From his days as one of the pioneering icons of electronic music to his current status as a world-renowned legendary film composer, Mark Isham continues to be one of the most prolific and provocative artists on the scene. His gift for creating unforgettable melodies and his love of fresh, innovative sonic palettes have earned Isham many awards ...
[on composing the score for 'Once Upon a Time'] I long ago gave up trying to predict popular tastes. I stopped thinking about whether something would be a success or not. I know that when I read the script I thought, 'Well, even if people decide they don't want to watch it, even if it falls apart and goes down and is not as successful as we'd all like it tho be, at least I will have taken on this challenge and seen what I can do to make this as good as I possibly can'. It's all about risk taking.
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Was nominated for Film Composer of the Year in 2007 by the International Film Music Critics Association.
"SuperGirl" Who's Gonna Save Me" Mix / performer: "The Make Break Over" / producer: "The Make Break Over" / writer: "The Make Break Over"
Aleph, lectures contades
2001
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
What Women Want
2000
writer: "My Pander Bear"
Rules of Engagement
2000
"On the Threshold of Liberty" / performer: "On the Threshold of Liberty"
Body Shots
1999
performer: "UFO" / writer: "UFO"
At First Sight
1999
music: "Love Is Where You Are"
Fly Away Home
1996
producer: "10,000 Miles"
Waterworld
1995
writer: "MUSIC BOX THEME"
Miami Rhapsody
1995
performer: "I GOT IT BAD AND THAT AIN'T GOOD", "LOVE IS THE TENDER TRAP", "HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON"
Cat Chaser
1989
performer: "CAT CHASER" / writer: "CAT CHASER"
The Moderns
1988
producer: "Parlez-moi d'amour" 1930
Made in Heaven
1987
performer: "Same Time, Another Place", "Beyond the Frames", "Instead of Floating" - uncredited / writer: "Same Time, Another Place", "Beyond the Frames", "Instead of Floating" - uncredited
Miami Vice
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1987 writer - 1 episode, 1987
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Don't Say a Word: Thriller Themes
2002
Video short
Made in Heaven
1987
Zeus - Keyboards
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Don't Say a Word
2001
programmer
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Prisoners Dilemma
2012
Short special thanks
The Hitcher: 'How Do These Movies Get Made?'
2003
Video documentary short special thanks
Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen
2002
TV Short documentary special thanks
Pollock
2000
special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Brian Wilson and Friends: A Soundstage Special Event
2015
Video
Himself
Halves of a Dream: Making Trouble in Mind
2010
Video documentary
Himself
Conversations on Alex North's Spartacus: The Celebration of a Masterpiece
2010
Documentary
Himself
Deep Currents: Making 'A River Runs Through It'
2009
Video documentary short
Himself
Bobby: The Making of an American Epic
2007
Video documentary short
Himself
The Making of 'Miracle'
2004
Video documentary short
Himself
The Sound of 'Miracle'
2004
Video documentary short
Himself
The Hitcher: 'How Do These Movies Get Made?'
2003
Video documentary short
Himself
Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen
2002
TV Short documentary
Himself - Composer
Searching for Jimi Hendrix
1999
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Joni Mitchell: Painting with Words and Music
1998
Video
Himself
Der Klang der Bilder
1995
TV Movie documentary
Himself
VH1 New Visions
1986
TV Series
Himself - Guest Host (1987)
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2013
BMI Film Music Award
BMI Film & TV Awards
Film Music
The Lucky One (2012)
2013
BMI TV Music Award
BMI Film & TV Awards
Once Upon a Time (2011)
2012
ASCAP Award
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Top Box Office Films
Dolphin Tale (2011)
2007
ASCAP Award
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Top Box Office Films
Eight Below (2006)
2007
ASCAP Award
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Top Box Office Films
Eight Below (2006)
2007
Hollywood Film Award
Hollywood Film Awards
Composer of the Year
2006
Henry Mancini Award
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
2006
IFMCA Award
International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA)
Best Original Score for a Drama Film
The Black Dahlia (2006)
2000
ASCAP Award
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Top TV Series
Family Law (1999)
1999
ASCAP Award
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Top Box Office Films
Blade (1998)
1997
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Main Title Theme Music
EZ Streets (1996)
1988
LAFCA Award
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
Best Music
The Moderns (1988)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2015
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Outstanding Score
Beyond the Lights (2014)
2014
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Outstanding Score
42 (2013)
2007
IFMCA Award
International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA)
Film Composer of the Year
2007
IFMCA Award
International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA)
Film Music Composition of the Year
Lions for Lambs (2007)
2006
IFMCA Award
International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA)
Film Score of the Year
The Black Dahlia (2006)
2006
IFMCA Award
International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA)
Film Composer of the Year
2005
IFMCA Award
International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA)
Best Original Score for a Comedy Film
Racing Stripes (2005)
2002
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Score Soundtrack Album For A Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media
Men of Honor (2000)
1998
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Main Title Theme Music
Nothing Sacred (1997)
1998
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Music in a Motion Picture or Miniseries
From the Earth to the Moon (1998)
1997
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Music in a Motion Picture or Miniseries
Gotti (1996)
1997
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best New Theme Song in a Series
EZ Streets (1996)
1997
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best New Theme Song in a Motion Picture or Miniseries
Gotti (1996)
1996
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Main Title Theme Music
Chicago Hope (1994)
1995
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Nell (1994)
1995
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Main Title Theme Music
Chicago Hope (1994)
1994
Saturn Award
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
Best Music
Fire in the Sky (1993)
1994
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television