Tag Archives: music

Update: the sounds of ROY’S WORLD

Posted on October 11, 2016 by robchristopher

Last night Jason Adasiewicz and I met up to discuss the soundtrack of Roy’s World, which is moving forward quite nicely. We’re cooking up some really cool ideas. This is the first time I’ve been able to work with a … Continue reading →

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Winter Sequence.

Posted on December 21, 2015 by robchristopher

Every December I try to freshen up my holiday listening by adding some new music to the rotation. This year it’s a piece by Leonard Feather and Ralph Burns, “Winter Sequence, A Seasonal Suite for Rhythmic Reindeer.” Dating from 1954, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gary Keys’ MEMORIES OF DUKE

Posted on November 14, 2015 by robchristopher

Memories of Duke [1980] 1. He leaves the piano to groove to the band. 2. When he was with Chick Webb, Johnny Hodges’ nickname was Polly. 3. “Whether you were black, white, grizzled or gray, any musician would want to … Continue reading →

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3 things about ARIA

Posted on August 18, 2015 by robchristopher

Aria [1987] 1. Spatters of blood hitting the snow. 2. Vegas Elvis/opera singer. 3. Downy leghair, Jewel-encrusted foot. Segments directed by Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, Bill Bryden, Jean-Luc Godard, Derek Jarman, Franc Roddam, Nicolas Roeg, Ken Russell, Charles Sturridge, Julien … Continue reading →

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I got a guitar, and a piece of cellophane wrap.

Posted on February 12, 2015 by robchristopher

Here’s a new clip from the film, a musical interlude featuring Scot P. Livingston (vocal, guitar), Tchavdar Georgiev (drums), and yours truly (piano). “POTC Blues,” an excerpt from PAUSE OF THE CLOCK from Rob Christopher on Vimeo. This was our … Continue reading →

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How Alain Delon ended up in my movie.

Posted on January 20, 2015 by robchristopher

I’m referring of course to “Alain Delon,” a track by my friend Steven Pate that appears on the soundtrack of Pause of the Clock. (What–you thought I meant the actor?!) During the editing of a dinner party scene I was … Continue reading →

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“Diary,” an excerpt from PAUSE OF THE CLOCK

Posted on September 13, 2014 by robchristopher

This clip stars Dylan Lorenz and yours truly, and features “No One Dreams Anyway,” music by Kill Hannah. “Diary,” an excerpt from PAUSE OF THE CLOCK from Rob Christopher on Vimeo.

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Zounds, more sounds: fresh news about the soundtrack

Posted on September 9, 2014 by robchristopher

One of the lead actors in Pause of the Clock, Dylan Lorenz, was college roommates with Allen Morgenstern, an original member of the band Kill Hannah. That’s how I came to hear their first EP, Hummingbirds the Size of Bullets. … Continue reading →

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Zounds what sounds: thrilling news about the soundtrack!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by robchristopher

Finally, I can spill the beans … I’m really excited to announce that a new tune by Royale will be featured on the soundtrack of Pause of the Clock. It was one of those serendipitous moments when you’re surfing around … Continue reading →

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from a notebook

Posted on May 8, 2014 by robchristopher

“Jazz shouts its sorrows at us, and we don’t give a damn. That’s why it’s fine, real.” –Erik Satie

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