Personal quote Randy Newman is probably more known as song writer than film composer. In most cases, he has combined both in his movies like for instance successful examples Toy Story and Monsters, Inc.. He is also a celebrity with the Oscar because almost every year he has captured an Oscar nomination (mostly for song) but also several scores were nominated. Pleasantville is a respected score with the fans but what I usually consider is that Newman writes good but the scores miss pure class in overall form. They have always got good ideas but I usually have a negative feeling either way I see it. Meaning I don't consider myself a Newman fan like I'm for instance for David and Thomas. Still, I suppose you have to give him credit for his overall career and his always catchy lyrics.. Biography Born on 28 November 1943 in Los Angeles, Randy Newman is one of the names that sticks inside your memory more then his cousins David and Thomas and even his nephew Alfred. Randy is most known for his songs which are nominated almost each year for Academy Awards. But also in the music business does Randy stay one of the most respected artists today. His voice along with the comedic lyrics and jazzy instruments maintain to have an effect on some people. His debut feature score came in 1971 with Cold Turkey but 10 years later he just scored his second movie score Ragtime (which received a nomination). Other names include The Natural, Howard's Parenthood and The Paper, Avalon, Toy Story, Toy Story 2 and Pleasantville, animated or computer graphic features include also the names of James and the Giant Peach, A Bug's Life and Cat's Don't Dance. His nominations include both an impressive list of movie scores and songs, though much praise wasn't given to Newman because to date he is still waiting for his first Academy Award win. Other remarkable names include the rejected score for Air Force One, that received high positive remarks though Wolfgang Petersen favored Jerry Goldsmith's score. Newman's further works include the comedy Meet the Parents, Pixar's Monster, Inc., Gary Ross' wonderful Seabiscuit and the comedy sequel Meet the Fockers. Cars makes sure Newman returns to Pixar animation. In 2001 he finally won his first song award for Monsters, Inc..
(on Monsters, Inc.) February 22, 1997 There's never enough time to write a score. I would sacrifice anything for time - money, even family. (overall impression) February 22, 1997 Directors keep asking for
funnier music. What is funny music, anyway? I could stick the baton up someone's ass while
we were playing, and then at least the orchestra would laugh. February 22, 1997 Its hard to tell a director "here's where the violins go" and "these are French horns here." He has no fucking idea. But when I work with synths I sometimes feel the ghost of my uncle looking over my shoulder saying "EVIL, EVIL!" (on using synthesizers) February 22, 1997 There's a key part in
Michael
where the angel is coming down the stairs. I got myself into a religious mood and wrote an
inspiring piece. The director didn't like it, wanting it funnier, so I lightened it up.
They still didn't like it, and ended up putting in farting tubas.
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