Best of Ennio Morricone

1928-2020, born in Italy. Won Oscar for The Hateful Eight. One of the most influential composers ever, Morricone created the music of spaghetti Westerns. My favorite: The Untouchables.

Avicii: I’m Tim

A year after the death of the immensely successful DJ Tim ”Avicii” Bergling, journalist and filmmaker Henrik Burman started working on this documentary that ended up sharing themes with another…

Best of Gabriel Yared

Born in Lebanon in 1949. Won Oscar for The English Patient. A prolific composer, but best recognized for melancholy, piano-heavy scores. My favorite: The English Patient.

Best of John Powell

Born in the U.K. in 1963. He has scored many animated films (notably the How to Train Your Dragon franchise), but also action movies, including the Jason Bourne franchise. My…

Best of Nicholas Britell

Born in the U.S. in 1980. Known for his collaborations with Adam McKay and moody, emotional scores. My favorite: If Beale Street Could Talk.

Best of Ramin Djawadi

Born in West Germany in 1974. Wrote memorable themes for TV shows, but is also a reliable composer for adventures and action movies. My favorite: The varied and extensive music…

Best of Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

(Reznor) Born in the U.S. in 1965, (Ross) born in the U.K. in 1968. Won two Oscars for The Social Network and Soul. Famous for their moody electronic film scores.…

Best of Ludwig Göransson

Born in Sweden in 1984. Won three Oscars for Black Panther, Oppenheimer and Sinners. Collaborating with hiphop and pop artists, Göransson has primarily become famous for his superhero and sci-fi…

Best of Ryuichi Sakamoto

1952-2023, born in Japan. Won Oscar for The Last Emperor. A diverse composer who is primarily known for his electronic works. My favorite: The Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence theme.