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…
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…
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…
In the second and final installment of this music special, author and host J. Blake Fichera highlights the talent and work of the fantastic line-up of film composers who are featured in his new book, SCORED TO DEATH 2: MORE CONVERSATIONS WITH SOME OF HORROR’S GREATEST COMPOSERS. You'll hear selections…