The Italian progressive rock band Goblin found unexpected success throughout the mid to late 1970s as one of their country’s premiere film score creators—crafting music that helped shape the sound of horror films to this day. However, stereotyping and creative tensions caused the group’s line-up of members to change frequently…
After finding success scoring, Dario Argento’s wildly popular Deep Red (aka Profondo Rosso) (1975) and Suspiria (1977), the previously unknown Italian progressive rock band Goblin were suddenly overnight rock stars, as well as in-demand film composers. On this episode of Scored to Death Radio, host [and author] J. Blake Fichera…
In 1975, one of Italy’s biggest and most innovative filmmakers asked a group of unknown young musicians to record the score for his latest film and forever altered the course of film music. The filmmaker was Dario Argento, the film was DEEP RED [a.k.a. PROFONDO ROSSO], and the musicians were…
Host J. Blake Fichera kicks off the New Year with a deep dive into the musical world of Italian horror and thriller cinema—featuring works by Ennio Morricone, Pino Donaggio, Riz Ortolani, Stelvio Cipriani, and more from such films as THIEVES AFTER DARK, FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET, CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST, DEVIL'S…
In today program, it's our 2021 Christmas Special. Before we begin I just want to again personally offer my thanks to the great team here at the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. It’s been another tough year for everyone not just here on the network but all over the world. And…
For decades Stephen King has inspired readers and artists, making him among the most successful authors of his generation. His impact on the world of cinema and television is arguably unmatched by any other novelist, and some of Hollywood’s most talented and respected filmmakers have adapted his work. However, what…
On this very special October edition of SCORED TO DEATH RADIO, host J. Blake Fichera is joined by film journalist & composer, Jerry Smith, to discuss and celebrate the iconic music of the Halloween film franchise featuring the music of John Carpenter, Alan Howarth, John Ottman, Cody Carpenter and Daniel…
For decades Stephen King has inspired readers and artists, making him among the most successful authors of his generation. His impact on the world of cinema and television is arguably unmatched by any other novelist, and some of Hollywood’s most talented and respected filmmakers have adapted his work. However, what…