Film composer Archives

Interview – Fabienne Erni of Illumishade & Eluveitie

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 19, 2024

Coming together back in 2019, Illumishade are one of the more compelling newer acts on the international Metal scene. A band led by Vocalist/Pianist Fabienne Erni and Guitarist Jonas Wolf, both of Eluveitie, Illumishade also includes Bassist Yannick Urbanczik, Drummer Marc Friedrich, as well as ... Read More

Illumishade – Another Side of You (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockFebruary 13, 2024

In many ways, Heavy Metal and Rock-n-Roll music naturally has always had cinematic/theatrical elements about them that is impossible to deny. Whether it be the theatrics of Alice Cooper and KISS, or the cinematic elements of Nightwish, there is an inherent flair engraved inside of ... Read More

Jeff Bernstein – Requiem For The Flawed (Album Review)

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaNovember 23, 2020

Considering that Jeff Bernstein’s newly unleashed work is a certified Classical record, the listening experience is apt to be a pleasant surprise to initiated fans of the artist. Titled Requiem For The Flawed, and released on Monday, October 26, 2020, the 24-track album is Bernstein’s ... Read More

The Maestro (Movie Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueMarch 9, 2019

What do composers Andre Previn, Nelson Riddle, Jerry Goldsmith, Henry Mancini, John Williams, and Jerry Herst all have in common? At one point or another, they were all under the tutelage of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. In the new, dramatic biopic The Maestro, we are provided a ... Read More

Hans Zimmer – Live in Prague (Live Album Review)

Adrian BreemanAdrian BreemanNovember 24, 2017

Academy Award Winning Composer Hans Zimmer has a resume that scrolls long past the one-page minimum. From late ’80s Family Dramas to recent Teens blockbusters, his range and scope is matched only by his creativity and flexibility. Bringing it all together, Zimmer teamed up with ... Read More

Interview – Marco Beltrami

CrypticRockCrypticRockJune 22, 2017

A scene in a film can capture an emotion, grab hold of its audience, and leave an impression that could last a lifetime. Although, take away the backing music/soundtrack, the effect is lost, and hence it can all fall flat. Well aware of the vital ... Read More

Film composer

Interview – Fabienne Erni of Illumishade & Eluveitie

Illumishade – Another Side of You (Album Review)

Jeff Bernstein – Requiem For The Flawed (Album Review)

The Maestro (Movie Review)

Hans Zimmer – Live in Prague (Live Album Review)

Interview – Marco Beltrami

Interview – Fabienne Erni of Illumishade & Eluveitie

Illumishade – Another Side of You (Album Review)

Jeff Bernstein – Requiem For The Flawed (Album Review)

The Maestro (Movie Review)

Hans Zimmer – Live in Prague (Live Album Review)

Interview – Marco Beltrami

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Smoke Trigger

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Interview – Bishop Briggs

Interview – Henry Thomas & Sarah Lind

The Native Howl – Sons of Destruction (Album Review)

The The – Ensoulment (Album Review)

Blood Star (Movie Review)