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Original Score Race Finds Eclectic Sounds From Wide Array of Composers

Variety
Story by Jon Burlingame
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The 2024 Oscar race for best original score heats up as the Academy expands the shortlist to 20 films, showcasing a diverse array of composers and sonic styles.
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  • Composer Kris Bowers, who already has an Oscar, is in the mix this year - but not for his music, rather for producing the 2023 documentary short 'The Last Repair Shop'.
  • The expanded 20-film shortlist promises a wide range of eclectic sounds and fresh approaches, signaling a departure from the conventional orchestral scores that have dominated the category in recent years.
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Kris Bowers, The Academy, 'The Last Repair Shop'
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