Ep. 14 - James Newton Howard's 'Signs'
Score Cue Snapshots!
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Drama, Music, Mystery, Sci-Fi, 23-Nov-2020
Enjoy this masterful score by James Newton Howard from the 2002 film SIGNS, directed by M. Night Shyamalan. This is an incredible set of cues because of the simplicity of the three note motif that forms the foundation for the entire emotional journey one experiences with the characters. It's one of our favorites!
Where to watch: https://letterboxd.com/film/signs/
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