Disney+ has only been available little more than 24 hours and already the first-ever Star Wars streaming series “The Mandalorian” has been receiving accolades from reviewers and fans alike. One of the key elements of the show that reviews are highlighting is the soundtrack. Lucasfilm… Read More »Star Wars: The Mandalorian – chapter 1 soundtrack is here
For Richard Sherman, the past year has been among the most rewarding he’s experienced. Even at age 87, he’s still sharing his unique ability touch audiences from cradle to grave with songs he wrote with his brother Robert, other collaborators or by himself. The beloved… Read More »PBS Special Caps a Wonderful Year for Disney Composer Richard Sherman
Disney fans will know the work of composer Michael Giacchino from his popular scores for Pixar’s “Inside Out,” “Ratatouille,” and “The Incredibles.” He even earned an Oscar for “Up” back in 2009 (not to mention a Golden Globe, the BAFTA, and two grammy awards). He’s… Read More »Composer Michael Giacchino joins Disney’s Zootopia
Update: The Hollywood Reporter and other media are now reporting his death in a plane crash is confirmed. So very, very sad. Hearing the tragic news that Oscar-winning composer James Horner may have died in a plane crash near Santa Barbara, CA. A plane registered… Read More »Avatar, Titanic composer James Horner dead in California plane crash
Composer Alan Menken is writing at least two new songs for the “Beauty and the Beast” live action movie. Menken revealed the new additions during a talk with upcoming artists in New York City at the Lincoln Center. According to Menken, the new songs will… Read More »Alan Menken shares new songs for Beauty and the Beast live action film
Composer Danny Elfman stopped by Disneyland last week to help promote an upcoming concert featuring the music of Tim Burton. While in the park, he was able to experience Haunted Mansion Holiday for the first time. The special holiday overlay focuses on the world of… Read More »Danny Elfman on having his music a part of Haunted Mansion Holiday
I’m of two minds about listening to movie soundtracks before I see the movie. On one hand, the music and the film are meant to evoke a certain emotional feeling that will forever be etched in tandem in your memory so that whenever you hear… Read More »Preview Michael Giacchino’s John Carter Soundtrack