The Magnificent Elmer Bernstein

Film composer Bear McCreary (Battlestar Galactica, The Walking Dead) just posted some nuggets of wisdom he picked up while working for Elmer Bernstein. Most of them address the composer's relationship to the film and director. Many are complaints. A few of my favorites:

Never fear your talented competitors. Fear the charlatans.”
“Filmmakers tend to be comfortable when we’re comfortable, which happens when we’re ourselves.”
“There is a mystical element to a flute in its low register.”

For those who don't know Elmer Bernstein, maybe this tune rings a bell:

Read his full post here.