Friday, April 27, 2012

"Freakshow" finalist in the 2012 Great American Song Contest

Edward Douglas' song Freakshow from Carnival Arcane was chosen as a finalist in the Instrumental category of the 2012 Great American Song Contest. The contest, now in it's fourteenth year, is sponsored by the Songwriters Resource Network.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Edward Douglas to host "Dead Matter" screening, music panel discussion at 2012 Texas Frightmare Weekend


Edward Douglas will be making his first Texas Frightmare Weekend appearance in Dallas, May 4-6th. In addition to being on-hand throughout the con at the Midnight Syndicate booth, several special events have been planned.

On Saturday at 2:30pm Trevor Tuminski, music editor for Rue Morgue Magazine, sits down with Edward to discuss Midnight Syndicate, classic horror movie scores, composing for film, and more in FRIGHTMAKERS 101- Soundtracks - HOW TO SCORE YOUR WAY TO A CAREER IN HORROR. Q&A to follow.

On Saturday at 6:00pm, Edward will host a screening of The Dead Matter with a Q&A to follow.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

"Carnival Arcane" wins BEST HORROR CD / SOUNDTRACK in 10th Annual Rondo Awards

Carnival Arcane won BEST HORROR CD / SOUNDTRACK in the 10th Annual Rondo Awards. Many thanks to everyone who voted! "I think Carnival Arcane truly epitomizes what we always strive to do," said Gavin Goszka, "so it's an honor to see this particular disc recognized like this." "I'm really stoked," added Edward Douglas, "For years, I've been a big fan of the Rondos and the role they play in recognizing all types of artists in the horror community. It is cool to win for Carnival Arcane especially as that disc is one of my favorites and, I feel, some of our best work."