Behind the Themes: The Jim Johnston Symphony - Crafting WWE's Soundtrack Shoot
Feb 26, 2024 ·
1h 9m 29s
Step into the studio with Jim Johnston, the unsung hero behind the iconic theme songs that have defined the WWE universe for over three decades, in this exclusive interview, "Behind...
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Step into the studio with Jim Johnston, the unsung hero behind the iconic theme songs that have defined the WWE universe for over three decades, in this exclusive interview, "Behind the Themes: The Jim Johnston Symphony - Crafting WWE's Soundtrack." Delve deep into the life and legacy of a man whose music has captivated millions of wrestling fans around the world, yet whose name remains known only to those within the industry.
From his early days composing for animated and industrial films to his serendipitous meeting with WWF's Brian Penry, discover how Johnston, a man indifferent to wrestling, became the maestro behind some of the most memorable entrance themes in sports entertainment. Explore his creative process, the challenges of capturing the essence of wrestlers through music, and how he drew inspiration from diverse sources, including John Williams and the Star Wars soundtrack for The Undertaker's original theme.
Johnston recounts his experiences collaborating with legendary bands and artists like Motörhead, Disturbed, and Run-DMC, bringing a mainstream appeal to the wrestling world and charting new territories with albums like WWF The Music, Volumes 3 and 4. He opens up about the evolution of WWE's musical landscape, his departure in 2017, and his thoughts on the industry's future.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Johnston's contributions to WWE Studios' film projects, his live performances at WrestleMania and SummerSlam, and humorous anecdotes from his interactions with superstars like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Nikki Bella. "Behind the Themes" offers fans a rare glimpse into the man whose work has been integral to WWE's identity yet remains largely behind the curtain.
Click to go to Jims Website
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From his early days composing for animated and industrial films to his serendipitous meeting with WWF's Brian Penry, discover how Johnston, a man indifferent to wrestling, became the maestro behind some of the most memorable entrance themes in sports entertainment. Explore his creative process, the challenges of capturing the essence of wrestlers through music, and how he drew inspiration from diverse sources, including John Williams and the Star Wars soundtrack for The Undertaker's original theme.
Johnston recounts his experiences collaborating with legendary bands and artists like Motörhead, Disturbed, and Run-DMC, bringing a mainstream appeal to the wrestling world and charting new territories with albums like WWF The Music, Volumes 3 and 4. He opens up about the evolution of WWE's musical landscape, his departure in 2017, and his thoughts on the industry's future.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Johnston's contributions to WWE Studios' film projects, his live performances at WrestleMania and SummerSlam, and humorous anecdotes from his interactions with superstars like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Nikki Bella. "Behind the Themes" offers fans a rare glimpse into the man whose work has been integral to WWE's identity yet remains largely behind the curtain.
Click to go to Jims Website
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