James Sizemore is a composer and music editor known for his work producing music for films ranging from “The Hobbit” trilogy to “Spotlight”.
Recent projects include David Cronenberg’s “The Shrouds”, “The Slumber Party” by Veronica Rodriguez, and “The Pale Blue Eye” by Scott Cooper.
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Bio
James Sizemore is a composer and music editor with notable credits in film and television. Recent projects include The Pale Blue Eye, Confess Fletch, and The Shrouds.
Previously, James produced the score for the Oscar winning film, Spotlight, and spent 3 years working with director Peter Jackson and composer Howard Shore, orchestrating the music forThe Hobbit Trilogy.
With a versatile background in many musical styles, he has ranged from the big Broadway musical numbers written for OJ:The Musical to the ambient soundscapes heard in David Cronenberg’s films Maps to the Stars and Cosmopolis. His versatility can also be heard in Jon Stewart’s film Rosewater, where ethnic Persian soloists intermingle with hip-hop and rock influences.
James’ solo projects and album releases focus on pristine, studio recordings of acoustic instruments, featuring piano and string quartet. These albums surpass 1M streams on Spotify and have been performed in the US and internationally.
James is an Artist in Residence at Bard Music Conservatory, teaching courses on film music composition and production. He has also served on the faculty of New York University and the City University of New York. He lives in the Hudson Valley, NY with his wife and daughters.
News
Movement Centers
The lead single, Movement Centers, from my new album of piano works is out today. Every friday a new single will be released, each one showcasing a particular musical puzzle. See the videos below to see how the piece was constructed, and to admire the audio reactive...
New Album of Piano Works
Adding finishing touches to 9 new solo piano works I’ve been writing and recording this summer. Each one features a little musical puzzle that highlights a technique I use throughout my music. New album release in October! 🎹🎶🎵
Canadian Screen Awards Nomination
Thank you to the Canadian Screen Awards for recognizing my work on Deepa Mehta's beautiful film, Funny Boy. With a music soundtrack that explores everything from Sri Lankan traditional music to acapella renditions of "Every Breath You Take", it was certainly an...
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