Composer Howard Shore has forged a distinctive partnership with director David Cronenberg over the past 40 years, creating haunting scores for films that delve into body horror. Renowned for his work on critically acclaimed movies like The Fly and Crash, Shore's music complements Cronenberg's disturbing narratives, providing emotional depth to grotesque themes. Their collaboration reflects a natural friendship stemming from shared Toronto roots and mutual influence in the film scene. As they prepare for a tribute event at the London Soundtrack festival, they reflect on their illustrious careers and upcoming project, The Shrouds.
Howard Shore's collaborations with David Cronenberg over four decades illustrate a profound connection in exploring the body-horror genre through evocative musical scores.
As Cronenberg claims, their friendship thrived naturally, fuelled by shared backgrounds and mutual cinematic interests, ultimately leading to a prolific partnership.
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