Archive for January, 2008
The 2nd Annual ELANS nominees for Best Original Music Score revealed!
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ELANS is the Oscar of the game and animation industry, and the nominees for Best Original Music Score was just leaked. Here are the nominees:
Assassin’s [...]
Happy Birthday David Arnold!
Born January 23rd 1962 in Luton, England, this British composer has made quite a name for himself in Hollywood, scoring for hit movies such as Stargate and Independence Day. He is most known for his work on the last 4 James Bond movies. Here’s a little music celebration of his work. Enjoy!
Heath Ledger: A Musical Tribute
They say music is the best language, but I guess nothing can describe what we feel in our hearts right now. I was shocked when I heard the news, so I just started listening to the soundtracks of his movies and I guess I found some new meaning in them. These songs can’t describe a [...]
Academy Award Nominations 2008
So they are finally here and I’m really happy with one surprise inclusion for best score. Here are the nominees:
Best Music Original Score
Atonement (Dario Marianelli)
The Kite Runner (Alberto Iglesias)
Michael Clayton (James Newton Howard)
Ratatouille (Michael Giacchino)
3:10 To Yuma (Marco Beltrami)
Best Music Original Song
Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova – Falling Slowly (Once)
Jamia Simone Nash & Impact Repertory [...]
Is the Soundtrack Market In Trouble? A Special Report
I’ve noticed that the soundtrack market isn’t flourishing anymore like it used to. Is it a lack of good soundtracks or movies? Piracy or digital sales? More and more soundtracks are being released directly through outlets like iTunes and 7digital now, instead of a proper CD release. I’ve also noticed a decline in scores being [...]
