21
February
2014
Cue of the Week: “Bite of the Desert”
Since my previous cue was a romanticized, melodic interpretation of a desert environment, I thought I’d offer a contrasting take on the same subject. This... Read More
31
January
2014
Cue of the Week: “Sands of Arabia”
This week’s selection is an orchestral overture with flavors of mideastern folk music, written for the game Empire Earth II. The sinuous-sounding wind instrument opening... Read More
24
January
2014
Cue of the Week: “The Clock”
This short piano cue from the film Home Room is loosely imitative of the ticking of the clock, the specific visual which the music accompanies.... Read More
10
January
2014
Cue of the Week: “Field Work”
Most of the music for the film Against Time was orchestral, but a few guitar-driven cues reflect more personal or homey moments. This folksy/bluesy piece... Read More
03
January
2014
Cue of the Week: “The Worm Boss”
“Boss” here is meant in the sense of final opponent of a video game level rather than overseer of employees, though I suppose the two... Read More
20
December
2013
Cue of the Week: “New Sight”
Wrapping up the series of music selections from Touché: A Blind Fencer’s Story, this cue falls towards the end of the documentary. Fencer Catherine Bolton... Read More
06
December
2013
Cue of the Week: “The Great Equalizer”
This piece’s title probably suggests Smith and Wesson firearms, but the scene is actually about blindfolds. These are the means by which sight-impaired fencers insure... Read More
29
November
2013
Cue of the Week: “The Sparring Dance”
Continuing the music series from the soundtrack of Touché: A Blind Fencer’s Story, this week’s selection is a layered piece for cello trio. The asymmetrical... Read More
15
November
2013
Cue of the Week: “Introducing Ani”
Continuing the music series from Touché: A Blind Fencer’s Story, this cue accompanies the introduction of fully-blind fencer Ani Brady. The music intermixes vibraphone, piano,... Read More
01
November
2013
Cue of the Week: “Prelude for Épee”
This week’s selection is a short cello prelude that accompanies the opening scene of Touché: A Blind Fencer’s Story. The intended mood was regal but... Read More
