For those of you who know me well, you know that doing so is almost as embarrassing as dressing up in full cowboy attire and going to a square dance. I have a love/laugh relationship with composer Hans Zimmer, but the whole Pirates empire is, to me, among the absolute dregs of filmmaking. And the scores have been, by and large, homogenous power anthem scores that are entirely indistinguishable from the vast majority of modern blockbuster scores...which is completely logical, since they are all composed by the same committee of clones.
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In news that some of you might actually care about, I was indeed able to get my current apartment rented by June 1. This came as excellent news and an answered prayer. It means that I can make a clean break tomorrow and not be obligated to pay any of June's rent. I will move all of my meager belongings to the Petersons' abode tomorrow and begin my new life in Estes Park. I've really enjoyed my current apartment, but the cons were just too large to ignore in favor of the pros. Fare thee well, Drake, Colorado.
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I interviewed composer Theodore Shapiro yesterday (we're building quite the rapport now), and tomorrow afternoon I'm set to interview David Newman. I can't describe how much I love my work with Film Score Monthly. It is absolute euphoria for me to be on the "inside" of the film music industry as much as I am - talking with famous composers on the phone, emailing composers, developing connections and even friendships with high-ups in the industry. And of course I love to write. I am very thankful for the many opportunities I am afforded as a volunteer contributor. ("I'd also like to thank my agent...")
Y'all have a nice day.
Pirates of the Caribbean? Seriously? Well guess what. I just bought a collection of Doris Day classics.
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...and thank my mom and dad." Glad the rent situation worked out so well. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday.
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