Part minimalism, part World-music (Enya), part pop, part jazz, but totally James Horner. Sneakers marked a breakthrough in the composer’s career. There was nothing else like it before, but it would become a constant inspiration for other scores after it. For over a decade, Horner’s scores were associated with large, bombastic orchestration: Willow, Star Trek II & III, Land Before Time, and Krull. The music in Sneakers may not be iconic, but it is highly original.
257 pages. 9×12 inches. Paperbound, printed in U.S.A.
Available worldwide.
Amélie Koran (verified owner) –
Being lucky enough to have the full recording of the score – it’s been a pleasure to read long to the recording, noting the edits/cuts both for the film as well as what was written, tearing apart what Horner had in mind thematically for each character and action motif. This was a major turning point in how he scored films, referencing his early work and moving towards his second period. Even the transcriptions of Marsalis’ work as well were a joy to see.
Tightly layered orchestration, even if minimal orchestra, really gives you a feel for getitng the best from minimal instrumentation.