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APRIL 18, 2006 at 2:14 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
HPANA has learned from a reliable and authoritative source that UK composer Nicholas Hooper
will score the soundtrack for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Hooper is a long-time collaborator of director David Yates and most of his credits are for television projects in Britain.
He won a BAFTA for Best Original Score in 2004 for one such project, according to a biography on his agents' web site.
Order of the Phoenix is slated to be released July 13, 2007.
UPDATE: This news was confirmed by Warner Bros. on August 2.
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The Faerie Queene
Points: 3278
merri maven says:
I dunno about this dude. I love Williams, and even warmed out to the rumor that Dario Marianelli might do the score. But this guy? Who does TV work?
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 6:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
I wonder what he has done before? i really liked williams i guess we will see how he does i i bet he will still be good though!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 6:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
I want Williams! He has done all the best music for the Harry Potter films! Why can't we stick to the same actors and composers?
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 6:59 PM EST
Squib
Points: 137
SnApE iS mY hErO says:
I've gotten so used to williams's music! I don't know how I feel about someone different composing the music! Weird!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 7:01 PM EST
Not the Messiah!
Points: 3735
icabarburus says:
Would it be too much to ask for people to read the news articles properly before going off about the fact that this guy is a rookie and only has the gig because he's friends with the director?
I mean, has anyone *actually* read his biography? I wouldn't call someone who has scored over 250 television shows and movies a rookie. He has also won a BAFTA, so he must be able to compose at a half decent level.
I haven't heard of this guy before or heard his work - but it seems people are overtly judging him because 1) he's not Williams (who may not actually *want* the job) and 2) he's worked with the director before...
How about reading stuff properly guys and not just the bits you want to!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 7:03 PM EST
Points: 1797
howdoideletethis says:
Hmm.. never heard of him! But I'm not against someone new, you never know what they're gonna give! I'm looking forward to hearing what they'll have.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 7:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 746
SheylaLove says:
I've never even heard of this guy!!! I didn't like Doyle as much as Williams and Williams has done almost all of my favorite movies, his music makes my emotions connect to the movie, and Doyle's simply didn't so I don't hold high hopes for the new guy. And frankly I don't like them "replacing" Williams so I really don't even feel like giving him a chance. I know it's not fair but does it really sound like I care!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 7:47 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 51
Elysa says:
I've never heard of him, but I love Williams' music! I hope that it's a rumor, but if it's really from a "reliable source".... guess we'll see...
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 7:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
will That be good music I hope so.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 7:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 746
SheylaLove says:
icabarburus, well he's done TV shows, so I can't exactly call him a movie expert. If I don't even like the idea of him composing, WHY, would I read his biography!
Also the composer from the previous movie, Doyle, was supposed to be good, and he'd worked with the director before, and his music fell short of every expectation Williams had set, so you'll have to forgive me for not wanting to "Welcome" this new guy to the group. And I don't really like the fact that we have begun to change directors AND composers every movie.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 7:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
I have no idea & never heard of him. But again, I wasn't familiar w/ Patrick Doyle either, but was pleasantly suprised. Im not going to start worrying about the OOTP score just yet.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 7:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
xMAVERICK says:
I dont really know him too well but hey If they picked him he must be good, im going to miss the other compsers though they were awesome =)
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 8:00 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 341
**Miss Hermione Granger** says:
WOW.
I hope he will do great! I'm so used to William's music and it will be different hearing someone else's.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 8:03 PM EST
Not the Messiah!
Points: 3735
icabarburus says:
harrypottersgirl55555
If you had bothered to read the article properly, you would see that he has also done movies - not just TV as you have stated...
Maybe you should read his biography - its called openmindedness, not just canning someone because you can.
And in reference to Doyle - I actually thought his music added to GoF in a way that Williams never could - I find William's idea of dramatic suspence rather comical.
You may not like the idea of directors and composers changing every movie, but I think it keeps it fresh.
Have you considered the fact they may be replacing Williams is he doesn't want to do it anymore? They may not be changing for changes sake, but for actual need.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 8:04 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2204
Degamo says:
No! No, no, no, no! John Williams, please come back or your great music will be gone from the series from now on!
I haven't heard Mr. Hooper yet, but best of luck to him!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 8:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
I wish it was John Williams, only because he's the best composer of all-time and did a great job on the first three movies...
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 8:36 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1055
Pomfrey's~Apprentice says:
Ahhh! No fair. Well this guy has some big shoes to fill! I hope he does well.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 8:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1506
Paint Horse says:
There seems to be quite a few rumors floating around about who will be writing the score for OotP. When it is all said and done, I sure hope John Williams will be doing it.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 8:39 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 357
RonlovesHermioneforever says:
I guess that's cool. I've never heard of Hooper but I'm sure he won't let us down.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 8:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
RonsCrush says:
OoTP had a much diferent, darker feel than the previous books. With that in mind, it's not that surprising they would want a diferent sound or the film. I reserve judgment. :)
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 8:44 PM EST
rockstar
Points: 2857
Harry_J Potter says:
>.< I was really hoping for Williams back!! Even though Doyle was decent, I prefered Williams. This new guy better be brilliant!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 8:48 PM EST
Every Flavored Bean
Points: 2890
the bean says:
You know, I wasn't going to comment but...the music sets the mood for the film. This feels just like it would if they got rid fo Daniel, Emma and Rupert. This dude hasn't even done a feature film before. I'm just not happy.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 8:58 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
Teacher Herms says:
I'm going to kill meyself if William doesn't fo it. I know the music sets the scene. It's such a shame he's leaving. *sniff sniff* :'-(
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 9:04 PM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
I dont care very much about who gets to compose the music for HP.. As long as the music made is nice, I'm happy. :)
~MP~
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 9:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1298
Sturgis Podmore says:
Hopefully he can do as well as everybody before him. The movies' scores have been fantastic and I bet this one will be too.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 9:27 PM EST
Snape's Dream
Points: 3175
Wicked Witch says:
NO! I'm really starting to get annoyed with these movies, they ruin Harry Potter in my opinion.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 9:31 PM EST
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