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Mar 17, 2018 - 10:41 AM
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Nice interview with LoDuca, who seems like a good guy. Looking forward to the second part.
A thought about the Band interview. I really enjoyed this one a lot, kudos to a constructive and well-rounded interview. As Justin said, his frankness is great and appreciated - unlike LoDuca, he's scarcely working any more and doesn't really need to play politics at this point as a means of job security. However he also comes across as more chipper and in better spirits than one or two other interviews like this he's done in the past few years, perhaps thanks to the fact that he's working on a new project with some potential.
I wish a little more time had bene spent talking about GOHST WARRIOR, MUTANT etc. (or at least a mention of THE ALCHEMIST), as these and others are musically far more interesting and inspired efforts than RE-ANIMATOR.
I've voiced my frustration with Band's career trajectory many times over, going from conducting the London Philharmonic in glory full-throated thematic horror music one moment, then cranking out dreadful MIDI scores for his brother's (even more dreadful) movies the next. A huge waste of his talents. It's a shame that MASTERS OF HORROR didn't really put him back in contention for bigger and better things, but then again that whole endeavor was pretty bad all around anyway.
Really nice work with this podcast, and your efforts are hugely appreciated. I might just order your book on my next payday.
As an inquiry/suggestion... I don't suppose a Michael J. Lewis (THEATER OF BLOOD, THE MEDUSA TOUCH, THE UNSEEN etc.) interview might be in the cards? He's alive and well and has done a good number of new interviews in recent years, despite not having scored a film in almost a quarter-century now...
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Nice interview with LoDuca, who seems like a good guy. Looking forward to the second part.
A thought about the Band interview. I really enjoyed this one a lot, kudos to a constructive and well-rounded interview. As Justin said, his frankness is great and appreciated - unlike LoDuca, he's scarcely working any more and doesn't really need to play politics at this point as a means of job security. However he also comes across as more chipper and in better spirits than one or two other interviews like this he's done in the past few years, perhaps thanks to the fact that he's working on a new project with some potential.
I wish a little more time had bene spent talking about GOHST WARRIOR, MUTANT etc. (or at least a mention of THE ALCHEMIST), as these and others are musically far more interesting and inspired efforts than RE-ANIMATOR.
I've voiced my frustration with Band's career trajectory many times over, going from conducting the London Philharmonic in glory full-throated thematic horror music one moment, then cranking out dreadful MIDI scores for his brother's (even more dreadful) movies the next. A huge waste of his talents. It's a shame that MASTERS OF HORROR didn't really put him back in contention for bigger and better things, but then again that whole endeavor was pretty bad all around anyway.
Really nice work with this podcast, and your efforts are hugely appreciated. I might just order your book on my next payday.
As an inquiry/suggestion... I don't suppose a Michael J. Lewis (THEATER OF BLOOD, THE MEDUSA TOUCH, THE UNSEEN etc.) interview might be in the cards? He's alive and well and has done a good number of new interviews in recent years, despite not having scored a film in almost a quarter-century now...
Thanks so much.
Regarding Richard Band and not getting deep into stuff...it is a tough game doing these interviews. When somebody is gracious enough to give you their time, you have to be respectful of that....especially when you know you're asking for 2 hours of it. There were many things I wanted to ask Richard about and get deeper into, but ya go with the flow of the conversation and try to cover as much as you can. I am hoping I will get him back on the show again. He seemed to enjoy doing it, so I am optimistic about it.
As for his "career trajectory," it seems to me it is all about time and money. You can't blame the guy for working and doing it in a way where he can getting something completed and actually make a little money at it...given the resources he is given. It is the nature of the beast and sadly, is worse now than it was then...it is just that the samples are better now than they were then. We will get more into this in the next episode with Joe LoDuca.
Regarding Michael J. Lewis, that is a great suggestion. I am a big fan of The Medusa Touch. He is not someone that I have approached yet, but I will definitely look into it.
Thanks again! And I hope you enjoy the book...when/if you end up getting it. I am very proud of it and though the interviews are similar to what I'm doing now, I think there is a bit more variety in tone and depth from interview to interview. For instance the interview with Chris Young is the culmination of almost 5 hours of interviews...and is a popular favorite amongst readers. The interviews with Harry Manfredini and Alan Howarth are almost as extensive. Alan's is also a lot about film sound in general, which is an interesting change of pace. Charles Bernstein's is not as long, but full of really great information for aspiring composers, etc...almost like a master class. Tom Hajdu and Simon Boswell are surprisingly candid and open in the book. Carpenter is not much of a talker in general, but I think this might be his most in-depth interview about his music to date. etc. etc. etc. Again, I'm very proud of it.
I appreciate the support.
Blake
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I'm about 75% of the way into Part I of the LoDuca interview and once again I'm enjoying it. He's not quite as enjoyable frank as Band, but still entertaining nonetheless.
Joe is definitely a lot more soft-spoken than Richard, and was extremely tired at the time. It is late interview after a long day of work for him. He was a trooper though and gave around 2.5 hours of his time. Honestly, he really went out of his way to make it happen during a very busy work schedule. I am very grateful.
Glad you're enjoying it and thanks for taking the time to let me know...and for the support.
Blake
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I am finally playing catch-up on these episodes. Love these.
Did you compose the opening/closing music or were those needle drops from existing soundtracks? Great stuff as well.
Thanks so much. I did not composer the music. Friends of mine did. The opening and closing theme was composed by a gentleman named Marc Pattini and the ambient music that plays toward the end of the show, while I am wrapping up the episode was composed by Richard Christy of the band Charred Walls of the Damned...he also works on the Howard Stern show.
So glad you dig it. I will pass your compliments along...and thanks for listening!
Blake
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I'm nearly finished with both parts of the Stone interview. Surprising to learn he did the K.I.T. scanner sound. Also, I love the direction he was given on "Tailspin" (the money wasn't bad, either).
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