James Horner

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American composer best known for his film scores, including Titanic, Braveheart and Aliens.

Born 1953, died 2015. Horner composed numerous film scores and won two Academy Awards for Titanic (Best Original Dramatic Score and Best Original Song).

A single, passionate review praises Horner's Titanic score for its melody and emotional power. The review highlights orchestral textures, dramatic crescendos and the role of "My Heart Will Go On". Overall the coverage is admiring and evocative.