Good day, Mr. Guber:
Imagine the opening scene of The Blues Brothers without “She Caught the Katy” playing in the background as Jake and Elwood drive away from the prison.
At the end of Say Anything, when Lloyd stands outside Diane’s window and holds up the boombox blasting “In Your Eyes,” we can all feel his passion for her.
“Moving in Stereo” sets the perfect tone for the perfect teenage fantasy when Linda steps out of the pool wearing a red bikini in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
“You Got a Friend in Me” in Toy Story … “Holiday Road” in National Lampoon’s Vacation … “Up Where We Belong” in An Officer and a Gentleman … “Build Me Up Buttercup” in There’s Something About Mary.
And although it’s so iconic that I don’t even have to mention it. No one can ever forget “Rocky’s Theme.”
You, Peter (may I call you Peter?), are keenly aware of how important the soundtrack is for a motion picture. Filmmakers are in the emotional transportation business, and music is an essential tool in their tell. The challenge for them is finding the right music. And that’s why I want to introduce you to some talented singer-songwriters who have a lot to offer your friends in Hollywood.
Below we have “Normandy” by Donovan Lyman, “Drinker’s Hour” by Vaughan Rhea, “Seattle” by Andrea Marchant, and “Some Comfort” by Kevin Montgomery.
These are my friends, and I would love the opportunity to expose you to their music. I don’t represent them, I’m not in the business and I have nothing to gain except seeing great artists share their music with a larger audience.
There’s plenty more where this came from. Let’s chat: john@talkstoomuch.com or 407-405-7479.
Best.
– JT
2 Comments
John,
Thanks for the mention. You are right. Those songs can be iconic for a film. You are a good man. Funny, too. Kevin
Iconic is the right word, Kevin. My friends write some awesome songs, and they deserve to be heard. No … they NEED to be heard.