Musically inclined moviegoers know that the true climax often occurs right after the very last scene.
That’s when the closing credits roll, and a carefully selected piece of music provides the perfect counterpoint to what’s just occurred onscreen. Whether it’s an original composition or licensed track, the song selection for Read more...
You want to go see a show.
You peruse the upcoming acts at your local venues and decide that not only is there little in common from one band to the next, but a lot of the bands just don’t seem very good.
So then, how do you go about Read more...
Valley Village, CA: In the one year since François “Franc” Tétaz moved to Los Angeles from his native Australia, he’s produced, mixed or mastered a few records, scored a few film and art projects, and won a few GRAMMYs. So far so good.
If you don’t recognize this name, Read more...
How do you live ten lifetimes in one? You emerge into the world as Van Dyke Parks.
A deep breath is needed before delving into the bio of this American music master, a composer/producer/arranger/instrumentalist/singer-songwriter/author/actor all in one. Starting as a clarinetist just four years removed from his 1943 birth in Read more...
When I spoke to Sylvia Massy via Skype, she was up in Oregon enjoying a day off. On or off, however, there seems no shortage of creative projects to fill up her day. Over the course of our conversation, Massy showed me two recent drawings and discussed painting, teaching, car Read more...
