Composer withdraws ‘Lincoln’ symphony from Trump Kennedy Center debut
American composer and Academy Award nominee Philip Glass has decided to cancel the world premiere of his Symphony No. 15, titled “Lincoln,” at the Trump Kennedy Center. He cites a direct “conflict” between his symphony’s message and the current leadership of the organization. In a statement, Glass expressed, “Symphony No. 15 is a portrait of […]
Guy Moon, composer for Nickelodeon, dies at 63 in California accident
Guy Moon, an Emmy-nominated composer recognized for his extensive contributions to Nickelodeon, tragically passed away on Thursday in a car accident in California at the age of 63. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved patriarch Guy Moon,” his family shared on Facebook. Moon was involved in a traffic incident in Los […]
Composer Stephen Schwartz of ‘Wicked’ Protests Kennedy Center Over Name Change, Describing It as ‘Political’
Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz announced he will not perform at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts following a decision by its board, which labeled the venue as “political” and determined to change its name. “The Kennedy Center was intended to be an apolitical space for artists of various backgrounds and beliefs,” Schwartz explained, suggesting […]
‘Halo’ composer and politician claims the fight against woke culture in gaming reflects US politics.
Marty O’Donnell on Politics and Gaming Marty O’Donnell, known for composing music for the Halo and Destiny video game franchises, recently addressed the growing tension between politics and gaming. In a blog post, he mentioned his intention to run for Congress again, specifically in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District. His post, aimed at DEIDetected, a group […]
Modern classical music can be a big ‘turn-off’, admits composer Mark-Anthony Turnage | Classical music
Famous and controversial British composer Mark-Anthony Tarage regrets the lack of revivals of his contemporary works, but points to the fact that contemporary classical music is a major “turnoff” for many audiences. He says he is facing. “What can I do? But strangely enough, the songs I've played the most are the ones I thought […]
Judge Orders Adele Song Silenced as Composer Cries Copycat
British singer Adele has been forced into silence. One of her songs was the result of a Brazilian judge ordering her work to be withdrawn worldwide due to plagiarism claims by the composer. The preliminary injunction issued by Judge Victor Torres at Rio de Janeiro's 6th Commercial Court concerns Adele's 2015 song “Million Years Ago,” […]
Woman Sues Famous Composer Danny Elfman For Denying He Allegedly Served Her Martini Filled With Semen
A woman has sued famed composer Danny Elfman after he denied claims that he served her semen-laced martinis, TMZ reports. As reported by Rolling Stone, Nomi Abadie has filed a defamation lawsuit against composer Elfman, accusing him of publicly lying about an incident involving her. articleAbadie alleges that during a visit to Elfman’s studio in […]
Composer for iconic ‘Halo’ music to make Congressional run
The composer of the “Halo” video game series has announced he will run for the Nevada state legislature as a Republican in a bid to restore “sanity” to Washington, D.C. Marty O’Donnell, the 68-year-old composer behind many iconic (and often meme-worthy) video game soundtracks, announced: candidate Long-term post for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District X It […]
K-pop composer ‘Shinsadong Tiger,’ found dead, police in South Korea say
Renowned K-pop composer and producer Lee Ho-yang, known as the “Tiger of Sinsa-dong,” was found dead in his studio in Seoul by Seoul local police on Friday. One of Lee’s acquaintances reportedly found him lying on the studio floor and called local emergency services. Lee was known for creating hit K-pop songs such as T-ARA’s […]