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- As the son of a music professor in 1950s Kentucky, Carpenter was forced to play violin at an early age. There was one problem, though. “I had no talent,” he admits. “None.” Instead, he transitioned to keyboard and guitar. By 26, he was composing music for his feature-length debut, 1974’s Dark Star.
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Oct 31, 2017 · As the son of a music professor in 1950s Kentucky, Carpenter was forced to play violin at an early age. There was one problem, though. “I had no talent,” he admits. “None.” Instead, he...
Oct 31, 2017 · So it’s kind of a revisiting of John Carpenter’s movie/music legacy. RF: The Greatest Hits… JC: Ah kinda, yeah… kinda. RF: Speaking of other composers, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross released a cover of the Halloween theme just this past Friday the 13th. What did you think? JC: That’s right! I liked it! I thought it was great!
Jan 24, 2012 · John Carpenter: I grew up with music. My father was a world class violinist, a college professor, composer and a session musician for recordings in Nashville, Tennessee. He tried to teach me the violin when I was eight. I had no talent. Then he pushed me into piano. I had middlebrow chops.
Nov 1, 2023 · During a recent interview, director John Carpenter was asked if he prefers writing music to directing films. He said yes, then explained why. The legendary horror filmmaker would rather be at home writing music.
Oct 26, 2022 · October 26, 2022. Writer, director, musician and comic book creator John Carpenter is one of the most prominent names in the modern-day horror genre. Among his eclectic filmography, Carpenter...
Oct 20, 2022 · Still, he never imagined he’d become what he is now: a full-time professional musician. Carpenter released his last movie, The Ward, in 2011.
Jan 27, 2015 · 2015's first great album may not even be from a musician. Now out, Lost Themes by John Carpenter has the icy menace of something out of a '80s horror flick. That's deliberate, not to mention fitting, as Carpenter's synth-based compositions for his films became one of the decade's signature sounds.
