Podcast appearances and mentions of tom hedden

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 / SEGMENTS02:25 - Open05:08 - Finding Daylight06:34 - Keepers of the Flame07:57 - FinaleOTHER TRACKS00:11 - Intro music01:10 - Arda's Theme12:41 - Crazy LegsSOUNDTRACKThe 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 COMPOSERYou can find out more and hear more music by Tom Hedden at his official site, http://www.tomhedden.com/.ABOUT THE ANNOTATORThis podcast is produced by Christopher Coleman (@ccoleman) and you can Find more episodes at THEANNOTATOR.NET or you can subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher Radio or wherever you find quality podcasts.SUBSCRIBEiTunesSpotifyStitcher RadioRadioPublicGoogle PodcastsRSS FeedFOLLOW USTwitter @audioannotatorFacebook @TheAnnotatorInstagram @TheAnnotatorEmail theannotatorpodcast@gmail.com

For almost 50 years, NFL Films has defined the way we see and think about football. One reason they have had such an impact is their unique music; music that can make you feel the action. Tom Hedden wrote many of those songs during 19 years at NFL Films. He narrates and — along with two other legendary NFL Films composers — tells us what it takes to write music that, when you hear it you think "Football." Plus, you'll hear the story behind one of the most iconic sports songs of our times, the theme music for The NFL on Fox.

For almost 50 years, NFL Films has defined the way we see and think about football. One reason they have had such an impact is their unique music; music that can make you feel the action. Tom Hedden wrote many of those songs during 19 years at NFL Films. He narrates and — along with two other legendary NFL Films composers — tells us what it takes to write music that, when you hear it you think "Football." Plus, you'll hear the story behind one of the most iconic sports songs of our times, the theme music for The NFL on Fox.

Even though it's nothing more than a chance for football teams to go an rest, Halftime has become an American institution— where fans cheer, dance and get up and shout. It's also brought us multiple styles of marching band music that are uniquely American. Join the ArtsEdge Half Time Report, hosted by Tom Hedden, who composed songs for 19 years at NFL Films, and learn everything there is to know about the music that comes between the action.

Even though it's nothing more than a chance for football teams to go an rest, Halftime has become an American institution— where fans cheer, dance and get up and shout. It's also brought us multiple styles of marching band music that are uniquely American. Join the ArtsEdge Half Time Report, hosted by Tom Hedden, who composed songs for 19 years at NFL Films, and learn everything there is to know about the music that comes between the action.

There's nothing to make you feel team spirit or school spirit like a fight song. In this installment, Tom Hedden (who composed songs for 19 years at NFL Films) tells us about some of the famous people who've written fight songs, why most of them were written with in just a few years of each other and why they're called "Fight Songs" in the first place.

There's nothing to make you feel team spirit or school spirit like a fight song. In this installment, Tom Hedden (who composed songs for 19 years at NFL Films) tells us about some of the famous people who've written fight songs, why most of them were written with in just a few years of each other and why they're called "Fight Songs" in the first place.