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Clinton Darryl “Clint” Mansell, (born 7 January 1963) is an English musician, composer, and former lead singer and guitarist of the band Pop Will Eat Itself.

After the disbanding of Pop Will Eat Itself in 1996, Mansell was introduced to film scoring when director Darren Aronofsky, hired him to score his debut film, π. Mansell then wrote the score for the next Aronofsky film, Requiem for a Dream, which has been well received. Its main composition “Lux Aeterna” has become extremely popular, appearing in a wide variety of advertisements and film trailers.

Mansell’s composition for The Fountain was nominated for Best Original Score at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards. His other notable film scores include Moon, Smokin’ Aces, The Wrestler, and Black Swan.

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Pop career

Mansell was the lead singer and guitarist of the British band Pop Will Eat Itself. When PWEI signed to Nothing Records, Mansell became friends with Trent Reznor, and he performed backing vocals on the 1999 album The Fragile by Nine Inch Nails.

Soundtrack composer

Mansell’s score for Darren Aronofsky’s π was followed up by his score for Aronofsky’s next film, Requiem for a Dream, which became a cult hit. Since their first collaboration in 1996, Mansell has composed the music to every Aronofsky film.

Other notable achievements include the theme for the film The Hole, the music for the pilot episode of CSI: NY, and the score for Aronofsky’s later films The Fountain, which was nominated for Best Original Score in the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards, and The Wrestler.
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  • aiKirka

    I wish ... =) Anyways can't wait for Noah.

    Friday afternoon
  • TheOnlyHelicon

    @aiKirka. 110%? Do you know something we don't, lol? :D

    Thursday evening
  • love-MATE

    'Clint Mansell is a god of atmosphere' - I agree.

    Wednesday afternoon
  • skiieur

    Moon

    Tuesday evening
  • aiKirka

    romtyl, i'm 110% sure that Clint will make the soundtrack for Noah. You just can't beat Aronofsky & Mansell team.

    8 days ago
  • artmistress

    the score 'United' is great.. 'The Lights Went Out In Manchester' is so amazing piece! I love you Clint

    13 days ago
  • Chris-Blitz

    Massive love for this guy.

    13 days ago
  • nopamuk

    The score for Last Night is beautiful.

    15 days ago
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Black Swan OST released!

23 Nov 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/mansellclint

Hi Everyone!I am completely lost within this new MySpace layout!But,whatever-change is good,right?OK!iTunes is carrying my score for Black Swan from today!The CD is available next week,I …

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