'James Horner' , Horner has firmly established himself as a strong voice in the world of film scoring. In addition, Horner composed a classical concert piece in the 1980s, called "Spectral Shimmers", which was world premiered by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Attended University of the Pacific in Stockton, California
Has tagged several scores with a distinctive four-note trumpet blast during an important moment in the film.
Many of his scores contain a wordless female voice (like Ennio Morricone often does).
Often uses a "crashing piano" to symbolize genius in his scores ( A Beautiful Mind , Searching for Bobby Fischer ).
Son of Harry Horner.
Brother of Christopher Horner.
His end-title themes for Battle Beyond the Stars and Glory have been heavily reused for various movie trailers.
Although he studied piano, he doesnt consider himself to be a good pianist.
Has followed Jerry Goldsmith by composing the scores for two sequels to movies Goldsmith scored: Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan and Aliens .
Was nominated for Film Composer of the Year in 2009 by the International Film Music Critics Association.
Is close friends with score engineer Simon Rhodes. Rhodes also served as album co-producer on several of Horners scores.
His score for Titanic is reportedly the biggest-selling orchestral soundtrack in history.
Wrote and conducted a special medley at the World Premiere of Titanic 3D at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Wrote the theme for the Universal Pictures logo used between 1990 and 1997.
Has received the Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award at the 2013 Hollywood in Vienna gala, awarded for exceptional achievements in the art of film music.
Cited Dmitri Shostakovich as one of his main influences.
Served as composer on three Oscar Winners for Best Pictures: Braveheart , Titanic , and A Beautiful Mind .
All three of his 2015 musical scores (for Southpaw , Le dernier loup and The 33 ) were long-listed for the Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Horner was cremated. His ashes were given to his family.
Bishops Countdown from Aliens is the 5th most used track for trailer cues, according to www.filmdetail.com, with a total of 24 times used (as of 2011).
All three of the scores he conducted for James Cameron ( Aliens , Titanic , and Avatar ) were nominated for Best Original Score. His score for Titanic won.
He contributed with the musical score of seven films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: The Dresser , Field of Dreams , Braveheart , Apollo 13 , Titanic , A Beautiful Mind and Avatar . Of those, Braveheart , Titanic , A Beautiful Mind are winners in the category, with Horner winning two Oscars for Score and Original Song for Titanic.
