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Since the appearance of rudimentary car radios in the early 1920s, the automobile and music have gone hand in hand: just think of the number of road trips that have benefited from a memorable soundtrack thanks to the tunes provided by…

James Bond wouldn't be James Bond without the killer theme song. We take a moment to thank the man, who gave us one of the best spy themes ever. British composer Monty Norman (born Monty Noserovitch to Jewish parents in the East End of…

Monty Norman, composer of the instantly recognizable James Bond theme music, has died aged 94. A statement on its website said: "It is with sadness that we share the news that Monty Norman passed away on July 11, 2022 after a short…

Kate Basi, liturgical composer and member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Choir in Columbia, Missouri, is seen in this undated photo. On June 8, 2022, the Association of Catholic Publishers named their anthem "Come, All You Thirsty"…

June 22, 2022, 1:07 p.m. Debussy's greatest masterpieces. Photo: Aliyah From lazy woodland creatures on a hot summer day…

Josh LaCount sits down and chats with Star Trek's first female composer, Nami Melumad. She is currently a composer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds broadcast on Paramount+. Interview with Nami Melumad In this conversation, Josh…

Josh LaCount chats with award-winning composer, Tom Howe, to discuss his work on the beloved comedy series Ted Lasso. Interview with Tom Howe In this conversation, Tom Howe tells us how he became a composer, his previous projects and the…

Shazam! Fury of the gods adds an MCU favorite to the sequel crew. In an interaction on Twitter, the director David F.Sandberg revealed that the composer Christopher Beck is behind the straight score. The veteran film score composer…

Amanda Aldridge (1866-1956) (Wikimedia Commons)Musician Amanda Aldridge was honored by Google Doodle.Friday, June 17, the search engine marked the 111th anniversary of a famous recital given by the classically trained British singer and…

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Today's Google Doodle pays homage to Amanda Aldridge, opera singer and acclaimed lounge music composer. Amanda Aldridge was born on March 10, 1866 in London, England, into a family of actors and musicians. Her mother was a Swedish…

Some economists believe that if the economy enters a recession, the Federal Reserve will likely shift its focus to a different target for the federal funds rate. Despite this, the Federal Reserve would not be the first organization to take!-->…

Turkish singer-songwriter and composer Turgay Evren has written a new song called "Absolutely Not" as a tribute to former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Evren took to his Twitter account and said that the promo for the song will be posted on…

The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet (IDOB) will stage Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi's latest masterpiece "Falstaff" on the evening of June 15 at the Türk Telekom Opera Hall in the iconic Atatürk Cultural Center ( AKM)…

The playlists the Swedish streaming giant curates itself are by far the most popular on the platform, and Frahm is among several of the most utilitarian. Classic sleep, Atmospheric piano and music for concentration all contain a piece or…

The Oscar-winning keyboard genius behind some of the most memorable film scores has died. Vangelis was 79 years old.Born Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou in 1943, Vangelis grew up in Athens and formed his first band in 1963, called the…

Dubai exhibit tackles 'absence' of cultural references to British India's partition DUBAI: “In the aftermath of British colonial rule, a crucial few weeks in 1947 initiated complex and still unresolved processes of displacement,…

By Laman Ismayilova The Academic Opera and Ballet Theater of Azerbaijan staged the opera "Intizar" to mark the 75th birthday of the national composer, People's Artist Frangiz Alizada, reports Azernews. "Intizar" is an opera…

"Do you feel like you never stop talking about Drive?" I ask Cliff Martinez, as I open my notebook full of questions about Drive, arguably my favorite movie of all time. "You never hear the words 'hit' and 'soundtrack' together," he…

DALLAS, Texas — “The dancing is just amazing,” said composer Lisa Bloom. "I have never seen dancers who can do such amazing things and the discipline is just unbelievably impressive." Ms. Bloom was attending the first New York-based…

With "Obi Wan Kenobi”, debuting Friday on Disney +, English composer Nathalie Holt becomes the first woman to score a live-action »star wars", on the heels of his success with Marvel's "Loki".She spent four months on the project, including…

Tom Coult has a flair for the theater. Although meek and reserved in person, the 33-year-old British composer writes colorful and fantastical music, often deploying instruments as if they were actors in a play. Yet, until recently, he…

ATHENS 'Blade Runner' and 'Chariots of Fire' composer Vangelis, the Oscar-winning electronic music pioneer whose distinctive musical style defined a generation of movie soundtracks, has died aged 79, the Greek…

Legendary Greek composer and musician Vangelis, who worked on Oscar-winning scores for films like Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner, died earlier this week at 79. In a statement confirmed by Vangelis' private office on his…

When she was a student at Mount Sentinel High School in the Slocan Valley, Keiko Devaux played piano in the school's concert band and jazz band. His teacher, Rick Lingard, would lend Devaux his vinyl editions of classic jazz…

Greek electronic and orchestral composer Vangelis has passed away. The 79-year-old musician deceased in a French hospital, where he was being treated for an illness.Vangelis is best known for his catalog of film scores. His soundtrack to…

Immortalized for his work on the blade runner and chariots of fire soundtracks, Vangelis was a visionary who brought synthesizer music to the masses. Greek composer Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou, better known as Vangelis, has died…

Composer Vangelis, who gave the film chariots of fire its characteristic synth sound, is dead. He was 79 years old. According to his assistant Lefteris Zermas, Vangelis died on May 17 in a Paris…

Greek composer and synth legend Vangelis (Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou) has died aged 79. Known for his evocative and emotional film soundtracks - including Chariots Of Fire and Blade Runner - he has been recognized as one of the…

ATHENS, May 19 (Reuters) - Vangelis, the Greek composer whose rousing electronic theme to the 1981 Oscar-winning film 'Chariots of Fire' became one of the most beloved film scores, has died at the age of 79. year.The law firm representing…

Greek composer and pioneer of synthesizer music Vangelis - who created the extraordinary soundtracks to Chariots of Fire (1981) and Blade Runner (1982) - has died aged 79. "My music doesn't try to evoke emotions like joy, love or…

Greek musician and composer Vangelis Papathanassiou, known as Vangelis, on October 20, 1992. The Oscar winner died at the age of 79.GEORGES BENDRIHEM/AFP/Getty ImagesVangelis, the Greek electronic composer who wrote the unforgettable…

It remains one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable pieces of film music (or any music) to date. As those rippling synths kick in, then the horns and piano, you're instantly transported to images of men in white vests and shorts…

Vangelis, the Greek Oscar-winning prog-rocker and composer for films like chariots of fire and blade runnerdied at the age of 79. Influential artist born Evángelos Papathanassíou died on Tuesday evening, a statement from Vangelis' "private…

Composer Nicole Lizee.RICHMOND LAM/HandoutDon't let the bots fool you. When it comes to writing her first long opera, composer Nicole Lizée's approach is almost classic.This month, Lizée, 49, will attend the world premiere of RUR A torrent…

FUESSEN, Germany—Music is the flow of notes through time and Shen Yun Performing Arts takes that timing to a whole new level with its live orchestra perfectly timed to match the dancers and a digital backdrop. Graham Waterhouse is a…

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.—Music composer Timothy Hosman was surprised when he came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo. Shen Yun has a global mission to bring back the authentic traditional…

Composer Kamala Sankaram is set to premiere the “Secular Sacred Harp” on May 12 and 26, 2022 at Merkin Hall in New York. The…

Doctor Strange 2 Composer Danny Elfman talks reuniting with director Sam Raimi, writing for a villain unique to Wanda Maximoff, and having fun sneaking into Marvel's musical Easter eggs.Video transcriptKevin Polowy: You composed the scores…

UPDATE: With this story breaking, Street Fighter 5 composer Daniel Lindholm has clarified his statement. Lindholm says his original comments were…

Indian musician and composer Shivkumar Sharma, who elevated the 100-string hammered dulcimer to classical concert stages around the world, died in Mumbai on Tuesday at the age of 84. santoor — a…

The following month, composer Natalie Holt - the first woman to score a project in the star wars universe – will once again take fans to a galaxy far, far away with his score for Obi-Wan Kenobi. But the trip to Tatooine and…

(CelebrityAccess) – Klaus Schulze, a pioneering German electronic composer, has died at the age of 74, his representatives confirmed in a!-->!-->…

There are many ways to respond to great works of art - intellectually and emotionally, then visually, aurally and even by taste and smell, depending on the art in question. I usually close my eyes and remember a favorite piece…

Natalie Holt has been cast as a composer for Disney+ Obi Wan Kenobibecoming the first woman to score a live-action star wars project. She broke the news in an interview with Vanity Fair released on Friday, also confirming reports…

Sir Harrison Birtwistle at his home in Wiltshire in 1997 © Bridgeman ImagesSir Harrison Birtwistle, who died aged 87, liked to take his time answering the questions everyone always seemed to want to ask him. He was the most celebrated…

MUMBAI: Indian music composer-producer Roy, who is known for producing music for songs like “Hawayein”, “London Thumakda” and “Zaalima”, which gave us many hit songs, recently composed and produced music for the main title track 'Whistle…

The publisher of Birtwistle, Boosey & Hawkes, said he died on Monday at his home in Mere, south-west England. No cause of death was given. Birtwistle's compositions, which ranged from chamber pieces to full-scale opera, have been…

Harrison Birtwistle, one of Britain's greatest songwriters, has died aged 87. Birtwistle's compositions of uncompromising modernism - ranging from large-scale grand opera to intimate pieces for solo piano - have dominated British music for…

How did Jessica Williams die? In memory of the composer and jazz pianist: - On March 10, 2022, American jazz pianist and composer, Jessica Jennifer Williams, better known as Jessica Williams, died at the age of 73. The popular…

A Dublin composer was inspired by James Joyce's Ulysses for his latest piece. Daragh Black Hynes won the prestigious Seán Ó Riada composition competition at the Cork International Choral Festival this year. His composition 'Behind This!-->…

Ekstrand wanted parts of the score to sound like a swarm of bats. For composer Jon Ekstrand, the decision to sink into the music of Morbius was easy. Not only are there elements of horror!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

On April 10, 2022, Belgian composer Philippe Boesmans died at the age of 85. Born in Tongres, Boesmans studied piano at the…

PD Adams - This Curious Marvel PD Adams A 12-song album of Americana/Folks songs painted with lyrics and poetry centered around that age-old question of "Who are we and what am I doing…

The anthem is played in all stadiums that host Europa League matches across Europe, raising the anticipation of fans just before kick-off. The anthem also reaches those watching from home as it plays at the start and end of every Europa…

By Laman Ismayilov The Heydar Aliyev Palace will host a concert on June 7 as part of the "Eternals" project. The concert will feature unforgettable songs composed by popular artist Elza Ibrahimova. Well-known musicians from…

Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) in Columbia Pictures' MORBIUS. © 2022 CTMG, Inc. All rights reserved. **ALL IMAGES ARE THE PROPERTY OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE SALE,…

contemporary composer Alexei Shor was one of the composers featured in the 2021 InClassica International Music Festivalwith a series of his most beloved pieces performed by renowned soloists and orchestras.The 10th anniversary edition of…

You play very strong drums in this score, especially in "The Investigation Begins". How much did you want to play drums? Obviously it's a superhero movie and we really wanted a reader in it, and I think it was really a…

The one-of-a-kind work by an Orkney composer is set to be the soundtrack for the Tower of London's floral makeover as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.Music specially written by Erland Cooper to grow flowers will help ease…

South African electronic musician and multidisciplinary artist Mira Calix has died. Warp RecordsCalix's label, announced the news on social media yesterday, without any cause of death being indicated. "Mira was not only an extremely…

Philip Jeck, the experimental British composer who deployed sampling and DJing for highly imaginative purposes, has died aged 69 after a short illness.The founders of Touch, the label that released his music, announced the news, writing…

Composer Hans Zimmer won his second career Oscar for Best Original Score at the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, for Dunes. That means he waited longer to win his second career Oscar than any other composer in history,…

UPDATE with tweets from Zimmer: Hans Zimmer won his second career Oscar tonight, original music for Denis VilleneuveDunes. It was Zimmer's 12th nomination in the category and his second win after The Lion King in 1995. He was also…

Vancouver's concert scene is once again in motion as the city prepares to welcome a plethora of incredible artists, including New York-born, Montreal-raised singer, songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright. The artist who, by the way, has…

Sun 27 March10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. As part of a residency in Buffalo between Holy Trinity and the Erie County Music Educators' Assn., internationally acclaimed composer Jake Runestad will be in attendance…

Wondering how the haunting soundtrack to “Dune,” designed by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, was created? The music producer – whose Oscar nomination for his work on “Dune” completes a dozen nods from the organization over more…

Growing up in El Paso, Texas, on the American side of the southern border, Germaine Franco traveled weekly to Mexico with her family to shop, eat and listen to music played by musicians on the streets of Ciudad Juarez. . "It was my…

Baku, March 17, AZERTAC Vagif Mustafazade - the founder of the Azerbaijani mugham jazz movement, a talented pianist and composer, was born in 1940 in Baku, the capital of the country of fires - Azerbaijan. Mustafazade, who had made a…

Adam Deacon, Bafta Rising Star award winner, director and star of Anuvahoodwill be joined by for sama and The reason I jump composer Nainita Desai and a host of other names from the film and television industry as speakers at the 2022…

Breadcrumb Links Music local arts Entertainment Q&A: Mercury Prize-nominated Scottish composer to perform on exact same date in same venue, two years after COVID changed our world Scottish composer…

"La Candela de Lola" is the new single from the famous Argentinian flamenco singer. The song will appear in his next album dedicated to Cuban son, salsa and flamenco. With this recreation, Argentina celebrates the work of…

On Encantocomposer Germaine Franco was tasked with creating a score that didn't sound like "traditional Disney" – one that would capture "the rhythms" of Colombia and the qualities of magical realism. Franco says that when she was…

Born in Romania, Corina Ungureanu-Kiss discovered the magic of the piano at a very young age. She then continued to explore the world of music, dedicating her life to this particular art form. She currently lives in Germany but spreads…

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) – The ASCAP Foundation has announced the young songwriters and composers winners of the 2022 Herb Alpert Young!-->!-->…

Welcome to Right on Cue, the podcast where we interview film, TV, and video game composers about the origins and nuances of their latest works. What would you do if you could go back in time and talk to your 12-year-old self?…

Composer Olga Thomas, a British citizen born in Russia, is appalled by what is happening in Ukraine. She likens it to living in a sci-fi horror movie. Thomas has had number one hits with the music she composed for the Queen, including…

Bijan Mortazavian Iranian composer and singer-songwriter, has released a new music video titled Lalaieor Lullaby. First released by Radio Javan and then shared with IranWire, the track draws attention to the plight of refugees around the…

To complement Japanese director Ryūsuke Hamaguchi's distressed and sweet vision for "Drive My Car," which won four Oscars, including director and best picture, the choice of composer to create a melodramatic and delicate score was…

Pulitzer Prize winner, who has worked with Renée Fleming and Kanye West, has a lot going for her, says Jonathan Shipley What were you doing when you were 30? Caroline Shaw is unlikely to forget it, as it…