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NerdSpeak Media interviews film composer Joey Newman

The name Joey Newman has become a familiar one in the film composing world as he continues to build upon his career. NerdSpeak Media was given the opportunity recently to have a one-on-one phone interview on May 11th, 2012 with Joey Newman to discuss his work on USA Networks' movie "The Space Between" and to get to know him. Listen to the interview after the jump: Joey Newman can be found on the web at: http://joeynewman.com/ http://www.facebook.com/joeynewmanmusic Joey Newman's ...

The Expendables speaks with NerdSpeak Media about acoustic album and preps for upcoming tour!

The Expendables are a reggae/rock band from Santa Cruz, California that has been building up their popularity since 2001 with their debut album entitled "No Time To Worry". Now the band is getting ready to release their new album called "Gone Soft". NerdSpeak Media was recently able to conduct an interview with The Expendables lead guitarist Raul Bianchi to talk about "Gone Soft" and their upcoming tour. Check out the interview after the jump: NSM: First of Raul, I want to thank you for...

NerdSpeak Media interviews film composer Chris Hajian

On Friday April 27th, 2012, I was given an opportunity to conduct a one-on-one phone interview with film composer Chris Hajian who has composed music for many films and documentaries such as Tooth Fairy 2, Unraveled, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, ExTerminators, Welcome To Academia, Yonkers Joe, and Nursery University to name a few. Chris' latest score can be heard in the upcoming documentary "First Position" which I was fortunate enough to talk to Chris about. Listen to the interview below: ...

Nerdspeak Media interviews Film/TV composer Kim Planert

On March 9th, 2012, I had the honor and privilege to participate in a one on one interview with Kim Planert who has recently composed music for the new tv show on ABC entitled"Missing" alongside Robert Duncan and has also composed music for the current tv show "Castle". Check out the interview after the jump: BRIAN: First of all I want to thank you for speaking with Nerdspeak Media today, it's a real honor! KIM: Sure no problem. Thanks for having me! BRIAN: My first question i...

Cody Westheimer-composer with inspiring background

While you may not know composer Cody Westheimer by name, there's a great chance you've heard his music. I would like to take this time to give some background on this fascinating composer. According to his website: --Cody Westheimer is a noted film and television composer. A multi-instrumentalist, his love for music started when he began studying piano and brass instruments at the age of eight. A magna cum laude graduate of the music composition program at USC's Thornton School of Music, ...

The Art Director’s Guild @ Comic-Con — Josh Nizzi

Hey there!! Back again with another on camera interview with some folks during Comic-Con 2011. The one thing you can count on when it comes to Comic-Con and what they do, is that they are able to bring in people who you don't normally hear of on a daily basis when it comes to entertainment. Besides big named directors, and actors/actresses there are indeed a lot of other people working on the films and tv shows that we watch. Some of these people who were given a chance to speak to the...

Visit Funko Booth @ SDCC 2011 for new Pop! Vinyls

     If you are here at Comic-Con San Diego 2011. You gave to stop by the Funko booth #4829!! They have some awesome collectibles, Disney brings in their new line of Vinyl figures. The Disney POP! Vinyls are hitting the Comic-Com floor! These POP! Vinyl figurines were developed by Disney and Funko exclusively for Disney Store. Collect all 12 POP! Disney figurines for an assortment that will pop out with delight on your shelf. Here's a video of an interview with John Balen, Director ...

WhargarblTV interviews Iration

  Taking a break from the Wondercon articles to bring you this very much delayed interview. On March 12th, 2011 Shifty (Allen), WooBaru (Wes), and myself traveled to Santa Cruz, California to do an interview with the reggae/rock band Iration. They were scheduled to headline that evening at The Catalyst and were there with Through The Roots, and The Holdup. It was a blast and an honor for me to do this interview with Iration and here's how it took place: http://irationtheband.com/ ht...

WhargarblTV interviews film composers

I am a couple days late in posting this but let me bring you up to speed about day 1 during Wondercon 2011 in San Francisco. My first day was filled with a lot of excitment attending panels and press events. One press event in particular really quite fun. I had the honor and privilege to be among seven film/tv/video game composers. Those in attendace were Nathan Barr, Marco Beltrami, Sean Callery, Jim Dooley, Scott Starrett, Michael Suby, and Bryan Fuller. I was fortunate enough to talk with...

Whargarbl TV Chats with Boyce Avenue

Whargarbl TV had the chance to sit down with the guys of Boyce Avenue and chat with them before the show. Alejandro, Daniel and Fabian Manzano are a trio of down-to-earth guys. They are amazing in what they do and are a true definition of "original." At their sold out concert in San Francisco, these guys put on a great show and had their fans wanting more. So here it is, folks. The video you've all been waiting for.  Enjoy! www.boyceavenue.com www.youtube.com/boyceavenue www.face...