Grammy And Golden Globe Nominee Vince Dicola Leads Film Music Celebration

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This year’s version of SONAFILM is themed astir 1980s cinema. Credit: Hunter Kahn / Creative Commons

From Friday August 1 to Saturday August 23, nan Marina Alta region will big nan seventh version of SONAFILM, (Festival de Música de Cine). This twelvemonth marks a typical milestone pinch its first world guest: American composer Vince DiCola, known for his iconic 1980s soundtracks for Rocky IV and Transformers: The Movie.

DiCola will header nan festival’s expansive finale, 80 y ¡Acción!, connected Saturday August 23 astatine 8pm successful nan Plaza de Toros successful Ondara. Performed by nan Universal Symphony Orchestra nether José Martínez Colomina, nan performance will salary tribute to classical action and escapade scores from nan 1980s, including Back to nan Future, Rambo, Predator, Conan nan Barbarian, and Out of Africa. In honour of nan 40th day of Rocky IV, DiCola’s ain compositions will beryllium featured, pinch nan composer coming to present them live.

The evening before, connected Friday August 22, DiCola will besides look astatine Noches de Fuego: 80s – La Década del Neón, held astatine nan Teatre Auditori successful Denia. This vibrant, neon-inspired performance by nan set Moanin’ Project will revisit nan philharmonic world of Streets of Fire and characteristic hits from Purple Rain, Top Secret, Staying Alive, and The Colour of Money. DiCola’s typical information adds a unsocial touch to what promises to beryllium a high-energy nighttime afloat of nostalgia.

Rocky IV

Vince DiCola, a Grammy and Golden Globe nominee, gained world nickname successful nan 1980s for his emotionally charged and rhythm-driven movie scores. Far From Over, from Staying Alive, earned him awesome nominations, while Rocky IV sold complete a cardinal copies and went platinum. His way Dare, from Transformers: The Movie, became a generational anthem, and his euphony has since appeared successful sporting events, tv and advertising. DiCola remains active, composing for video games for illustration Transformers Devastation and Angry Birds Transformers.

This year’s version of SONAFILM is themed astir 1980s cinema and features 8 concerts crossed Ondara, Denia, Calp, Teulada Moraira, Beniarbeig, Javea and Pego. In summation to unrecorded performances, nan show will connection acquisition activities and masterclasses.

With support from returning and caller sponsors, including ASA Hoteles and Moll Motor, SONAFILM continues to turn arsenic 1 of Spain’s starring movie euphony festivals. Tickets for paid concerts are disposable astatine www.sonafilm.es, wherever nan afloat programme and exclusive accommodation offers tin besides beryllium found.

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