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@@VanMan83 Rick would be the perfect person to cover Zappas style of composing. He could pull it off. Him and Vai would be interesting with Vai's first hand accounts included. Dweezil as well of course. Rick knows others who played with Frank and could create an interesting episode. Zappa has been covered but not the way Rick could. Excellent suggestion.
May I just say how much, at this pivotal moment in my life and perhaps death, who knows, how much I have appreciated the musical depth of knowledge of Rick via all forms of music and his sublime ability to communicate such knowledge and feeling in a way that transcends the need to have such knowledge oneself, but to simply enjoy modest brilliance of communication in action . Thomas Newman's composing and his lack of rightfully being awarded an Oscar for at least one of his magnificent film scores, is an ever recurring conundrum to my deepest of senses and I'm sure to that of Rick's. I am so happy to donate towards Rick's present and continuing presence, notwithstanding that of the maestro, Thomas Newman ..God bless you Rick for your sincerity in all you believe in !
There are a couple of film score composers who have a big social media presence. Thomas Newman is not one of them, there’s not very much on him out there for those of us that are fans. You have filled a real void here, thank you sir!
It's better that way. People get provoked into arguments taken out of context and later used against them. Or forced to state something that they don't even believe in anyways but due to an agenda they are forced to make a statement. No social media page, no drama, no BS, clean. In general the comment section on social media is mostly full of idiots so anyone normal wants none of that. Many people I know closed down bunch of them and never coming back. I am also here on rare occasions and solely to inform myself on things I care about, like music.
If you've followed Rick from his whiteboard days, this is a landmark interview. Imagine being able to sit down with Bernard Herrmann or Henry Mancini, play their own music to them and have them talk about it. This is the equivalent in my view. I'm in my 30's but I really hope younger people understand how special this is. I'd seen the odd interview with composers growing up but always by a journalist (asking non composition based questions) and never by someone with as much knowledge in composition as Rick. I'm blown away by this.
His music has this unique mix of tenderness, urgency, and sadness to it. It makes one feel like there is a kind of beauty and mystery in the world that is hidden and ever-present at the same time. Sorry, I get emotional when listening to Thomas Newman. Very few musicians can stir up my emotions like that. Thank you, sir, from the bottom of my heart.
So beautifully put;I feel the same way when listening to his music. He has a unique sound and I recognize his music immediately in movies. Despite him saying that he tries to stay in the background in terms of being noticed. He evokes emotion - unfortunately it is mostly melancholy but very compelling nonetheless.
This video interview is better than some recent movies that have come out. It is roughly an hour and 20 min and it felt like 10. It was so engaging. Rick and Thomas seemed to have a genuine rapport and the tone was conversational and fun and it was so clear that they shared a deep common vocabulary. The examples that were played were beautiful and illustrative. Really, really well done.
Only one man can interview in this way - genius! Soooo informative, interesting, fascinating, passionate. No journalist could do that, only a man with such a passion and knowledge of GOOD music. Thank you!
I’m lost for words on how insightful this interview is! Rick, you truly are the historical custodian of all things music and sonic. From early 90’s grunge, modern progressive metal dent, 50’-60’s jazz or film soundtrack scores, you are just spreading the love with passion and insight. You are the music gatekeeper Rick!
Thomas is by far my favorite composer. You could do another 6 hours and I would watch. Meet Joe Black, Road to Perdition, Passengers, Wall-E, the list is insane to think about. Truly a gift to the world. Thank you for sharing this interview with us!!
The Green Mile, Finding Nemo, American Beauty, Scenty of Woman. All of those films have a special place in my heart, and one of the reasons is their unforgetabble score
In late 1987, I sat in a movie theatre and saw a film called Less Than Zero. And then I saw it again. And again. It was the first time I had ever wondered about a film's composer. It's hard for me to put into words how integral the music is to the film. And then Shawshank. And then American Beauty. I saw pics of him over the years, but that was about it. This interview is truly a gift to someone like me. Thank you Rick.
The music in Less than Zero is probably the best film score ever because it perfectly matches what is happening on screen. It rips you apart, and elates at the same time. It is beyond imagination. Newman is just my fav composer of all time.
"Brooks was here" from Shawshank and "By any other name" from American Beauty are two of the most moving pieces of music from films I've ever heard. Huge fan of Mr. Newman.
Thomas comes off as such a down to earth guy, for all that he’s accomplished. His work is some of my absolute favorite in the fact that it takes you places elsewhere in your mind when listening to it. The American Beauty score, along with Meet Joe Black, Road To Perdition, Shawshank Redemption, etc. they’re otherworldly. But he just seems like someone you could easily converse with and not feel like you’re talking to such a film giant.
Thomas Newman is a genius. I'm shocked he never won a single Oscar for his work! He single-handedly got me interested in film scores with the Horse Whisperer and American Beauty scores
Thomas Newman's compositions are like emotional landscapes that resonate deep within the soul. His music possesses this inexplicable ability to paint vivid pictures of the heart. It's as if each note carries a story, whispering emotions that words simply can't convey. From the evocative scores of 'Shawshank Redemption' to the enchanting tunes of '1917' Newman's mastery is undeniable. He doesn't just compose; he orchestrates emotions. In my book, he's not just the best of our time; he's the maestro sculpting soundscapes that linger long after the credits roll.
One of the best, most personable and informative interviews I've ever seen, and it just happens to be my favorite composer ever! What a gift to the planet. Thank you, Rick.
And this is one of many reasons I love this channel. Who else but Rick can interview Animals as Leaders, Pat Metheny and Thomas Newman and others and discuss the music theory and methodology all while asking good questions and letting the musicians answer completely. Love it Rick! I want to rewatch 1917 for that scene alone. Great interview.
Just look at his what makes this song great series for his range and love of all different genres of music. From Deftones, Slipknot, and Incubus to Journey, Queen, and CCR. He looks at music like I do and many true music lovers do- if it's GOOD, it's GOOD!!! Who cares what genre it is, and also as a musician, you should and actually NEED to listen to music that you're not familiar with and even don't necessarily like at all to become a better musician.
Wow, just wow. Been a university music lecturer for decades - this interview is a dream. What i like most is the depth of the reflection combined with stunning compositional and analytical/ educational skills. Refreshing, to witness not just another Oscar winner effect movie blockbuster scorer, this is a highend sophisticated contemporary composer and obviously a very gentle person that can express in detail what its all about. , Listen and learn. Great!
I still can't believe you interviewed Thomas Newman! My favorite film composer since I was a kid in the 90s and definitely the most distinguishable. You can hear it's him in the first few bars which is pretty incredible (and rare). Shawshank Redemption, American Beauty, Revolutionary Road and Road To Perdition have some of the most touching and emotive music I've ever heard.
@@juniperwool I forgot he did that one as well! It was actually on TV a few days ago and as the credits started rolling I knew in the first 10 seconds it was him. And then about a minute later, voila - "Music By Thomas Newman". There's no other composer I can spot so easy. That really rounds up my comment above. The man really has a unique voice.
I love Thomas' enthusiasm to talk about his craft - seems like they could have kept going for hours (and I would have watched). I work in television production and spent time as an editor... really cool to hear his perspective and learn about his approach. What a great interview!
So much of Newman's Shawshank score reminds of me of Arvo Part's Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten, one of my favorite pieces. Thomas is a brilliant composer. I'm blessed to get to work with a lot of really good composers of film and game music here in LA.
Thank you for this interview. Thomas Newman is one of my favorite living composers… what a privilege it is to be able to listen to his insights on your channel…!!
I usually view my TH-cam stuff on an iPad or phone - disposable entertainment or info. But these interviews not so. I grab a drink and bring it up on the big tv and settle in. These are serious entertainment and education. I can’t believe I sat rapt for a good 90-some minutes watching two men discuss film scoring and music. Most excellent work, sir.
The Night Window. That scene. Running through the ruins. Dodging bullets. The nightmare that never stops. The music. I already tear up even thinking or talking about it. That one scene is a cinematographic masterpiece on its own. Unforgettable.
Thomas Newman is simply outstanding. There are too many incredible compositions to pick a favorite. He has already left so many gifts to all of us. This is so great.
This is incredible, Rick... I almost cried during "The Shawshank Redemption" escape part. Newman is such a humble, eloquent and truly gifted soul. So glad you are drawing more attention to his genius.
This guy is at the top of my supreme musical list! He emotes a spirit of Copeland but in his own unique Thomas Newman way. I cannot get enough of his orchestral performances.
@@jngreene33 Remember The Natural with Robert Redford? Composer Randy Newman (Thomas' older brother) composed a Coplandesque soundtrack. They had to be influenced by Aaron in some way.
Been a fan of Thomas for 25 years. Listened to his music in high school, through college, worklife, in the car, on trips, to sleep to, and into my latter 30s. This is the first time seeing and hearing the man behind the music talk. What a champion of composition
More of your service to humanity, Rick -- I'm not a musician but I am a lover of film (and a huge admirer of the scores of Shawshank & American Beauty) and this exchange was nothing short of fascinating ❤
Rick, I'm near to the point of weeping. This conversation, with the great Thomas Newman, is a near perfect flow, with such articulation and emotion about how to make the audience have that compass. This is beautiful. Anyone that has ever fantasized and looked to the clouds towards where your music lives forever... this is a blueprint. Thank you for this.
This man is a mind boggling composer! Rick you are such a treasure to us less educated musicians. To tell you what this video meant to me and how it made me feel. I felt like a science kid having Neil DeGrasse-Tyson explain Space to me for the first time and feeling literally like an entire new world was just opened up to me. I’ve been playing music my whole life and always always always wondered what goes into creating a film score, and Rick I’ve gotta tell you man, I’m absolutely gobsmacked and amazed to the point that I’ve watched this 3 times now and learn more each time. Phew….Rick…thank you..just thank you!
"The Shawshank Redemption" is my favorite movie of all time. The Newman's collaborate has an important role for that, especially in the scene where Red is reading the letter in the ending. The theme occuring is a such amazing that makes me cry every time...
48:02 Hope - The wide shot of the oak tree and Red in a white shirt walking uphill along the rock wall in the middle of a field combined with Newman's orchestration of swelling strings to me is the best artistic 'sensory' representation of HOPE I have experienced; and my favorite six seconds of any movie, ever.
Rick Beato has such credibility. He has such love and curiosity for music that he never seems to get in the way of his own topic let alone anyone he interviews. KUDOS
Of all those I watch on TH-cam, Rick is the one person I feel the closest affinity with. When asked who my favourite band or artist is, I always answer that it is actually Thomas Newman. I play a compilation of his entire catalogue on a daily basis. It's been the literal soundtrack to my life for so many years. I would do or go anywhere to hear a Thomas Newman suite by a full orchestra. Rick... Can you make this happen??? A truly underappreciated musical genius. I'm only 10 mins into the video and absolutely love this and thank you Rick for such a great effort in getting this together. I also am such a huge Sting fan and just get so much of what Rick talks about, whilst not being a musician myself but having what I'm told is a 'musical ear'. Keep the great work going Rick, it is hugely appreciated and such a positive place in this increasingly worrying world. Cheers. Dave, Wales, UK.
Fantastic. Thank you. My daughter worked at a movie theater for her first summer job. Her favorite part of her day was cleaning theaters while the end credits rolled. She loves movie scores, so I sent her this session. Lovely discussion.
Thomas Newman is one of the most original Composers in the modern era after John Williams. He certainly has a very unique vocabulary and style that is instantly recognisable. This was a fantastic conversation and interview . Please do more film composers. Bravo Rick Beato. This was one of your best.Thank you .
Thomas Newman is a genius at creating the most hauntingly beautiful scores in movie history. Road To Perdition is straight goosebumps from start to finish. The late James Horner might be the only other composer that came close to creating a mood so perfectly. But no one reached Newman's level.
You're not alone! I am also someone who thinks Thomas Newman and James Horner both have the same musical style...especially since Thomas' brother David conducted James' "Hollywood in Vienna" in 2013. 🎼
@@jcp1984again It's nearly perfect, and no one comes close to what John Williams can do making massive epic scores. I'm just saying as a whole career when it comes to painting a picture with as minimal a sound as possible these two are at the top of the mountain.
Newman's ability to create colour, space and texture is unparalleled in contemporary film composers and also his mastery of embodying the complex emotional qualities of a film.
That is how I found your channel, Rick! I typed "Thomas Newman" in TH-cam and I was so happy when I saw your videos on his work! Big fan of Thomas work and just him as a human being! Seems like a nice guy and looks a bit like Tom Cruise :)
For a long time I wasn't aware of Thomas Newman, rather of more popular names like Hans Zimmer and John Williams. But the more I learn about Thomas Newman, the more I like this guy and his music. By now I would say he's my favorite film composer, and thus I am really glad about this interview!
I don't think there has ever been an interviewer with your experience, skill, breadth of knowledge and platform. The conversations, emotions and content you're able to pull out of these musical legends is inspiring. I've been a fan of Newman's work without ever knowing it. He's got a way with words as well. You did it again beato!!!
I first "met" Thomas Newman in the "making of" documentary for the 1991 film "Fried Green Tomatoes". He came across there, as he does here, as a normal guy who worked hard to get where he is. Great stuff, Rick...
It amazes me how well written soundtracks manipulate your emotions more so than the visual image. Newman, Horner, Herrmann, Williams and Zimmer are such masters of the work.
Back in the 90s, the guitarist Nels Cline said that hearing Sonic Youth for the first time "stroked his DNA." Great film music has always done the same for me, so now I'm very grateful for Rick to supplement my primal response to Newman's music with both an intellectual and emotional interview (and by emotional I don't mean melodramatic - more like the sense of happiness that comes from being among old friends). If there was ever a "best of TH-cam" channel, this would belong there.
That intro to Any Other Name was amazing. I wish it had been recorded as such, but I can’t find it. Regardless, American Beauty was incredible. One of my favourite movies for sure,.. 🙏
Film score talent seems to me to be from another level of being. One cannot imagine how they do it. To be good at it is even farther away. Inconceivable. Thank you for providing this glimpse.
Oh my God! Rick thank you so much for doing this! Thomas Newman is such a legend, his music really opens portals to other dimensions...and this interview is so brilliant!!!
@@homosociologicus46 He does listen to some modern stuff , but he does like a lot of late Sixties and Seventies music too. Floyd/The Who/ LZ ...and classical. Had to laugh when he whatsapped me with a few album shots a couple of days back about things he was currently listening to...Can't buy a Thrill /Frampton Comes Alive and Slade ! Becoming a young man of excellent taste : )
Rick this is an astounding interview that no one else could do in the way you did it, eliciting these most profound observations. And that it came out on Aunt Penny’s birthday, she would be thrilled. ❤
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, @Jeneane Sessum😊 Rick & you are blessings of each other--what a lovely family! All the best from Virginia (I relocated here, last month, having left Long Island for the first time in my life).
More of this! Wow. More film composers! I'll watch this all day. TN is a legend. And no pop star bravado or affectations. Just honesty. So many incredible scores. People need to see how such normal people can be remarkable musicians without a persona.
As someone in their mid-20s, I first learned Thomas Newman's name from the score of Finding Nemo. His main theme as the title comes up hooked me. Obviously that beginning is iconic in its own right. As a kid, you don't really know what to think of it. As an adult, it's heartbreaking
wow, this is HUGE! I have a 14-month-old toddler, and since he was born, I play this Thomas Newman playlist every night! I am so happy to see this interview, thank you Rick for this initiative ;) I love his sensibility to music, and you don't find a lot of behind-the-scenes material from him, even interviews; thank you Thomas for sharing this content and knowledge.
This should be required viewing for anyone who wants to call themselves, "A Creative." Mr. Newman and Mr. Beato turn this nearly 90 minute discussion into a masterclass. It's eavesdropping on a fascinating discussion and it holds up to multiple viewings. Plus some of the ideas here this will also be great for video editors, musicians, painters, writers and on and on and on. There are many, many lessons in here. Excellent - for the viewer who is serious about their craft... time well spent.
Mr. Newman is a wonderful combination of musical genius with the ability to relate on a personal level and enjoy being interviewed and sharing what he's experienced.
He has been my favourite composer since I was 12. I'm 36 now and his music still moves me unlike any other. Pure magic. Thank you for this interview - it really is something special.
I only discovered Ricks channel last year so have been slowly but surely working my way thru these terrific interviews and musical dissections…..so what a pleasure to discover this Thomas Newman piece….easily one of my favourite composers and as someone who works in the film industry, I was fortunate to have worked on Road to Perdition, a film with such a beautiful Newman score.
Really? What an opportunity! Tell me more! That would be a dream come true for me to just be on the same production as Thomas. That movie is so underrated! I know it's dark but so exquisitely done. I'm going to have go re-watch it now.
What an amazing interview, with a genius composer and musician. Your ability to "speak" to a composer in his language because of your knowledge of music makes the interview so fantastic, and of great interest to the listener. You are a very lucky man my friend !
Rock Island 1931 is my favourite piece by Thomas - he has so many great songs! What a pleasure to watch an Interview between Rick & Thomas. Wow! Thank you very much for sharing this lovely moment.
Wow. Just wow. I hope the Smithsonian or some national library will archive this. It’s a truly well done, deep diving interview about the making of some of the best movie soundtracks ever. Hats off, Rick.
I wasn't aware of Thomas Newman until this interview. What a fantastic orator on the machinations of media composing. His music is beautifully emotive. And who better to interview him than Rick.
Thomas Newman is one of my favorite composers of all time. I already got to know his music as a little kid, after watching Finding Nemo for the first time. The music in that film perfectly captures his way of embodiying the ocean. And I never stopped listening to him since. This was a great interview btw. Thomas seems like a nice guy.
I think the first time I actually took note of his name was "American Beauty". He has done so many scores that I love, and when I know he's the composer for a movie I get just a little bit bit more excited to see it. He writes those beautiful lyrical melodies that I just love. It's like he pulls pulls these ideal melodies right out of the recesses of my brain to show me what I was thinking and feeling. Amazing stuff.
YES! Same here! I love that movie (and the novel, of course!) so much and the score is what really completes it. The emotion in the performances gets me every single time. The opening theme is one of the most iconic pieces of music ever recorded.
One of your best interviews! Newman is brilliant but the questions you asked came from an experienced musician/producer and rendered some wonderful dialogue.
This is pure gold. It's so rare to find an interview with Thomas Newman, especially one so detailed and insightful. What an incredibly articulate, passionate and brilliant composer; utterly unique. Great job, Rick - thank you so much.
WHO can do an interview as well as this one ? No one but RICK BEATO! Its a pleasure to see and listen to people with the same Musical heart, soul and creativity like you have! Probably only humans understand that who ever made Music themselves or written a Song!! Love ya Rick!!
Outstanding Rick, just outstanding. The music in the final scene of Shawshank is one of my favorites. As Red walks up the beach and re-unites with Andy -- and the music slowly works its way through to a fully resolved (mostly) octave, although it seems like a chord - you just know that all will be well.
A sonic world that was so much imitated, and it is an outrage that was never given an Oscar. An absolutely unique, instantly recognisable, combination of ethereal mists of sounds, subtle textures that just float in the air, and achingly beautiful melodic motifs that emerge from that. He and his vast body of work do deserve much greater recognition, especially considering how influential his unique language was on other composers.
I have watched Rick for years now. He is not a music "creator" as far as I can tell. BUT he is a master music mechanic and can take apart any music. What he really is is a genius teacher who constantly exposes us to new (to me anyway) music and musicians. I remember when my music professor at SUNY Albany put on the greatest hits of 1756? and played the whole album and just blew my mind. Rick Beato is like the world's music professor. He is a gift to all of us. Keep going Rick there is a lot more for us to hear.
Thomas Newman & James Horner movie music just grabs you by the emotions & pulls you right in! I was so excited to hear you'd interviewed him Rick. More, more, more of this kind of stuff please! I have played Thomas' music for hours & hours for many years now...sometimes just in the background while I work. No one could have pulled off what you did here Rick!
Great interview. BTW my mom is a Newman, a pianist, born in New Orleans, raised on the family farm in Mississippi and quite the lady. I’m proud to be half Newman 😎
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@@VanMan83 Rick would be the perfect person to cover Zappas style of composing. He could pull it off. Him and Vai would be interesting with Vai's first hand accounts included. Dweezil as well of course. Rick knows others who played with Frank and could create an interesting episode. Zappa has been covered but not the way Rick could. Excellent suggestion.
May I just say how much, at this pivotal moment in my life and perhaps death, who knows, how much I have appreciated the musical depth of knowledge of Rick via all forms of music and his sublime ability to communicate such knowledge and feeling in a way that transcends the need to have such knowledge oneself, but to simply enjoy modest brilliance of communication in action . Thomas Newman's composing and his lack of rightfully being awarded an Oscar for at least one of his magnificent film scores, is an ever recurring conundrum to my deepest of senses and I'm sure to that of Rick's.
I am so happy to donate towards Rick's present and continuing presence, notwithstanding that of the maestro, Thomas Newman ..God bless you Rick for your sincerity in all you believe in !
@Rick Beato: great interview! Will donate. Could you interview Dave Grusin? Love his soundtracks, especially The Firm!
just checked his imdb , he loves working with jews dont he, nearnly every single director was a jew, is he a racist man?
I wouldn't have known about this video without your new trailer, what a video! Please do more film composers talking about music
There are a couple of film score composers who have a big social media presence. Thomas Newman is not one of them, there’s not very much on him out there for those of us that are fans. You have filled a real void here, thank you sir!
It's better that way. People get provoked into arguments taken out of context and later used against them. Or forced to state something that they don't even believe in anyways but due to an agenda they are forced to make a statement. No social media page, no drama, no BS, clean.
In general the comment section on social media is mostly full of idiots so anyone normal wants none of that.
Many people I know closed down bunch of them and never coming back. I am also here on rare occasions and solely to inform myself on things I care about, like music.
I have learned about him from Wikipedia. His achievements are fascinating.
He changed music film scoring with Shawshank Redemption. Not my word's. Hans Zimmer's word's.
Couldn’t have said it better. Wish we could have better “contact” with Thomas. He seems like such a great guy.
Totally agree
If you've followed Rick from his whiteboard days, this is a landmark interview. Imagine being able to sit down with Bernard Herrmann or Henry Mancini, play their own music to them and have them talk about it. This is the equivalent in my view. I'm in my 30's but I really hope younger people understand how special this is. I'd seen the odd interview with composers growing up but always by a journalist (asking non composition based questions) and never by someone with as much knowledge in composition as Rick. I'm blown away by this.
This interview is wonderfully delightful and enlightening.
I’d love to have been able to see a Henry Mancini interview haha
Totally agree. Newman is among my favorite composers, and having such a well-focused, informative interview with him is truly enlightening.
It blows me away how Rick just sketched out the chords, the composer just acknowledges that Rick has it, it being perfect pitch
Milestone interview for Rick. Congrats on coming this far, Rick. Keep going!
His music has this unique mix of tenderness, urgency, and sadness to it. It makes one feel like there is a kind of beauty and mystery in the world that is hidden and ever-present at the same time. Sorry, I get emotional when listening to Thomas Newman. Very few musicians can stir up my emotions like that. Thank you, sir, from the bottom of my heart.
So beautifully put;I feel the same way when listening to his music. He has a unique sound and I recognize his music immediately in movies. Despite him saying that he tries to stay in the background in terms of being noticed. He evokes emotion - unfortunately it is mostly melancholy but very compelling nonetheless.
I love his melancholic music. His family was very influenced by Aaron Copeland.
Revolutionary Road is so good
This video interview is better than some recent movies that have come out. It is roughly an hour and 20 min and it felt like 10. It was so engaging. Rick and Thomas seemed to have a genuine rapport and the tone was conversational and fun and it was so clear that they shared a deep common vocabulary. The examples that were played were beautiful and illustrative. Really, really well done.
I said the same thing in regulates to length. I could have listened and watched 2-3 more hours of this easy!!!
Only one man can interview in this way - genius! Soooo informative, interesting, fascinating, passionate. No journalist could do that, only a man with such a passion and knowledge of GOOD music. Thank you!
@@NintenDub exactly
Sounds like two fun guys to be with and having a good time. A lot of mutual respect in the room.
@@NintenDub "It's not an interview, that's why. It's a conversation..." exactly!
Works the same way in baseball... this is why catchers make such good color commentators; they _know_ and have a _love_ of the game.
magic. what a joy.
I’m lost for words on how insightful this interview is! Rick, you truly are the historical custodian of all things music and sonic. From early 90’s grunge, modern progressive metal dent, 50’-60’s jazz or film soundtrack scores, you are just spreading the love with passion and insight. You are the music gatekeeper Rick!
Absolutely agree.
Thomas is by far my favorite composer. You could do another 6 hours and I would watch. Meet Joe Black, Road to Perdition, Passengers, Wall-E, the list is insane to think about. Truly a gift to the world. Thank you for sharing this interview with us!!
Really, really would love to have them do a treatise on RTP!
Meet Joe Black is a favourite of mine. 1917 too.
The Green Mile, Finding Nemo, American Beauty, Scenty of Woman. All of those films have a special place in my heart, and one of the reasons is their unforgetabble score
Meet Joe Black is one of the greatest soundtracks of all time for me.
That ending to the movie just isn't the same without that magnificent score.
For me, it’s Saving Mr. Banks. My favorite is Uncle Albert. Absolutely beautiful.
i love how lowkey and chill he is. he's like the keanu reeves of composers. He rarely does interviews so this is amazing
In late 1987, I sat in a movie theatre and saw a film called Less Than Zero. And then I saw it again. And again. It was the first time I had ever wondered about a film's composer. It's hard for me to put into words how integral the music is to the film. And then Shawshank. And then American Beauty. I saw pics of him over the years, but that was about it. This interview is truly a gift to someone like me. Thank you Rick.
Extraordinary. Brilliant
Less Than Zero is so underrated!:) Love that movie
The music in Less than Zero is probably the best film score ever because it perfectly matches what is happening on screen. It rips you apart, and elates at the same time. It is beyond imagination. Newman is just my fav composer of all time.
Happy to see film composers too on this channel. Thomas Newman has written diamond soundtracks, I particularly like Road to Perdition.
It’s so very good. It’s the backbone of that movie. Sweeping strings over that ominous piano. I have loved it since the first time I’ve seen it.
Try "The horse whisperer" soundtrack is amazing
Yes. The Road to Perdition soundtrack is so hauntingly beautiful. Amazing work!
That theme always makes me cry hard ! Haha. Amazing score 🤟🏻
Best thing about the movie. And I say this as a diehard fan of the other Newman.
"Brooks was here" from Shawshank and "By any other name" from American Beauty are two of the most moving pieces of music from films I've ever heard. Huge fan of Mr. Newman.
Yes. "Brooks was here" takes me somewhere else. A beautiful piece and example of what real music can do.
Thomas comes off as such a down to earth guy, for all that he’s accomplished. His work is some of my absolute favorite in the fact that it takes you places elsewhere in your mind when listening to it. The American Beauty score, along with Meet Joe Black, Road To Perdition, Shawshank Redemption, etc. they’re otherworldly.
But he just seems like someone you could easily converse with and not feel like you’re talking to such a film giant.
Thomas Newman is a genius. I'm shocked he never won a single Oscar for his work!
He single-handedly got me interested in film scores with the Horse Whisperer and American Beauty scores
🖕🖕🖕🖕 congratulations lucky winner
It's not right.
It's disgraceful in my opinion that this mans enormous talent has still not been recognised by the Academy.
The academy is a bunch of bullcrap. Thomas Newman doesn’t need their useless admiration.
Musical icons leave Rick’s interviews pondering, “Hmmmm. So that’s why I do what I do the way I do it.”
Love these exchanges.
This is an absolute rare gem, and I'm so thankful for it as this man is a legend. Such a unique voice.
Thomas Newman's compositions are like emotional landscapes that resonate deep within the soul. His music possesses this inexplicable ability to paint vivid pictures of the heart. It's as if each note carries a story, whispering emotions that words simply can't convey. From the evocative scores of 'Shawshank Redemption' to the enchanting tunes of '1917' Newman's mastery is undeniable. He doesn't just compose; he orchestrates emotions. In my book, he's not just the best of our time; he's the maestro sculpting soundscapes that linger long after the credits roll.
One of the best, most personable and informative interviews I've ever seen, and it just happens to be my favorite composer ever! What a gift to the planet. Thank you, Rick.
couldn't say it any better myself. This has literally been the best thing I've found in a very long time that I sorely needed!
Genius
And this is one of many reasons I love this channel. Who else but Rick can interview Animals as Leaders, Pat Metheny and Thomas Newman and others and discuss the music theory and methodology all while asking good questions and letting the musicians answer completely. Love it Rick! I want to rewatch 1917 for that scene alone. Great interview.
If Rick stopped being on this source I’d be gone. Lots of other people here nobody like Rick.
Just look at his what makes this song great series for his range and love of all different genres of music. From Deftones, Slipknot, and Incubus to Journey, Queen, and CCR. He looks at music like I do and many true music lovers do- if it's GOOD, it's GOOD!!! Who cares what genre it is, and also as a musician, you should and actually NEED to listen to music that you're not familiar with and even don't necessarily like at all to become a better musician.
Wow, just wow. Been a university music lecturer for decades - this interview is a dream. What i like most is the depth of the reflection combined with stunning compositional and analytical/ educational skills. Refreshing, to witness not just another Oscar winner effect movie blockbuster scorer, this is a highend sophisticated contemporary composer and obviously a very gentle person that can express in detail what its all about. ,
Listen and learn. Great!
I still can't believe you interviewed Thomas Newman! My favorite film composer since I was a kid in the 90s and definitely the most distinguishable. You can hear it's him in the first few bars which is pretty incredible (and rare).
Shawshank Redemption, American Beauty, Revolutionary Road and Road To Perdition have some of the most touching and emotive music I've ever heard.
Don't forget The Green Mile.
Nemo Egg is incredible
I love the Little Women soundtrack!
Those 4 tracks absoloutly put me into another frame of mind. I’ve never heard music like those ever.
@@juniperwool I forgot he did that one as well!
It was actually on TV a few days ago and as the credits started rolling I knew in the first 10 seconds it was him. And then about a minute later, voila - "Music By Thomas Newman".
There's no other composer I can spot so easy. That really rounds up my comment above. The man really has a unique voice.
I love Thomas' enthusiasm to talk about his craft - seems like they could have kept going for hours (and I would have watched). I work in television production and spent time as an editor... really cool to hear his perspective and learn about his approach. What a great interview!
Wall-E also total genius. So original and so beautiful - esp the space dance between Wall-E and Eve. Wonderful music to a great film.
One of the most beautiful scenes in film, a big part of that is the music..
So much of Newman's Shawshank score reminds of me of Arvo Part's Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten, one of my favorite pieces. Thomas is a brilliant composer. I'm blessed to get to work with a lot of really good composers of film and game music here in LA.
Thank you for this interview. Thomas Newman is one of my favorite living composers… what a privilege it is to be able to listen to his insights on your channel…!!
I watched your video on oddly shaped pianos. The floating one was really cool. Good job!
I usually view my TH-cam stuff on an iPad or phone - disposable entertainment or info. But these interviews not so. I grab a drink and bring it up on the big tv and settle in. These are serious entertainment and education. I can’t believe I sat rapt for a good 90-some minutes watching two men discuss film scoring and music. Most excellent work, sir.
The Night Window. That scene. Running through the ruins. Dodging bullets. The nightmare that never stops. The music. I already tear up even thinking or talking about it. That one scene is a cinematographic masterpiece on its own. Unforgettable.
Thomas Newman is simply outstanding. There are too many incredible compositions to pick a favorite. He has already left so many gifts to all of us. This is so great.
This is incredible, Rick... I almost cried during "The Shawshank Redemption" escape part.
Newman is such a humble, eloquent and truly gifted soul.
So glad you are drawing more attention to his genius.
Agree. TN almost sounds like he's suffering from imposter syndrome but in reality he's an astonishing composer who is extremely humble.
Ain’t no shame in crying. Music can do that. It’s a GOOD thing.
Me too - knowing the movie and experiencing the sheer overwhelming beauty of Newman‘s score.. I was wondering how the two could keep it together.
This guy is at the top of my supreme musical list! He emotes a spirit of Copeland but in his own unique Thomas Newman way. I cannot get enough of his orchestral performances.
That’s a good comparison I hadn’t thought about, but I love Copland and I love Newman, for many of the same reasons. It makes sense!
@@jngreene33 Remember The Natural with Robert Redford? Composer Randy Newman (Thomas' older brother) composed a Coplandesque soundtrack. They had to be influenced by Aaron in some way.
Been a fan of Thomas for 25 years. Listened to his music in high school, through college, worklife, in the car, on trips, to sleep to, and into my latter 30s. This is the first time seeing and hearing the man behind the music talk. What a champion of composition
Please do more interviews with composers! I was a film major in college, and I still learned so many interesting things from this!
This is an incredibly fascinating interview on literally one of the most important musical figures of the last 30 years.
Just watched your video with Rick before this one.
More of your service to humanity, Rick -- I'm not a musician but I am a lover of film (and a huge admirer of the scores of Shawshank & American Beauty) and this exchange was nothing short of fascinating ❤
Music expert, too.
Probably my 2 favorites of Thomas' scores as well. He brings such a unique voice to music, spaces, and sounds.
makes me well up
@@wonderbars36 Meet Joe Black ....
Rick, I'm near to the point of weeping. This conversation, with the great Thomas Newman, is a near perfect flow, with such articulation and emotion about how to make the audience have that compass. This is beautiful. Anyone that has ever fantasized and looked to the clouds towards where your music lives forever... this is a blueprint. Thank you for this.
This man is a mind boggling composer! Rick you are such a treasure to us less educated musicians. To tell you what this video meant to me and how it made me feel. I felt like a science kid having Neil DeGrasse-Tyson explain Space to me for the first time and feeling literally like an entire new world was just opened up to me. I’ve been playing music my whole life and always always always wondered what goes into creating a film score, and Rick I’ve gotta tell you man, I’m absolutely gobsmacked and amazed to the point that I’ve watched this 3 times now and learn more each time. Phew….Rick…thank you..just thank you!
Ditto! Wow!
"The Shawshank Redemption" is my favorite movie of all time. The Newman's collaborate has an important role for that, especially in the scene where Red is reading the letter in the ending. The theme occuring is a such amazing that makes me cry every time...
48:02 Hope - The wide shot of the oak tree and Red in a white shirt walking uphill along the rock wall in the middle of a field combined with Newman's orchestration of swelling strings to me is the best artistic 'sensory' representation of HOPE I have experienced; and my favorite six seconds of any movie, ever.
Rick Beato has such credibility. He has such love and curiosity for music that he never seems to get in the way of his own topic let alone anyone he interviews. KUDOS
Unbelievable! I’ve waited for this interview for my entire life. Thank you Rick and Thomas! Amazing.
me too!
Of all those I watch on TH-cam, Rick is the one person I feel the closest affinity with. When asked who my favourite band or artist is, I always answer that it is actually Thomas Newman. I play a compilation of his entire catalogue on a daily basis. It's been the literal soundtrack to my life for so many years. I would do or go anywhere to hear a Thomas Newman suite by a full orchestra. Rick... Can you make this happen??? A truly underappreciated musical genius. I'm only 10 mins into the video and absolutely love this and thank you Rick for such a great effort in getting this together. I also am such a huge Sting fan and just get so much of what Rick talks about, whilst not being a musician myself but having what I'm told is a 'musical ear'. Keep the great work going Rick, it is hugely appreciated and such a positive place in this increasingly worrying world. Cheers. Dave, Wales, UK.
Fall 2021 I was fortunate to see John Williams conducting at the Hollywood Bowl. And Thomas Newman was the warmup act! Amazing night.
I was 7 mins in, My pysche requires highlights. It's way too long;hopefully I'll revisit.
Dave, did you create your own compilation of his entire catalogue? How is it acquired? Thank you for commenting.
"Any Other Name" is my favorite piece by Thomas, and interview started with that....I literally cried. Thank you soo much Rick!
it is a beautiful piece!
Used to fall asleep to that album every night. It’s gorgeous.
@@trinitytoo True, that would be amazing!
@@j_e_hill Me too....this calms me down every time 💙
Fantastic. Thank you. My daughter worked at a movie theater for her first summer job. Her favorite part of her day was cleaning theaters while the end credits rolled. She loves movie scores, so I sent her this session. Lovely discussion.
I've watched this 4 times so far. This will be studied in film schools from now on.
Thomas Newman is one of the most original Composers in the modern era after John Williams. He certainly has a very unique vocabulary and style that is instantly recognisable. This was a fantastic conversation and interview . Please do more film composers. Bravo Rick Beato. This was one of your best.Thank you .
Thomas Newman is a genius at creating the most hauntingly beautiful scores in movie history. Road To Perdition is straight goosebumps from start to finish. The late James Horner might be the only other composer that came close to creating a mood so perfectly. But no one reached Newman's level.
@@homosociologicus46 , just an honest question: What's not soul touching about Williams's score for Schindler's List?
You're not alone! I am also someone who thinks Thomas Newman and James Horner both have the same musical style...especially since Thomas' brother David conducted James' "Hollywood in Vienna" in 2013. 🎼
@@jcp1984again It's nearly perfect, and no one comes close to what John Williams can do making massive epic scores. I'm just saying as a whole career when it comes to painting a picture with as minimal a sound as possible these two are at the top of the mountain.
Newman's ability to create colour, space and texture is unparalleled in contemporary film composers and also his mastery of embodying the complex emotional qualities of a film.
That is how I found your channel, Rick! I typed "Thomas Newman" in TH-cam and I was so happy when I saw your videos on his work! Big fan of Thomas work and just him as a human being! Seems like a nice guy and looks a bit like Tom Cruise :)
For a long time I wasn't aware of Thomas Newman, rather of more popular names like Hans Zimmer and John Williams. But the more I learn about Thomas Newman, the more I like this guy and his music. By now I would say he's my favorite film composer, and thus I am really glad about this interview!
Favorite? Listen to Morricone. THE greatest ever, not opinion either.
I don't think there has ever been an interviewer with your experience, skill, breadth of knowledge and platform. The conversations, emotions and content you're able to pull out of these musical legends is inspiring. I've been a fan of Newman's work without ever knowing it. He's got a way with words as well. You did it again beato!!!
I first "met" Thomas Newman in the "making of" documentary for the 1991 film "Fried Green Tomatoes". He came across there, as he does here, as a normal guy who worked hard to get where he is. Great stuff, Rick...
82 minutes wasn't enough. I was a fan without even knowing it. Time to binge some Thomas Newman soundtracks! Excellent interview as ALWAYS!!!
Thomas is a genius composer. An educated as well which is rare in Hollywood.
This interview could have been 20 hours. Greatest composer of this generation.
His retention of names of session players he worked with 30 years ago is amazing.
I would die for a Hans Zimmer interview with Rick!
An all-time classic interview, this conversation will be watched for decades to come!
It amazes me how well written soundtracks manipulate your emotions more so than the visual image. Newman, Horner, Herrmann, Williams and Zimmer are such masters of the work.
And often you don't even realise they are doing it in the moment.
You forgot five Oscar winner John Barry and the equally brilliant Ennio Morricone.
@@spanishpeaches2930 Yes I did. Thank you for your additions. I could even add Vangelis, Burwell, Schifrin, Goldsmith and both Bernsteins.
@@ricboden4553 All fabulous too !
Get Zimmer outta your list and put some Poledouris in it.
Easily my favorite movie composer. Thomas Newman makes complicated beautiful sounds out of such simplicity. Pure emotional wonders
Back in the 90s, the guitarist Nels Cline said that hearing Sonic Youth for the first time "stroked his DNA."
Great film music has always done the same for me, so now I'm very grateful for Rick to supplement my primal response to Newman's music with both an intellectual and emotional interview (and by emotional I don't mean melodramatic - more like the sense of happiness that comes from being among old friends). If there was ever a "best of TH-cam" channel, this would belong there.
That intro to Any Other Name was amazing. I wish it had been recorded as such, but I can’t find it. Regardless, American Beauty was incredible. One of my favourite movies for sure,.. 🙏
Film score talent seems to me to be from another level of being. One cannot imagine how they do it. To be good at it is even farther away. Inconceivable. Thank you for providing this glimpse.
My favourite composer of all time, and the main reason I am a film composer today. Nobody can say so much to the heart with so few notes.
Oh my God! Rick thank you so much for doing this! Thomas Newman is such a legend, his music really opens portals to other dimensions...and this interview is so brilliant!!!
are there people who dont weep hearing his work? its so emotional
Just messaged my 17 year old son about this interview.. He's studying music at school and loves this guy. Huge Beatles fan too.
@@homosociologicus46 He does listen to some modern stuff , but he does like a lot of late Sixties and Seventies music too. Floyd/The Who/ LZ ...and classical. Had to laugh when he whatsapped me with a few album shots a couple of days back about things he was currently listening to...Can't buy a Thrill /Frampton Comes Alive and Slade ! Becoming a young man of excellent taste : )
Rick this is an astounding interview that no one else could do in the way you did it, eliciting these most profound observations. And that it came out on Aunt Penny’s birthday, she would be thrilled. ❤
Thanks Jeneane❤️Happy Birthday Aunt Penny :) 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, @Jeneane Sessum😊 Rick & you are blessings of each other--what a lovely family! All the best from Virginia (I relocated here, last month, having left Long Island for the first time in my life).
More of this! Wow. More film composers! I'll watch this all day. TN is a legend. And no pop star bravado or affectations. Just honesty. So many incredible scores. People need to see how such normal people can be remarkable musicians without a persona.
Thomas looks so down to earth guy, and two of them like an old friends ! So inspiring ❤
Simply one of the most important modern music interviews in history. Full stop.
As someone in their mid-20s, I first learned Thomas Newman's name from the score of Finding Nemo. His main theme as the title comes up hooked me. Obviously that beginning is iconic in its own right. As a kid, you don't really know what to think of it. As an adult, it's heartbreaking
Meet Joe Black !!
wow, this is HUGE! I have a 14-month-old toddler, and since he was born, I play this Thomas Newman playlist every night! I am so happy to see this interview, thank you Rick for this initiative ;) I love his sensibility to music, and you don't find a lot of behind-the-scenes material from him, even interviews; thank you Thomas for sharing this content and knowledge.
This should be required viewing for anyone who wants to call themselves, "A Creative." Mr. Newman and Mr. Beato turn this nearly 90 minute discussion into a masterclass. It's eavesdropping on a fascinating discussion and it holds up to multiple viewings. Plus some of the ideas here this will also be great for video editors, musicians, painters, writers and on and on and on. There are many, many lessons in here. Excellent - for the viewer who is serious about their craft... time well spent.
"Brooks Was Here" has to be one of the most evocative pieces I've ever heard. 'Bridge of Spies -homecoming" was also lovely.
This guy is a musical genius. Some of the most unique and incredible movie scores. Road to Predition is my favourite of his. Wow. Incredible interview
Mr. Newman is a wonderful combination of musical genius with the ability to relate on a personal level and enjoy being interviewed and sharing what he's experienced.
@@merrim7765 well said!
He has been my favourite composer since I was 12. I'm 36 now and his music still moves me unlike any other. Pure magic. Thank you for this interview - it really is something special.
I only discovered Ricks channel last year so have been slowly but surely working my way thru these terrific interviews and musical dissections…..so what a pleasure to discover this Thomas Newman piece….easily one of my favourite composers and as someone who works in the film industry, I was fortunate to have worked on Road to Perdition, a film with such a beautiful Newman score.
Really? What an opportunity! Tell me more! That would be a dream come true for me to just be on the same production as Thomas. That movie is so underrated! I know it's dark but so exquisitely done. I'm going to have go re-watch it now.
What an amazing interview, with a genius composer and musician. Your ability to "speak" to a composer in his language because of your knowledge of music makes the interview so fantastic, and of great interest to the listener. You are a very lucky man my friend !
Rock Island 1931 is my favourite piece by Thomas - he has so many great songs! What a pleasure to watch an Interview between Rick & Thomas. Wow! Thank you very much for sharing this lovely moment.
We must protect both of these men at all costs.
Wow. Just wow. I hope the Smithsonian or some national library will archive this. It’s a truly well done, deep diving interview about the making of some of the best movie soundtracks ever. Hats off, Rick.
This isn't just an interview, this is a masterclass 😁
Thank you so much!
I love his work on Scent of a Woman and Six Feet Under
Six Feet Under’s theme is so good. Never skip the opening credits. That E flat maj 11th opening chord is genius.
I wasn't aware of Thomas Newman until this interview. What a fantastic orator on the machinations of media composing. His music is beautifully emotive. And who better to interview him than Rick.
That was nothing short of a Bucket List interview for me. Thank you, Rick!
Right when a movie starts, I know its Thomas Newnan movie. He adds so much to a movie, its mind blowing.
he's done so much, brought so much beauty to the world with his music...love him.
Thomas Newman is one of my favorite composers of all time. I already got to know his music as a little kid, after watching Finding Nemo for the first time. The music in that film perfectly captures his way of embodiying the ocean. And I never stopped listening to him since.
This was a great interview btw. Thomas seems like a nice guy.
Possibly the one of the greatest interviews of all time. At least in my perspective with my interests it is an all time favorite.
I think the first time I actually took note of his name was "American Beauty". He has done so many scores that I love, and when I know he's the composer for a movie I get just a little bit bit more excited to see it. He writes those beautiful lyrical melodies that I just love. It's like he pulls pulls these ideal melodies right out of the recesses of my brain to show me what I was thinking and feeling. Amazing stuff.
The soundtrack he composed for the 1994 version of Little Women is one of my favorites ❤ his music has a very special color, so touching
YES! Same here! I love that movie (and the novel, of course!) so much and the score is what really completes it. The emotion in the performances gets me every single time. The opening theme is one of the most iconic pieces of music ever recorded.
@@SongsOfPeteDonovan agreed !!
One of your best interviews! Newman is brilliant but the questions you asked came from an experienced musician/producer and rendered some wonderful dialogue.
This is pure gold. It's so rare to find an interview with Thomas Newman, especially one so detailed and insightful. What an incredibly articulate, passionate and brilliant composer; utterly unique. Great job, Rick - thank you so much.
WHO can do an interview as well as this one ? No one but RICK BEATO! Its a pleasure to see and listen to people with the same Musical heart, soul and creativity like you have! Probably only humans understand that who ever made Music themselves or written a Song!! Love ya Rick!!
Outstanding Rick, just outstanding. The music in the final scene of Shawshank is one of my favorites. As Red walks up the beach and re-unites with Andy -- and the music slowly works its way through to a fully resolved (mostly) octave, although it seems like a chord - you just know that all will be well.
A sonic world that was so much imitated, and it is an outrage that was never given an Oscar. An absolutely unique, instantly recognisable, combination of ethereal mists of sounds, subtle textures that just float in the air, and achingly beautiful melodic motifs that emerge from that. He and his vast body of work do deserve much greater recognition, especially considering how influential his unique language was on other composers.
I have watched Rick for years now. He is not a music "creator" as far as I can tell. BUT he is a master music mechanic and can take apart any music. What he really is is a genius teacher who constantly exposes us to new (to me anyway) music and musicians. I remember when my music professor at SUNY Albany put on the greatest hits of 1756? and played the whole album and just blew my mind. Rick Beato is like the world's music professor. He is a gift to all of us. Keep going Rick there is a lot more for us to hear.
Thomas Newman & James Horner movie music just grabs you by the emotions & pulls you right in! I was so excited to hear you'd interviewed him Rick. More, more, more of this kind of stuff please! I have played Thomas' music for hours & hours for many years now...sometimes just in the background while I work. No one could have pulled off what you did here Rick!
Exactly… we want more…
Film and Entertainment composing is phenomenal. Great scores to go with great filmography. What more could you ask for?
Great interview. BTW my mom is a Newman, a pianist, born in New Orleans, raised on the family farm in Mississippi and quite the lady. I’m proud to be half Newman 😎