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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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Auror
Points: 2175
Andromeda Meliflua says:
I've never heard any of Hooper's compositions but I am sure he's not bad, I wonder what the score will be like! Howard Shore was very good, but changes are always nice.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 10:56 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
I'm not too familiar with his work, but I think they have done a fabulous job with the composer's up until this point. I have no worries.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 11:07 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2351
Skitch says:
At first, when they thought of replacing Williams with the Italian guy, I was okay with it. Not happy, but okay. But who is this guy? I'm sure he's talented and all, but I'm still not jumping at the thought.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 11:10 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
leeanne<3ron says:
Not sure really who he is...I hope he's good.Many people dojn't seem to know him.Maybe he has some hidden talent none of us knew about.As long as its good no problems.
Leeanne xxx
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 12:00 PM EST
Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
I think that the HP composer job is getting to be a bit cursed like the Defense against the Dark Arts professorship at Hogwarts. Still, I've said it before and I'll say it again: change is a good thing. If they producers just kept the same team lined up for each movie, chances are, it would get old to some of them, as it seems to have done with Williams. You want them to keep it fresh and that means new people teaming up each time.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 12:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1585
BB_Sectumsempra says:
I loved the music by John Williams, but I am willing to give Nicholas Hooper a chance.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 12:14 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1157
lizzie5987 says:
Well i really dont know how he does his soundtracks, but i would prefer Williams!
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 12:25 PM EST
Squib
Points: 137
Saruman says:
This guy sucks! Please I preffer John, tke this thing out of my face!
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 12:42 PM EST
Student
Points: 262
Dobby's_Cute says:
I have never heard of this guy and I would prefer if there was no changes! I want Williams!!
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 12:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Well, I liked Williams, and why must he be replaced?
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 1:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
I wonder if WB will confirm this news to be true? well we will have to wait and see. Theres still time for them to change their mind. I hope that they do a good score.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 2:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1369
Scarysecrets says:
Way too many people are stuck on John Williams, yes he is good...but have a little variety! How boring is it for him to do all 7?!? BORING! I am willing to give this guy a chance, and I am sure he will do beautifully!
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 2:32 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3090
BlackKatL says:
I think and *hope* he'll do a great job!!!
But we'll have to wait for the offical announcement from WB!
Just don't lose the classical "Hegwig Theme"!!!
I just love that one!!!
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 2:35 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 711
Crookshanks the Auror says:
I am sure that he would do a great job. They wouldn't choose him if he wouldn't do a good job.
For Harry Potter, it has to be the best.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 2:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 849
*SkyHighandFallen says:
Why doesn't John Williams do it anymore?? He's not dead, is he?
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 2:50 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 503
Zauber says:
Is he really a composer because on the IMDb website it doesn't mention anything about him and music.I hope the music isn't to frightening in the 5th movie.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 3:03 PM EST
Wood's Quidditch Queen
Points: 3036
Princess Pigwidgeon says:
Though I really liked Williams, I hope he will do a good job aswell ^_^
It really does matter ;)
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 3:05 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 32
Hermi Witch says:
Maybe it is good to have a change. I will always love Williams music they could use a change!
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 3:33 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1186
Godric11 says:
Part of me is a little upset by this.
I really think Williams gave HP it's musical edge and although other composers are coming into the series trying to work with and around that original score, I still would like to see where Williams would have taken us.
I think the last composer did a good job with Goblet...but I still have my preferences toward Williams.
He's a genious!
Let's just hope he comes back for 6 and/or 7.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 3:40 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 446
Phoenix Lament <3 says:
It's not like the music in the movies is that important because I care about the actual movie, not the music...But Hey eventhough I don't know Hooper, I thought Williams was really good...
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 3:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
Well it seems nobody likes him, give him a chance. I'm sure he'll do a good job. If not we'll torch something.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 4:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 991
Dementor Exterminator says:
Well i'm going to treat this as a rumour until it's confirmed by WB.
To be honest i don't know who Nicholas Hooper is and never heard his music. If he does become the composer i hope he's good.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 556
AmericanHermione says:
NOOO!! Why can't they stay with one person???
ARRGH!
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 4:29 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 329
Potter-Addict says:
That's great to have a good composer for the movie! Though Williams was certainly the best!
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 4:41 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
GeeMessy says:
I have never heard of him, but I guess because he works mostly with British tv. He won an award so he must be pretty good.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 5:30 PM EST
Squib
Points: 107
OMEN_OF_DEATH says:
Boo bring back williams!! Mabye he will get the next movie.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 5:55 PM EST
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