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James Horner

Film Score·Music·iconic·United States
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Universally recognized and celebrated
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James Horner was a prominent American film composer known for his work on over 100 film scores, including the iconic soundtracks for Titanic and Avatar. He won two Academy Awards for his contributions to film music and was recognized for his emotional depth and versatility.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Publishing deal with Sony/ATV
  • Two Academy Awards
  • Exclusive agreement with Sony Classical
WHAT FANS SAY (4)

when I need to relax from anxiety I put his music on...it's such a cure

Last.fm user · lastfm

RIP James !! I grew up with the Braveheart OST

Last.fm user · lastfm

5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Horner scrobbles today... Rest in peace, maestro

Last.fm user · lastfm

10 years gone today. RIP maestro

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is James Horner underrated?

James Horner has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. they have notable achievements including publishing deal with sony/atv.

Q:What genre is James Horner?

James Horner works in Film Score originating from United States (California). As a music artist at the "iconic" level, James Horner has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Film Score scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does James Horner have?

James Horner has approximately 2.7M monthly listeners on Spotify. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to James Horner?

Fans of James Horner often also enjoy John Williams, Alan Silvestri, Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore. These artists share common ground in the Film Score space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate James Horner's approach to film score, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't James Horner more famous?

With a Gap Score of 0/100, James Horner's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (iconic). Contributing factors: minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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