Jon Burlingame | Author: Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn And Music For TV Noir

Film.Music.Media

10-07-2024 • 37 minutes

Esteemed author, journalist and educator Jon Burlingame sits down for a brand new Film.Music.Media conversation!

If you follow film and TV music at all then you'll recognize the name Jon Burlingame. When it comes to the topics of film and television music, Jon has been the leading author and journalist in the field covering almost every aspect of the art form and business. His articles, books, interviews and lectures have helped keep screen music as part of the public conversation for his entire career.

For this interview we're excited to talk about Jon's latest book titled Dreamville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn And Music For TV Noir. The book is a fascinating and entertaining look into a specific point in the career of the great Henry Mancini. Jon talks about why he was inspired to write the book, why this point in TV music history is so important, and how he approaches his research and writing.

We also take a look into Jon's path to film music journalism. Learn how Jon's career started in New York, and how it evolved into the world of film and TV music.

A Film.Music.Media Production | Produced & Presented by Kaya Savas