I’d like to thank Mark Garvey and Cengage Learning for allowing me to further share my passion for soundtracks in this book. I am truly grateful and appreciative for the opportunities I have had to work with such a professional team. Thank you!

A very special thank you to my exemplary editor, Cathleen Small, a true pro who steadily kept the proceedings moving forward in an upbeat and timely manner. I really enjoyed working with you, Cathleen—thank you for your valuable suggestions, your hard work, and your good nature.

Sincere thanks to everyone behind the scenes who helped make this book possible: Costa Communications, Melissa McNeil, David Dougherty, Anthony Giacchino, Lance S. Rosen, Neil Kohan of Greenspan Management, Beth Krakower of Cinemedia Promotions, the team at Chasen PR, Millie Baring, Rachel Weston, and Greg O’Connor-Read of Top Dollar PR—thank you, all!

I’d also like to pass along my gratitude to friends who continue to encourage my creative endeavors. To Rich Grover, many sincerest thanks for your friendship and ongoing support; it’s greatly appreciated! A tip of the cap to my pals Jeff DeSimone, John Bejko, Paul Collins, George Krstic, Steve Sikoryak, and Michael Kulakowski—it’s always a pleasure, gentlemen!

Of course, a special recognition is due to my wife, Dana, without whom the completion of a project like this would have been nearly impossible with all of life’s merry logistics in play. Thanks as well to my parents; my sister, Mary; and a very special salutation to the next generation of soundtrack enthusiasts—my son Cody, niece Kayra, and nephew Dominic.

Lastly, to all the participants featured in Soundtrack Nation—my wholehearted thanks for your time and involvement in this project. It’s because of your skill, dedication, and wonderful achievements that this book is being read.