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Episode 12 - Scoring Harold Lloyd with composer Robert Israel
Robert Israel is one of the most esteemed and accomplished composers working in the area of silent film. He has scored the films of von Stroheim and von Sternberg, Lillian Gish and Douglas Fairbanks, comedians like Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Arbuckle. And he has written music for 20 Harold Lloyd films!
Robert guides us through his journey with Harold Lloyd and his inspirations for the musical landscape he's developed.
We discuss his writing process, exploring the musical range of the 1920s, and the relationship between conductor and musicians.
Plus: the silent version of Welcome…
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