In today's episode, composer Kenny Wood (The Naughty Nine) joins us to discuss John Williams' seminal holiday score Home Alone. Subjects include developing a strong working partnership with your director, heist film scores, how to score a kids' holiday film in the shadow of Home Alone. And much more. Join us, won't you?
Find more of Kenny's work here: https://kennywoodmusic.com/
My Big Score was created and hosted by Christopher Dole.
Our producer, editor, and social media consultant is Ellie Warren.
All piano music performed by Christopher Dole.
The main theme was composed by Erik Jourgensen.
Show artwork by Chandler Candela.
This series is produced in Los Angeles County on the ancestral lands of the Tongva, Tatavium, and Chumash.
You can find our website at mybigscore.transistor.fm and on Twitter at @MyBigScorePod.
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