Category Archives: Music

Tearful Francis Lai acclaimed at World Soundtrack Awards

Posted on October 26, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett GHENT, Belgium – Oscar-winning French composer Francis Lai, 82, was visibly moved by a prolonged standing ovation after he accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday night at the 14th World Soundtrack Awards. Fellow French composer Bruno … Continue reading →

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World Soundtrack Awards showcase best film music

Posted on October 23, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett It’s a measure of the authority of the World Soundtrack Awards that while the Academy Awards last time nominated two of the best film scores from last year, the Ghent event has nominated all four plus one … Continue reading →

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Lyric Hammersmith to re-open in April with ‘Bugsy Malone’

Posted on October 21, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett The Lyric Hammersmith in West London has announced that it will re-open next April with a production of the stage musical version of “Bugsy Malone” after a multi-million pound redevelopment.

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Matthew Bourne’s ‘Lord of the Flies’ a dance triumph

Posted on October 15, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett When you are not well versed in an art form it’s a joy to feel suddenly that you get it. Matthew Bourne’s production of “Lord of the Flies”, choreographed by co-director Scott Ambler, is so vital, clear … Continue reading →

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BMI London Awards honour Tim Rice

Posted on October 14, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Oscar-, Tony- and Grammy-winning lyricist Tim Rice was named a BMI Icon at the BMI London Awards on Oct. 13 with Don Black, Ray Davies, and Van Morrison (pictured above) among the guests.

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Tears and laughter at ASCAP’s London Awards

Posted on October 10, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Songwriter Jim Duguid, who was named songwriter of the year along with Alex Clare for Clare’s double platinum hit “Too Close”, brought down the house at the 34th Annual ASCAP Awards London gala at Grosvenor House on … Continue reading →

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Synesthesia and the mystery of great film music

Posted on September 30, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett “Give me music,” says Shakespeare’s Cleopatra. “Music, moody food for us that trade in love.” Moody food, too, for those who trade in movies. Whether it’s Rupert Everett leading a rousing chorus of “I Say a Little … Continue reading →

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Sara Andon wafts away with the Krakow film music fest

Posted on September 29, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett One of the delights of the Krakow Film Music Festival this week has been that guests at the Holiday Inn in the city centre were treated daily to the gorgeous sound of a flute that wafted up … Continue reading →

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Elliot Goldenthal’s gothic suite rules at ASCAP gala

Posted on September 29, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Robin Williams once told me that there are movie stars, “and then there’s Jack”, as in Nicholson. The Krakow Film Music Festival Sunday night showed that there are film composers, and then there’s Elliot, as in Goldenthal. … Continue reading →

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Krakow film music fest celebrates ASCAP’s centennial

Posted on September 29, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett The Krakow Film Music Festival celebrated ASCAP’s 100th anniversary Sunday night with an enthralling concert of movie scores by composers including Patrick Doyle, Elliot Goldenthal, Dario Marianelli and Hans Zimmer, who were all on hand for the … Continue reading →

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