Tag: Cult film

  • Song 82: Influence of DIY constructions

    Song 82: Influence of DIY constructions

    “Forbidden Planet: Main Titles (Overture)”  composed by Louis and Bebe Barron. “Forbidden Planet was a huge event in our neighborhood, made even larger because you could get in for free with a Quaker Oats proof of purchase coupon.  Everybody went. When the movie was over we all walked out of the Port Theater into the… Read more

  • Song 81: Cult films

    Song 81: Cult films

    “Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff The next song on the list also involves a Spaghetti Western mashup but in a radically different context. The Harder They Come was a surprise international hit—an independent, feature-length Jamaican film with an irresistible soundtrack that slowly climbed its way into cult classic status. More importantly, it offered… Read more

  • Assignment 18: The story of Dad

    Assignment 18: The story of Dad

    Name: Matt Moore Location: Los Angeles, CA Relation to music: listener and dabbler Industry: Digital librarianship Introduction When I first learned of Kristen’s fantastic Five Song Project, I immediately started thinking what sort of theme I might choose if I were ever fortunate enough to contribute. At first it was difficult to narrow things down—that… Read more