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July 2011
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Cue of the Week: “Aftermath”

I wrote this somber prelude for piano, strings, and clarinet for the opening of the film Home Room, which deals with the psychological effects of school violence. In this scene, detective Van Zandt (played by Victor Garber) surveys the sad aftermath of a school shooting.


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Aftermath
 

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June 2011
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Cue of the Week: “Gideon’s Ride”

This week I’m breaking from my usual stream of music for films, video games, and the like. Today’s selection is an instrumental excerpt from Gideon and the Blundersnorp, a concert piece for orchestra and narrator. As you might guess from the title, this is a fantasy story aimed at younger audiences. In performance, the music and story interweave in a way that’s reminiscent of Peter and the Wolf.

There’s no narration in this excerpt, but the music will give you a sense of the tale’s quasi-medieval storybook setting.


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Gideon’s Ride
 

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May 2011
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Cue of the Week: “The Last Highway”

This week’s selection combines contemporary drums and guitar, orchestral strings, and the ubiquitous french horn section. The overall flavor is a mix of heroism with a touch of modernistic moodiness.


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The Last Highway
 

Morituri Te Salutant // Michael Gordon Shapiro - Highlights
  1. Morituri Te Salutant // Michael Gordon Shapiro - Highlights
  2. Emerald, Texas // Highlights
  3. Mythic Battle // Highlights
  4. The Yard Sale // Michael Gordon Shapiro - Highlights
  5. Investigations // Highlights
  6. Home Room // Highlights
  7. Sands of Arabia // Highlights
  8. Spider Cult // Highlights
  9. Poker Night // Highlights