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Next Sunrise, a short film that I scored last summer, was recently released online, so I thought I would share a few thoughts about my process with the score. The basic plot involves the main character feeling stuck in his life, without anything on the horizon or any real hopes or ambitions.  His life exemplifies… read more

Over the weekend, I had an impromptu discussion with composer Kenneth Fuchs, mainly focusing on this recent New York Times article by Allan Kozinn.  In the article, Kozinn examines the dichotomy happening in “classical” music (I despise that term for many reasons – which may be part of the problem) between traditional concert halls (he… read more

A notable gig that I recently picked up is working as the in-house studio consultant/engineer for Joe Soprani.  For the uninitiated in the Philadelphia accordion scene (no shame in admitting that), Joe is a real legend.  But really, he’s performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra (under Ormandy!), Pavarotti, and has even played for President Eisenhower.  I’ve… read more

There always seems to be great music happening, it’s just a question of time and resources to try and catch what you want to hear.  On a recent trip to visit a friend in the mountains of North Carolina, I had the rare privilege (which I didn’t realize at the time) of seeing legendary bluegrass… read more