The ABC series "Lost" wouldn’t be nearly as unsettling without the music of Michael Giacchino. Today: the New Jersey-born composer talks about crafting the show's sound – and about his score for the new "Star Trek" film. Also: Brooklyn based duo Previously On Lost have become sensations for their musical recaps of LOST episodes, turned around in 24 hours. The group plays live and talks about their deal with ABC to write material for the "Lost" web site.
Guests:
Previously On Lost
Michael Giacchino
Composer Michael Giacchino is among the hardest working men in show biz. In addition to scoring two hit TV series - "Fringe" and "Lost" (which ends its season tonight) - he also served as the musical director at this year's Oscars and will be providing the scores for "Up," the ...
Previously On Lost
The Brooklyn-based group Previously on Lost gained notoriety for writing and recording recaps of “Lost” episodes within 24 hours of their original air date. Now, ABC has hired them to produce songs for the hit show’s web site. Before tonight’s “Lost” season finale, the duo of Jeff Curtin and Adam ...
Soundcheck's Picks of the Week
Mexican Institute of Sound - Soy Sauce (Nacional Records) – picked by Gisele Regatao
Christopher Tignor – Core Memory Unwound - Picked by John Schaefer
Years - “Years” (Arts & Crafts) - picked by Joel Meyer
Christopher Tignor – Core Memory Unwound - Picked by John Schaefer
Years - “Years” (Arts & Crafts) - picked by Joel Meyer
previously on the blog...
I've talked before on the blog about soundtracks, and how they can be more than simple background music - most recently, last week when Jim Jarmusch joined us. But Michael Giacchino's music for the hit ABC television series Lost is an interesting case. For one thing, we don't expect ...
Soundcheck's Picks of the Week
Mexican-flavored beats, atmospheric chamber music, and some intelligent dance music are featured in Soundcheck's Picks of the Week.
Mexican Institute of Sound - Soy Sauce (Nacional Records)
If there is one thing music could make more use of is some sense of humor. That is why it’s so refreshing to ...