Composing : If I could have any composer score my film... by Eric Nedelman

I don't think anyone is better right now than Brian Tyler.

I love the direction of the music as more of a mash-up of musical genres. Great selections. Pass on the discussion and let's get more input.

J. S., I agree that Danna has made very good movies great. Thanks for your comment. Please share it with your network to get more feedback.

J. S. You can direct them to the "composing" discussion topic in the Stage 32 Lounge or directly to the discussion at http://www.stage32.com/lounge/Composing/If-I-could-have-any-composer-sco.... Thanks!

James, Thanks for these great answers. It is becoming clear that for as many filmmakers who answer the question, they will name at least that many composers.

Thomas Bangalter and Ben Watkins

Depends on the film. Could be anyone from John Williams to Juno Reactor.

Excluding myself, I would have to say Bear McCreary. :)

The amazing brilliant Master John Williams. Whom my Dad went to school with in Pennsylvania many decades ago.

John Williams, hands down. That man has not only scored a wide variety of films, but has never written a score that didn't fit the film perfectly. And if he's not available, Michael Giacchino (or Michael Kamen, disregarding the fact that he's dead).

What about Hummie Mann, Joe LoDuca, George Shaw, and soon to be huge star...Austin Wintory! my choices... ;)

Shanika, Thanks for the comment about Bear McCreary. For those who don't know him, his website/blog are a fantastic resource for behind the scenes videos of his compositional process. Kimberly, Your selections are great! I have always been a fan of Joe LoDuca. George Shaw also has some very insightful behind the scenes videos that let us in on more than just his composing, but how he gets it done. Austin Wintory is new to me, so thanks for the introduction to this wonderful composer.

I know I said Bryan Tyler earlier, which would still be my pick, but Larry Groupe would be awesome as well!

here's a link for Bryan Tyler fans...he just shared this today. it's pretty awesome! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=aySmGUxq-qo

See. I told you! LOL!!!

Thanks Kimberly! Had to share on FB!!!!!

Lots of good suggestions here - alive and dead(!) One thing to consider is the genre of your film. Some composers are associated with specific genres like action, suspense, horror, comedy, drama, animation or quirky/oddball stuff, but might not be the best choice in other genres.

John Williams of course. Hans Zimmer and Howard Shore, James Horner, and Jerry Goldsmith god rest his soul. Unlike some of the new blood, they can write lots of themes and plenty supporting harmony and countermelody, the audience is in good, safe hands when they score a film.