Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Before The Burst of Tambourines Take You There

I thought people who enjoyed the "Calamity Jane's Revenge" movie might like this. Whenever I write a screenplay, I compose a "Secret Soundtrack" of songs that inspire me when I'm working. Here is the Secret Soundtrack to Calamity Jane's Revenge: 

OPENING THEME: Fire on the Mountain by Marshall Tucker Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uMWbZj-gWg 

DEATH OF WILD BILL HICKOK: Hurt by Johnny Cash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt1Pwfnh5pc 

CALAMITY JANE'S THEME: Cinderella by Firefall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMALavGwT4g 

FAY'S THEME: Wildflower by Skylark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ8n_Esop5I 

HUNTING/TRACKING SONG: Ghost Riders in the Sky by Johnny Cash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mynzbmrtp9I 

GUNFIGHTING SONG: Green Grass and High Tides by the Outlaws: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKbk_dQ8Mhg 

FINAL SHOWDOWN: God's Gonna Cut You Down by Johnny Cash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJlN9jdQFSc 

CLOSING CREDITS: Knocking on Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaSIPQ-Bdc8 

BONUS GENERAL INSPIRATION: Hickory Wind by The Byrds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4dIQITw5bw 

 and especially Wild West Hero by ELO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-QKn64DFmo&list=RD8-QKn64DFmo 

Enjoy!

Monday, September 28, 2015

Be With My Western Girl Round The Fire, Oh So Bright

Almost 150 people came out over two showings on Friday night in Germantown, Ohio to watch "Calamity Jane's Revenge," a western I wrote for director Henrique Couto (who took this picture from the front of the theater).  A fun night.

Monday, September 14, 2015

City of Shivery Shoulders







Saturday night in the Windy City screening Scarewaves at Chicago Filmmakers, hosted by the Chicago Cinema Society.  A receptive screening and a good Q&A afterwards with me and director Henrique Couto.  Screenwaves streets everywhere across America October 27.