How did you feel when you heard your music in The Blindside?

It is always a blast to hear your music on TV or in a film, especially in a theater.  The Blind Side was just starting it’s run, and had attracted some attention fairly quickly.  The theater was full, and I didn’t know when the music would be in the film.  Trying to find your music in a film can be a challenge.  In this particular instance, the music is very much in the background, setting the atmosphere amongst the crowd noise of a football game.  With surround sound, music can be coming from anywhere, so your ears really have to be listening.  This placement was about 15 seconds, so it comes and goes quick.   When you are in a theater and hear your music in the middle of a crowd, it is a very unique feeling.  No one around you knows your wrote the music.  It is surreal.  When your credits go by, it is very thrilling as well.  I did pick up the DVD recently, and found the music again.  It’s great to start a collection of films and shows your music is in.  Your reel can become very impressive quickly, especially when the movie does well.  In this case, the film has won many awards, including an Oscar (making for a interesting experience watching the Oscars!).  It has done very well in theaters and even overseas (royalties!), considering it is a very American style film.  When the film gets on TV, it will likely be on multiple networks over time.  I have had the experience of having songs on different channels on TV, at the same time.  That is a true kick in the pants. (more…)