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Prolific Academy Award-winning composer James Horner has died.
Horner was responsible for some of the most memorable soundtracks of the last 30 years, and was one of the top names in the industry, right alongside John Williams, Alan Silvestri, Hans Zimmer, and Howard Shore. Even if you can't name one of his films from memory, you've definitely heard them, probably in films like:
Avatar
Apocalypto
The Mask of Zorro
Titanic
Braveheart
Legends of the Fall
The Rocketeer
Field of Dreams
Willow
*batteries not included
An American Tail
Aliens
Krull
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
A frequent collaborator with James Cameron and Mel Gibson, Horner was currently working on the scores to the Avatar sequels. His contribution to the industry is immeasurable, and he will be dearly missed.
James Horner, the consummate film composer known for his heart-tugging scores died Monday in a plane crash near Santa Barbara. He was 61.
His death was confirmed by Sylvia Patrycja, who is identified on Horner's film music page as his assistant.
"We have lost an amazing person with a huge heart and unbelievable talent," Patrycja wrote on Facebook on Monday. "He died doing what he loved. Thank you for all your support and love and see you down the road."
Horner was piloting the small aircraft when it crashed into a remote area about 60 miles north of Santa Barbara, officials said.
Horner was responsible for some of the most memorable soundtracks of the last 30 years, and was one of the top names in the industry, right alongside John Williams, Alan Silvestri, Hans Zimmer, and Howard Shore. Even if you can't name one of his films from memory, you've definitely heard them, probably in films like:
Avatar
Apocalypto
The Mask of Zorro
Titanic
Braveheart
Legends of the Fall
The Rocketeer
Field of Dreams
Willow
*batteries not included
An American Tail
Aliens
Krull
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
A frequent collaborator with James Cameron and Mel Gibson, Horner was currently working on the scores to the Avatar sequels. His contribution to the industry is immeasurable, and he will be dearly missed.
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I still hear those outlawed tunes on outlawed pipes in my head from time to time.
He will be missed.
Let's play Mario Kart or something...
"Nothing is gonna save us forever but a lot of things can save us today." - Night in the Woods
Just like everything else in that movie, it was a perfect escalation of the ambient creepiness from Jerry Goldsmith's original soundtrack for Alien. It uses the same melodies, but turns em into bombastic action tunes.
Ah yes, the perfect soundtrack for heroically running away.
That and Bishop's Countdown are two of my favorite Horner tracks.
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Really cool his discussion about trying to come up with a new theme from Jerry Goldsmith's version that had more of a "seafaring" sound to it.
I know what you mean. Back in the day, when Braveheart was fairly new, my best friend and I used to sit and listen to the soundtrack while we were chilling out at his cabin on the weekend. It was a wonderful soundtrack, with plenty of distinct and identifiable moments in its songs. So much so, that you could literally visualize moments in the movie based on what you were hearing.
May he find solace and good music in whatever afterlife awaits him.
Man, is it just me or is this year really sucking for losing artists and intellectuals that I actually respect? So far we've lost Pratchett, Nimoy, Lee, and now Horner.
Honestly, every year is like that.
Yup, it's just that we get more familiar with the names each year.
I also used to always try to fall asleep to the Titanic soundtrack as a kid, only to be abruptly woken up when it got to the sinking bits. I did this over and over always hoping my sleep would be deep enough to ignore it, but alas...
Jeez, I just hope that some awesome dude like Christopher Lee isn't next. I hope that dude lives forever.
Joke?
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This year is scoring pretty high on the nerd demographic.
You might remember him as the Abbott from The Princess Bride, or the king in Spaceballs.
http://mashable.com/2015/06/23/dick-van-patten-dead/
And it happened before I could post it. :sad:
I wasn't just sad, I was scared. I was terrified.
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Williams hit remarkably close to home for me, mainly because he was
a. funny
b. kind
c. and open about his depression; I'm all three, as well.
And finding out that he's killed himself was mortifying, because (I mean, I'm not a celebrity, I'm an amateur writer/performer) that could have easily been me on a bad day.
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I read something once that said that we talk about depression and suicide like they're irrational externalities that people choose to take on, when the reality of the situation is that depression in many cases is more like cancer in that you battle it, sometimes for years, and sometimes you beat it and sometimes it beats you.
Robin Williams successfully fought depression for 63 years. He fought the wrecking sequelae of drug addiction, the deaths of many dear friends, and a debilitating neurological disease, and still made the world happy all the while.
Someone like Christopher Lee is still sad but more of a time to celebrate his career. Williams is tragic, but he did give a lot and even in death can still inspire others and start a much-needed conversation.
But overall when a celebrity dies I'm sad for 30 minutes, reminisce, maybe watch / listen to something they did and move on. But also, the In Memoriam section of award shows is often my favorite part because it lets me again remember all these people and what they have contributed to my life.
It still hurts.
Different kind of nepotism than I expected for the movie but still, there we go.
It's something I choose to celebrate. So, yeah; Mr. Horner, Mr. Van Patten, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Lee: well done, gents. Well fucking done, indeed.
*Raises a glass*
Presidents' Day
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Arbor Day
National Pickle Day
Tax Day
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I liked it, I liked it a lot, but it wasn't my favorite Pixar film, but it's probably third behind Ratatouille and Monsters, Inc.
Not many nitpicks, it's pretty great, but I had some issues with certain plot elements re: mechanics of emotional processes.
It's all about Boxing Day. Oh, no, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day! "As America remember the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, the aliens launch a sneak attack of their own...."
(interestingly, December 7th is also international Civil Aviation day, so they could also be celebrating Randy Quaid's heroic sacrifice!)
The Last Day of School
Dia de los Muertos
Next Next Friday After Next
Chet Haze has to be the most embarrassing thing for his poor parents and siblings
but then again, maybe don't name your kid "Chester"
I dunno did you see Colin Hanks on Dexter? And don't get me started about his Kayaking buddies.
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He was alright on Dexter, not his best work I'll grant you. This made me a fan of his for life.
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