Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Williams is best known for his film soundtrack compositions but thinks some movie scores are ‘ephemeral, fragmentary’ - ...

The legendary composer behind 'Star Wars,' 'Superman,' and 'Indiana Jones' holds traditional music in a higher regard than his seminal works. reading time 3 minutes John Williams is a composer who ...

“There is only one real function of film music,” Igor Stravinsky wrote in 1946 in the Musical Digest, “namely to feed the ...

The 2025 JxJ: DC Jewish Film & Music Festival will take place from May 8-18, showcasing over 25 international screenings and concerts. The festival, a dynamic blend of cinematic and musical talent, ...

As Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross continue to spotlight film music, members of Dirty Projectors, Grizzly Bear, Interpol and Animal Collective have been joining the field. By Eric Ducker When Daniel ...

The idea, organizers say, is to draw in viewers who are curious – and make sure they leave inspired. The Coast Film & Music Festival will run from Saturday, Nov. 9, through Nov. 17, expanding this ...

“John Williams Reimagined” and “Interstellar in Concert” are among the concerts and films taking place at the inaugural Soundtrax Film Music Festival and conference from Oct. 16-18. The Eastman School ...

“I was a trumpet player until the iconic soundtrack to ‘Titanic’ got me into piano, which eventually led to my dreams of becoming a film composer,” Keller said. It wasn’t long before he was writing ...

When Cho-Liang Lin performed Tan Dun's Hero Violin Concerto in Qingdao, China, with film projections of Jet Li and Donnie Yen battling behind him, he demonstrated a philosophy that has guided his ...