"LIES THE RADIO TOLD ME" (2004)

This feature film tells the story of a photographer who after 10 years, is still obsessed with his high school fantasy-girl. He takes a trip back to his hometown in hopes of seeing her again. He does, but pays the price. What's the price? Don't want to give anything away . . . Written and directed by John Draus. My music for this film is mixed with some great old radio tunes including "Just My Imagination", "Reminiscing" and "This Masquerade."

A CUE FROM THE FILM

"QUAD 9 - The Galactic Chronicles" (2000)

"For most Sci-Fi films, the music is usually orchestral, lush and pretty-much through-out the whole movie. A lot of work, but definitly the most fun! This one was shot on betacam by cinematographer Vince Ellis, who can make a low-budget film look way-more expensive. It's "Babylon 5" meets "The X-Files." Great special effects . . . . and the music's not bad either.

"Game of Chicken" (edit)
A cue from the film

"KIDS AT RISK" - Episode 1 - Noboby Listens (1989)

Yes, that's Colm Meany ("Star Trek - Deep Space 9", "Far and Away") and Nick Sadler ("Scent of A Woman", "Disclosure.") Unlike myself, they've moved-on to bigger and better things. I don't think this one is available anywhere, but not a bad little film. The "Kids At Risk" theme was supposed to be a series of teen-related topics - this one focusing on the downfall of fast money (drugs, stolen cars, ect.) This was to be shown on the "ABC After School Special." As far as I know, no other topics were produced for this series.

"Rejection" (edit)
A cue from the film

"PLUTONIUM BABY" (1987)

Horror music is hard to do in that ... . it's all been done before. From the screeching violins in "Psycho", to the low woodwinds in "The Day The Earth Stood Still", Bernard Herrmann is by far the king of horror music. It's hard not to quote him when doing this kind of film. He's been a great inspiration to me.
This film would be a great candidate for "Mystery Science Theater." The wonderful movie title says it all!

"Drake" (edit)
A cue from the film

"PRIMAL SCREAM" (1987)

I like to call it "The Rockford Files" meets "Outland." Shot on 35mm by Dennis Peters, it looks great .... the rest is "in the eye of the beholder." It's been shown on some late-night movie presentations and could be in the Sci-Fi section of your local video store.
This was my first film score and as they say . . . "If I knew then what I know now ...." The film was dedicated to the late comic actor Mickey Shaughnessy who played a small part in the film.