Ennio Morricone passed away in 2020 at the age of 91. His career spanned hundreds of films and has influenced the very DNA of modern cinema. As I mentioned recently his son is going to be conducting on the upcoming tour. But before that there will be a documentary film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore (Cinema Paradiso). The trailer (below) gives just a taste of what the … [Read more...] about Ennio Morricone Documentary Film
Hans Zimmer Explains “How” he did the Dune Soundtrack
Hans Zimmer's soundtrack for Dune has been winning awards over the last few weeks and is nominated for an Oscar. Zimmer is also currently touring Europe with many of the musicians that performed on the soundtrack. Over the last few days a few videos have been released by Warner Brothers and some media outlets that look at the making of the soundtrack as well as a live … [Read more...] about Hans Zimmer Explains “How” he did the Dune Soundtrack
Hans Zimmer Live in Dublin
Last night's Hans Zimmer concert at the 3 Arena in Dublin was fantastic. Here's a load of photos I took of the concert and musicians: I'll be going to two more concerts on the current tour - Berlin and Krakow - in a few weeks' time. … [Read more...] about Hans Zimmer Live in Dublin
Irish Government’s 2022 St Patrick’s Day Video
The Irish government's official video greeting for 2022's St. Patrick's Day is both moving and beautiful. The messaging is pretty powerful: Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine” “We live in each other’s shelter” On this #StPatricksDay #Ireland stands in solidarity with the people of #Ukraine We are thinking of you today … [Read more...] about Irish Government’s 2022 St Patrick’s Day Video
Metallica’s One Medieval Style
Bardcore or Tavernwave. Of course somebody has come up with names for it. For me it was just a fun and creative take on familiar music. Álvaro Galán aka Algal the Bard has done some wonderful cover versions of rock classics. He's just given them a medieval flavour. This time round it's the turn of Metallica's One. And what a great backdrop! What do you think? Love … [Read more...] about Metallica’s One Medieval Style