All Access: Alan Silvestri - Episode 3

For our last All Access of 2021, Alan Silvestri joins us once again. This time to talk about Back To The Future: The Musical, The Witches, and how The Polar Express has become a holiday classic over the years.
Alan is one of our favorite guests and it's an absolute pleasure to have him for his third All Access on Film.Music.Media. In this episode we talk about the long journey to completion that Back To The Future: The Musical had, and what it took to adapt the iconic film for the stage. Alan also takes us into the process of adapting the score, and creating new music and lyrics with Grammy-winning songwriter Glen Ballard who he shares co-credit with.
We also look back at his score for Robert Zemeckis's The Witches, and what it was like to score the film during the pandemic. We also touch upon the lasting creative relationship that Alan has with Robert, and why the bond is still strong after all these years.
Alan also looks back at the lasting legacy of Back To The Future and what it means to him, as well as how he feels that The Polar Express has found its way to be a movie-watching tradition for many families during the holidays.
We hope you're watching or listening to this interview safe and happy as we near the end of the year, and look forward to more in 2022! Happy holidays and happy New Year!
A Film.Music.Media Interview | Produced & Presented by Kaya Savas
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[@stewartmoore5158]

His score to The Witches is classic Silvestri. One of my most listened-to scores of 2021.

[@urmeli0815]

As always, a great interview! Alan is such a nice & humble person, and at the same time a real legend and genius in what he does.

[@garethfairclough1020]

I have so much respect for Alan’s work and for his generosity in conversation. I like his honesty. No wonder Bob Zemekis has Alan’s back.

[@FTMuisikTV]

Genius

[@FocusMrbjarke]

Legend

[@mattt5528]

Great interview! I’m convinced that Alan Silvestri is one of the nicest and most humble composers in Hollywood. He always has such a pleasant demeanor in all his interviews. And he’s super talented! BTTF is one of my all time favorite scores. I wish the musical was here in the US!

[@gjonimarsel5461]

i'm very excited to hear his Pinocchio Score

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

You should do a scene study of the canyon chase scene in Rango.