Who is your favorite movie composer?

StEvEn1 · 03-14-2011, 03:15 PM

Personally, my favorite is Danny Elfman, because he has composed some of my favorite film scores. "Beetlejuice," "Edward Scissorhands," "The Nightmare before Christmas," and "Spider-man." Anyone else here think he's awesome. And, if not, then who is your favorite film composer?

The Gaz · 03-15-2011, 02:04 PM

Hans Zimmer, hands down. His scores are just so tense and violent.

The Gaz · 03-15-2011, 03:04 PM

Though Harry Gregson-Williams comes a close second.

Philip_P · 03-15-2011, 06:38 PM

John Barry (R.I.P.) or Philip Glass. Very different artists, of course, but I couldn't pick just one...

The Music Gates · 03-16-2011, 11:00 AM

John Barry..
My favorites are The Lion in Winter (1969) & The Knack (1965)

sopsych · 03-16-2011, 11:20 PM

Maybe Michael Kamen (RIP), not that I pay much attention to music composers.

Howard the Duck · 03-17-2011, 02:53 AM

Zbigniew Priesner

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zbigniew_Preisner

Scissorman · 03-17-2011, 10:53 AM

http://www.musicbanter.com/soundtrac...t-mansell.html is absolutely the best.

bahama · 03-17-2011, 12:15 PM

Have to go with John Williams

dankrsta · 03-17-2011, 03:39 PM

That's easy. I LOVE Angelo Badalamenti and his ability to completely catch the hazy, noirish and dreamy feel of many Lynch's films musically, and not only to catch but add to it.

Mulholland Drive
The main theme of Mulholland Dr. is a perfect example of how his music enriches Lynch's vision emotionally, adding a deep sadness to the foreboding nightmare.

Laura Palmer's Theme (Twin Peaks)
Same thing here, a mixture of horror and sadness, truly haunting.

Dance Of The Dream Man (Twin Peaks)
Seemingly lighthearted, this jazzy piece catches the imagination as much as its title.

Laurens Walking (The Straight Story)
This is something completely different compared to previous themes, like the film itself. Badalamenti, like a good film composer, understands the ideas of the director and is willing to reinvent himself, to serve the film above all. This beautiful, spread folk theme, however, still has some distinct Badalamenti feel.

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StEvEn1 Groupie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 15	Who is your favorite movie composer? Personally, my favorite is Danny Elfman, because he has composed some of my favorite film scores. "Beetlejuice," "Edward Scissorhands," "The Nightmare before Christmas," and "Spider-man." Anyone else here think he's awesome. And, if not, then who is your favorite film composer?

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The Music Gates Groupie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hellas Posts: 16	John Barry.. My favorites are The Lion in Winter (1969) & The Knack (1965) __________________ Music Gates...are wide open...because music knows no barriers..

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Scissorman art is sold for money Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Posts: 730	http://www.musicbanter.com/soundtrac...t-mansell.html is absolutely the best. __________________ facebook Last.fm The Music I make http://www.indabamusic.com/opportuni...missions/52856

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bahama Groupie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 33	Have to go with John Williams __________________ Steel Drum Music by my band Steel Tropics

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dankrsta ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,776	That's easy. I LOVE Angelo Badalamenti and his ability to completely catch the hazy, noirish and dreamy feel of many Lynch's films musically, and not only to catch but add to it. Mulholland Drive The main theme of Mulholland Dr. is a perfect example of how his music enriches Lynch's vision emotionally, adding a deep sadness to the foreboding nightmare. Laura Palmer's Theme (Twin Peaks) Same thing here, a mixture of horror and sadness, truly haunting. Dance Of The Dream Man (Twin Peaks) Seemingly lighthearted, this jazzy piece catches the imagination as much as its title. Laurens Walking (The Straight Story) This is something completely different compared to previous themes, like the film itself. Badalamenti, like a good film composer, understands the ideas of the director and is willing to reinvent himself, to serve the film above all. This beautiful, spread folk theme, however, still has some distinct Badalamenti feel. __________________ Last.fm

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The Gaz Groupie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 19	Hans Zimmer, hands down. His scores are just so tense and violent.

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The Gaz Groupie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 19	Though Harry Gregson-Williams comes a close second.

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Philip_P Groupie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1	John Barry (R.I.P.) or Philip Glass. Very different artists, of course, but I couldn't pick just one...

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sopsych Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: indoors Posts: 722	Maybe Michael Kamen (RIP), not that I pay much attention to music composers.

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Howard the Duck Live by the Sword Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 9,075	Zbigniew Priesner http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zbigniew_Preisner