Zodiac score - orchestra and solo piano

[Mark Schecter]

Thanks, Dave.

Likewise, I probably wouldn't have sought it out, but it turns out to be
a good movie even without the piano connection. I think ...   I guess I
might have been a little preoccupied listening <G>.

-Mark

piannaman at aol.com wrote:
> 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
> dstahlpiano at sbcglobal.net
> http://dstahlpiano.net/
> 
> 
> 
>  
>  
> -----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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