Princess Mononoke. Castle in the Sky. Kikujiro. It’s hard to imagine any of these films without composer Joe Hisaishi’s iconic scores. Decade after decade, he’s consistently written some of the most ...

As complicated as the subject seems, minimalist composer Steve Reich breaks down the idea of “Process” music simply in his brief essay "Music as a Gradual Process." He likens it to "pulling back a ...

Composer Joel Thompson presents his music to an audience at the Emanicpation Park Cultural Center. The job of a composer can often be a solitary one. After all, you spend a good amount of time ...

Nicholas Britell, the composer for the Oscar-nominated score for Moonlight, describes the story behind his music. Song Exploder: 'Moonlight' Composer Describes Process ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: The Academy ...

For a musical like The Testament of Ann Lee, the relationship between singer and composer is important in making sure the songwriting process works smoothly. Star Amanda Seyfried and ...