Yet the annual Academy Award nominations for best original score are one of the few times film music gets a look in with the general public. And because they are chosen by Academy members who work professionally in the world of film music, the nominations also serve as a bellwether for current trends in film scoring. As well as his nominated score for Dune, his influence can be heard in most of this year's other nominated work. The film's best moments produce an interesting contrast with the bluntly expressive music. The Power of the Dog – Jonny GreenwoodThe one major exception to the Zimmer influence among this year's nominees is Jonny Greenwood's score for The Power of the Dog.

Source: Stuff March 28, 2022 12:37 UTC