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Thomas Newman (born October 20, 1955) is an American film score composer and a member of a family who established a film-scoring dynasty in Hollywood.
He was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of composer Alfred Newman (1901-1970) (who scored Battle of Midway, My Friend Flicka, Song of Bernadette, Gentleman’s Agreement, All About Eve, and The Robe) and his wife Martha Louise, née Montgomery. He was educated at Yale University.
His uncle Lionel Newman scored Hello, Dolly!. His brother David Newman scored Anastasia, Daddy Day Care, Death to Smoochy, and Ice Age. His cousin Randy Newman is noted for series of popular albums.
Musical Style
One of the most interesting things about Newman is his change of styles, beginning with his score for American Beauty, which received critical acclaim. Before this, Newman gravitated more towards the orchestra for his music, like in most other film music. However, in American Beauty his fans witnessed his take on a minimalistic score with an array of odd instruments and a rhythmic style. Since then Newman has alternated and mixed in both his traditional sweeping orchestral scores along with his new, creative style. He is notorious among score listeners for using plenty of instruments the average listener would never have heard of.
He was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of composer Alfred Newman (1901-1970) (who scored Battle of Midway, My Friend Flicka, Song of Bernadette, Gentleman’s Agreement, All About Eve, and The Robe) and his wife Martha Louise, née Montgomery. He was educated at Yale University.
His uncle Lionel Newman scored Hello, Dolly!. His brother David Newman scored Anastasia, Daddy Day Care, Death to Smoochy, and Ice Age. His cousin Randy Newman is noted for series of popular albums.
Musical Style
One of the most interesting things about Newman is his change of styles, beginning with his score for American Beauty, which received critical acclaim. Before this, Newman gravitated more towards the orchestra for his music, like in most other film music. However, in American Beauty his fans witnessed his take on a minimalistic score with an array of odd instruments and a rhythmic style. Since then Newman has alternated and mixed in both his traditional sweeping orchestral scores along with his new, creative style. He is notorious among score listeners for using plenty of instruments the average listener would never have heard of.
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gemmarosa wrote:
amazing.
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fyeahgingembre wrote:
listen osts to "American Beauty" @ watch "American Beauty" lol
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Irenreinmerdok wrote:
so beautiful...
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ClarissaSet wrote:
A Series of Unfortunate Events <3
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torque_23 wrote:
Finally a James Bond movie will be interesting to me because of Tom.
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Nick_Sanchez wrote:
"The Help" is really good
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MissGorightly wrote:
"arose" is simply amazing
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Mulgorea wrote:
Thomas Newman to score Skyfall. It will be very interesting to see what he can do!
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Epitymbidia wrote:
"The Iron Lady" is wonderful!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muwRwNUg6_k
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Killerdwarf wrote:
Joe Black !!!
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ohwowoh wrote:
love "mental boy" depressed and sad
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mistrymister wrote:
"The Help" OST is on spotify ;)
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PleunWeijers wrote:
A Series of Unfortunate Events <3
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birthmarker wrote:
can someone explain his piece titled "yes", in meet joe black OST? feels like it's an exact copy of arvo part's "fratres" to my ears. Just started listening to this guy and already losing my respect. someone please fix this misunderstanding?
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Triliader wrote:
absolutely love the 'the adjustment bureau' soundtrack.
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thecferreira wrote:
Nemo Egg ♪
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torque_23 wrote:
"The Help" score is damn good.
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I_am_Deftone wrote:
This guy is genius ! so inspiring ! q(-_-)p
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ThatLastGuy_ wrote:
"The Help" is really good.
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