SPEECH - Jon Burlingame at Composer Mychael Danna Receives BMI's Richard Kirk Award At The BMI Film & Television Awards

The speaker is honored at the BMI Film and TV Awards, marking the first time a journalist is recognized. They express gratitude and share their lifelong passion for film and TV music, influenced by composers like Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams. Moving to LA in the 1980s, they sought to highlight the often-overlooked role of composers in the industry. Over 28 years, they have written about many composers, fulfilling a dream to spotlight the emotional and narrative power of music in media.

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