A personal reflection on the power of composer Joe Hisaishi’s music, combined with Studio Ghibli’s stories, to enchant and touch the viewer.
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The Best and Worst Songs of “Cop Rock”
Newly bolstered by the internet, we take a closer look at 1990’s TV series, “Cop Rock” — and try to determine its best and worst songs.
Thinking Inside the Box: “16 Bars” Director Sam Bathrick on Producing in a Jail
A heartfelt OpEd by the director of the music documentary, “16 Bars,” on the challenges, solutions, and revelations of producing in a prison.
Groundhog Day: How Theme and Variation Connects the Music to the Drama
In this article, we explore how the score music to Groundhog Day uses theme and variation to reflect elements of repetition, cycling, and resolution.
What Ever Happened to the Summer Blockbuster Movie Theme Song?
A little complaining could go a long way to help us get our summer blockbuster mega-hits back. That’s why we called cultural whiner Jon Chattman in.
“Black Panther” Turned Kendrick Lamar into a Superhero Producer
+ Learn the nuances of producing beats, arranging tracks, and creative sampling, drawing on the…
How to Land Your First Indie Video Game Soundtrack
+ Producers, Composers, Synth Heads and Sci-Fi Nerds, our new course with synthwave producer Com Truise:…
12 Musical Works That You Didn’t Know Brian Eno Produced
+ Producers, Composers, Synth Heads and Sci-Fi Nerds, our new course with synthwave producer Com Truise:…
The Best Guitar Music in the World Is Coming from Agadez
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to…
Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Accidentally Pressed with Punk Rock, and 8 Other Vinyl Mishaps
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to…