BMI Exclusive: A Conversation with Alan Silvestri

[@iceomistar4302]

The Interviewer is so great, very attentive and never interrupts the Interviewee and obviously knows her stuff

[@davefox7516]

Brilliant film composer. One of the very best!

[@blackie8083]

Cast Away!...beautiful!

[@gordonm7038]

Predator is a masterful score. It could have been scored with synths by a cheesy hack musician but Alan composed a classically-derived suite of horns and strings and punching percussion that really elevates an already fun/scary story to iconic status. It's a wonderful score. Alan seems a fun guy too. Hollywood isn't all douchebags afterall!

[@leszekhalama1173]

Yes Predator Rules.

[@SteveKaynan]

Very underrated soundtrack, so is "Contact" which is my favorite from Alan!

[@christianwelde]

One of my favs!

[@jc6594]

Happy 70th Birthday Alan Silvestri

[@uncledrew7633]

Cant believe he "doesnt play piano" have you seen his piano mockups? This just proves its about coming up with a tune rather than being a master pianist.

[@robbyandrews223]

For instance you could be a master pianist but you're not that creative, you're good at playing others ideas but not good making up tunes.

[@counterpoint1014]

@@robbyandrews223 Very true. As a composer, many approach me and say, "Since you compose you must play the piano." I explain, yes, while I play the piano, many colleagues of mine do not play the piano. Some of them do not play an instrument. Composing comes from a place of its own.

[@dynamicalan]

The title "How to Score Films" doesn't exist but "Scoring for Film Pub. in 1971 does. Is the correct title? I'm trying to find the book. This is a great interview. Alan Silvestri is literally my favorite film composer. Thank You, Alan Warrick

[@RobertJSedky]

Wonderful Interview! 😀