This year has definitely challenged us to find new ways to create community. Our events have always been powered by open discussion and the contributions of individuals like you. We want to continue to give you a platform to lend your insight on scores and music, so we are excited to host our first online…
60 years ago, Alfred Hitchcock released PSYCHO and forever changed the fabric and DNA of the cinema’s thriller, suspense, and horror genre. Bernard Herrmann, the legendary composer, similarly changed the DNA of suspense/thriller film music and greatly contributed to the film’s success and influence. Join the Academy of Scoring Arts on October 31st, Halloween morning,…
Earlier in the year, Spitfire Audio collaborated with HBO's Westworld to host a scoring competition and over 11 thousand composers participated. Unfortunately, the conversation following the announcement of the winners focused less on the music and more on the controversy surrounding the selections. This online panel discussion aims to correct that. We’ll watch each composer’s…