Steven Price

Biography

Steven Price is an Academy Award-winning British composer known for his innovative and experimental approach to film scoring. A graduate of Cambridge University with a First Class degree in Music, Price began his career as a guitarist from the age of five before moving into professional studio work. His early career involved a significant period in the music department of major Hollywood productions. Following a recommendation from Abbey Road Studios, he served as a music editor for Howard Shore on The Lord of the Rings trilogy and for Christopher Nolan on Batman Begins. During this time, he also apprenticed under composer Trevor Jones, contributing to scores for films such as The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Around the World in 80 Days. Price made his feature scoring debut in 2011 with Joe Cornish's cult hit Attack the Block, which earned him critical acclaim for its unique blend of electronic and orchestral elements. His massive commercial and critical breakthrough came in 2013 with Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity. His groundbreaking, immersive score won the Academy Award for Best Original Score, as well as a BAFTA and several other major industry accolades.

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