Press


Press Kit - general press kit (pdf) (updated August 16, 2009)


General


Hollywood Reporter - Seventeen Composers to take their place on the A-list, by Jeff Bond (Aug. 20, 2009)

Soundtrax - In-depth interview covering many different film projects, primarily focused on Grace, by Randall D. Larson (Aug. 04, 2009)

The Daily Film Music Blog - Extensive interview covering many different projects and topics, by Gergely Hubai (Nov. 17, 2009)


Visions in Sound - Extremely extensive audio interview with Rob Daniels, featuring audio clips from Captain Abu Raed, Grace, flOw, Live Evil, Print and others. Click here for the interview only, without score clips (March 12, 2009)

Soundtrack Geek - "Interview with Austin Wintory" discussing A Little Help, Grace, and others, by Timothy E. Raw (June 29, 2010)

Tracksounds - Austin Wintory wins 'Best New Film Composer' (Dec. 11, 2008)

Visions in Sound - Long (2-hours, split into 3 parts), very in-depth roundtable discussion hosted by Rob Daniels and featuring directors Amin Matalqa (Captain Abu Raed), Paul Solet (Grace), Rob Williams (Make the Yuletide Gay), Alex Ranarivelo (Knuckle Draggers), and Ashley C. Beyer (Print) plus composer Austin Wintory (June 06, 2009)


Journey


Playstation Blog - Original article previewing the work done on the score for Journey (Jan 05, 2012)

USAToday Game Hunters - Interview, shared with thatgamecompany co-founder Kellee Santiago, plus the special "music trailer" for Journey, by Mike Snider (Jan 04, 2012)

IndieGames.com - Extensive podcast interview discussing Journey, Monaco, GDC 2012, USC and a bunch else, by Jeriaska (Dec 23, 2011)

TechnoBuffalo - Preview interview about the score to Journey by Joey Davidson (Sept 25, 2011)

GameSpot Sound Byte - Preview interview about "Woven Variations," and Journey in general, by Sophia Tong (July 29, 2011)

Kick-Punch-Jab - Interview covering Journey and more broad discussion about composing, by Chris O'Neal (July 27, 2011)

YouTube - "Journey Trailer - A Musical Journey"

Monaco


IndieGames.com - Extensive podcast interview discussing Journey, Monaco, GDC 2012, USC and a bunch else, by Jeriaska (Dec 23, 2011)

Monaco - Preview blog post about the score to Monaco by the game's creator, Andy Schatz (Dec 22, 2012)


A Little Help


The Daily Caller - Interview regarding the tone and style of A Little Help and its score, by Laura Donovan (August 04, 2011)

REAL TV - Red carpet interview at the premier of A Little Help (July 14, 2011)

The Bakersfield Californian - Interview with singer/songwriter Celeigh Chapman regarding collaborating on A Little Help (July 15, 2011)

Film Music Reporter - A Little Help soundtrack release announcement (June 29, 2011)

ScoreTrack.net - A Little Help theatrical / soundtrack press release (July 12, 2011)

Inter-Activities - A Little Help and general career interview, with Christine Blanc (June 10, 2010)

ScoringSessions.com - A Little Help scoring session photos (Nov. 21, 2009)

Leave


Neon Tommy - Sneak peak review and screening coverage of Leave, by Whitney Bratton (July 21, 2011)

Grace


Rue Morgue Magazine - Terrific Grace soundtrack review, by Mark R. Hasan (May 2010, issue 100)

Film Music Review - Grace soundtrack review, by Steven Kennedy (April 08, 2010)

Film Music Magazine - "CD Review: April Soundtrack Picks" featuring a very nice Grace review, by Daniel Schweiger (April 19, 2010)

ScoreTrack.net - Grace score overview (Jan. 14, 2009)

Film Music Site - Extensive audio interview covering Grace, and many other projects. (Jan. 19, 2009)

KQEK - Detailed interview covering Grace, Captain Abu Raed and more general career stuff (April, 2009)

InMag - Brief interview regarding Grace, etc. (April, 2009)

Horror Hound Magazine - Excerpt from Grace DVD review / article mentioning score, including interview with director Paul Solet; by Aaron Crowell (Oct, 2009)

Daily Motion - Video excerpt from Grace screening Q&A with audience (June 15, 2009)

Back Stage Magazine - Article about actors and music, including a brief interview regarding the use of on-set music in Grace (April 27, 2009)

Toronto After Dark - Toronto Film Festival review of Grace which briefly mentions the score and use of music (Aug. 09, 2009)

ScoringSessions.com - Coverage of Grace scoring sessions at Abbey Road / Capitol Records (Aug. 29, 2008)

LA Times - Glowing review for Grace (August, 2009)


Captain Abu Raed


Movie Music UK - Very strong Captain Abu Raed soundtrack review (by Jonathan Broxton). (Aug. 14, 2009)

Film Music Review - FMR: Editor's Choice, December 2009. Glowing review of the Captain Abu Raed soundtrack, and positive mention of Spirit of the Cosmos (by Roger Hall). (Dec. 31, 2009)

IF Magazine - What IF Score Picks: Top albums to Own for October 2009, including a very nice review / recommendation of Captain Abu Raed. (Oct. 24, 2009)

2009 Sammy Awards - 2009 Sammy Awards. Captain Abu Raed wins 'Best Overlooked Score for 2009. (Oct. 24, 2009)

Film Music Magazine - Reviewer Daniel Schweiger's Top Ten Film Scores for 2008, including Captain Abu Raed. (Dec. 22, 2008)

SoundTrack.Net - In-depth inteview about Captain Abu Raed, flOw, and others. (Nov. 23, 2008)

Movie Geeks United radio interview - Interview / conversation about Captain Abu Raed (Sept. 24, 2008)

ScoringSessions.com - Captain Abu Raed scoring session article / photo-essay courtesy of Dan Goldwasser (Dec. 20, 2007).

Captain Abu Raed scoring session video - Behind-the-scenes look at the scoring sessions (Nov. 14, 2007).

Variety Magazine - Film review by Todd McCarthy of Captain Abu Raed (Jan. 28, 2008)

flOw


PlayStation Blog - Posting for the Golden State Pops Orchestra performance of 'The World of flOw.' (Aug. 04, 2009)

The Sixth Axis - Post highlighting the Golden State Pops performance of 'The World of flOw,' by Chris C (May. 09, 2009)

Music 4 Games - Interview with Music 4 Games (Sept. 05, 2008)

Indie Games - Interview with John Bardinelli about flOw and all things music (July 28, 2008)

Interview w/ AudioGANG - Interview by Michelle Sorger, AudioGANG Vice President,
     about flOw and composing for video games (June 26, 2007)

Misc.


Billboard - Coverage of Billboard Film & TV Music conference composer panel, by Steven Mirkin (Oct. 24, 2011)

Education Through Music - Los Angeles - Spotlight on Austin Wintory, Board Member for EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC - LOS ANGELES (April. 06, 2011)

SoundCast - Podcast conversation with Christopher Coleman and guests about Journey and other scores. (April 01, 2011)

Fear Net - From "Blog from Beyond the Pale;" article discussing the score and sound for The Conformation, Paul Solet's radio drama. (Dec. 07, 2010)

Visions in Sound - Two-part 10th Anniversary show of "Visions in Sound," discussing / debating "10 Scores that Changed the Industry." Included in folder is an originally prepared medley of the 10 scores, featuring cellist Tina Guo. Hosted by Rob Daniels and co-hosted by Austin Wintory. Click Here for the medley alone. (June, 2010)

Rue Morgue Magazine - Discussion of what makes Bernard Herrmann's score to Psycho so timeless and iconic; by Mark Hasan (Oct. 15, 2010)

Hans-Zimmer.ch - Interview with Austin Wintory, covering "A Little Help," and general questions of film scoring (June 17, 2010)

SoundTrack Collector - Hollywood Composers Speak on Panel at Newport Film Fest (April 23, 2009)

Music Composer's Blog - Short capsule interview and bio, by John Presley (Nov. 02, 2010)

Score Notes - Glowing album review of "Spirit of the Cosmos," by Tom Hoover (Oct. 28, 2009)

Score Notes - Audio interview with Tom Hoover / ScoreNotes.com about "Spirit of the Cosmos" and various film scores (Nov. 10, 2009)

iCOM Magazine - Interview by Lisa Horan, regarding composing for the movies, games, and my career (Oct. 1, 2007)

Interview w/ Charlotte Sun-Herald - article / interview, Charlotte Symphony performs
     "Chantey Fanfares" (Nov. 10, 2006)