History Music / JamesHorner

* ''Film/HocusPocus'' (1993) - with John Debney (Horner did one theme while Debney did the rest of the film)

* ''Crossroads'' - he composed the theme music for this short-lived drama (9 episodes, which was still more ''Fish Police''!)[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOst0rTso_U Here's the theme in its pilot arrangement]].

* ''[[Film/TheMagnificentSeven2016 The Magnificent Seven]]'' (2016) - Director Antoine Fuqua expected he would need another composer after Horner's death, but discovered he had already written the score and had intended to surprise him with it.

* ''Film/{{Avatar}}'' (2009)

* ''Film/BicentennialMan'' (1999) Second collaboration with Music/CelineDion following ''Titanic'' for the film's AwardBaitSong "Then You Look at Me".

'''James Roy Horner''' (August 14, 1953 – June 22, 2015) was a professional purveyor of both OrchestralBombing and {{Award Bait Song}}s. Born in Los Angeles, California, he was the son of the late set designer Harry Horner and the elder brother of filmmaker Christopher Horner. He 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}}''.

* ''Film/GorkyPark'' (1993)

* ''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. The source of "Bishop's Countdown"; easily his most [[RecycledTrailerMusic most trailered piece]].

* ''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/BicentennialMan'' (1999) Second collaboration with Music/CelineDion for the film's AwardBaitSong "Then You Look at Me" following ''Titanic''.

* ''''Film/DeadlyBlessing'' (1981)

* ''Film/BattleBeyondTheStars'' (1980) - Ironically considering his later career, music from this film would be used in several other Creator/RogerCorman productions (''Film/SpaceRaiders'', ''Film/{{Sorceress}}'', ''Film/WizardsOfTheLostKingdom'' etc).[[note]]Conducted by Music/DavidNewman.[[/note]]

'''James Roy Horner''' (August 14, 1953 – June 22, 2015) was a professional purveyor of both OrchestralBombing and {{Award Bait Song}}s. Born in Los Angeles, California, he was the son of the late set designer Harry Horner. He 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}}''.

'''James Roy Horner''' (August 14, 1953 – June 22, 2015) was a 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}}''.

* ''WesternAnimation/AnAmericanTail'' - (1986) Also its sequel ''Fievel Goes West'' (1991). It was the first score that won him some awards.

* ''Film/{{Titanic|1997}}'' (1997) - The defining film for Horner, much like ''Franchise/StarWars'' for Creator/JohnWilliams.

* ''Film/BattleBeyondTheStars'' (1980) - Ironically considering his later career, music from this film would be used in several other Creator/RogerCorman productions (''Space Raiders'', ''Sorceress'', ''Wizards Of The Lost Kingdom'' etc).[[note]]Conducted by DavidNewman.[[/note]]

* ''Film/GorkyPark' (1993)

Most of his work is known for his incorporation of the EtherealChoir and Celtic instruments, string orchestras, rhythmic percussion, ''very'' multi-layered pieces, as well as synth sounds. However, listeners tired of his "cute" sound, heard most prominently on his scores for ''Film/{{Titanic 1997}}'', ''Film/LegendsOfTheFall'' or ''Film/{{Avatar}}'', can find much more epic (and seminal) material in his music for ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'' (his breakthrough within the industry), ''Film/{{Krull}}'', ''Film/{{The Rocketeer}}'' and ''Film/{{Willow}}'', and dark, edgy and thrilling themes for the likes of ''Film/PatriotGames'', ''Film/GorkiPark' and ''Film/{{Commando}}''.

* ''Film/GorkiPark' (1993)

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 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}}''.

* ''Film/TheMagnificentSeven'' (2017) - Director Antoine Fuqua expected he would need another composer after Horner's death, but discovered he had already written the score and had intended to surprise him with it.

* ''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/TheMaskOfZorro'' (1998) and its sequel, ''The Legend of Zorro'' (2005)

* ''Film/TheMagnificentSeven'' (2017)

[[caption-width-right:350:some caption text]] '''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}}''.

'''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}}''.