Music Scores

 Posted on 11/3/1996 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


(blocked) asks:
> Joe, who decides what musical scores go into each episode?
> or does it work that way?

We contract with Christopher Franke for the full season, and he
provides all music cues. We can't take outside stuff, it all has to be
work for hire.

jms



Music Scores

 Posted on 11/4/1996 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


(blocked) asks:
> What does work for hire mean?

It means it's done on assignment, as part of a package, rather
than buying something created independently and acquiring the rights.

jms



Music Scores

 Posted on 11/5/1996 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


(blocked) asks:
> Can someone market themselves to develop material specifically
> for the show under those conditions? Its like saying, hey, Im a
> musician and Id like to do some music scores for your show, do
> you like my style, are you interested?

No, you must understand, we commit for full seasons, not per
episode.

jms