Sifter

His “scores” are numerous

October 28, 2026·28 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

John Keltonic has lived in Richmond for his long career composing music for hundreds of commercials, TV shows and films (winning 2 Emmys along the way). His client list is impressive and we’ll talk about some of the highlights and not-so-highlights of his career, including a few music excerpts: – Switching from being a psych major to music – Why the state asked him to quit his job – His early piece for kazoos – Using a synth vs live musicians – The up & down of his composition with the National Symphony – Finding a fan in Supreme Court Justice Kennedy – A client who uses a bird for a critic – Winning an Emmy – Dissecting Beatles songs – His new concerto for kids LINKS John’s website (JDK Music) Medicradle Donald Silverman’s podcast

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