Views : 326,715
Genre: Music
Date of upload: Oct 12, 2022 ^^
Rating : 4.984 (60/15,174 LTDR)
RYD date created : 2024-05-13T18:29:51.8059Z
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Top Comments of this video!! :3
If you've followed Rick from his whiteboard days, this is a landmark interview. Imagine being able to sit down with Bernard Herrmann or Henry Mancini, play their own music to them and have them talk about it. This is the equivalent in my view. I'm in my 30's but I really hope younger people understand how special this is. I'd seen the odd interview with composers growing up but always by a journalist (asking non composition based questions) and never by someone with as much knowledge in composition as Rick. I'm blown away by this.
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His music has this unique mix of tenderness, urgency, and sadness to it. It makes one feel like there is a kind of beauty and mystery in the world that is hidden and ever-present at the same time. Sorry, I get emotional when listening to Thomas Newman. Very few musicians can stir up my emotions like that. Thank you, sir, from the bottom of my heart.
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This video interview is better than some recent movies that have come out. It is roughly an hour and 20 min and it felt like 10. It was so engaging. Rick and Thomas seemed to have a genuine rapport and the tone was conversational and fun and it was so clear that they shared a deep common vocabulary. The examples that were played were beautiful and illustrative. Really, really well done.
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In late 1987, I sat in a movie theatre and saw a film called Less Than Zero. And then I saw it again. And again. It was the first time I had ever wondered about a film's composer. It's hard for me to put into words how integral the music is to the film. And then Shawshank. And then American Beauty. I saw pics of him over the years, but that was about it. This interview is truly a gift to someone like me. Thank you Rick.
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I’m lost for words on how insightful this interview is! Rick, you truly are the historical custodian of all things music and sonic. From early 90’s grunge, modern progressive metal dent, 50’-60’s jazz or film soundtrack scores, you are just spreading the love with passion and insight. You are the music gatekeeper Rick!
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Thomas Newman's compositions are like emotional landscapes that resonate deep within the soul. His music possesses this inexplicable ability to paint vivid pictures of the heart. It's as if each note carries a story, whispering emotions that words simply can't convey. From the evocative scores of 'Shawshank Redemption' to the enchanting tunes of '1917' Newman's mastery is undeniable. He doesn't just compose; he orchestrates emotions. In my book, he's not just the best of our time; he's the maestro sculpting soundscapes that linger long after the credits roll.
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Thomas comes off as such a down to earth guy, for all that he’s accomplished. His work is some of my absolute favorite in the fact that it takes you places elsewhere in your mind when listening to it. The American Beauty score, along with Meet Joe Black, Road To Perdition, Shawshank Redemption, etc. they’re otherworldly.
But he just seems like someone you could easily converse with and not feel like you’re talking to such a film giant.
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Wow, just wow. Been a university music lecturer for decades - this interview is a dream. What i like most is the depth of the reflection combined with stunning compositional and analytical/ educational skills. Refreshing, to witness not just another Oscar winner effect movie blockbuster scorer, this is a highend sophisticated contemporary composer and obviously a very gentle person that can express in detail what its all about. ,
Listen and learn. Great!
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1 year ago
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