BMI Celebrates ‘Game of Thrones’ Composer Ramin Djawadi With Icon Honor at Annual Film and TV Awards
“Game of Thrones” composer Ramin Djawadi was honored with the BMI Icon Award at Broadcast Music Inc.’s 40th annual Film, TV and Visual Media Awards Wednesday night in Beverly Hills.
The Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated composer was acknowledged for his “memorable scores and themes inspiring future generations of composers,” BMI president-ceo Mike O’Neill said in presenting the award.
Djawadi’s music for “Game of Thrones” became a sensation during the HBO fantasy series’ eight-season run, which concluded in 2019. He won two Emmys, for his music in the seventh and eighth seasons, and later conducted it with symphony orchestras and choirs during world tours in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
His other television credits include “Westworld,” “Prison Break” and the current fantasy and sci-fi series “House of the Dragon,” “3 Body Problem” and “Fallout.” Among his film credits are “Iron Man,” “Eternals,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” “Clash of the Titans” and “Pacific Rim,” and he has...
The Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated composer was acknowledged for his “memorable scores and themes inspiring future generations of composers,” BMI president-ceo Mike O’Neill said in presenting the award.
Djawadi’s music for “Game of Thrones” became a sensation during the HBO fantasy series’ eight-season run, which concluded in 2019. He won two Emmys, for his music in the seventh and eighth seasons, and later conducted it with symphony orchestras and choirs during world tours in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
His other television credits include “Westworld,” “Prison Break” and the current fantasy and sci-fi series “House of the Dragon,” “3 Body Problem” and “Fallout.” Among his film credits are “Iron Man,” “Eternals,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” “Clash of the Titans” and “Pacific Rim,” and he has...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
There are a lot of iconic video game soundtracks, but none are quite as magical as Fallout’s. There’s a strange alchemy to the way the franchise pairs its ultra-violent combat and desolate, post-apocalyptic setting with wistful mid-century ditties. The music isn’t a mere accompaniment to the gameplay; it’s the beating heart of the series and has made the games so enduring and beloved they’ve spawned an Amazon Prime TV show. In other words, without its licensed soundtrack, Fallout wouldn’t be the phenomenon it’s become.
The franchise’s musical identity has taken over 27 years to develop and evolve, but the ‘50s post-war sentiment of blissful optimism quivering under the looming threat of nuclear war that is felt throughout the series was established in the first game.
Most of the music in Interplay’s Fallout and Fallout 2 is a haunting, ambient soundscape composed by Mark Morgan...
The franchise’s musical identity has taken over 27 years to develop and evolve, but the ‘50s post-war sentiment of blissful optimism quivering under the looming threat of nuclear war that is felt throughout the series was established in the first game.
Most of the music in Interplay’s Fallout and Fallout 2 is a haunting, ambient soundscape composed by Mark Morgan...
- 4/8/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Barbie, Spider-Man, Black Panther – visions of dolls and comic-book characters inevitably will be dancing in the heads of Grammy voters when they sit down to nominate movie music for this year’s golden gramophones.
“Barbie: The Album” seems a shoo-in to compete for best compilation soundtrack, the category for movies dominated by songs. But the Metro Boomin-curated album for the animated “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” also topped Billboard’s soundtrack chart this year and seems likely to swing into competition.
On a similar note, the third edition of “Guardians of the Galaxy” film inspired another “Awesome Mix” that was hugely popular and seems poised to join its two predecessors as a Grammy nominee. The “Fast X” album and Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid,” with its new songs by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda, could also make it onto the ballot.
The Grammy eligibility year always complicates matters for Recording...
“Barbie: The Album” seems a shoo-in to compete for best compilation soundtrack, the category for movies dominated by songs. But the Metro Boomin-curated album for the animated “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” also topped Billboard’s soundtrack chart this year and seems likely to swing into competition.
On a similar note, the third edition of “Guardians of the Galaxy” film inspired another “Awesome Mix” that was hugely popular and seems poised to join its two predecessors as a Grammy nominee. The “Fast X” album and Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid,” with its new songs by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda, could also make it onto the ballot.
The Grammy eligibility year always complicates matters for Recording...
- 10/16/2023
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
Bob Rice, who teamed with Journey to release a groundbreaking rock music video game and represented top-notch composers like Steve Ouimette, Sascha Dikiciyan and Inon Zur in the industry, has died. He was 79.
Rice died Wednesday night of Copd at an assisted living facility in Santa Clara, California, publicist Greg O’Connor-Read told The Hollywood Reporter.
Rice created and executive produced what was perhaps the first rock video game, “Journey Escape.” Released by Data Age in 1982 for the Atari 2600 console and narrated by Casey Kasem, it featured band members Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory and Steve Smith as primitive digitized avatars.
Gamers were tasked in the instructions with guiding each musician “past hordes of Love-Crazed Groupies, Sneaky Photographers and Shifty-eyed Promoters to the safety of the Journey Escape Vehicle in time to make the next concert. Your mighty manager and loyal roadies are there to help, but the escape is up to you!
Rice died Wednesday night of Copd at an assisted living facility in Santa Clara, California, publicist Greg O’Connor-Read told The Hollywood Reporter.
Rice created and executive produced what was perhaps the first rock video game, “Journey Escape.” Released by Data Age in 1982 for the Atari 2600 console and narrated by Casey Kasem, it featured band members Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory and Steve Smith as primitive digitized avatars.
Gamers were tasked in the instructions with guiding each musician “past hordes of Love-Crazed Groupies, Sneaky Photographers and Shifty-eyed Promoters to the safety of the Journey Escape Vehicle in time to make the next concert. Your mighty manager and loyal roadies are there to help, but the escape is up to you!
- 6/8/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Emmy award-winning and three-time BAFTA nominated composer Inon Zur is creating the score for “Fallout 76,” publisher Bethesda tells Variety.
Zur has a long history with the “Fallout” franchise. He created music for the third and fourth major installments, the Obsidian Entertainment spinoff “Fallout: New Vegas,” and the turn-based tactical RPG spinoff “Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel.”
Unlike previous entries in the series, “Fallout 76” features an online multiplayer component that allows the player to explore the Wasteland with up to three other people. Naturally, the game world is expanding to accommodate the population increase. Set in post-apocalyptic West Virginia, “Fallout 76” is reportedly four times the size of its predecessor, “Fallout 4.” Zur said the music follows the game’s footsteps in its vastness and grandeur.
“With inspiration from game director Todd Howard and close collaboration with audio director Mark Lampert, I weaved a sophisticated and emotional score that takes the player on a whole new journey,...
Zur has a long history with the “Fallout” franchise. He created music for the third and fourth major installments, the Obsidian Entertainment spinoff “Fallout: New Vegas,” and the turn-based tactical RPG spinoff “Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel.”
Unlike previous entries in the series, “Fallout 76” features an online multiplayer component that allows the player to explore the Wasteland with up to three other people. Naturally, the game world is expanding to accommodate the population increase. Set in post-apocalyptic West Virginia, “Fallout 76” is reportedly four times the size of its predecessor, “Fallout 4.” Zur said the music follows the game’s footsteps in its vastness and grandeur.
“With inspiration from game director Todd Howard and close collaboration with audio director Mark Lampert, I weaved a sophisticated and emotional score that takes the player on a whole new journey,...
- 8/9/2018
- by Stefanie Fogel
- Variety Film + TV
While both Fallout 3 and Fallout 4, as well as Fallout: New Vegas, may be beloved for their use of classic tunes, there’s no denying that the original music from composer Inon Zur is equally spectacular. For those of you… Continue Reading →
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- 6/28/2017
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMAs) have announced the nominees in the Visual Media categories.
Showcasing the best and brightest in musical creation for visual media, the 5th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMAs) will be held at The Fonda Theater in Hollywood on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
The 2014 HMMAs welcome back celebrity hosts including Oscar nominated actor Eric Roberts, former Matchbox 20 member Adam Gaynor, acclaimed Director/Writer/Producer Andy Fickman and Earth, Wind & Fire’s Verdine White. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Education Through Music – Los Angeles (Etmla). Honorees, performers, and special guests to be announced.
The field of entrants were narrowed down to final nominees by the Hmma advisory board and selection committee. The winners will be voted upon by music-media industry professionals comprised of select members of the Society of Composers and Lyricists (Scl), The Television Academy, the AMPAS Music Branch, Naras, performing rights organizations,...
Showcasing the best and brightest in musical creation for visual media, the 5th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMAs) will be held at The Fonda Theater in Hollywood on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
The 2014 HMMAs welcome back celebrity hosts including Oscar nominated actor Eric Roberts, former Matchbox 20 member Adam Gaynor, acclaimed Director/Writer/Producer Andy Fickman and Earth, Wind & Fire’s Verdine White. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Education Through Music – Los Angeles (Etmla). Honorees, performers, and special guests to be announced.
The field of entrants were narrowed down to final nominees by the Hmma advisory board and selection committee. The winners will be voted upon by music-media industry professionals comprised of select members of the Society of Composers and Lyricists (Scl), The Television Academy, the AMPAS Music Branch, Naras, performing rights organizations,...
- 10/9/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Somehow over the years the Hollywood Music in Media Awards have escaped me. The event's fifth annual slate of nominees were announced today, and it's a pretty standard assortment of names we've been considering at the forefront of this year's Best Original Score Oscar race, from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross to Hans Zimmer to the ubiquitous Alexandre Desplat. The nominees were chosen by an "Hmma advisory board and selection committee," and winners will be voted upon by "music-media industry professionals comprised of select members of the Society of Composers and Lyricists, The Television Academy, the AMPAS Music Branch, Naras, performing rights organizations, film music journalists and music executives," according to the press release. You might raise your eyebrow at something like "Interstellar" being on here when it hasn't been screened for these purposes (or much at all, for that matter). The nominations are also based on hearing music via...
- 10/8/2014
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Hitfix
With the release date of Fantasia: Music Evolved a little under two months away, Harmonix has finally revealed the full tracklist for their colorful rhythm game. Published by Disney Interactive, Fantasia will launch exclusively on the Xbox One and Xbox 360 on October 20.
Speaking at Pax Prime this weekend, the team at Harmonix announced that tracks from Lady Gaga, Jimi Hendrix, The Flaming Lips and more will round out the final setlist. As one of the more musically-inclined developers in the business today, it makes sense that Harmonix would build a tracklist as eclectic as the one included here.
You can check out the entire tracklist for the title below, with the new additions bolded.
Dvořák – “Symphony No.9 from the New World” Vivaldi – “The Four Seasons: Winter, 1st Movement” Avicii – “Levels” J.S. Bach – “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” Bruno Mars – “Locked Out of Heaven” Cee Lo Green – “Forget...
Speaking at Pax Prime this weekend, the team at Harmonix announced that tracks from Lady Gaga, Jimi Hendrix, The Flaming Lips and more will round out the final setlist. As one of the more musically-inclined developers in the business today, it makes sense that Harmonix would build a tracklist as eclectic as the one included here.
You can check out the entire tracklist for the title below, with the new additions bolded.
Dvořák – “Symphony No.9 from the New World” Vivaldi – “The Four Seasons: Winter, 1st Movement” Avicii – “Levels” J.S. Bach – “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” Bruno Mars – “Locked Out of Heaven” Cee Lo Green – “Forget...
- 8/31/2014
- by Eric Hall
- We Got This Covered
Have you ever wanted to learn what it takes to score music for popular video game titles such as Darksiders II, Borderlands 2, and Assassin's Creed Revelations? Well, a new panel at Pax Prime aims to show you just that! Read on to learn more!
From the Press Release
Ever wondered what it takes to score original music for Aaa video games? Learn from four of the industry's most accomplished composers with diverse musical backgrounds as they share their experiences and discuss the craft of scoring music for some of the biggest franchises in interactive entertainment.
Featuring multiple award-winning composers Jesper Kyd (Darksiders II, Borderlands 2, Assassin's Creed I & II, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood & Revelations, Hitman 1-4); Michael McCann (Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Splinter Cell: Double Agent); Inon Zur (Dragon Age I & II, Prince of Persia, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Rift); and Sam Hulick (Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Mass Effect 3).
Moderated by Emily Reese,...
From the Press Release
Ever wondered what it takes to score original music for Aaa video games? Learn from four of the industry's most accomplished composers with diverse musical backgrounds as they share their experiences and discuss the craft of scoring music for some of the biggest franchises in interactive entertainment.
Featuring multiple award-winning composers Jesper Kyd (Darksiders II, Borderlands 2, Assassin's Creed I & II, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood & Revelations, Hitman 1-4); Michael McCann (Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Splinter Cell: Double Agent); Inon Zur (Dragon Age I & II, Prince of Persia, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Rift); and Sam Hulick (Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Mass Effect 3).
Moderated by Emily Reese,...
- 8/8/2012
- by Amanda Dyar
- DreadCentral.com
Press Release:
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced the launch of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Playstation®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows. Inspired by The Lord of the Rings films and literature, this Action RPG game supports co-op for up to three players and introduces a new story to the canon.
“The Lord of the Rings: War in the North blends unrelenting combat with a great co-op experience for players to journey through an original story in a dark Middle-earth like the one portrayed in the original novels”
In The Lord of the Rings: War in the North gamers will play as part of a three-player Fellowship including Farin the Dwarf Champion, Eradan the Human Ranger, and Andriel the Elf Loremaster. Each character boasts different strengths and...
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced the launch of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Playstation®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows. Inspired by The Lord of the Rings films and literature, this Action RPG game supports co-op for up to three players and introduces a new story to the canon.
“The Lord of the Rings: War in the North blends unrelenting combat with a great co-op experience for players to journey through an original story in a dark Middle-earth like the one portrayed in the original novels”
In The Lord of the Rings: War in the North gamers will play as part of a three-player Fellowship including Farin the Dwarf Champion, Eradan the Human Ranger, and Andriel the Elf Loremaster. Each character boasts different strengths and...
- 11/2/2011
- by Brandon Johnston
- ScifiMafia
Details around the Lord of the Rings: War in the North Special Edition have been released and looks to contain some pretty kewl stuff for price of a small hobbit at $129.99. Check out the image and details of Lord of the Rings: War In the North Special Edition below.
Pre-Order Lord of the Rings: War in the North today. The game hits stores on November 1st.
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Ranger of the North Quiver Case Witn art book featuring concept art of key characters in the game, various enemies, and beautiful environments in Middle-earth Inside Look: The Music of War in the North—content includes: interviews and footage of legendary composer Inon Zur at Abbey Road Studios and the E3 2011 Concert event along with three tracks from the game soundtrack Ranger of the North Avatar for Xbox Live (Xbox 360 sku) – includes the Ranger armor set, helmet, quiver and bow War in the North...
Pre-Order Lord of the Rings: War in the North today. The game hits stores on November 1st.
[Click the Image to Blow Sh!t Up]
Ranger of the North Quiver Case Witn art book featuring concept art of key characters in the game, various enemies, and beautiful environments in Middle-earth Inside Look: The Music of War in the North—content includes: interviews and footage of legendary composer Inon Zur at Abbey Road Studios and the E3 2011 Concert event along with three tracks from the game soundtrack Ranger of the North Avatar for Xbox Live (Xbox 360 sku) – includes the Ranger armor set, helmet, quiver and bow War in the North...
- 8/16/2011
- by Brandon Johnston
- ScifiMafia
San Diego isn't the only California town to host it's own kick-ass Con.
This weekend, April 29 - May 1, Anaheim will be hosting their second annual Comic-Con, a weekend jam-packed with famous faces, lively panels and a slew of comic, toy and gaming booths to make for a busy weekend.
Among the festivities, Acc has put together some killer events that no attendee should miss. For fans of movie and game scores, the convention has brought together some of the biggest composers in the business to talk about their work on video games. Included on the panel are Inon Zur (Prince of PersiaEverQuest, Fallout), Kevin Sherwood (Dead Ops), Garry Schyman (Bioshock, Dante's Inferno), Sean Murray (True Crime: Streets of L.A., Call of Duty: Black Ops) and Greg Edmonson (Uncharted and the Firefly TV show). The panel goes down Sunday, May 1 at 12 P.M. and will include discussions with the...
This weekend, April 29 - May 1, Anaheim will be hosting their second annual Comic-Con, a weekend jam-packed with famous faces, lively panels and a slew of comic, toy and gaming booths to make for a busy weekend.
Among the festivities, Acc has put together some killer events that no attendee should miss. For fans of movie and game scores, the convention has brought together some of the biggest composers in the business to talk about their work on video games. Included on the panel are Inon Zur (Prince of PersiaEverQuest, Fallout), Kevin Sherwood (Dead Ops), Garry Schyman (Bioshock, Dante's Inferno), Sean Murray (True Crime: Streets of L.A., Call of Duty: Black Ops) and Greg Edmonson (Uncharted and the Firefly TV show). The panel goes down Sunday, May 1 at 12 P.M. and will include discussions with the...
- 4/26/2011
- UGO TV
San Diego isn't the only California town to host it's own kick-ass Con.
This weekend, April 29 - May 1, Anaheim will be hosting their second annual Comic-Con, a weekend jam-packed with famous faces, lively panels and a slew of comic, toy and gaming booths to make for a busy weekend.
Among the festivities, Acc has put together some killer events that no attendee should miss. For fans of movie and game scores, the convention has brought together some of the biggest composers in the business to talk about their work on video games. Included on the panel are Inon Zur (Prince of PersiaEverQuest, Fallout), Kevin Sherwood (Dead Ops), Garry Schyman (Bioshock, Dante's Inferno), Sean Murray (True Crime: Streets of L.A., Call of Duty: Black Ops) and Greg Edmonson (Uncharted and the Firefly TV show). The panel goes down Sunday, May 1 at 12 P.M. and will include discussions with the...
This weekend, April 29 - May 1, Anaheim will be hosting their second annual Comic-Con, a weekend jam-packed with famous faces, lively panels and a slew of comic, toy and gaming booths to make for a busy weekend.
Among the festivities, Acc has put together some killer events that no attendee should miss. For fans of movie and game scores, the convention has brought together some of the biggest composers in the business to talk about their work on video games. Included on the panel are Inon Zur (Prince of PersiaEverQuest, Fallout), Kevin Sherwood (Dead Ops), Garry Schyman (Bioshock, Dante's Inferno), Sean Murray (True Crime: Streets of L.A., Call of Duty: Black Ops) and Greg Edmonson (Uncharted and the Firefly TV show). The panel goes down Sunday, May 1 at 12 P.M. and will include discussions with the...
- 4/26/2011
- UGO Movies
Whether its music for a Hit TV Show like the super successful, ‘Power Rangers,’ or hit video games like ‘Prince of Persia,’ Inon Zur is the man behind the music.
Having been honored at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards and now nominated for "Best Audio" at the 2010 Game Developers Choice Awards for his composition of ‘Dragon Age: Origins,’ Inon took the time out to share his perspective of music composition for media.
Iae: Please tell us where you’re from and what it was like growing up there?
Inon: I was born in Israel. It’s definitely nothing like you would expect in the Western world as I grew up in a Kibbutz which is a small settlement, a collective community where basically everything is shared. So it definitely made for an interesting and unique childhood. Like every Israeli, I served 4 years in the Israeli army; I was an officer in the tank unit.
Having been honored at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards and now nominated for "Best Audio" at the 2010 Game Developers Choice Awards for his composition of ‘Dragon Age: Origins,’ Inon took the time out to share his perspective of music composition for media.
Iae: Please tell us where you’re from and what it was like growing up there?
Inon: I was born in Israel. It’s definitely nothing like you would expect in the Western world as I grew up in a Kibbutz which is a small settlement, a collective community where basically everything is shared. So it definitely made for an interesting and unique childhood. Like every Israeli, I served 4 years in the Israeli army; I was an officer in the tank unit.
- 8/4/2010
- I Am Entertainment Magazine
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