James Roy Horner (August 14, 1953 – June 22, 2015) was an American film composer. He worked on more than 160 film and television productions between 1978 and 2015.

With over 75 projects to his name, and work with people such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Oliver Stone, and Ron Howard, Horner firmly established himself as a strong voice …

JAMES HORNER CONCERT TRIBUTE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL IN OCTOBER! After Titanic Live and Aliens Live, Avex Classics presents The World Premiere of James Horner: A Life in Music.

Apr 4, 2025 · Horner won two Academy Awards for best score and song (“My Heart Will Go On”) for James Cameron’s “Titanic” (1997), which remains the best-selling orchestral film soundtrack of all time.

ScoreCues presents a musical journey of essential works composed by James Horner (1953-2015) for film scores, television scores, and concert. Reverse chronological order.

James Horner (1953-2015) was a titan of film music composition. His soaring melodies, epic orchestrations, and innovative use of electronic elements have left a permanent mark on cinema.

An avid pilot, Horner was killed in a tragic plane crash near Santa Barbara, California on June 22, 2015, leaving behind a wife and two daughters and devestating the film music community.

Feb 17, 2025 · As we prepare to mark a decade since his passing, the loss of James Horner continues to be felt across the science fiction genre and the broader film industry. His music remains a …

Jun 22, 2015 · James Roy Horner (August 14, 1953–June 22, 2015) was an American film composer and conductor. He worked on more than 160 film and television productions between 1978 and 2015.

In October 2013, Horner received the Max Steiner Award at the Hollywood in Vienna Gala. That award is given for extraordinary achievements in the music for movies.