Foster is an award-winning composer, pianist, producer and songwriter who has collaborated with an impressive list of performers such as Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Christina Aguilera, Alice Cooper and Josh Groban.
He has composed music for several films such as St. Elmo’s Fire, The Bodyguard and The Secret of My Success.
Who He Is
Foster first gained recognition as a pianist and composer before becoming one of the most prolific producers and songwriters in history, producing hundreds of top-selling records and albums that sold millions worldwide. Additionally, he wrote his best-selling autobiography Hit Man as well as hosting two star-studded concerts which were broadcasted live on PBS Great Performances.
Foster holds 16 Grammy Awards and many other distinctions including honorary doctorates. His talent-spotting expertise led to Celine Dion and Josh Groban becoming mainstream singers, while he also helped craft culture-defining soundtracks for blockbusters such as The Bodyguard and Urban Cowboy films.
Katharine McPhee is an esteemed singer, television and Broadway actress who first achieved prominence during Season 5 of American Idol. Since then she has toured worldwide and co-starred alongside her 16-time Grammy award-winning musician/composer/producer husband David Foster; together they bring an undeniable musical chemistry onto the stage.
Why He’s So Good
He is best known for producing and writing songs for some of the greatest artists of his time, including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston’s hits such as Hard to Say I’m Sorry (Chicago), St Elmo’s Fire (John Parr) and Twist of Fate by Olivia Newton-John (John Parr).
Foster is an exceptional musician; an extraordinary prodigy with skills far surpassing their age. Possessing perfect pitch, playing multiple instruments and singing with remarkable vocal control that allows them to craft songs and set an atmosphere, Foster stands apart as one of a few musicians able to produce such remarkable music.
Michael is always on a quest for more. Recently, he mentored singers on American Idol reality TV show; now, as one of Asia’s Got Talent’s celebrity judges. Plus he is AirAsia’s global grand brand ambassador!
His Philosophy
Foster is best known as a composer, pianist, producer and songwriter; however he has also long dedicated himself to charitable efforts. In 1985, he established the David Foster Foundation to assist children who need lifesaving organ transplants from financial support; additionally he’s been an enthusiastic supporter of Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night; Andre Agassi Foundation events as well as Carousel of Hope fundraising activities have also featured heavily in his philanthropy efforts.
Foster discovered God through new interpretations of modern science after spending 15 years searching for truth through George Gurdjieff’s mystical philosophy. Starting from Eddington’s assertion that our world is comprised of “mind-stuff,” Jeans’ identification of logic with mathematics, Russell’s belief in separate logical laws of nature from physical ones and Foster’s understanding of computers as logical machines are among his starting points.
He created a theory of the universe based on his observation that all atoms can be arranged in any number of ways and that probabilistic laws hold for all possible combinations.
His Style
Foster has written and produced hit songs and albums for an array of music luminaries, from Barbra Streisand and Whitney Houston to Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Madonna Rod Stewart Diana Krall. In addition, his influence can be found on singers like Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston Celine Dion Michael Jackson Madonna Rod Stewart Diana Krall Natalie Cole Andrea Bocelli Josh Groban as well as many holiday classics written or produced by him.
Foster is presented in this film in an unflinchingly honest light, even while chronicling his highly public personal life (he has been married five times; once to Katharine McPhee from Smash and Waitress on Broadway). Additionally, it explores what drives him towards such massive success; showing both his work ethic and drive while not resting on past laurels.