Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.
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Warm, classical in form, earnest and grave.
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Cast
- Hans ZimmerSelf
- Danny ElfmanSelf
- Quincy JonesSelf
- Randy NewmanSelf
- James CameronSelf
- Mark MothersbaughSelf
- Bear McCrearySelf
- Howard ShoreSelf
- Alexandre DesplatSelf
- Trent ReznorSelf
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- Matt SchraderDirector
- Matt SchraderWriter
- Kenny HolmesDirector of Photography
- Nate GoldDirector of Photography
- Matt SchraderEditor
- Kenny HolmesEditor
- Robert KraftProducer
- Trevor ThompsonProducer
- Kenny HolmesProducer
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