A Conversation with John Carpenter & Claudio Simonetti

The Grammy Museum is thrilled to welcome award-winning composers John Carpenter and Claudio Simonetti to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening discussing and celebrating their latest work and creative process.

ABOUT JOHN CARPENTER

John Carpenter is an influential filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and composer whose work has shaped modern horror and genre cinema for decades. A graduate of the USC School of Cinema, he first gained attention with Dark Star before breaking through with Halloween in 1978, which became the most profitable independent film of its time and launched a landmark franchise.

His directing credits include genre classics such as The Fog, The Thing, Escape From New York, Big Trouble In Little China, They Live, Christine, Prince of Darkness, In The Mouth Of Madness, Vampires, and Escape from L.A., as well as Starman, which earned Jeff Bridges an Academy Award nomination. For television, he directed “Elvis” and “John Carpenter Presents Body Bags,” and received a CableACE Award for writing El Diablo. More than five decades in, for the first time in his career he will release his first original graphic novel with CATHEDRAL in August 2026. Also to further cement his talents as a composer and musical artist known for soundtracking his own projects, the release will be accompanied by CATHEDRAL the album. 

Carpenter is also an accomplished composer, releasing his debut non-soundtrack album Lost Themes in 2014 to international acclaim. Born in Carthage, New York, and raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky, he lives in Hollywood with his wife and producing partner, Sandy King.

ABOUT CLAUDIO SIMONETTI

Claudio Simonetti is a world-renowned composer, musician, and keyboardist, best known for his iconic scores in the horror film genre. He initially gained fame as the founder of the Italian progressive rock band Goblin, collaborating with directors like Dario Argento and George Romero. He composed many of the genre’s seminal film scores, such as *Dawn of the Dead*, *Suspiria*, and *Deep Red / Profondo Rosso.”

Simonetti’s compositions are characterized by their innovative use of synthesizers and orchestral elements, blending rock, classical, and avant-garde influences. His scores significantly contributed to the atmospheric tension of the films and garnered Claudio and Goblin a dedicated following. In addition to his film work, Simonetti has released several solo albums and continues to perform internationally, celebrating Goblin’s legacy while also exploring new musical avenues.

With a career spanning several decades, Simonetti remains a pivotal figure in both the horror film industry and the progressive rock scene, influencing generations of musicians and filmmakers alike.

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Member Check – In: 6:30pm

Nonmember Check – In / Doors: 7:00pm

Show Time: 7:30pm

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