Their Music Makes the Scene
Danny Elfman
Which movie(s) have you seen where Danny Elfman wrote the music? Which one was your favorite?
What are some different musical instruments and music elements that Danny Elfman uses in his music scores?
Randy Newman
Which movie(s) have you seen where Randy Newman wrote the music? Which one was your favorite?
Describe Randy Newman’s’ music that you hear in class. How did it make you feel?
John Williams
Which movie(s) have you seen where Randy Newman wrote the music? Which one was your favorite?
Which makes John Williams’ music different from the other composer’s music?
Hans Zimmer
Which movie(s) have you seen where Hans Zimmer wrote the music? Which one was your favorite?
Do you like or dislike Hans Zimmer’s music? Why?
James Horner
Which movie(s) have you seen where James Horner wrote the music? Which one was your favorite?
Describe how James Horner’s music makes you feel?
Michael Giacchino
Which movie(s) have you seen where Michael Giacchino wrote the music? Which one was your favorite?
How do you feel that Michael Giacchino’s music enhanced the storyline of the movie you saw?
Alexandre Desplat
Which movie(s) have you seen where Alexandre Desplat wrote the music? Which one was your favorite?
Which makes Alexandre Desplat’s’s music different from the other composer’s music?
Thomas Newman
Which movie(s) have you seen where Thomas Newman wrote the music? Which one was your favorite?
Which did you picture in your mind as you heard Thomas Newman’s music?
Howard Shore
Which movie(s) have you seen where Howard Shore wrote the music? Which one was your favorite?
How does Howard Shore’s music enhance the story line of the movies he writes for?
Alan Silvestri
Which movie(s) have you seen where Alan Silvestri wrote the music? Which one was your favorite?
Do you like or dislike Alan Silvestri’s music? Why?