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Topic: James Horner, 'Apollo 13' composer (1953-2015)
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Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
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posted 06-22-2015 08:49 PM
   
James Horner, the film composer behind the score for "Apollo 13," died on Monday (June 22) in a plane crash near Santa Barbara. He was 61.His death was confirmed by his assistant on Facebook: We have lost an amazing person with a huge heart, and unbelievable talent. He died doing what he loved. Horner was piloting the small aircraft when it crashed into a remote area about 60 miles north of Santa Barbara, officials said. An earlier report noted that the plane, which was registered to the composer, had gone down, but the pilot had not been identified, The Hollywood Reporter writes.Horner also composed the scores for "Titanic," "Braveheart," "A Beautiful Mind," "Glory," "Legends of the Fall" and "Avatar." |
Ronpur
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From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 06-22-2015 09:00 PM
He is a great talent. His scores to the Star Trek movies, Wrath of Khan and Search for Spock were my favorites of those films. |
David Carey
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posted 06-22-2015 11:20 PM
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cfreeze79
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From: Herndon, VA, USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-22-2015 11:22 PM
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ColinBurgess
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From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 06-22-2015 11:40 PM
The magnificent score in the scene where the Saturn carrying Apollo 13 lifts off still sends a shiver of delight down my spine. A wonderfully talented man whose many talents will be sorely missed. |
GACspaceguy
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From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 06-23-2015 04:15 AM
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jasonelam
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From: Monticello, KY USA
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posted 06-23-2015 06:39 AM
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Joel Katzowitz
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From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 06-23-2015 07:15 AM
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sts205cdr
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From: Sacramento, CA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 06-23-2015 08:23 AM
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randy
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From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 06-23-2015 09:01 AM
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capoetc
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From: McKinney TX (USA)
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posted 06-23-2015 09:27 AM
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fredtrav
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From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 06-23-2015 09:37 AM
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p51
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From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 06-23-2015 01:08 PM
Not to mention his work in "Aliens" and "Glory," two of my all-time favorite movies.He was just 61 (very young for a composer). He left us way too soon... |
Greggy_D
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From: Michigan
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 06-23-2015 04:07 PM
An absolute musical genius. |
star51L
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From: Vilano Beach, FL, USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 06-23-2015 06:02 PM
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dss65
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From: Sandpoint, ID, USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 06-23-2015 08:44 PM
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stsmithva
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From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 06-23-2015 08:54 PM
His score for "Apollo 13" is a big part of why I like that movie so much. He worked on an incredible number of movies. Here is a good article dissecting his work way back in 1992's "Sneakers." |
mach3valkyrie
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From: Albany, Oregon
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 06-23-2015 10:39 PM
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SpaceAngel
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From: Maryland
Registered: May 2010
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posted 06-24-2015 08:41 PM
Farewell James Horner; you'll be missed but you won't be forgotten.  ... |
Wehaveliftoff
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posted 06-25-2015 12:53 AM
Surprised James Horner was mentioned on this website, but I was a fan. I got him to sit down and sign 17 soundtrack CDs in front of Apple NYC, no problem, even a little discussion. He seemed so mild mannered. Will Jennings wrote the lyrics to "My Heart Will Go On," the Titanic blockbuster which was my favorite Horner co-wrote. |
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