Jon Burlingame
@jonburlingame.bsky.social
Award-winning journalist, author. Recent books: "Music for Prime Time," "Dreamsville," "The Music of James Bond." Writes for Variety; hosts podcasts for Dolby Institute; produces albums of classic TV music.
My first Dolby podcast of awards season! www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfq9...
The Music of Bugonia with Composer Jerskin Fendrix | #DolbyCreatorTalks
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November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
My first Dolby podcast of awards season! www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfq9...
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Congrats to MV Gerhard and Matt Verboys of @lalalandrecords.bsky.social for winning the 2024 "Film Music Record Label of the Year" from the International Film Music Critics Association.
February 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Congrats to MV Gerhard and Matt Verboys of @lalalandrecords.bsky.social for winning the 2024 "Film Music Record Label of the Year" from the International Film Music Critics Association.
Finally, a little good news from the Oscarcast: variety.com/2025/film/aw...
Oscars to Feature James Bond Music Tribute, Honoring Longtime Producers (EXCLUSIVE)
The 2025 Oscars will feature a James Bond songs tribute to be performed at this year's ceremony.
variety.com
February 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Finally, a little good news from the Oscarcast: variety.com/2025/film/aw...
Funniest quote yet from an Oscar voter: "It took me five days to watch ‘The Brutalist' and another two days to wake up from it." variety.com/lists/anonym...
Anonymous Oscar Ballots as Voting Is Officially Closed: From ‘I Despised “The Substance”‘ to ‘Why is “Dune” Losing Best Picture?’
Anonymous Oscar ballots are revealed as voting closes, discussing "Anora," "The Brutalist," "Conclave," and more.
variety.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Funniest quote yet from an Oscar voter: "It took me five days to watch ‘The Brutalist' and another two days to wake up from it." variety.com/lists/anonym...
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Some thoughts about the original score nominees: variety.com/2025/film/aw...
Oscars Original Score Contenders Bring Underlying Mystery, Tension and Emotion for Maximum Dramatic Effect
Contenders for the original score Oscar are an innovative mix with, for the first time in decades, two musicals among the nominees.
variety.com
February 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Some thoughts about the original score nominees: variety.com/2025/film/aw...
Discussing Best Song Oscar possibilities (and complaining about the Oscarcast decision to forego performances) for NPR's "Here and Now": www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
Spinning the Best Original Song Oscar nominees, plus one honorable mention
The Academy Awards are just a couple of weeks away, on March 2.
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February 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Discussing Best Song Oscar possibilities (and complaining about the Oscarcast decision to forego performances) for NPR's "Here and Now": www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
What's important when deciding on "original score": variety.com/2025/artisan...
Why ‘Emilia Perez’ and ‘Wicked’ Were Nominated for Original Score
Why "Emilia Perez" and "Wicked" landed original score nominations.
variety.com
February 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
What's important when deciding on "original score": variety.com/2025/artisan...
This was an outstanding event. Highlights: variety.com/2025/artisan...
L.A. Fire Relief Benefit Concert Staged by Film Composers to Benefit Musicians Who’ve Lost Their Homes
Seven top film, TV and game composers presented a concert of their works as a benefit for L.A. musicians who lost their homes in recent wildfires.
variety.com
February 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This was an outstanding event. Highlights: variety.com/2025/artisan...
Latest podcast: Composer Kris Bowers on "The Wild Robot": www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM1n...
Kris Bowers and the Music of The Wild Robot | #DolbyCreatorTalks
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February 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Latest podcast: Composer Kris Bowers on "The Wild Robot": www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM1n...
New podcast! Daniel Blumberg on "The Brutalist": www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohPB...
Daniel Blumberg and the Music of The Brutalist | #DolbyCreatorTalks
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February 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
New podcast! Daniel Blumberg on "The Brutalist": www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohPB...
"Maestro" deservedly won the Grammy for compilation soundtrack. And here's the story that explains why. variety.com/2023/film/fo...
‘Maestro’: How Bradley Cooper Turned Bernstein’s Classical Music into a Film Score
Bradley Cooper decided not to have an original score for the film 'Maestro.'
variety.com
February 3, 2025 at 1:46 AM
"Maestro" deservedly won the Grammy for compilation soundtrack. And here's the story that explains why. variety.com/2023/film/fo...
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The Dumbest of Trade Wars enacted by the Dumbest Administration for these Dumbest of Times.
I’ve got to agree with the Wall Street Journal editorial board this time.
February 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The Dumbest of Trade Wars enacted by the Dumbest Administration for these Dumbest of Times.
Latest podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7xl...
Volker Bertelmann and the Music of Conclave | #DolbyCreatorTalks
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January 31, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Latest podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7xl...
Thanks, Doug!
January 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thanks, Doug!
Just a quick reminder. Very proud of all of these books. Mancini's the latest, a look at how "Gunn" jump-started his extraordinary career.
January 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Just a quick reminder. Very proud of all of these books. Mancini's the latest, a look at how "Gunn" jump-started his extraordinary career.
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Recommended
December 21, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Recommended
So pleased that my DREAMSVILLE made Variety's year-end roundup of "best music books!"
The Best Music Books of 2024: Joni Mitchell, Lisa Marie Presley, Kathleen Hanna, Rolling Stones and More
This year's bumper crop of great music books includes titles on Joni MItchell, Bikini Kill's Kathleen Hanna, the Rolling Stones, the Bee Gees and more.
variety.com
December 19, 2024 at 6:47 PM
So pleased that my DREAMSVILLE made Variety's year-end roundup of "best music books!"
Makes a great holiday gift for the jazz buff or classic-TV fan in your life!
December 6, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Makes a great holiday gift for the jazz buff or classic-TV fan in your life!
Thrilled to present this in-depth conversation about the music of "Wicked" and the complex transition of songs and score from stage to screen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qF9...
The Music of Wicked | #DolbyCreatorTalks
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December 3, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Thrilled to present this in-depth conversation about the music of "Wicked" and the complex transition of songs and score from stage to screen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qF9...
Nice to be recognized by the LA Press Club. And proud of both pieces.
December 3, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Nice to be recognized by the LA Press Club. And proud of both pieces.
All about the music of "Gladiator II": www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXOG...
The Music of Gladiator II, with Composer Harry Gregson-Williams | #DolbyCreatorTalks
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November 26, 2024 at 5:15 PM
All about the music of "Gladiator II": www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXOG...
I doubt you will ever read a better analysis than this of the WICKED score. Thoughtful, reasoned, articulate.
I put in my bid for the score of "Wicked" being an all-time masterpiece. (My friends do not universally agree, I've come to learn.) variety.com/2024/music/a...
‘Wicked: The Soundtrack’ Album Review: Stephen Schwartz’s World-Beating Song Score Gets Its Due, and So Do the Divas Who Deliver It
The 'Wicked' soundtrack album merits separate listens, to really take in a Stephen Schwartz score that sends Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo soaring.
variety.com
November 25, 2024 at 4:17 PM
I doubt you will ever read a better analysis than this of the WICKED score. Thoughtful, reasoned, articulate.