Theme Day Idea: Celebrate Female Film Composers [ADDED]

LadyInque · Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:03 am Post subject:

Thanks for the names, Dutch. I'll add them when I get the chance.

I was a little disappointed in the turnout for theme day, myself. I think it can be hard on weekends, when there seem to be fewer people around. And for this theme day, I think some people just don't think it's important. We have to change their minds by leading with positive examples.

Until next year!

Dutchbat · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:43 am Post subject:

I ran into music from Michiko Naruke
Female composer *sigh* (and beautiful asian too)
known from work on Wild Arms videogames
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molossus · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:13 am Post subject:

Alchemist · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:26 am Post subject:

I can't say for Wakana HARA, as the only works she is credited for is Ninja Gaiden.

LadyInque · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 2:59 pm Post subject:

Tomorrow's the day! Have a look a the list at the beginning of this thread, and let me know if anyone needs to be added!

Also, does anyone know if I can make columns in a post? That list is getting a bit long and little unwieldy.

LadyInque · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:19 am Post subject:

OK, it's today! I updated the list with a few new names, and I encourage everyone to try a request from it.

I know many people are loathe to use their request on a composer they've never heard of. But there are deserving names on that list, and they won't get famous if they're never heard. What we have here is a microcosm of the entertainment industry in general. They won't take chances on female directors, writers, composers, like they should. But we can. For one day, at least.
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maddy · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 11:18 am Post subject:

I guess she counts but Wendy Carlos used to be Walter Carlos.
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LadyInque · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 3:23 pm Post subject:

She counts. Trans women are women. I don't see any need to point out the Walter thing.

TwilightSoul · Ensign Joined: Sep 13, 2005 Posts: 30 Location: CA

Angel Roch� Jr. is not female (nor trans). http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1356349/.

However, he composes with his wife, Zo� Poledouris, so you get one, you get the other.

LadyInque · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 2:02 pm Post subject:

Thanks, TwilightSoul. That mistake is so obvious I have no idea how I made it, but I have fixed it now.

And thanks to everyone who participated in this theme day. I know it sounds a little dorky, but it means a lot to me, and it was so special to see people's selections, not to mention a queue that was almost entirely female artists. I had a lot of fun, and you are the best. See you next year.
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molossus · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 10:46 am Post subject:

Thanks to our Played History feature I did some counting and it looks like on March 8th, 2016 we had:

- 119 requests dedicated to Theme Day: Celebrate Female Film Composers;
- 60 different female artists on air.

And I counted only requests with messages letting listeners know the request was meant to celebrate Theme Day.

BTW: The most requested female composer this year was Debbie Wiseman (7 requests). Other popular ladies were: R. Portman, P. Kouneva, S. Walker, B. Martin, Y. Kanno, D. Lurie, W. Carlos.

Looking forward to March 8th, 2017 already! Smile

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LadyInque · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 6:41 am Post subject:

Hey, everyone interested! There's a concert this month in LA that might interest you:

http://filmmusicreporter.com/2016/08/03/the-women-who-score-soundtracks-live-concert-details-announced/
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LadyInque · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:09 am Post subject:

Theme day this Wednesday. I overhauled the list of composers at the beginning of the thread. Let me know if I need to add or change anything!
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GalFin · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:25 am Post subject:

Thank you LadyI! I'll definitely participate! We have so many great female composers so we should celebrate them on March 8.

GalFin · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:48 am Post subject:

Mica Levi should be added to the list. Her Oscar nominated score for Jackie is really very good...