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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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Magical Music Professor
Points: 4837
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
I imagine that Nicholas Hooper is a competent and good composer, but it shows you what connections will do for you.
John Williams has been terrific. But, so was Patrick Doyle for "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
I just love that CD, I listen to it all of the time!
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 12:53 AM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
I haven't heard any of his compositions. I'm sure he'll do a great job with the music. It's one of my favorite parts in the HP movies.
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 9:49 AM EST
Auror
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Points: 2484
Since the Start says:
Never heard of him or of his work... I hope he does a good job.
Posted Apr 30, 2006 at 12:55 PM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
(Moderator)
Points: 10343
Lady Lee says:
I've never heard of this person but if he does it, I hope he does as good of a job as Williams did. But I am still hoping that this is just a rumor since I love Williams portrayal and I'd prefer they keep as much of the movie the same as possible.
Posted Apr 30, 2006 at 3:07 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 470
eater says:
I hope he is as good as John Williams they need to stop changing everybody like the directors and stuff like this.
Posted Apr 30, 2006 at 9:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2913
Pema says:
I sure hope he's good. Because whoever did the score for GoF just didn't do HP any justice. (But then, neither did the director). The music is very important to me, and all I can say is, this'd better be good!
Posted May 6, 2006 at 4:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 732
Dumbledores~Fave says:
WOAH hope its good, i'm sure he;ll do a great job!
Posted May 7, 2006 at 9:12 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Ðigital Jesus [І] 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. :)
Posted May 7, 2006 at 2:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1383
Tabitha Black says:
I thought the soundtrack to GoF was great! It really set the mood, I hope this guy can achieve the same feeling for OotP...
Posted May 8, 2006 at 1:25 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
That's pretty cool. But I really wish that Williams would come back...oh well
Posted May 9, 2006 at 1:23 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 628
Ronian says:
I want John Williams back!!AHHH!
Posted May 13, 2006 at 9:37 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 628
Ronian says:
Oh well, Patrick Doyle had a more darker tone, but the soundtrack, but it was still cool. Changes opinion.
Posted May 13, 2006 at 9:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2209
Scarlett Kent says:
I'm fine with a change of composer,but does this mean that the music will change in every single way? There are some recurring musical themes that I really love that have been in all the movies so far,and that I would miss if they weren't there. I haven't enjoyed many of the changes that have been made to the look of the films by the directors that came after Chris Columbus,so I hope a change of composer doesn't further disrupt the consistency of the films.
Posted May 15, 2006 at 7:41 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
Kedavra_Snape says:
I'm a person who does know a lot about soundtracks. There's no need for a discussion; John Williams was the best.
You know what I would like: let Hans Zimmer compose the music. I heard so much of him (check 'the Last Samurai Soundtrack!') and I really think he would do the best job (after Williams ofcourse!).
I was listening to 'A Small Meassure of Peace' when I was reading the end of the Half Blood Prince and I cried my eyes out.
It's just (and I'll stop writing) Hans Zimmer has such a feeling for deep emotions, tense and repetetive themes, his music would fit perfectly within the soul of Hogwarts.
Jomme
Ps: I am really sorry if I spelled something not correct. I'm from Belium...
Posted May 16, 2006 at 1:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1357
phoenixfire_HG says:
Congratulations to Nick Hooper!! I really liked the work of the last composer (the soundtracks have been absolutely fantastic), but I'm sure that Hooper will do a great job as well. Good luck to him!
Posted May 18, 2006 at 6:40 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3090
BlackKatL says:
Well I'm happy for him....
But J. Williams was the best so far.
I just hope he does an excelent job!!
HP soundtrack must be the best!!!
Posted May 19, 2006 at 7:11 PM EST
Haldir's Horcrux
Points: 6269
Corvis says:
I hope he gets slated to work on this. I actually studied him in a contemporary music in theory class, and his works are just great. I'll keep an eye out for when they make him the definate choice, the guy is brilliant.
Posted May 20, 2006 at 6:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
He didnt do a bad job with the soundtrack.Buti would have liked John Williams,he is the best composer of all time in my book.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 4:34 AM EST
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