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@@VanMan83 Rick would be the perfect person to cover Zappas style of composing. He could pull it off. Him and Vai would be interesting with Vai's first hand accounts included. Dweezil as well of course. Rick knows others who played with Frank and could create an interesting episode. Zappa has been covered but not the way Rick could. Excellent suggestion.
May I just say how much, at this pivotal moment in my life and perhaps death, who knows, how much I have appreciated the musical depth of knowledge of Rick via all forms of music and his sublime ability to communicate such knowledge and feeling in a way that transcends the need to have such knowledge oneself, but to simply enjoy modest brilliance of communication in action . Thomas Newman's composing and his lack of rightfully being awarded an Oscar for at least one of his magnificent film scores, is an ever recurring conundrum to my deepest of senses and I'm sure to that of Rick's. I am so happy to donate towards Rick's present and continuing presence, notwithstanding that of the maestro, Thomas Newman ..God bless you Rick for your sincerity in all you believe in !
There are a couple of film score composers who have a big social media presence. Thomas Newman is not one of them, there’s not very much on him out there for those of us that are fans. You have filled a real void here, thank you sir!
It's better that way. People get provoked into arguments taken out of context and later used against them. Or forced to state something that they don't even believe in anyways but due to an agenda they are forced to make a statement. No social media page, no drama, no BS, clean. In general the comment section on social media is mostly full of idiots so anyone normal wants none of that. Many people I know closed down bunch of them and never coming back. I am also here on rare occasions and solely to inform myself on things I care about, like music.
If you've followed Rick from his whiteboard days, this is a landmark interview. Imagine being able to sit down with Bernard Herrmann or Henry Mancini, play their own music to them and have them talk about it. This is the equivalent in my view. I'm in my 30's but I really hope younger people understand how special this is. I'd seen the odd interview with composers growing up but always by a journalist (asking non composition based questions) and never by someone with as much knowledge in composition as Rick. I'm blown away by this.
His music has this unique mix of tenderness, urgency, and sadness to it. It makes one feel like there is a kind of beauty and mystery in the world that is hidden and ever-present at the same time. Sorry, I get emotional when listening to Thomas Newman. Very few musicians can stir up my emotions like that. Thank you, sir, from the bottom of my heart.
So beautifully put;I feel the same way when listening to his music. He has a unique sound and I recognize his music immediately in movies. Despite him saying that he tries to stay in the background in terms of being noticed. He evokes emotion - unfortunately it is mostly melancholy but very compelling nonetheless.
This video interview is better than some recent movies that have come out. It is roughly an hour and 20 min and it felt like 10. It was so engaging. Rick and Thomas seemed to have a genuine rapport and the tone was conversational and fun and it was so clear that they shared a deep common vocabulary. The examples that were played were beautiful and illustrative. Really, really well done.
Only one man can interview in this way - genius! Soooo informative, interesting, fascinating, passionate. No journalist could do that, only a man with such a passion and knowledge of GOOD music. Thank you!
Thomas is by far my favorite composer. You could do another 6 hours and I would watch. Meet Joe Black, Road to Perdition, Passengers, Wall-E, the list is insane to think about. Truly a gift to the world. Thank you for sharing this interview with us!!
The Green Mile, Finding Nemo, American Beauty, Scenty of Woman. All of those films have a special place in my heart, and one of the reasons is their unforgetabble score
In late 1987, I sat in a movie theatre and saw a film called Less Than Zero. And then I saw it again. And again. It was the first time I had ever wondered about a film's composer. It's hard for me to put into words how integral the music is to the film. And then Shawshank. And then American Beauty. I saw pics of him over the years, but that was about it. This interview is truly a gift to someone like me. Thank you Rick.
The music in Less than Zero is probably the best film score ever because it perfectly matches what is happening on screen. It rips you apart, and elates at the same time. It is beyond imagination. Newman is just my fav composer of all time.
I’m lost for words on how insightful this interview is! Rick, you truly are the historical custodian of all things music and sonic. From early 90’s grunge, modern progressive metal dent, 50’-60’s jazz or film soundtrack scores, you are just spreading the love with passion and insight. You are the music gatekeeper Rick!
"Brooks was here" from Shawshank and "By any other name" from American Beauty are two of the most moving pieces of music from films I've ever heard. Huge fan of Mr. Newman.
One of the best, most personable and informative interviews I've ever seen, and it just happens to be my favorite composer ever! What a gift to the planet. Thank you, Rick.
Thomas Newman is a genius. I'm shocked he never won a single Oscar for his work! He single-handedly got me interested in film scores with the Horse Whisperer and American Beauty scores
Thomas comes off as such a down to earth guy, for all that he’s accomplished. His work is some of my absolute favorite in the fact that it takes you places elsewhere in your mind when listening to it. The American Beauty score, along with Meet Joe Black, Road To Perdition, Shawshank Redemption, etc. they’re otherworldly. But he just seems like someone you could easily converse with and not feel like you’re talking to such a film giant.
Wow, just wow. Been a university music lecturer for decades - this interview is a dream. What i like most is the depth of the reflection combined with stunning compositional and analytical/ educational skills. Refreshing, to witness not just another Oscar winner effect movie blockbuster scorer, this is a highend sophisticated contemporary composer and obviously a very gentle person that can express in detail what its all about. , Listen and learn. Great!
This is incredible, Rick... I almost cried during "The Shawshank Redemption" escape part. Newman is such a humble, eloquent and truly gifted soul. So glad you are drawing more attention to his genius.
I still can't believe you interviewed Thomas Newman! My favorite film composer since I was a kid in the 90s and definitely the most distinguishable. You can hear it's him in the first few bars which is pretty incredible (and rare). Shawshank Redemption, American Beauty, Revolutionary Road and Road To Perdition have some of the most touching and emotive music I've ever heard.
@@juniperwool I forgot he did that one as well! It was actually on TV a few days ago and as the credits started rolling I knew in the first 10 seconds it was him. And then about a minute later, voila - "Music By Thomas Newman". There's no other composer I can spot so easy. That really rounds up my comment above. The man really has a unique voice.
Thomas Newman's compositions are like emotional landscapes that resonate deep within the soul. His music possesses this inexplicable ability to paint vivid pictures of the heart. It's as if each note carries a story, whispering emotions that words simply can't convey. From the evocative scores of 'Shawshank Redemption' to the enchanting tunes of '1917' Newman's mastery is undeniable. He doesn't just compose; he orchestrates emotions. In my book, he's not just the best of our time; he's the maestro sculpting soundscapes that linger long after the credits roll.
Thank you for this interview. Thomas Newman is one of my favorite living composers… what a privilege it is to be able to listen to his insights on your channel…!!
I love Thomas' enthusiasm to talk about his craft - seems like they could have kept going for hours (and I would have watched). I work in television production and spent time as an editor... really cool to hear his perspective and learn about his approach. What a great interview!
Rick, I'm near to the point of weeping. This conversation, with the great Thomas Newman, is a near perfect flow, with such articulation and emotion about how to make the audience have that compass. This is beautiful. Anyone that has ever fantasized and looked to the clouds towards where your music lives forever... this is a blueprint. Thank you for this.
So much of Newman's Shawshank score reminds of me of Arvo Part's Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten, one of my favorite pieces. Thomas is a brilliant composer. I'm blessed to get to work with a lot of really good composers of film and game music here in LA.
And this is one of many reasons I love this channel. Who else but Rick can interview Animals as Leaders, Pat Metheny and Thomas Newman and others and discuss the music theory and methodology all while asking good questions and letting the musicians answer completely. Love it Rick! I want to rewatch 1917 for that scene alone. Great interview.
Just look at his what makes this song great series for his range and love of all different genres of music. From Deftones, Slipknot, and Incubus to Journey, Queen, and CCR. He looks at music like I do and many true music lovers do- if it's GOOD, it's GOOD!!! Who cares what genre it is, and also as a musician, you should and actually NEED to listen to music that you're not familiar with and even don't necessarily like at all to become a better musician.
Thomas Newman is simply outstanding. There are too many incredible compositions to pick a favorite. He has already left so many gifts to all of us. This is so great.
I usually view my RU-vid stuff on an iPad or phone - disposable entertainment or info. But these interviews not so. I grab a drink and bring it up on the big tv and settle in. These are serious entertainment and education. I can’t believe I sat rapt for a good 90-some minutes watching two men discuss film scoring and music. Most excellent work, sir.
This guy is at the top of my supreme musical list! He emotes a spirit of Copeland but in his own unique Thomas Newman way. I cannot get enough of his orchestral performances.
@@jngreene33 Remember The Natural with Robert Redford? Composer Randy Newman (Thomas' older brother) composed a Coplandesque soundtrack. They had to be influenced by Aaron in some way.
The Night Window. That scene. Running through the ruins. Dodging bullets. The nightmare that never stops. The music. I already tear up even thinking or talking about it. That one scene is a cinematographic masterpiece on its own. Unforgettable.
Been a fan of Thomas for 25 years. Listened to his music in high school, through college, worklife, in the car, on trips, to sleep to, and into my latter 30s. This is the first time seeing and hearing the man behind the music talk. What a champion of composition
This man is a mind boggling composer! Rick you are such a treasure to us less educated musicians. To tell you what this video meant to me and how it made me feel. I felt like a science kid having Neil DeGrasse-Tyson explain Space to me for the first time and feeling literally like an entire new world was just opened up to me. I’ve been playing music my whole life and always always always wondered what goes into creating a film score, and Rick I’ve gotta tell you man, I’m absolutely gobsmacked and amazed to the point that I’ve watched this 3 times now and learn more each time. Phew….Rick…thank you..just thank you!
More of your service to humanity, Rick -- I'm not a musician but I am a lover of film (and a huge admirer of the scores of Shawshank & American Beauty) and this exchange was nothing short of fascinating ❤
Of all those I watch on RU-vid, Rick is the one person I feel the closest affinity with. When asked who my favourite band or artist is, I always answer that it is actually Thomas Newman. I play a compilation of his entire catalogue on a daily basis. It's been the literal soundtrack to my life for so many years. I would do or go anywhere to hear a Thomas Newman suite by a full orchestra. Rick... Can you make this happen??? A truly underappreciated musical genius. I'm only 10 mins into the video and absolutely love this and thank you Rick for such a great effort in getting this together. I also am such a huge Sting fan and just get so much of what Rick talks about, whilst not being a musician myself but having what I'm told is a 'musical ear'. Keep the great work going Rick, it is hugely appreciated and such a positive place in this increasingly worrying world. Cheers. Dave, Wales, UK.
Thomas Newman is a genius at creating the most hauntingly beautiful scores in movie history. Road To Perdition is straight goosebumps from start to finish. The late James Horner might be the only other composer that came close to creating a mood so perfectly. But no one reached Newman's level.
You're not alone! I am also someone who thinks Thomas Newman and James Horner both have the same musical style...especially since Thomas' brother David conducted James' "Hollywood in Vienna" in 2013. 🎼
@@jcp1984again It's nearly perfect, and no one comes close to what John Williams can do making massive epic scores. I'm just saying as a whole career when it comes to painting a picture with as minimal a sound as possible these two are at the top of the mountain.
It amazes me how well written soundtracks manipulate your emotions more so than the visual image. Newman, Horner, Herrmann, Williams and Zimmer are such masters of the work.
"The Shawshank Redemption" is my favorite movie of all time. The Newman's collaborate has an important role for that, especially in the scene where Red is reading the letter in the ending. The theme occuring is a such amazing that makes me cry every time...
Fantastic. Thank you. My daughter worked at a movie theater for her first summer job. Her favorite part of her day was cleaning theaters while the end credits rolled. She loves movie scores, so I sent her this session. Lovely discussion.
Thomas Newman is one of the most original Composers in the modern era after John Williams. He certainly has a very unique vocabulary and style that is instantly recognisable. This was a fantastic conversation and interview . Please do more film composers. Bravo Rick Beato. This was one of your best.Thank you .
48:02 Hope - The wide shot of the oak tree and Red in a white shirt walking uphill along the rock wall in the middle of a field combined with Newman's orchestration of swelling strings to me is the best artistic 'sensory' representation of HOPE I have experienced; and my favorite six seconds of any movie, ever.
Film score talent seems to me to be from another level of being. One cannot imagine how they do it. To be good at it is even farther away. Inconceivable. Thank you for providing this glimpse.
@@homosociologicus46 He does listen to some modern stuff , but he does like a lot of late Sixties and Seventies music too. Floyd/The Who/ LZ ...and classical. Had to laugh when he whatsapped me with a few album shots a couple of days back about things he was currently listening to...Can't buy a Thrill /Frampton Comes Alive and Slade ! Becoming a young man of excellent taste : )
Oh my God! Rick thank you so much for doing this! Thomas Newman is such a legend, his music really opens portals to other dimensions...and this interview is so brilliant!!!
Rick Beato has such credibility. He has such love and curiosity for music that he never seems to get in the way of his own topic let alone anyone he interviews. KUDOS
I don't think there has ever been an interviewer with your experience, skill, breadth of knowledge and platform. The conversations, emotions and content you're able to pull out of these musical legends is inspiring. I've been a fan of Newman's work without ever knowing it. He's got a way with words as well. You did it again beato!!!
That is how I found your channel, Rick! I typed "Thomas Newman" in RU-vid and I was so happy when I saw your videos on his work! Big fan of Thomas work and just him as a human being! Seems like a nice guy and looks a bit like Tom Cruise :)
More of this! Wow. More film composers! I'll watch this all day. TN is a legend. And no pop star bravado or affectations. Just honesty. So many incredible scores. People need to see how such normal people can be remarkable musicians without a persona.
For a long time I wasn't aware of Thomas Newman, rather of more popular names like Hans Zimmer and John Williams. But the more I learn about Thomas Newman, the more I like this guy and his music. By now I would say he's my favorite film composer, and thus I am really glad about this interview!
Rick this is an astounding interview that no one else could do in the way you did it, eliciting these most profound observations. And that it came out on Aunt Penny’s birthday, she would be thrilled. ❤
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, @Jeneane Sessum😊 Rick & you are blessings of each other--what a lovely family! All the best from Virginia (I relocated here, last month, having left Long Island for the first time in my life).
This is pure gold. It's so rare to find an interview with Thomas Newman, especially one so detailed and insightful. What an incredibly articulate, passionate and brilliant composer; utterly unique. Great job, Rick - thank you so much.
wow, this is HUGE! I have a 14-month-old toddler, and since he was born, I play this Thomas Newman playlist every night! I am so happy to see this interview, thank you Rick for this initiative ;) I love his sensibility to music, and you don't find a lot of behind-the-scenes material from him, even interviews; thank you Thomas for sharing this content and knowledge.
I first "met" Thomas Newman in the "making of" documentary for the 1991 film "Fried Green Tomatoes". He came across there, as he does here, as a normal guy who worked hard to get where he is. Great stuff, Rick...
This should be required viewing for anyone who wants to call themselves, "A Creative." Mr. Newman and Mr. Beato turn this nearly 90 minute discussion into a masterclass. It's eavesdropping on a fascinating discussion and it holds up to multiple viewings. Plus some of the ideas here this will also be great for video editors, musicians, painters, writers and on and on and on. There are many, many lessons in here. Excellent - for the viewer who is serious about their craft... time well spent.
Mr. Newman is a wonderful combination of musical genius with the ability to relate on a personal level and enjoy being interviewed and sharing what he's experienced.
Wow. Just wow. I hope the Smithsonian or some national library will archive this. It’s a truly well done, deep diving interview about the making of some of the best movie soundtracks ever. Hats off, Rick.
Back in the 90s, the guitarist Nels Cline said that hearing Sonic Youth for the first time "stroked his DNA." Great film music has always done the same for me, so now I'm very grateful for Rick to supplement my primal response to Newman's music with both an intellectual and emotional interview (and by emotional I don't mean melodramatic - more like the sense of happiness that comes from being among old friends). If there was ever a "best of RU-vid" channel, this would belong there.
YES! Same here! I love that movie (and the novel, of course!) so much and the score is what really completes it. The emotion in the performances gets me every single time. The opening theme is one of the most iconic pieces of music ever recorded.
What an amazing interview, with a genius composer and musician. Your ability to "speak" to a composer in his language because of your knowledge of music makes the interview so fantastic, and of great interest to the listener. You are a very lucky man my friend !
One of your best interviews! Newman is brilliant but the questions you asked came from an experienced musician/producer and rendered some wonderful dialogue.
I wasn't aware of Thomas Newman until this interview. What a fantastic orator on the machinations of media composing. His music is beautifully emotive. And who better to interview him than Rick.
Outstanding Rick, just outstanding. The music in the final scene of Shawshank is one of my favorites. As Red walks up the beach and re-unites with Andy -- and the music slowly works its way through to a fully resolved (mostly) octave, although it seems like a chord - you just know that all will be well.
It's so heart warming to know that while modern music is not what it once was, at least film and television soundtracks have continued to produce some of the most remarkable music that invokes so much emotionally . It takes real skill and years of learning/playing to be this creative while under tight deadlines. The result is genius! Rick, thank you for shining a light on what is my refuge from the noise of today. Modern bands come and go so fast, but we will remember Thomas Newman, John Williams, Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Howard Shore, (and so many more) as some of greatest composers in history!
Rock Island 1931 is my favourite piece by Thomas - he has so many great songs! What a pleasure to watch an Interview between Rick & Thomas. Wow! Thank you very much for sharing this lovely moment.
Thomas Newman is one of my favorite composers of all time. I already got to know his music as a little kid, after watching Finding Nemo for the first time. The music in that film perfectly captures his way of embodiying the ocean. And I never stopped listening to him since. This was a great interview btw. Thomas seems like a nice guy.
That intro to Any Other Name was amazing. I wish it had been recorded as such, but I can’t find it. Regardless, American Beauty was incredible. One of my favourite movies for sure,.. 🙏
Thomas Newman & James Horner movie music just grabs you by the emotions & pulls you right in! I was so excited to hear you'd interviewed him Rick. More, more, more of this kind of stuff please! I have played Thomas' music for hours & hours for many years now...sometimes just in the background while I work. No one could have pulled off what you did here Rick!
I have watched Rick for years now. He is not a music "creator" as far as I can tell. BUT he is a master music mechanic and can take apart any music. What he really is is a genius teacher who constantly exposes us to new (to me anyway) music and musicians. I remember when my music professor at SUNY Albany put on the greatest hits of 1756? and played the whole album and just blew my mind. Rick Beato is like the world's music professor. He is a gift to all of us. Keep going Rick there is a lot more for us to hear.
WHO can do an interview as well as this one ? No one but RICK BEATO! Its a pleasure to see and listen to people with the same Musical heart, soul and creativity like you have! Probably only humans understand that who ever made Music themselves or written a Song!! Love ya Rick!!
As someone in their mid-20s, I first learned Thomas Newman's name from the score of Finding Nemo. His main theme as the title comes up hooked me. Obviously that beginning is iconic in its own right. As a kid, you don't really know what to think of it. As an adult, it's heartbreaking
He has been my favourite composer since I was 12. I'm 36 now and his music still moves me unlike any other. Pure magic. Thank you for this interview - it really is something special.
I only discovered Ricks channel last year so have been slowly but surely working my way thru these terrific interviews and musical dissections…..so what a pleasure to discover this Thomas Newman piece….easily one of my favourite composers and as someone who works in the film industry, I was fortunate to have worked on Road to Perdition, a film with such a beautiful Newman score.
Really? What an opportunity! Tell me more! That would be a dream come true for me to just be on the same production as Thomas. That movie is so underrated! I know it's dark but so exquisitely done. I'm going to have go re-watch it now.
Fascinating. The process of composing for film seems like it is akin to playing five-dimensional chess. You have your normal x/y/z spatial axes but the music has a temporal and color component that also must mesh with the coloring and temporal events of the image for maximum effect. And the director and cinematographer and film editor are changing their inputs nearly continuously while you are trying to fold in the score. Mind-numbing but magic when it all clicks.
This is incredible, thank you Rick! I really have loved Thomas Newman ever since that drone shot over the Shawshank Prison, I can still hear those strings in my ears as the camera sweeps over the prison yard. What a musical genius of our time. I loved his work on so many things. American Beauty, Wall-E, so many more. It is great to hear the perspective of this musical legend of our time.
@@John_Hudson_922 I love this! As an older person (48), the idea that the assumption is drone is SOOO intriguing to me. Of course, now, it would certainly be a drone. The cost savings would be significant, even for a big budget film, but, obviously, there were no drones when Shawshank was made. I'm sure I had moments like this, when I was young, when my assumptions were wrong, but I don't remember them.
American Beauty was my intro to Thomas Newman's music. I literally got the score CD the next day. And it was this piece here, Any Other Name that just gobsmacked me during the film. Soundtracks can literally make a movie great. Newman's do. I might add The Batman movie use of Something In The Way arranges differently throughout the entire movie "made" that movie for me as well. Loving the interviews, Rick, (Frampton, Sting, Corgan, Newman)
Mr. Newman is such a strong presence - once you hear his work you can easily identify his sound. I discovered him with the "Meet Joe Black" soundtrack, but then there's "Angels In America", "The Shawshank Redemption", "American Beauty", and many others - such a body of work.
