This weekend at the Oscars, “The Artist” will vie for best original score. But a key scene in the film includes an excerpt from the Hitchcock classic, "Vertigo" – and not everyone was happy about it. Today: the story behind the scoring controversy. Plus, a live performance from violinist Jenny Scheinman and her quartet. And, our weekly Pick Three feature.
'The Artist': Feeling the 'Vertigo'
A key scene in the Oscar-nominated film “The Artist” recycles a famous piece of film music. The Wall Street Journal’s Jim Fusilli joins us to discuss the controversy over the use of Bernard Hermann’s score from an Alfred Hitchcock classic.
Pick Three: Jim Fusilli
The Wall Street Journal's Jim Fusilli joins us with three must-hear new releases for our weekly Pick Three feature.
Jenny Scheinman: In Studio
New York City violinist Jenny Scheinman has been making lots of mischief and mayhem lately. That’s the name of her latest project – a jazz-fusion quartet with bassist Todd Sickafoose, drummer Jim Black, and Wilco guitarist Nels Cline. The group's self-titled debut album comes out in a few weeks - and today, we get to hear a live performance preview.
Gig Alert: Frankie Rose
Brooklyn indie rock singer Frankie Rose celebrates her new album Interstellar at the Knitting Factory on Tuesday night. Download her New Wave-styled single "Know Me."
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