INTERVIEW - Stanley Clarke at Composer Mychael Danna Receives BMI's Richard Kirk Award At The BMI Film & Television Awar

The speaker discusses receiving an award for 'The Best Man Holiday', a sequel to a film made 14 years ago. They talk about their successful transition from jazz to film scoring, offering advice to young composers. Key individuals like Stan Millander and Steve Bender played significant roles in their career breakthrough, leading to an Emmy nomination. The speaker finds film composition inspiring, highlighting the different writing style and skill set required.

What is the name of the film for which the speaker is receiving an award?

• The Man's Best

• The Holiday

• The Best Man Holiday

• The Best Man

What was the speaker's profession before transitioning to film scoring?

• Classical Pianist

• Rock Guitarist

• Jazz Musician

• Pop Singer

Who was the agent that believed in the speaker during their early days?

• Stan Millander

• Barry Manilow

• Pee Wee

• Steve Bender

Which TV show did the speaker work on as a bass player?

• The Best Man Holiday

• Pee Wee's Playhouse

• The Best Man

• The Barry Manilow Special

What kind of music was needed for the episode of Pee Wee's Playhouse?

• Jazz

• Rock

• Classical

• Weird