• Are Award Shows Like the VMAs Even Necessary Any More?

    Are Award Shows Like the VMAs Even Necessary Any More?

    For some reason, I’ve always looked forward to award shows.  I’m not sure if its the build up to it, or the anticipation of what everyone will be wearing, or doing.  Or if I just like to hear and see the performances at the shows.  Monday night’s VMA’s, however, were predominantly lacking.  Mostly in star power. …

  • To Say That Aretha Franklin Was a Musical Icon is an Understatement

    To Say That Aretha Franklin Was a Musical Icon is an Understatement

    This week, we lost an icon.  Aretha Franklin died at the age of 76.  Any time that a celebrity passes away, we always reminisce about their lives.  But we also think about our own lives and how that particular person had an impact or even played a role.  Many of you probably think about “Respect”…

  • Did You Know That a Musical Score Can Really Enhance a TV Show?

    Did You Know That a Musical Score Can Really Enhance a TV Show?

    The 2018 Emmy nominees for music composition have been announced, and the shows themselves couldn’t be more different.  But they have one thing in common.  Which is how they have enhanced the story with extremely emotional melodies.  I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time not getting emotionally invested in shows on…