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Professional purveyor of both OrchestralBombing and {{Award Bait Song}}s. Wrote the score for numerous films, working alongside Creator/JamesCameron for three of his most successful films. He composed the scores for many family and AnimatedFilms before his commercial success scoring ''Film/{{Titanic 1997}}''.
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'''James Roy Horner''' (August 14, 1953 – June 22, 2015) was Professional purveyor of both OrchestralBombing and {{Award Bait Song}}s. Wrote the score for numerous films, working alongside Creator/JamesCameron for three of his most successful films. He composed the scores for many family and AnimatedFilms before his commercial success scoring ''Film/{{Titanic 1997}}''.
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* ''CBS ''Creator/{{CBS}} Evening News With Katie Couric'' (yep, that was him)him; the theme was replaced with the 1987 Trivers/Myers theme when Scott Pelley took over in 2011; he also did the theme for several other CBS divisions in that period)
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* ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan''' (1982) and ''Film/StarTrekIIITheSearchForSpock'' (1984). Star Trek II was his big break and launched him into the Hollywood scene; he later declined the offer to score later Trek movies. Debate still rages over whether his or JerryGoldsmith's music is superior.
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* ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan''' ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' (1982) and ''Film/StarTrekIIITheSearchForSpock'' (1984). Star Trek II was his big break and launched him into the Hollywood scene; he later declined the offer to score later Trek movies. Debate still rages over whether his or JerryGoldsmith's music is superior.
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* ''Film/TheMagnificentSeven'' (2017)
* ''Film/SouthPaw'' (2015)
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Professional purveyor of both OrchestralBombing and {{Award Bait Song}}s. Wrote the score for numerous films, working alongside Creator/JamesCameron for three of his most successful films. He composed the scores for many family and AnimatedFilms before his commercial success scoring ''Film/{{Titanic}}''.
Most of his work is known for his incorporation of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds. However, listeners tired of his "cute" sound, heard most prominently on his scores for ''Film/{{Titanic}}'', ''Film/LegendsOfTheFall'' or ''Film/{{Avatar}}'', can find much more exciting (and seminal) material in his music for ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' (his breakthrough within the industry), ''Film/{{Krull}}'', ''Film/{{The Rocketeer}}'' and ''Film/{{Willow}}''.
Most of his work is known for his incorporation of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds. However, listeners tired of his "cute" sound, heard most prominently on his scores for ''Film/{{Titanic}}'', ''Film/LegendsOfTheFall'' or ''Film/{{Avatar}}'', can find much more exciting (and seminal) material in his music for ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' (his breakthrough within the industry), ''Film/{{Krull}}'', ''Film/{{The Rocketeer}}'' and ''Film/{{Willow}}''.
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Professional purveyor of both OrchestralBombing and {{Award Bait Song}}s. Wrote the score for numerous films, working alongside Creator/JamesCameron for three of his most successful films. He composed the scores for many family and AnimatedFilms before his commercial success scoring ''Film/{{Titanic}}''.
''Film/{{Titanic 1997}}''.
Most of his work is known for his incorporation of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds. However, listeners tired of his "cute" sound, heard most prominently on his scores for''Film/{{Titanic}}'', ''Film/{{Titanic 1997}}'', ''Film/LegendsOfTheFall'' or ''Film/{{Avatar}}'', can find much more exciting (and seminal) material in his music for ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' (his breakthrough within the industry), ''Film/{{Krull}}'', ''Film/{{The Rocketeer}}'' and ''Film/{{Willow}}''.
Most of his work is known for his incorporation of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds. However, listeners tired of his "cute" sound, heard most prominently on his scores for
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* ''Film/{{Titanic}}'' ''Film/{{Titanic|1997}}'' (1997) - The defining film for Horner, much like StarWars ''Franchise/StarWars'' for JohnWilliams.Creator/JohnWilliams.
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* ''HocusPocus'' (1993) - with John Debney (Horner did one theme while Debney did the rest of the film)
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* ''WereBackADinosaursStory'' ''WesternAnimation/WereBackADinosaursStory'' (1993)
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Known somewhat less fondly for reusing his music from previous films. Also along these lines, he has a habit of directly quoting themes and motives from 20th century Russian masters.
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On June 22, 2015, Horner was killed when his private airplane crashed near Santa Barbara, California. He was 61 years old.
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On June 22, 2015, Horner died in a helicopter crash.
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On June 22, 2015, Horner died in a helicopter crash.
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* ''Film/BattleBeyondTheStars'' (1980) - Ironically considering his later career, music from this film would be used in several other Roger Corman productions (''Space Raiders'', ''Sorceress'', ''Wizards Of The Lost Kingdom'' etc).[[note]]Conducted by DavidNewman.[[/note]]
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* ''Film/BattleBeyondTheStars'' (1980) - Ironically considering his later career, music from this film would be used in several other Roger Corman Creator/RogerCorman productions (''Space Raiders'', ''Sorceress'', ''Wizards Of The Lost Kingdom'' etc).[[note]]Conducted by DavidNewman.[[/note]]
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Most of his work is known for his incorporation of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds. However, listeners tired of his "cute" sound, heard most prominently on his scores for ''Film/{{Titanic}}'', ''LegendsOfTheFall'' or ''Film/{{Avatar}}'', can find much more exciting (and seminal) material in his music for ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' (his breakthrough within the industry), ''Film/{{Krull}}'', ''Film/{{The Rocketeer}}'' and ''Film/{{Willow}}''.
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Most of his work is known for his incorporation of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds. However, listeners tired of his "cute" sound, heard most prominently on his scores for ''Film/{{Titanic}}'', ''LegendsOfTheFall'' ''Film/LegendsOfTheFall'' or ''Film/{{Avatar}}'', can find much more exciting (and seminal) material in his music for ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' (his breakthrough within the industry), ''Film/{{Krull}}'', ''Film/{{The Rocketeer}}'' and ''Film/{{Willow}}''.
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Most of his work is known for his incorporation of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds. However, listeners tired of his "cute" sound, heard most prominently on his scores for ''Film/{{Titanic}}'', ''LegendsOfTheFall'' or ''Film/{{Avatar}}'', can find much more exciting (and seminal) material in his music for ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' (his breakthrough within the industry), ''Film/{{Krull}}'', ''Film/{{The Rocketeer}}'' and ''Film/{{Willow}}''. The latter is one of the firsts to include previously mentioned musical elements, but your pants will fall down the floor once you listen to something like [[http://youtu.be/GcMOTVY3CUU?t=1m13s this]] and compare it with the mushy ethereal vocals he's most famous for.
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Most of his work is known for his incorporation of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds. However, listeners tired of his "cute" sound, heard most prominently on his scores for ''Film/{{Titanic}}'', ''LegendsOfTheFall'' or ''Film/{{Avatar}}'', can find much more exciting (and seminal) material in his music for ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' (his breakthrough within the industry), ''Film/{{Krull}}'', ''Film/{{The Rocketeer}}'' and ''Film/{{Willow}}''. The latter is one of the firsts to include previously mentioned musical elements, but your pants will fall down the floor once you listen to something like [[http://youtu.be/GcMOTVY3CUU?t=1m13s this]] and compare it with the mushy ethereal vocals he's most famous for.
''Film/{{Willow}}''.
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Professional Purveyor of the AwardBaitSong. Wrote the score for numerous films, working alongside Creator/JamesCameron for three of his most successful films. He composed the scores for many family and AnimatedFilms before his commercial success scoring ''Film/{{Titanic}}''.
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Professional Purveyor purveyor of the AwardBaitSong.both OrchestralBombing and {{Award Bait Song}}s. Wrote the score for numerous films, working alongside Creator/JamesCameron for three of his most successful films. He composed the scores for many family and AnimatedFilms before his commercial success scoring ''Film/{{Titanic}}''.
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** Nicholas Meyer famously quipped that Horner was hired for ''Khan'' because they couldn't afford Goldsmith again, and then when he returned for the sixth film, he discovered he couldn't afford Horner.
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Professional Purveyor of the AwardBaitSong. Wrote the score for numerous films, working alongside Creator/JamesCameron for three of his most successful films. He composed the scores for many family and AnimatedFilms before his commercial success scoring ''Film/{{Titanic}}''.
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Professional Purveyor the AwardBaitSong. Wrote the score for numerous films, working alongside JamesCameron Creator/JamesCameron for three of his most successful films. He composed the scores for many family and AnimatedFilms before his commercial success scoring ''Film/{{Titanic}}''.
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Most of his work is known for his incorporation of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds. However, listeners tired of his "cute" sound, heard most prominently on his scores for ''Film/{{Titanic}}'', ''LegendsOfTheFall'' or ''Film/{{Avatar}}'', can find much more exciting (and seminal) material in his music for ''StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' (his breakthrough within the industry), ''Film/{{Krull}}'', ''Film/{{The Rocketeer}}'' and ''Film/{{Willow}}''. The latter is one of the firsts to include previously mentioned musical elements, but your pants will fall down the floor once you listen to something like [[http://youtu.be/GcMOTVY3CUU?t=1m13s this]] and compare it with the mushy ethereal vocals he's most famous for.
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Most of his work is known for his incorporation of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds. However, listeners tired of his "cute" sound, heard most prominently on his scores for ''Film/{{Titanic}}'', ''LegendsOfTheFall'' or ''Film/{{Avatar}}'', can find much more exciting (and seminal) material in his music for ''StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' (his breakthrough within the industry), ''Film/{{Krull}}'', ''Film/{{The Rocketeer}}'' and ''Film/{{Willow}}''. The latter is one of the firsts to include previously mentioned musical elements, but your pants will fall down the floor once you listen to something like [[http://youtu.be/GcMOTVY3CUU?t=1m13s this]] and compare it with the mushy ethereal vocals he's most famous for.
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Professional Purveyor the AwardBaitSong. Wrote the score for numerous films, working alongside JamesCameron for three of his most successful films. He composed the scores for many family and AnimatedFilms before his breakthrough moment scoring ''Film/{{Titanic}}''.
Most of his work tends to incorporate the use of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds.
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Professional Purveyor the AwardBaitSong. Wrote the score for numerous films, working alongside JamesCameron for three of his most successful films. He composed the scores for many family and AnimatedFilms before his breakthrough moment commercial success scoring ''Film/{{Titanic}}''.
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sounds. However, listeners tired of his "cute" sound, heard most prominently on his scores for ''Film/{{Titanic}}'', ''LegendsOfTheFall'' or ''Film/{{Avatar}}'', can find much more exciting (and seminal) material in his music for ''StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' (his breakthrough within the industry), ''Film/{{Krull}}'', ''Film/{{The Rocketeer}}'' and ''Film/{{Willow}}''. The latter is one of the firsts to include previously mentioned musical elements, but your pants will fall down the floor once you listen to something like [[http://youtu.be/GcMOTVY3CUU?t=1m13s this]] and compare it with the mushy ethereal vocals he's most famous for.
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Professional Purveyor the AwardBaitSong. Wrote the score for numerous films, working alongside JamesCameron for three of his most successful films. He composed the scores for many family and AnimatedFilms before his breakthrough moment scoring ''Film/{{Titanic}}''.
Most of his work tends to incorporate the use of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds.
Known somewhat less fondly for reusing his music from previous films. Also along these lines, he has a habit of directly quoting themes and motives from 20th century Russian masters.
!!Some of his scores include (reverse chronological order)
* ''Film/{{The Amazing Spider-Man}}'' (2012)
* ''Film/TheKarateKid'' (2010)
* ''Film/{{Avatar}}'' (2009)
* ''Film/{{Apocalypto}}'' (2006)
* ''Film/{{Troy}}'' (2004)
* ''Film/ABeautifulMind'' (2001)
* ''ThePerfectStorm'' (2000)
* ''Film/TheMaskOfZorro'' (1998) and its sequel, ''The Legend of Zorro'' (2005)
* ''Film/{{Titanic}}'' (1997) - The defining film for Horner, much like StarWars for JohnWilliams.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Balto}}'' (1995)
* ''{{Jumanji}}'' (1995)
* ''{{Apollo 13}}'' (1995)
* ''{{Casper}}'' (1995)
* ''Film/{{Braveheart}}'' (1995)
* ''LegendsOfTheFall'' (1994)
* ''ThePagemaster'' (1994)
* ''WereBackADinosaursStory'' (1993)
* ''HocusPocus'' (1993) - with John Debney (Horner did one theme while Debney did the rest of the film)
* ''OnceUponAForest'' (1993)
* ''Film/TheRocketeer'' (1991)
* ''{{Glory}}'' (1989)
* ''FieldOfDreams'' (1989)
* ''Film/HoneyIShrunkTheKids'' (1989)
* ''Film/{{Willow}}'' (1988)
* ''TheLandBeforeTime'' (1988)
* ''WesternAnimation/AnAmericanTail'' - (1986) Also its sequel ''Fievel Goes West'' (1991). It was the first score that won him some awards.
* ''Film/{{Aliens}}'' (1986) - He had such a hellish time scoring this due to the movie's famously troubled production and initially swore he'd never work with Cameron again. However, he relented on this, and had better experiences with the other Cameron movies.
* ''Film/{{Krull}}'' (1983)
* ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan''' (1982) and ''Film/StarTrekIIITheSearchForSpock'' (1984). Star Trek II was his big break and launched him into the Hollywood scene; he later declined the offer to score later Trek movies. Debate still rages over whether his or JerryGoldsmith's music is superior.
* ''Film/BattleBeyondTheStars'' (1980)
!!Works for television include:
* ''Series/AmazingStories'' ("Alamo Jobe")
* ''WesternAnimation/FishPolice'' - yes, believe it or not he composed one of his few TV themes for this short-lived cartoon (he also scored the pilot).
* ''CBS Evening News With Katie Couric'' (yep, that was him)
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Most of his work tends to incorporate the use of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, as well as synth sounds.
Known somewhat less fondly for reusing his music from previous films. Also along these lines, he has a habit of directly quoting themes and motives from 20th century Russian masters.
!!Some of his scores include (reverse chronological order)
* ''Film/{{The Amazing Spider-Man}}'' (2012)
* ''Film/TheKarateKid'' (2010)
* ''Film/{{Avatar}}'' (2009)
* ''Film/{{Apocalypto}}'' (2006)
* ''Film/{{Troy}}'' (2004)
* ''Film/ABeautifulMind'' (2001)
* ''ThePerfectStorm'' (2000)
* ''Film/TheMaskOfZorro'' (1998) and its sequel, ''The Legend of Zorro'' (2005)
* ''Film/{{Titanic}}'' (1997) - The defining film for Horner, much like StarWars for JohnWilliams.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Balto}}'' (1995)
* ''{{Jumanji}}'' (1995)
* ''{{Apollo 13}}'' (1995)
* ''{{Casper}}'' (1995)
* ''Film/{{Braveheart}}'' (1995)
* ''LegendsOfTheFall'' (1994)
* ''ThePagemaster'' (1994)
* ''WereBackADinosaursStory'' (1993)
* ''HocusPocus'' (1993) - with John Debney (Horner did one theme while Debney did the rest of the film)
* ''OnceUponAForest'' (1993)
* ''Film/TheRocketeer'' (1991)
* ''{{Glory}}'' (1989)
* ''FieldOfDreams'' (1989)
* ''Film/HoneyIShrunkTheKids'' (1989)
* ''Film/{{Willow}}'' (1988)
* ''TheLandBeforeTime'' (1988)
* ''WesternAnimation/AnAmericanTail'' - (1986) Also its sequel ''Fievel Goes West'' (1991). It was the first score that won him some awards.
* ''Film/{{Aliens}}'' (1986) - He had such a hellish time scoring this due to the movie's famously troubled production and initially swore he'd never work with Cameron again. However, he relented on this, and had better experiences with the other Cameron movies.
* ''Film/{{Krull}}'' (1983)
* ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan''' (1982) and ''Film/StarTrekIIITheSearchForSpock'' (1984). Star Trek II was his big break and launched him into the Hollywood scene; he later declined the offer to score later Trek movies. Debate still rages over whether his or JerryGoldsmith's music is superior.
* ''Film/BattleBeyondTheStars'' (1980)
!!Works for television include:
* ''Series/AmazingStories'' ("Alamo Jobe")
* ''WesternAnimation/FishPolice'' - yes, believe it or not he composed one of his few TV themes for this short-lived cartoon (he also scored the pilot).
* ''CBS Evening News With Katie Couric'' (yep, that was him)
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