Why We Honor Them
For the sweep and swagger of his adventure writing, and for themes that made the impossible feel close enough to touch.
Biography
Trevor Jones is a composer known for his distinctive and memorable themes. His work helped define the sound of epic fantasy and adventure cinema in the 1980s and 1990s, with exceptional scores for films such as The Dark Crystal, Excalibur, and The Last of the Mohicans.
But it is only when one dives deeper into his body of work that the full scope of Trevor's contributions becomes apparent. Indeed, much of the magic resides in his lesser-known scores. Each time I discovered a new Trevor Jones soundtrack, I could count on an encompassing main theme and, typically, a signature moment where the music would build toward a resounding and satisfying conclusion. His television work is not to be missed either, bringing a level of scope and melody to the small screen that few composers could match.
Of all the composers who stepped away from film scoring, Trevor's departure was the one I felt most. His decision to devote himself to teaching may have taken him away from the scoring stage, but the music he left behind remains a constant source of enjoyment.
Top honors for a great maestro! The themes live on.
