It's a musical journey with Gordon Goodwin, the Emmy winning genius behind the "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" soundtrack. Gordon unveils his path from a budding graduate to a soundtrack composer, sharing invaluable insights for aspiring film composers. Discover the unexpected twists in his career from leading a big band to hosting a radio show, Gordon's story is a masterclass in resilience and creativity in film scoring. Go behind-the-scenes to learn the challenges and triumphs of a distinguished film composer's start on the cult classic.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:01:03 - Introduction to Gordon Goodwin
00:02:54 - How Gordon Got Involved
00:08:27 - Funding the Movie
00:10:12 - Unique Elements of the Movie
00:14:02 - Old School Scoring
00:17:03 - The Challenges of Recording Music
00:18:00 - Adapting to Changes in the Music Industry
00:23:06 - Differences in Musical Approach
00:27:02 - Analog vs. Digital Recording
00:32:29 - Music in Film
00:32:50 - Epiphany and Decision to Pursue Music
00:35:19 - Music as Balance and Empathy
00:36:32 - Bringing Big Band Music to New Audiences
00:40:02 - Rejuvenation through Radio Show and New Sounds
00:43:00 - Grammy Nominations and Light-hearted Banter
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