In this issue: “How Hard Would You Work for a Hit?” Legendary BMI Composer David Newman Talks Working on “West Side Story” BMI Celebrates Sundance 2022 BMI Foundation Honors Retired BMI Vice President Charlie Feldman With New Scholarship in His Name Read more...
Renowned composer and conductor David Newman has scored more than 100 films throughout his 30-year career, including War of the Roses, Heathers, Girls Trip, Hoffa, Ice Age, and Anastasia, the last of which earned him an Academy Award nomination. A versatile composer, Newman is at home writing for comedies, dramas,… Read more...
The legendary music of John Williams, as well as the beloved master of cinematic scores himself, was featured at the Hollywood Bowl over the weekend in front of a mesmerized audience. Williams, whose scores include all of the Star Wars films, Jurassic Park, ET and dozens of others, not only… Read more...
On August 15, BMI composer Penka Kouneva’s dream of celebrating U.S. trips to space took flight when her out-of-this-world music, as well as that of several other composers, was featured during “America in Space” at the Hollywood Bowl. Performed by the LA Philharmonic and conducted by BMI composer/conductor David Newman,… Read more...
The Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by award-winning composer David Newman, delivered an awe-inspiring performance over the weekend of BMI composer John Williams’ iconic score to Jurassic Park. While the film and music are certainly enough to win over any audience, the Hollywood Bowl event also included stunning imagery and groundbreaking… Read more...
The Jacobs Music Center’s Copley Symphony Hall was the place to be on July 19 and 20 when BMI composer David Newman’s hilarious score to Galaxy Quest and Alan Silvestri’s iconic Back to the Future were performed live-to-picture by the San Diego Symphony. In addition to the stunning performances by… Read more...
July 18 and 19 will be prime time for this year’s Comic-Con, when the music of BMI composers Tyler Bates and David Newman will take over the stages for live concerts during the already immensely popular long-weekend event, that this year is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Bates will start off… Read more...
Fil Eisler credits his early years as a rock guitarist with giving him a background in producing records, which he says has been essential in his career as a film composer. But it wasn’t just anybody’s records the multi-talented Eisler cut his teeth on. As a co-writer on Robbie Williams’… Read more...
For three glorious nights over Labor Day weekend, “John Williams: Maestro of the Movies — 40th Anniversary Celebration!” commanded the stage at the Hollywood Bowl. The renowned composer-conductor led the L.A. Philharmonic, along with venerable guest conductor David Newman, for selections from his film scores, some of which were accompanied… Read more...
Once again, the Hollywood Bowl audience was captivated over the weekend by BMI composer John Williams’ unforgettable score to the blockbuster Jaws, proving that no matter how many times the legendary film is viewed, it still resonates a deliciously disturbing foreboding for both repeat and new movie-goers. Add to that… Read more...
Captured at BMI Exclusive: Composer David Newman on Making Film Music with Meaning
