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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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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
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
Oh well, Never knew him or seen him before. I still say Williams though.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 5:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
Never heard of the guy before...but i hope he is just as good as Doyle and Williams...i would be very dissapointed if Hooper didnt do a good job...but i would prefer someone with a bit more experience...but if Yates trusts him...i guess we should too
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 5:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1218
hermygrangergirl says:
Hmm.... I'd allready posted a long, ramblin' post about how much I love John Williams, so I won't repeat myself. Well I've never heard of Hooper so I guess I'd better give him a chance.. and this goes for all you other John Williams fans.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 692
~Remember Snape~ says:
If he's won awards hes got to be good. But I don't care who does what as long as the movie follows the book and is really good.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
Squib
Points: 132
The Lightning-Struck Boy says:
I hope this guy puts some more Williams based themes in the score, but adds some new content
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 7:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 57
Cho_Seeker4Ravenclaw says:
I've never heard of him before..but hope he's as good as Williams
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 9:46 PM EST
Points: 9
vinujan says:
Hey All!
I don't like this Composer, He has composed these songs:
2005 The Girl in the Café
2002 The Heart of Me
1998 The Tichborne Claimant
Which i personally have never heard of!
Hey Guyz! Why Not "AR Rahman"?
he composed the music for Lord of the Rings Theatrical!
he is the most world renowned Music Composer!
1) The Lord of the Rings [Musical, opening in Toronto in March 2006]
2) Provoked [Jag Mundra's Aish starrer]
3) Orchestral piece for CBSO (City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra)
4) Solo pop album for UK-based pop singer, Karen David
5) The Heart of India (IMAX)
6) Listen [single]
7) Ekam Satyam [single with Michael Jackson]
8) The Golden Age : Elizabeth - II NEW
9) Film on Mozart NEW
He is a Tamil Music Director! But He is truly Number 1 in India and around the world! Why not have this Music Magician be the one to score music for Harry Potter??
Cheers,
Vinujan
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 9:47 PM EST
Points: 9
vinujan says:
Time : “The billboard outside the Broadway Theatre reads, A R RAHMAN'S BOMBAY DREAMS. That name may mean little to musical-theater devotees, but in the rest of the world it's golden. Like Gershwin or Lennon-McCartney, the name stands for melody, quality, energy, instant hummability--a sound both personal and universal, devouring many older forms and transforming them into something gorgeously new.”
But the man himself remains unperturbed by all the praise and acclaim he receives. Says Rahman, " I wanted to go beyond the restrictions of language, religion and caste and music is really the only thing that allows you to do that . Besides, all the inspiration and all the good things to me come from God… ”
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 9:57 PM EST
Prime Hunter
Points: 4332
Orbster says:
Darn..I was looking forward to Daeio Marianelli
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 10:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Mrs.Draco.Malfoy says:
Hey, don't really know much about him, but we'll see how he does, you never know how well he'll be 'til you give him the chance!
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 10:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
I really don't know who he is, but I'm pretty sure he's good if he's got the job.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 7:42 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Until it is confirmed by the WB, I shall treat this as a rumor. If the composer has to be changed, for me, at least find someone with good credibilities, not just by connection.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 8:09 AM EST
Student
Points: 294
lilly618 says:
I will wait the comfirmation first,and I treat it as a rumor right now.If it is true,I hope that he will done a good job for OOTP's film!!This is my most favourite book in the series!!!
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 1:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Dracos_Gurl13 says:
Like all normal people, I prefer Williams but I suppose that we don't really have much of a choice besides not watching it which is just absurd. I just hope he can keep up. By the way, he's really ugly and plastic looking.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 1:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
I dont really follow on the composers. I think the music has been great in the past HP films and this one probably will be as well.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 4:10 PM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
I really hope that he will do a great job, so OOTP would maybe be able to win an Oscar for the music. that would be so cool!! Hehe..
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 6:27 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
I hope he is as good as John Williams...We need the score to continue in the same pattern.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 7:10 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4464
PowerGranger says:
As I've said, I am very excited about a new composer for OotP, since it was very refreshing having Patrick Doyle score GoF. Why not switch composers, like we've switched directors? It's very cool to see (and hear!) these different interpretations of Harry's world.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 9:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 525
Draco'z Devil says:
Hmmm. This is a new person. I think i'd like William better.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 10:19 PM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
I don't know this guy at all, and I have liked the recent composers. But looking at the scores that he has done, it could be a really good choice. We just have to wait and see...
Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 6:59 AM EST
The Bulgarian Seeker
Points: 9809
~KrUmS_gUrL~ says:
I haven't heard any of his work, so I really can't say anything. I just hope that it has some of the same beat and stuff from teh passed four soundtracks.
Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 7:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1596
alastor_moody says:
oh well im not very interested in the music...i mean The books dont have music! laugh out loud!
Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 10:14 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1741
HarryAssistant says:
Hopper sound like he'll do good but I'm still a little upset that Williams won't do it because he was a really, really good composer.
Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 10:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 608
roxypotter13 says:
Ive never heard of him and I want John Williams! he is a great composer he was wonderful on all the movies he did.
Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 7:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 538
Dementor Hugger says:
Hmm....I don`t think I know him.So its not the other guy...the italian one.....I wound`t mind doyle back really,I loved him in GOF but now it seems obvoius its going to be someone new.
Anyway,thats good news.I hope that Nicholas Hooper is good! I havn`t heard his work but if he won a BAFTA,it must mean he`s good!
Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 9:59 PM EST
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