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A look at the 2000s and composers whose blockbuster film scores included "Avatar," "The Dark Knight" and "Gladiator."

The Great Film Composers: Music Of The Movies

The 2000s

New names emerged in film scoring like Carter Burwell through his score for "Barton Fink"; John Williams continued to reach new heights with "Saving Private Ryan" and "Schindler's List".

The 1990s

In the mid-80s, films such as "Back to the Future," "Die Hard" and "The Abyss" dominate cinema and composers including Alan Silvestri and Michael Kamen take center stage.

The 1980s: Part Two

John Williams continued a new decade with "The Empire Strikes Back" and "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial"; new talent and sounds arrived with Brad Fiedel's "The Terminator" and Wendy Carlos' "The Shining".

The 1980s: Part One

Three composers dominated this period of the 1970s: David Shire, Jerry Goldsmith, and John Williams; with Williams creating one of the most memorable themes in the history of cinema, the underwater menace for Jaws.

The 1970s: Part Two

At the start of the 1970s, a new wave of independent film makers caused a stir and paved the way for composers like Marvin Hamlisch and Nino Rota.

The 1970s: Part One

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Tracing film music from live pre-talkie scores to modern epics, this guide explores decades of soundtracks and legendary composers, highlighting milestones in the history of soundtrack music.

S1 E11 | The 1990s

E12 | The 2000s

E11 | The 1990s

E10 | The 1980s: Part Two

E9 | The 1980s: Part One

E8 | The 1970s: Part Two

E7 | The 1970s: Part One