{"id":491,"date":"2016-01-22T08:01:20","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T08:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=491"},"modified":"2017-02-22T15:10:34","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T15:10:34","slug":"composers-of-famous-movie-scores-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/01\/22\/composers-of-famous-movie-scores-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Composers of Famous Movie Scores: Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A lot of things truly make a movie; the techniques used by the director, the choice of cast members and setting. But one thing that really brings movies to life is the music. Some of the most famous movies in the world are recognised by their breathtaking score.<\/p>\n<p>A movie without music lacks life and lustre, but films with beautifully composed music exist as the most memorable, and their composers are recognised through their individual instrumental techniques. Here is a list of the most influential composers in the movie world and their unmistakable sounds that have brought the genre of classical music to the forefront of popular culture.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i446.photobucket.com\/albums\/qq190\/stephanieshaw1\/5654c750-37bd-4168-88d7-9d28d0d4402f_zpsks9ukmwo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i446.photobucket.com\/albums\/qq190\/stephanieshaw1\/5654c750-37bd-4168-88d7-9d28d0d4402f_zpsks9ukmwo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"549\" height=\"365\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>John Williams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Possibly one of the most well known movie composers, John Williams has scored many films directed by Steven Spielberg including harrowing Holocaust film <em>Schindler\u2019s List<\/em> and adventure classics <em>Indiana Jones<\/em> and <em>Jurassic Park<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The techniques that Williams uses in his music are distinctly recognisable, transferring certain sections from other pieces of music whilst still managing to create a completely different sound.<\/p>\n<p>The composer has been nominated for 50 Academy Awards and is the second most nominated person after Walt Disney! He also has a nomination for this year\u2019s awards for his composition in <em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oEZh88vz8b8?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Danny Elfman<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Known for composing more macabre movies, Danny Elfman regularly teams up with Tim Burton in his films. Classics include soundtracks from movies like <em>The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands <\/em>and<em> Beetlejuice<\/em>, but he has also composed themes for many TV shows including the unmistakable opening credits to <em>The Simpsons<\/em> and <em>Desperate Housewives.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Elfman entered the movie industry as an actor, but now exists as one of the best movie music composers in the world.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Uil_moZTQk?rel=0\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>James Horner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even though he sadly passed away in 2015 at the age of 61, James Horner\u2019s music still lives on in some of the most iconic movies of our time. Compositions include the soundtrack for Titanic, which bagged two Oscars for Best Score and Best Song as Celine Dion released the hit <em>My Heart Will Go On<\/em> which used Horner\u2019s instrumental.<\/p>\n<p>Other songs that Horner composed were for films <em>Avatar, Troy,<\/em> <em>Aliens <\/em>and <em>Braveheart<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rxZcHUhQNXo?rel=0\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Movies without music take away all the magic, which is why composers are often just an important as directors to really bring the story to life! However, some movies, such as the ones you\u2019ve made at home, speak for themselves. At Video2DVD, we specialise in transferring old formats of your home videos, including VHS, Betamax and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/minidv_to_dvd.php\">mini DV to DVD<\/a> for perfect preservation and easy watching. For enquiries into our services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/contact.php\">contact us<\/a> at 0800 592 433 to see what we can do for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lot of things truly make a movie; the techniques used by the director, the choice of cast members and setting. But one thing that really brings movies to life is the music. Some of the most famous movies in the world are recognised by their breathtaking score. 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