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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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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
Squib
Points: 198
simdave2000 says:
I try not to be biased, but who on earth is this guy?
Well, I hope he'll earn his part...but still, where's Williams? :(
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 6:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
Okay.. I don't really know him, but I hope he composes good music.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 7:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 476
MRS_BRENDON_URIE says:
I did prefer williams but i guess i dont really know anything about this guy so we should all give him a chance its not like there replacing daniel or rupert or someone like that im sure he will be great. I givew him my congratulations and i wish him good luck.
-megan-
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 7:38 PM EST
Student
Points: 229
AAR4EVER says:
I prefer Williams. I don't know this guy. Maybe he won't be as good.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 8:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 745
Mrs._Sirius says:
Well, we always hear the original Harry Potter theme, scored by WIlliams in every movie. I think it is cool to have a different person score the soundtrack of every movie.The first three had amuch lighter score, the GOF soundtrack was really intense, as was the subject matter. The Order of the Phoenix will be even more so, imagine what the music would be like when the members of the order come to the rescue of the trio x 2. Then imagine how it will change when Sirius falls through the curtain. That will be the saddest thing I have ever seen on film. Shock at first and then as Remus holds Harry back, just utter sadness.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 9:03 PM EST
Student
Points: 220
Magical and Mysterious Me says:
I still would like to keep Williams in the series. I have no idea who Hooper is.
~Magical and Mysterious Me~
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 9:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 531
ronNhermione4evr says:
I prefure Williams but i sure he is good.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 9:21 PM EST
Student
Points: 293
Mad-Eye Dumbledore says:
i am very surprised tht williams was replaced... i mean he has composed blockbuster films such as Jurassic Park and is most famously known for composing star wars... i hope the other guy can match williams....
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 10:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Well...I didn't see this coming but if he won a BAFTA he must be good, however I miss John Williams.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 11:09 PM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
That is quite disappointing. I really like John Williams. It'll be interesting to see what musical similarities will be carried through to the next two movies.
Posted Apr 19, 2006 at 11:36 PM EST
Singularly Gifted Witch
Points: 5157
Medea says:
Looking forward to hearing the new music. I've always loved Wiliams' work though; nobody tops him in ym mind. Music is such an important part of films.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 3:37 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 17
Billy Costigan says:
Williams is the best. Every time i watch a movie and i like the music, it turns out to be him. Doyle was great, too. We'll have to wait and see what this newcomer's like.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 3:58 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
Chahat says:
I haven't really heard about him but his credits are impressive. I look forward to really good work from him!
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 7:41 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 319
Krithika_21 says:
Frankly speaking I have no idea about this guy !!! So I really don't know ! Hope he does a great job !
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 8:48 AM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
A little dissapointing. I was hoping Williams would return.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 9:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
I really don't lnow him....
hmm I liked the composionist that was on movie 1 and 2...
So I prefer him.
Christina
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 10:39 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
gandalfthegray says:
I hope he does a good job, I just kinda wish they would bring back doyle, his music from GoF was the best.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 11:00 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5145
Weesa says:
Well he won a BAFTA maybe he knows what he's doing. I certainly hope he gets the feel of Harry Potter right. I hate it when they keep changing things.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 11:24 AM EST
Witch
Points: 881
Just Dance says:
I'm not familliar with him.. I hope he does good tho..
<3 Nicole
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 11:35 AM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Hope he does the film proud. Nice to see another brittish person working on the film.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 2:11 PM EST
Fan Fun Fanatic
Points: 2549
lilmzhLn18 says:
Aww.. we're going to miss williams.. really badly too =[.. welll i guess we'll have to listen to someone know for a change.. soo.. i guess we'll have to deal.. i hope he's good though.. i think he wi will be... we have to wait.. only a little more than a year to go... =DDD
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 2:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
I will wait also until it is confirmed by WB. I am sure that Hooper is a wonderful composer. I believe that we can not discount his work because it is mentioned that he has worked with Yates because Williams worked with Columbus on SS, CoS and POA and the same could be said for that pairing as well, and Williams was , I think, wonderful. I own the soundtracks and do listen to them frequently and enjoy Williams, and the orchestra very much. I would love for Williams to be returning as I believe that he is, as stated so well by Mclay19, "the true musical voice for HP". I also agree with many posters that Hedwigs theme was sadly missed as were strains of Hogwarts Forever that had been smattered throughtout the other film scores.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 2:39 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
Germz says:
NO Williams...he was sooooo good.....:(
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 2:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
-Alf- says:
It does say that he has worked with Yates for some time so I don't see a problem with the decision. With his credentials it's likely that the movie won't have that big of an issue and who knows maybe he'll get nominated for an award. I liked Williams too but I'm afraid that the production wanted to move into a new direction.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 2:57 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 452
I heart HP92 says:
So I guess it's confirmed. I would rather have Williams. Why did they have to change him!?!?!?!?!?
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 4:26 PM EST
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