Tips for Aspiring Film Composers from Simon Franglen - Avatar & Titanic

Mar 25, 2025

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Dive into the world of film scoring and production with Simon Franglen, acclaimed composer known for his work on Titanic and Avatar, in this milestone 100th episode! 🎵📽️ Discover how Simon overcame budget challenges, crafted iconic scores, and collaborated with legends like Quincy Jones and James Cameron. From his early days with Trevor Horn to the intricacies of creating Avatar’s musical world, Simon shares invaluable insights that every aspiring composer and music professional should hear. #FilmScoring #Titanic #Avatar

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⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 How Simon integrates cultural authenticity in his scores 👉 The creative challenges of scoring blockbuster films 👉 Valuable advice for aspiring film composers 👉 and much much more...

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