This has got to be an ear worm for the ages. Anyone who’s seen “The Sound Of Music” will know this straight away. In honour of Dame Julie Andrews’ 89th birthday on 1st October I thought I’d choose this as my track of the day. The melody is so simple, and it’s a great way …
Single Review: “The Stars (Interlude”) – James Earl Jones
We lost a man whose voice is instantly recognisable to multiple generations. James Earl Jones passed away earlier this week at the age of 93. This track is from the Lion King album the gift which is made up of tracks featuring sound bites from the film, this is the interlude that comes before probably …
Single Review: “Axel F” Harold Faltermeyer
While everyone’s gripped in election fever, I thought I’d revisit a track that holds a lot of good memories for me. Not only is it a track from a film that holds a very special place in 80s pop culture it’s also a pop culture reference in itself. That film was Beverly Hills Cop, and …
Blog interview: Christina Chong
Congratulations on the release of “No Blame” how does it feel? It feels quite surreal actually. I’m not sure it’s fully landed with me that it’s materialised. Less than a year ago it was just a thought in my head, and now it’s out there. What’s the story behind the song? The song is about …
Blog interview: Kim Cameron
Hello Kim, how are you? I am feeling pretty great this summer. Congratulations on the release of “Influencers.” How does it feel? Thankful that it is released. I had forgotten how much work it was to put together an entire album. It’s a 12-track project, featuring collaborators from around the world. What was the story …
The Man Behind The Music: Andy Quin. Words: Sammy Stein.
Most of us enjoy watching TV or films. We might watch adverts or view trailers. Some of the music from films and adverts stays as an earworm for days. Characters have particular musical motifs (a leitmotif), just think of those two notes every time the shark appears in ‘Jaws’, and products become associated with simple, …
Review: “Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)” – John Williams
You can always recognise a John Williams soundtrack. There’s always an Easter egg from another. Or just the sheer ferocity. Or the romantic tenderness. It’s hard to pin down a favourite piece by him, but this one stands out. Subtitled Darth Vader’s theme, this is written for the main villain in the original trilogy, what …
Blog interview: KOTTA
Hello Eric, how are you? I’m good… I think… I’m always trying to figure that out myself, moment to moment. Kind of you to ask. How are you? I am well! Thankyou for asking! Congratulations on the release of “New Crowned King” how does it feel? Thank you! It’s a euphoric feeling when a …
Blog interview: Kael Alden
Hello Kael, how are you? Hi, I am doing great, thanks for asking! Congratulations on the release of “How Can You Sit There?” how does it feel? Ya know, it feels really great to finally be able to reveal what I’ve been working on for almost two years! What’s the story behind the song? This …
Blog interview: Attawalpa
Hello Luis how are you? Hello Del – I’m very well thank you for getting in touch. This week I have been enjoying the London summer. Best time / place in the world to be right now. Congratulations on the release of “Ignore The Pollution” how does it feel? Thank you. A release always feels …