Jon Niles

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  • 6 James Bond Movies' Theme Songs Better Than Sam Smith's "Writing's on the Wall" for 'Spectre'

    Sam Smith's new hit single, "Writing's on the Wall" is tearing up the international music charts ever since its premiere a few weeks ago, marking another milestone for James Bond theme songs in a long history of addicting opening numbers for the spy movies - but how does Smith's theme live up to the other 23 songs from the franchise? Considering the fact that he allegedly wrote the song in 20 minutes doesn't really help his case, but just comparing his theme for Spectre to its Academy Award-winning predecessor, "Skyfall" by Adele, is placing it with amazing company. Let's take a look at the six 007 themes that are clear better than the Grammy winner's 2015 song.

  • 'Man from UNCLE' Music Composer Daniel Pemberton: Soundtrack Score, 'Steve Jobs' Movie & More!

    Fans of director Guy Ritchie movies know that music plays a huge part in the experience of the story. In the 2015 summer blockbuster The Man from UNCLE, theatergoers will hear one of the best scores and a slick and sexy soundtrack to help move the spy thriller along. Daniel Pemberton is the man responsible for the soundscape to capture the action, humor and story of the film, and we were lucky enough to speak with the talented composer in a brand new, exclusive interview! Keep reading to learn about Pemberton's score, his work on the upcoming Steve Jobs project and more!

  • Ivy Levan Talks 2015 Album 'No Good' Featuring Sting, Twitter Fans & More [EXCLUSIVE Q&A]

    Earlier this summer, Music Times representatives were invited to what turned out to be one of the coolest concerts in New York City. Though she opened the show for headliners Marianas Trench, upcoming pop songstress Ivy Levan proved to us and a packed crowd at the iconic Irving Plaza that the world is her stage and we're all going to watch her rise to immense stardom in 2015. Her debut album, No Good hits shelves this week (Friday, Aug 7) and features a plethora of multi-genre tunes including "Killing You," which features music legend Sting! In an exclusive Q&A interview with Music Times, Ivy opened up to us about her fans on Twitter, the future of her career and much more!

  • 'Pixels' & 'Captain America: Civil War' Composer Henry Jackman Talks Movies' Music [EXCLUSIVE]

    Composer Henry Jackman recently spoke with us in an exclusive interview about the highly anticipated blockbuster movie event Pixels directed by Chris Columbus, in theaters now! Though the movie is full of giant 8-bit 1980s video game characters attacking the planet, Jackman's music sets the pace of the film's story, suspense and action with a full orchestra towering over the out of this world story! The talented composer also spoke a bit about his next project, Captain America: Civil War, which marks his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

  • Marianas Trench, Sting Songstress Ivy Levan Rock NYC Irving Plaza Ahead of New Albums: Review

    New York City experienced an incredible night of music on July 8, 2015 thanks to the talents of Marianas Trench and Ivy Levan. The Canadian pop rockers shared some new tracks and blew the roof off of Irving Plaza for a packed house of loyal fans, old and new, who also fell in love with the night's pop songstress opener. Levan's upcoming album, No Good features a song collaboration with music icon Sting, but we learned this week that she's ready to take over the world all on her own! Find out more about this amazing concert in our review below.

  • EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 'Terminator Genisys' Composer Lorne Balfe Talks 2015 Movie Score & More!

    Terminator Genisys is easily one of the most anticipated movies of 2015, hitting theaters this week just ahead of the July 4th weekend. We already know that this film isn't going the usual route we se in Hollywood, avoiding the prequel, sequel and even reboot and remake strategies that are flooding the big screen even as we speak. In Genisys, we get a whole other movie monster that pays tribute to the James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger films in a great new way. In order to really capture the essence of the original blockbusters, director Alan Taylor worked with acclaimed composer Lorne Balfe to introduce us to this original storyline that still holds onto the ideas of the first two movies.

  • EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Songwriter Lera Lynn Talks 'True Detective' Season 2 Music & More!

    After an amazingly popular first season of HBO's True Detective, season two has had a lot to live up to, with a new story and new stars taking on different characters. One big change came when the songwriter for the series, Oscar winner T. Bone Burnett brought in the relatively unknown singer-songwriter Lera Lynn for the season two soundtrack music. We all figured it would be a great match because fans of the crime series know that writer and creator Nic Pizzolatto is a very meticulous showrunner, but when we heard Lynn's voice on the song "The Only Thing Worth Fighting For" in the teaser trailer for the 2015 episodes, we were blown away. Thanks to Lera's haunting voice, we were sold on the new season.

  • 'Orange is the New Black' Music Composer Gwendolyn Sanford Talks Season 3 Netflix Episodes, Characters' Stories & More [Exclusive Q&A]

    Orange is the New Black is easily one of the biggest show's on Netflix and this year's third season has already taken over the summer of 2015. Executive producer Jenji Kohan certainly knows how to bring audiences engaging television, having previously worked on the Showtime series Weeds, so we're not surprised that she brought along her longtime musical collaborators for the streaming show. Songwriter Gwendolyn Sanford teams with her husband Brandon Jay and collaborator Scott Doherty to create the music for the genre-crossing series, exploring our favorite characters' backstories and more with each passing episode. Sanford recently sat down with Music Times to discuss season three and much more!

  • 'Tyrant' FX Series Composers Mychael & Jeff Danna Talk Season 2 Episodes' Score & More! [EXCLUSIVE Q&A]

    Season two of one of FX's most compelling drama series, Tyrant premieres this week, bringing us back into the tumultuous lives of some of TV's best characters from executive producer Howard Gordon. Based in the Middle East, this show brings American audiences to the forefront of many hot topics in politics, religion and most importantly, family, which is why we love the fact that brothers Mychael and Jeff Danna are the composers responsible for the layered underscore of the series, helping to tell the story of the Al-Fayeeds.

  • Composer Brian Tyler Talks 'Furious 7' & 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Scores, Franchise Movies' Music & More [EXCLUSIVE Q&A]

    Two of the biggest, most successful movies of 2015 are Furious 7 and Avengers: Age of Ultron. Though these films broke box office numbers and garnered plenty of acclaim from fans, they have one other very important element in common: composer Brian Tyler. The multitalented songwriter is used to having many projects on his plate, working with top producers and directors, and delivering important musical moments that help guide the overall effect of a movie. In our exclusive Q & A interview with Tyler, we discussed the emotional side of Paul Walker’s final Furious appearance, creating emotional responses with the audience, working on franchises and much more!

  • Electronic Music Producer, DJ & Composer Photek Talks 'How to Get Away with Murder' Score [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

    Electronic music DJ, record producer and three-time Grammy nominated remix artist Photek (a.k.a. Rupert Parkes) has always had a full plate when it comes to his career in the music industry, but his newest role as composer for the hit ABC crime drama How to Get Away with Murder definitely stretches his talents to the fullest. In a new exclusive interview with Music Times, Photek spoke to us about scoring the Viola Davis series, working on tight deadlines with short turnarounds, his relationship with showrunner Peter Nowalk, and taking on the composing world as an electronic producer.
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