Still 'orrible after all these years
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Working on a new score for F.W. Murnau's silent film 'Nosferatu' was very challenging, according to film composer James Bernard, especially as it was necessary to fill the entire film with music. He is always keen to pick up on notes of passion and romance in films, and this is shown very clearly in the score for 'Nosferatu.' He is most well known for composing the supernatural soundtracks for many cult-classic Hammer films in the 1950s and 1960s. He is considering a number of film projects, and is looking again at an alternative form of dramatic music.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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He knows the score
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Composing film music can be extremely demanding, according to John Williams, as the composer is usually given only limited time. He has worked on more than 75 films, and has received 30 Academy Award nominations, five Oscars and 16 Grammies. It is not always easy to have the necessary energy and inspiration, and at such times it is useful to be working under time pressure. He first came to public attention as a pianist, but then moved into films with work on 'Jaws' and later 'Star Wars.'
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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The man who always knew the score
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Life is too easy in the US, making people become less demanding with themselves, according to composer Michael Legrand. He welcomes variety, and enjoys being able to compose many different sorts of music. However, he has really established himself as a composer of film music. He emphasizes that he watches a film many times before he begins to compose the music, and that he regards the music as a form of second dialogue.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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