TV Exclusive: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER- Ben Fankhauser Sings Zack Zadek's 'Fireworks'

"In this song, the character has recently come back from fighting in Vietnam, and while he was expecting a hero's welcome - he's faced with the reality of the country he's come back to. He wanted more than anything to make his father proud by being courageous back in war, but he's haunted by the idea that maybe he wasn't."

An award winning composer/lyricist, songwriter, performer, and playwright, Zack Zadek has been named as "A Contemporary Musical Theatre Songwriter You Should Know". His musicals 6 (NYMF 2012), The Crazy Ones (NY Theatre Barn, NYMF 2013), and The Role of a Lifetime (Produced by William Berlind, Lyrics by Randy Blair) have been seen and developed around the world, from New York City to Edinburgh, Scotland. Zack's songs have been performed by some of Broadway and West End's biggest names in performances across NYC including The Highline Ballroom, Joe's Pub, (le) Poisson Rogue, 54 Below, Contemporary Classics in Seattle, and as a part of "In The Valley: The Songs of Zack Zadek" at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Also touring and performing his own music regularly, Zack has been seen banging on pianos with his band in London, Los Angeles, and more. Winner of the inaugural "Got Musical!" award by Disney Imagineering and NMI, Zack has also actively scored films for emerging filmmakers and directors. He is currently working on several new projects, including an adaptation of a book, EDM song-cycle, and rock musical with Duncan Sheik. Check him out at www.zackzadek.com or @zackzadek