Alan J Moore's Film Music Chat

Top Movie Soundtracks of All Time

Alan — Sun, 30 May 2010 12:55:02 +0000

Are these the best film soundtracks?

Grabbed this from YouTube… what do you think?

Film Composer James Schafer

Alan — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:15:53 +0000

Looks like some serious competition

Congratulations, James!

For more episodes of Technology Today: Music Edition, go to www.zoom-in.com

In this video Technology Today segment we introduce up and coming film composer James Schafer.

Technology Today: Film Composer James Schafer

Jamorama Easter Egg Promotion

Alan — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:29:18 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to learn to play guitar (and who hasn’t wanted to be a rockstar!), Jamorama’s Easter Promotion starts on March 31st and ends April 5th.

Jamorama comes highly recommended. Drop me a line if you need any further information about the Jamorama course.

There are substantial savings to be made, so now could be the time to begin learning to play the world’s favourite instrument.

There are even free guitar lessons to be had!

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JAMORAMA EASTER EGG HUNT

Have a happy musical Easter!

Alan

Lawrence of Arabia: great movie music moments

Alan — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:47:05 +0000

Great Moments of movie music

Lawrence of Arabia

Good stuff!

Film Music Legend John Barry To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Alan — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:14:56 +0000

Film Music Legend John Barry To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Film music legend John Barry is receiving one of the most prestigious recognitions in the industry.

The World Soundtrack Academy will be honouring Barry with a Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, October 21 at the Ghent International Film Festival.

Did I tell you he used to live not far away from me? Anyway, enough name-dropping! Click the link above to read more.

Ralph Fiennes’ Directorial Debut ‘Coriolanus’ Soon To Start Production

Alan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:46:19 +0000

Ralph Fiennes seems to be entering the exciting world of film directing. Wonder how he’ll get on!

Click below to read to read the full story…

http://thefilmstage.com/2010/03/11/ralph-fiennes-directorial-debut-coriolanus-to-start-production-soon/

Alan

Oscars Leave Farrah Fawcett Off Memoriam

Alan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:09:04 +0000

Did you watch last night’s Oscar Memoriam and wonder where Farrah Fawcett was?

Patrick Swayze seemed forgotten because his segment was captured for the audience in a truly hideous wide shot, Charlie’s most famous angel was nowhere to be seen… (click link to read more)…

Oscars Leave Farrah Fawcett Off Memoriam, Provide Lame Excuse …

What do YOU think?

Avatar Leads Empire Awards Nominations (But Should It?)

Alan — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:02:07 +0000

Despite some of the corniest dialogue I’ve ever heard in a film, it seems like Avatar can do no wrong. Am I the only one that cringed at the inappropriate swearing in the film? It seemed out of place in what is essentially a kids film. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against swearing if the context is right, but it definitely was off the mark in Avatar. It felt like they thought they had to throw in a few expletives as this is the norm now. How sad!

How can they get everything else right (fx, look and feel, plot, etc)?

I’d be interested to hear what other people think. Is this another film that has been hyped beyond its true value?

James Cameron’s “Avatar” is tipped to continue its winning streak at the upcoming Empire magazine film awards, after landing five top nominations. The 3D blockbuster received nods in the Best Film and Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy categories.

Click to read more …

Empire Awards Nominations Led by ‘Avatar‘

Cinema Paradiso

Alan — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:48:17 +0000

One of my favourite film themes from one of my favourite film composers… hope you enjoy this great music!

Ennio Morricone – Cinema Paradiso

Arena Concerto

Rob Powers – the art of the film composer

Alan — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:37:13 +0000

Studio Shot with Film Composer Rob Powers

Award winning film composer, Rob Powers, takes you into his studio.