In For Scores, host Jon Burlingame takes listeners on a magical journey into the world of film and television composers, revealing never-before-heard special moments behind many of today's most beloved scores. This season, you'll hear personal stories from the composers of Marvel Studios Avengers and Pixar's Toy Story films, Captain Marvel, Coco, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and so much more!
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Eric Somers-Urrea. Eric is a Chicago based drummer but also gets around to Nashville and LA, founding member of the band Marina City, and also plays with other touring acts including La Armada and Makeout. He was born and raised in the Chicago area and studied at the University of Illinois.
In this episode, Eric talks about:
- The evolution of his band Marina City
- Getting a classical degree and exploring world genres at University of Illinois
- Being a “75% member” of La Armada
- The influence of Mike Portnoy and Josh Freese
- Starting to narrow the focus of his wheelhouse
- Working on a better mindset when improvising solos
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