Composer Thomas Newman

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Gandalfe

Just sitting here enjoying the work of composer Thomas Newman. Newman has been nominated for twelve Academy Awards and three Golden Globes, and has won two BAFTAs, six Grammys and an Emmy Award. Newman was honored with the Richard Kirk award at the 2000 BMI Film and TV Awards. The award is given annually to a composer who has made significant contributions to film and television music. Read more…

Here are some of this charts that I really like:

American Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al21Vtlsg4A
The Newsroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5TxEix6mdU
The Cinderella Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYq8p45ckJU
Six Feet Under: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4COQJuo7XU

Maybe I’ll get our band director to select one of these for a future concert.

About Gandalfe

Just an itinerant saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Pacifica Big Band (formerly the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra) and participate in other ensembles. Mostly enjoy time with family and friends.

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