Presents 13th Annual Conductors Workshop Series
BMI continued to celebrate the art of conducting by hosting a six-day Conductors’ Workshop, taught by BMI Classic Contribution Award winner, conductor and composer Lucas Richman. Eight BMI composers were selected to participate in the 13th annual workshop, where they honed the craft of conducting, from the fundamentals of multi-meter scores to conducting to picture with a 32-piece orchestra. All classes were taught at The Musicians Union… more
From News, posted 8.17.10
Úbeda Film Music Festival Spotlights Leading Composers
The International Úbeda Film Music Festival celebrated the music of the movies in incomparable style for the sixth consecutive year July 14-18. Staged in Ciudad de Úbeda, Spain, the event revolved around numerous panel discussions, screenings, a three-day film music workshop and four breathtaking film music concerts. Featured guests included BMI composers Dave Grusin (On Golden Pond, The Goonies), Randy Edelman (Dragonheart, The Mummy… more
From News, posted 8.12.10
Sundance Institute Selects Six Fellows for 2010 Film Composers Lab
Composers Tyler Bates, George S. Clinton, Randy Edelman, Blake Neely and Aaron Zigman Among Advisors Six composers have been selected as Fellows to the Sundance Institute Film Composers Lab taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from August 11-26, 2010. This year’s Composers Lab Fellows are Sherri Chung, John Hancock, Mark Orton, Arturo Rodriguez,… more
From News, posted 8.10.10
2010 Composing for the Screen Program Kicks Off in September
The acclaimed Composing for the Screen 2010: A Film Scoring Mentorship Program commences next month. Sponsored by BMI and housed in the organization’s New York offices, the program is directed by composer Rick Baitz. Nine emerging film composers will be selected to participate in the series of intensive workshops, which run weekly from September 16 through October 20. The sessions will challenge participants to examine film music… more
From News, posted 8.04.10
Alan Silvestri’s Harmonic Priorities
Oscar-nominated, Grammy-winning composer Alan Silvestri has an impressive résumé: scores for such iconic titles as Forrest Gump and Back to the Future as well as recent hits like Night at the Museum and GI Joe: Rise of Cobra. Yet despite having written more than 90 film scores over nearly 40 years, Silvestri has his priorities in order. Yes, he’s a talented and sought-after movie composer. But he’s… more
From MusicWorld, posted 7.31.10
Rachel Portman: Breaking Ground
On May 19, English composer Rachel Portman became the first female honoree in the 25-year history of BMI’s Richard Kirk career achievement award. “It’s a huge honor to be the first woman,” she said that evening, “but I hope I’m the first of many.” In fact, notes Portman – who also happens to be the first woman to win an original-score Academy Award, for Emma in 1996… more
From MusicWorld, posted 7.26.10
Emmy Nominations Celebrate BMI Composers
Several leading BMI composers will vie for coveted trophies during the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards, slated for Sunday, August 29. Edward Rogers earned a nomination for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music in recognition of his theme for Syfy’s series Warehouse 13, as did Jason Keaton for his work on FX’s Justified. In the Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics field, Brad Hatfield received a nod for his… more
From News, posted 7.08.10
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