Just thought I’d write a quick note along with posting a quick color sketch inspired by film composer Michael Giacchino’s appearance last night as Music Director for the Oscar telecast. I feel compelled to do so in light of my very second post on this blog just a few short weeks ago about the Star Trek Scoring Sessions with Michael.
Perhaps one of the hardest jobs in show business is having to handle the musical duties for a live broadcast in front of a room full of people with whom you have worked and hope to work with in the future. I did not envy Giacchino’s position last night, but thought he did a wonderful job. His take on having the orchestra on stage and playing in the style of big band was really terrific! Seemed to give the show a bit of a boost energy-wise. Of course, it’s hard to maintain that energy when prolonged video tributes suck the wind out of the room. Michael had his work cut out for him.
Michael Giacchino being introduced during the 2009 Oscar broadcast by host Hugh Jackman.
So, the sketch – it’s based on the one fleeting moment during the program when host Hugh Jackman introduced Giacchino who looked like he was in the middle of working and didn’t really have time to be recognized. And Hugh’s pronunciation of Michael’s last name seemed shortened a bit.
Along with Star Trek, Michael’s musical talents will be heard this year in Land of the Lost, Pixar’s Up, and he continues to work on LOST as well as the show Fringe I believe. All stuff I look forward to listening to while I draw!