“I became friends on a social basis with a music professor (Dr. Alan Stein) who took a real interest in my work. He encouraged me in countless different ways, urged me to try different arranging styles, etc.” WayTryingDifferentRealSocialInterestStyleBasesDifferent WaysEtcProfessorsDrsArranging Author:John Keltonic
“Before writing a single note of music, and even before the spotting session, I find it best to sit down with the director and just listen to him or her talk about the film - what they're trying to say, what they want the audience to understand or believe, and a thousand other similar questions. The director has most likely been living with the film for years before a composer is attached, and so the director's inclinations, desires, and understanding of the film are paramount.” WantWritingTryingYearsBelieveFilmDesireUnderstandingAudienceThousandDirectorsNotesComposerInclinationSessionJust ListenParamount Author:John Keltonic
“No matter how many scores I've written, the next project will hopefully be completely different. As hard as it is, I'm always trying to stay fresh, not repeat myself, and come up with original musical ideas and ways of scoring.” WayTryingIdeasDifferentMatterHardNextWrittenProjectsOriginalsMusicalCome UpHopefullyRepeatsScoreAlways Trying Author:John Keltonic
