Film Music Friday

Episode seven brings another Anatomy of a Score, and this time it's for Tom Ford's 2009 debut film "A Single Man" based on the novel by Christopher Isherwood. For twenty minutes I take you through this intimate movie through the rich musical score composed by Abel Korzeniowski, with additional music by Shigeru Umebayashi.

CW: this episode includes brief discussion of suicide with regard to the plot of the film. If you or anyone you know needs help, Canada's 24/7/365 suicide prevention hotline is +1-(833) 456-4566.

Episode three of Film Music Friday brings an in-depth look at John Williams' score to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, one of my favourite scores and films. We identify and analyze leitmotifs, and take a look at the techniques Williams uses throughout the film's score, with plenty of examples as always!

In episode six of Film Music Friday, I do another top ten! This time, it's my top ten animated film scores of all time, choosing from scores by composers such as Randy Newman, Joe Hisaishi, Michael Giacchino, and more! Did your favourite animated film make the list? Only one way to find out!

In episode four of Film Music Friday, I take a look at the concept of underscoring in film, with examples from many well-known movies, from Braveheart, to Dead Poets Society, to the Lion King, and more. Remember, in movies, sometimes the music has just as much to say as the characters do!

In episode ten, the first season FINALE of Film Music Friday, I discuss what happens to film music beyond the film, and the power that lies in listening! Through touching on some of my favourite pieces and some personal anecdotes, I delve into the exciting possibilities that await us when we listen to film music in our day-to-day lives.