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BMI and White Bear PR presented “The Music of Anti-Heroes: From Suicide Squad to Brainwave” panel at WonderCon 2022. The discussion featured prominent BMI composers Stephanie Economou (Jupiter’s Legacy), Kevin Kiner (Peacemaker) and John Murphy (The Suicide Squad). Throughout the exchange, the composers delved into their creative process and where…
BMI Congratulates its Hollywood Music in Media Award Winners and Nominees
BMI proudly congratulates all its Hollywood Music in Media Award winners and nominees. Honoring original music (song and score) in all visual media from around the globe including film, TV, video games, trailers, commercial advertisements, documentaries, and special programs, the HMMA nominations have historically been representative of the nominees of…
August’s MusicWorld Has Something For Everyone!
Summer is well underway. Take a break from the heat and stay inspired with this month’s issue: “Bring Me Something New” - What Song Publishers Really Mean Composer Dominic Lewis Talks Navigating the Industry The ‘Suicide Squad’s’ John Murphy Finds Inspiration in Antiheroes Catching Up…
‘The Suicide Squad’s’ John Murphy Finds Inspiration in Antiheroes
While the road to success in the entertainment industry rarely involves following a conventional route, composer John Murphy was never afraid to forge his own path. Born in Liverpool, Murphy played in punk, new wave and electronic bands in the ‘80s before scoring his first film in the early ‘90s.…
BMI Supports Several Award-Winning Composers at LA Comic Con
Los Angeles Comic Con was the place to be to hear behind the scenes insights from BMI affiliates on many fan favorites, including Batman and Space Station Earth, as well as horror, thrillers, and to even things out, box office smash musicals that took the stage at The Hollywood Bowl.…
In Songwriting or Film Music, for John Murphy it’s Still All About the Hook
There isn’t any aspect of writing music that John Murphy hasn’t experienced. From scoring films like 28 Days Later and Kick-Ass, to capturing prospective movie-goers with trailers to Captain America and Avatar, to writing music in ad campaigns for Nike, Google and Apple, he’s been a one-stop shop for directors.…