TOM HEDDEN is an experienced composer and music producer. His powerful scores are woven into the fabric of American Culture. They are mainstays in stadiums, TV shows, advertising, websites, video games, Halls of Fame and feature films. You have likely heard his music written for the sports world including: The NFL Pre-Game Anthem, The NFL League Theme "Sprint Right," the main theme for "American Triumvirate for the Golf Channel, and the Reebok Crossfit Anthem. Hedden’s music has garnered the recognition of some of the industry’s most coveted awards, including: 5 Emmy Awards (11 Nominations), a Clio, an ADDY and twice, SESAC’s television composer of the year.
In 1994 the National Football League celebrated its 75th birthday. Narrated by John Mahoney, 75 Seasons tells the story of professional football in America from 1920 to 1994. From the earliest days of the league during the roaring 20s to the more brutal game that it evolved into after WWII to the rise of star players such as Homer Jones, Johnny Unitas, Jim Brown and Joe Namath all the through to the evolution of the game becoming the most popular team sport in the USA at the end of the 20th century.
In this episode, composer Tom Hedden revisits his now-classic music from the NFL Film's documentary, "75 Seasons: The Story of the NFL." Hedden shares how he came onto this project, even being chosen over more prominent Hollywood composers. He reveals how he wrote for descriptions and not to picture ... and how this greatly impacted the final music suite. Hedden also discusses how and why he used the 5/4 rhythm for a particular section, the personal reason why he chose to include the bagpipes and which section of the orchestra had the greatest challenge with the piece.
ANNOTATED TRACKS / SEGMENTS
02:25 - Open
05:08 - Finding Daylight
06:34 - Keepers of the Flame
07:57 - Finale
OTHER TRACKS
00:11 - Intro music
01:10 - Arda's Theme
12:41 - Crazy Legs
SOUNDTRACK
The original score for 75 Seasons Suite was released on September 14, 2004, on the Autumn Thunder: 40 Years NFL Films Music Original Soundtrack from Cherry Lane Music and can be purchased at Amazon.com.
MORE ABOUT THE COMPOSER
You can find out more and hear more music by Tom Hedden at his official site, http://www.tomhedden.com/.
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