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What's In A Musical Movie Score?

Six composers were nominated for an Academy Award for best musical movie score on February 2, 2010.
Six composers were nominated for an Academy Award for best musical movie score on February 2, 2010. (mourner)
New Jersey native Michael Giacchino composed the music for "Up."
New Jersey native Michael Giacchino composed the music for "Up." (MichaelGiacchinoMusic.com)
Hans Zimmer is the composer of the music for "Sherlock Holmes." Here, he plays guitar at the premiere of "Pirates Of The Caribbean" in 2007.
Hans Zimmer is the composer of the music for "Sherlock Holmes." Here, he plays guitar at the premiere of "Pirates Of The Caribbean" in 2007. (Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
Alexandre Desplat, composer
Alexandre Desplat, composer (AlexandreDesplat.net)
James Horner was nominated this year for his score for "Avatar." He received two Oscars in 1998 for the music he composed for "Titanic."
James Horner was nominated this year for his score for "Avatar." He received two Oscars in 1998 for the music he composed for "Titanic." (Hal Garb/AFP/Getty Images)
Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders composed the score for "The Hurt Locker." Beltrami and his wife attended the 80th Annual Academy Awards.
Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders composed the score for "The Hurt Locker." Beltrami and his wife attended the 80th Annual Academy Awards. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
One composer will be awarded the Oscar for best musical movie score on March 7, 2010.
One composer will be awarded the Oscar for best musical movie score on March 7, 2010. (Dave B/by)
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