Roy Scheider has always been my hero. He is, and will always be my favorite actor and I've seen every movie he's ever been in. When a movie opened in the theater, I was always there. As a kid, I watched Roy hitting home runs in "Tiger Town," busting thugs in "The French Connection," flying a state-of the-art helicopter in "Blue Thunder," as well as going to space in "2010;" but Roy's turn as Chief Brody in "Jaws" and "Jaws 2" started it all... I always appreciated Roy's endurance and persistence in film and TV. You could tell he always tried his best. He was a professional actor who always strove to test himself and evolve as an artist. Roy Scheider was a class act and family man, whose star out-shines so many of those who seek to "entertain" today. Through "The Shark Is Still Working" I had the opportunity to write Roy and let him know how much he meant to me as an artist. After receiving my letter, Roy was kind enough to speak with me on the phone and I'm so glad I was able to let him know what he meant to me. In my letter, I had mentioned to Roy that my mother was suffering from cancer and Roy was diligent in asking about her well-being. I told Mr. Scheider about her condition and wished him well with his own fight. He was so kind and gracious to me. I'll never forget the end of our last conversation, when Roy said "send your mother my love, and save some of that love for yourself." I now send my love to the Scheider family... Roy Scheider will always be my hero. God bless him... 


In memory of Roy Scheider (1932-2008)



This page will focus on developments as THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING nears it's release.

It's been a few months since I wrapped up my work on the music for this feature and I want to again thank Erik Hollander, James Gelet, Michael Roddy and Jake Gove for the opportunity to be a part of something so special to me.

These gentlemen have worked so hard to bring the legacy of JAWS into focus, I hope one day everyone will be able to join me in applauding them for their dilligence, vision, talent and hard work. I, for one, cannot wait to applaud them - so I'm doing it now!

It's been a blessing that I could ever cross paths with such good people that share an enthusiasm for classic films... great films, like JAWS; and the experience is something I carry with me every day.  I hope my work reflects this, as I gave it my best shot...

As a kid, I used to watch JAWS every day after school. Everyone thought I was crazy...and I might have been. But I hope these guys know that for every "Smile, You Son of a Bitch!" that bounced off my parent's living room wall in the 80s, there is a thank you for Erik, James, Michael, and Jake...

I picked up many inspirations from JAWS...be it John Williams' classic score, Steven Speilberg's determination and vision, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw's wonderful interplay and dedication to character, and the ingenuity that went on behind the camera by the crew of JAWS...but even more-so, I discovered an actor named Roy Scheider.

This guy was my hero as a child. If he wasn't killing sharks, he was flying helicopters in circles, visiting outer space, playing for the Tigers, dancing on Broadway, or beating up the bad guys as a cop on the streets of New York.

I have had the honor of speaking with Roy on a few occasions and he was everything I hoped he could be...he was very kind, humble

To this day, Roy Scheider is still my hero as he continues to work as a creative force, despite life's obstacles...

Roy was also kind enough to recently take a few photos holding an early version of my soundtrack for THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING, which I wanted to share with you.

If you are wondering what the tape is, it's an old VHS copy of his first film THE CURSE OF THE LIVING CORPSE! When I bought that tape at a flea market a few years ago, I never would have believed I'd be giving it to Roy as a gift!

Life can be surreal and it is what you make of it!

Should I be fortunate enough to get a soundtrack released, and I'm chatting with a few good people about it, I will dedicate my soundtrack to Roy Scheider, my favorite actor...



I will never forget or ignore the friendships I have made on THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING...

I also thank Greg Parker and Mike Malone from our band, THE INVENTED, who have supported me in friendship and in song, and understood when I stayed home those many nights working...


Thanks for your interest,

MM