Zodiac score - orchestra and solo piano

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Thanks for the headsup, Mark!  That's gotta be exciting for you.  Don't think I'd see the movie without knowing this info, as it's not exactly my cup o' tea...but now I have a good reason to check it out. 
Congrats!
 
Dave Stahl

Dave Stahl Piano Service
650-224-3560
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-----Original Message-----
From: schecter at pacbell.net
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 11:33 AM
Subject: Zodiac score - orchestra and solo piano


Hi, all. 
 
Well, I've seen Zodiac now, and I can finally breathe again. Living in 
the Bay Area, where the real story took place, we've been inundated with 
press about the movie. I don't know if it's been as prominently hyped 
elsewhere, but it's playing everywhere around here. (I'm based in Oakland, which didn't really figure in to the story.) 
 
The score, composed by David Shire, was recorded at Skywalker Sound, 
where I maintain the pianos, a Bluthner concert grand, and a Yamaha 
CFIIIS. The CFIIIS is used throughout the score, both in ensemble with 
the orchestra, and especially thrilling for me, in several meaty solo 
piano cues, including the end credits. All piano parts were performed by 
the composer. 
 
I thought the movie was really well done, with excellent acting, fine 
cinematography, and plenty of suspense, even if you think you already 
know the outcome. Lots of shots of San Francisco, various bridges, and 
locales around the Bay. Now that I've heard it, I'll have to go back and 
watch it again! (Warning: there is some graphic violence.) 
 
In case any of you all get out to see the movie, I would be very 
interested to hear any comments, criticisms and reactions you might 
have to anything regarding the instrument, the recording, or the 
composition by David Shire and how it worked to underscore the drama. 
Thanks, and I hope you enjoy it! 
 
-Mark Schecter 
 
 
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