Who are some Famous Modern Film Composers?
One of the most important components of a film is its music. The score for the movie can heighten emotion and tension when good, but completely destroy the atmosphere when poor. Film scoring has become an art in its own right, with the very best modern film composers understanding the comparative value of the music and the medium, and being able to enhance the world of the film with their work.
One of the most important components of a film is its music. The score for the movie can heighten emotion and tension when good, but completely destroy the atmosphere when poor. Film scoring has become an art in its own right, with the very best modern film composers understanding the comparative value of the music and the medium, and being able to enhance the world of the film with their work. Possibly the best known modern film composer is John Williams. Renowned for his ability to create iconic themes, Williams is responsible for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., Superman and Jurassic Park among many others. His work is known as dynamic and particularly powerful in its use of brass instrument sections. His six-decade career has garnered him five Academy Awards and 45 additional Oscar nominations.
