In Episode 25, Christopher Willis talks about his experience working with Rupert Gregson-Williams on VEEP, what it was like to score comedy in a serious way, how he got the job on Disney’s The Lion Guard, and MORE!

Do you remember what sparked your enthusiasm as a kid? A YAMAHA keyboard did the magic for composer Christopher Willis! In episode 24, the first part of our amazing interview series with Chris, and learn about his musical journey!

Learn more about the physical challenges musicians face when performing film scores live in episode 23! Jim Fahey, Director of Programming for Symphony Center Presents at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will share behind-the-scenes stories and talk about the acoustical challenges of performing Casablanca.

Today, Jim Fahey, Director of Programming Center Presents at Chicago Symphony Orchestra! In this episode Jim, talks about how he started at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the evolution of live film music performances in the orchestra world, and the challenge of programming and performing in this genre!

Welcome back to the final installment of our 3-part interview series with composer Joel McNeely. In #FilmMusicFocus episode 21, Joel talks about his friendship with Seth MacFarlane and their work together, how continuing to learn as a composer is important, collaborating with Walt Disney Imagineering on “Disney Dreams!”, and scoring for comedy in A Million Ways to Die in the West!

In episode 20, we have the second part of the three-part interview series with Emmy Award-winning composer Joel McNeely. Today he talks about his friendship with Jerry Goldsmith, working with him on Air Force One under a tight deadline, writing the music of the Tinker Bell world, and the challenges of composing the unknown in American Dad!

The final installment of the multi-part interview series with maestro John Debney! Do you want to know more about Debney’s collaboration with Jon Favreau on Iron Man 2 and The Jungle Book? In #FilmMusicFocus ep.19, he shares how he used the music to tell the story in The Jungle Book and about making the music of “The Orville” as big as it could be.

In episode 18, John Debney shares stories about writing “Buddy’s Theme” for Elf, meeting master Jerry Goldsmith, finishing the score on Looney Tunes: Back in Action, and composing for the intense images of Passion of the Christ!

In the final part of the interview series with one of our favorite composers, Patrick Doyle, maestro talks about experimenting with new sounds when composing Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, the decision to use “Lavender’s Blue” as the romantic theme for Cinderella, and how he “put in the work” when composing for films.

In part 3 of this multi-part interview series, maestro Patrick Doyle shares fun stories about different projects, like his family’s musical traditions, and the latest #HarryPotterInConcert at Royal Albert Hall! You don’t want to miss this one!

It’s time for another #FilmMusicFocus with one our favorite composers — Patrick Dolye! In the second part of this multi-part interview series, you can learn more about Doyle’s experiences with the challenges of writing for unabridged ‘Hamlet’, composing music that captures emotional moments in Donnie Brasco, collaborating with director Mike Newell, and MORE!

Rob talks more about his experiences as a professional musician working on Dancing with the Stars, recording for great Film/TV composers, and how he’s learning the technical side of recording audio from his home studio!

ANOTHER SPECIAL #StayHomeStaySafe EPISODE with Principal Trumpet at Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Los Angeles Recording Artist, and YAMAHA Performing Artist — Rob Schaer about his experiences playing at Disney World, the Hollywood Bowl, how he got the opportunity playing for the Oscars, and more! To date, Rob Schaer has many recording credits to his name, including several big band albums and television/motion picture soundtracks. He has had the privilege of performing and/or recording...

In our twelfth #StayHomeStaySafe episode, Emmy-winning American composer John Debney talks about his experience as a composer working on hit films like Liar, Liar, and Cutthroat Island, but also what its like to work with directors. How do you resolve creative differences? Debney digs into this in great detail – don’t miss it! Learn more and subscribe: http://cineconcerts.com/film-music-focus

ANOTHER SPECIAL #StayHomeStaySafe EPISODE with Emmy Award-winning TV and film composer, Bruce Broughton! In Part 3 of this multi-part series, Broughton talks about Tombstone, Tiny Toon Adventures, and more.

In our tenth #StayHomeStaySafe episode, American composer Joel McNeely gives us an incredible look into his past, from being inspired by Elmer Bernstein, to working as an orchestrator, and composing music for The Young Indian Jones Chronicles which inspired him to compose the incredible score to Iron Will. Don’t miss this one!

This is the second part from the Mike Knobloch multi-part interview series on #FilmMusicFocus! In this episode, Mike gives us a fascinating look into the decisions that go into choosing original songs vs. film music alone. Knobloch also talks about working with Pharrell Williams (Despicable Me 2), and other artists for 50 Shades of Grey, in addition to working with James Horner and James Cameron on Titanic. 

ANOTHER SPECIAL #StayHomeStaySafe EPISODE with Academy & Golden Globe Award nominated composer, Patrick Doyle. In this episode, Doyle talks about his experiences composing Henry V, working with Kenneth Branagh, and his unique perspective given various challenges as a composer. Doyle is known for his work composing for films such as Sense and Sensibility, Hamlet, Carlito’s Way, and Gosford Park, as well as Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Thor, Brave,...

ANOTHER SPECIAL #StayHomeStaySafe EPISODE with Emmy Award-winning TV and film composer, Bruce Broughton! In Part 2 of this multi-part series, Broughton talks about The Boy Who Could Fly, Spaceship Earth & Soarin’ Around the World at Epcot/Disneyland, and more. Bruce Broughton is best known for his many motion picture scores, including Silverado, Tombstone, The Rescuers Down Under, The Presidio, Miracle on 34th Street, the Homeward Bound adventures and Harry and the Hendersons. With...

Welcome to another SPECIAL #StayHomeStaySafe EPISODE with the President of Global Film Music & Publishing at Universal Pictures, Mike Knobloch!

In our fifth #StayHomeStaySafe episode, Justin Freer talks with film composer Bruce Broughton in the first part of a multi-part interview series!

SPECIAL #StayHomeStaySafe EPISODE with Alan Silvestri! In Part 1 of this multi-part series, Silvestri talks about his fascinating journey into film composing (The Doberman Gang, Chips) – how he actually did it, and the state of film composing today. With a credit list of over 100 films, Silvestri has composed some of the most recognizable and beloved themes in movie history. Join us, and stay tuned for PART 2 for an in-depth look at the Back to the Future Trilogy and Predator!

In our third #StayHomeStaySafe episode, Justin Freer goes in-depth discussing Alan Silvestri’s incredible score to Forrest Gump. He also makes an announcement at the end of the episode about a very special guest that will join him in the next one! Can you guess who that is?

Justin Freer talks about military music and its influence in film. In this episode, he has an in-depth discussion about JFK by John Williams, Clear and Present Danger by James Horner, and Captain America – The First Avenger by Alan Silvestri. #StayHomeStaySafe