Film Music Focus Collections

Film Music Focus Collections

A weekly in-depth discussion on the relationship between sound and image in your favorite movies, shows, and video games! Hosted by CineConcerts' President/Producer, Justin Freer

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Film Music Focus Collections
  • Bruce Broughton

    3 items

    Emmy Award-winning TV & film composer Bruce Broughton talks about Tombstone, Tiny Toon Adventures, and more.

  • John Debney

    3 items

    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. He also digs into writing "Buddy's Theme" for Elf, meeting master Jerry Goldsmith, finishing the score on Looney Tunes: Back in ...

  • Patrick Doyle

    4 items

    In this multi-part series, Academy & Golden Globe Award-nominated composer Patrick Doyle talks about the challenges of writing for unabridged Hamlet, composing music that captures emotional moments in Donnie Brasco, and collaborating with director Mike Newell. He also shares fun stories about dif...

  • Jim Fahey

    2 items

    Jim Fahey, 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.

  • Justin Freer

    3 items

    Justin Freer digs into specific cues from some of our favorite movies of all-time.

  • Mike Knobloch

    2 items

    Justin Freer talks with the President of Global Film Music and Publishing at Universal Pictures, Mike Knobloch who gives us a fascinating look into the decisions that go into choosing original songs vs. film music alone.

  • Joel McNeely

    3 items

    Joel McNeely talks about his friendship with Seth MacFarlane and their work together, how continuing to learn as a composer is important, and about his work on “Disney Dreams”. He also talks about working with Jerry Goldsmith on Air Force One, writing the music of the Tinker Bell world, and the c...

  • Robert Schaer

    2 items

    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, and how he got the opportunity playing for the Oscars. He also discusses his experiences as a professional mus...

  • Alan Silvestri

    2 items

    Composer Alan Silvestri talks about his early career in film music, how he got started, Back to the Future, and more!

  • Christopher Willis

    2 items

    Justin Freer talks with TV and film composer Christopher Willis about getting into the world of music, transitioning to composing for visual media, and his work.