Synopsis

The movie, Jaws. The main character, a vicious shark coursing through the deep blue ocean taking victims along the way. Who among us can't hum the ominous musical accompaniment to this? Would Jaws be what it is today without its recognizable score? What about the theme to Star Wars? The Good, the Bad and the Ugly? Movies and music go hand in hand, neither can exist alone. Is the "shower scene" in Psycho made eerier with the musical score that plays hauntingly in the background? Absolutely! For some, simply hearing the music from movies such as The Exorcist is enough to evoke goose bumps and shivers. Music is powerful. Music is moving. "Keeping Score" features interviews with the top composers of Hollywood from the worlds of film, television, and games. The insightful conversations are both entertaining and informative, taking the reader behind the scenes of the film scoring industry like never before. As you read about what the composers have to say, you'll find that their words present a new manner in which the typical movie fans can access "behind-the-scenes" information about their favorite films. You'll also notice that these composers are as creative with their words as they are with their music.

Biography

Tom Hoover is the founder and producer of ScoreNotes.com, a web site that offers audio interviews with some of today's biggest names in film music and entertainment. With more than 10 years' experience in the business, and having conducted well over 100 interviews in all, Tom has an ongoing interest in finding unique and creative ways to present soundtrack and film coverage to audiences. His future goals include the development of a multimedia concept related to ScoreNotes as well as pursuing screenwriting interests.