Soundcheck
Master of Movie Music
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Danny Elfman is of Hollywood’s most sought-after composers, especially known for scoring such Tim Burton films as "The Nightmare before Christmas" and for his theme to "The Simpsons." He’ll talk about those projects, and about his first orchestral composition written specifically for the concert hall. Also: Singer-songwriter Nya Jade has been called the new new Sade. She’ll perform live in the studio.
Idomeneo Flap in Germany
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has joined the chorus of disapproval over an opera company's decision to cancel a Mozart opera production to avoid angering Muslims. Paul Moor, German correspondent for MusicalAmerica.com explains why.
Danny Elfman
He wrote the music for the movies Spiderman, Batman, Edward Scissorhands and the theme for the TV show, the Simpsons. We speak with Academy Award-winning composer Danny Elfman.
A Danny Elfman fan club site
Danny Elfman's "Serenada Schizophrana" is available for purchase at Amazon.com
Nya Jade
The San Francisco-based singer/songwriter blends rock, soul and R&B. She'll perform live in the studio.
Nya Jade's website
Nya Jade's "My Denial" is available for purchase at Amazon.com
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