The Shire Howard Shore’s score for The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a masterpiece, and among its many highlights, “The Shire” stands out as a beacon of warmth and nostalgia. This gentle, folk-inspired theme captures the idyllic homeland of the hobbits. The opening melody […]

Daybreak With virtuoso cinematography and pacing, Nosferatu, keeps you in a trance-like state of awe until the final frame of the film. The movie crescendos in an extraordinary final scene, with an accompanying piece of music entitled, “Daybreak”. Maybe the trance never ends — as […]

[no spoilers] Goodbye Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a superb and long overdo remake of the 1922 gothic horror classic. The movie looks incredible, and is very well acted — especially by Lily Rose-Depp. I found the film to be an absolute romp: horrifying, arousing, macabre, […]

Superman On Monday 12/16/24 James Gunn released a graphic on Instagram announcing the Superman (2025) trailer. Within the graphic there’s an ethereal and slightly Celtic version of John Williams’ original theme. I thought I was beautiful, and immediately grabbed my guitar to create a fingerstyle […]

May it Be Enya’s music is instantly recognizable for its ethereal, and atmospheric sound. Her music is comprised of Celtic influences, New Age ambience, and multiple languages like: Irish Gaelic, Latin, and Welsh. This all adds to the mystical and otherworldly feel of Enya’s music. […]

Greensleeves: a brief history Believed to be composed in the late 16th/early 17th century, ‘Greensleeves’ never began it’s many incarnations as a Christmas song. It was only until William Chatterton Dix wrote the carol What Child Is This (set to the Greensleeves tune) in 1865 — […]

The First Noel The First Noel is a traditional Christmas carol that is generally believed to have originated in Cornwall, a region in southwestern England with a rich Celtic heritage. The carol’s Cornish roots are evident in its name, “Noel,” which is derived from the […]

Now We Are Free I never thought this would happen — but the ethereal melody of “Now We Are Free” has transcended the sands of time and cinema — making its return in “Gladiator 2.” This evocative song, originally composed by Hans Zimmer and Lisa […]

Doug and Kris Wild Life is a 2023 documentary film that tells the story of Kris and Doug Tompkins, who dedicated their lives to conservation efforts in Chile and Argentina. Doug, founder of The North Face and co-founder of Esprit, and Kris, the former CEO […]

Blood Upon the Snow I’m a massive fan of Hozier, and his performance of “Blood Upon the Snow” has been on my to-do list for a long time. The piece is from the game, God of War Ragnarök; an epic saga that takes players on […]

Closing “Closing” is the title theme of the film, We Live In Time — a poignant romantic drama that explores the complexities of love, loss, and the passage of time. The film stars, Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. The music is from Bryce Dessner, who […]

Lait Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Biutiful” is a searing exploration of the human condition, and mortality. Starring Javier Bardem (in an incredible performance) the film delves into the complexities of a man struggling to reconcile his personal demons — with the immense challenges of living on […]